Brieah Hudson

Dr. Brieah D. Hudson, DrPH, MPH, CHES, is a public health scholar, educator, and program leader specializing in health education, epidemiology, and health equity. With extensive experience in higher education, applied research, and community-based program implementation, she has demonstrated a sustained commitment to advancing student success, scholarly productivity, and community impact across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral education.
Dr. Hudson serves as contributing faculty at Walden University, where she teaches doctoral-level public health courses and provides intensive mentorship to students throughout the dissertation process. Her responsibilities include guiding students in research design, IRB compliance, data analysis, and scholarly writing. She consistently applies a person-centered teaching approach aligned with Walden’s community of care, fostering high levels of student engagement, persistence, and completion. Her instructional practices emphasize rigor, accessibility, and individualized support, contributing to positive student outcomes and strong performance on Student Evaluation of Teaching and Learning (SELT) measures.
At Jackson State University, Dr. Hudson is an assistant professor in the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, where she has demonstrated leadership in curriculum development, grant-funded programming, and student mentorship. She has successfully secured and managed external and institutional funding, including Title III and community-based grants, to support licensure preparation, certification attainment, and research engagement among students. Her initiatives have directly contributed to increased student participation in professional development opportunities, including national conference presentations, and have strengthened pathways to workforce readiness in health education and public health.
Dr. Hudson’s research agenda centers on health disparities, maternal and child health, community-engaged interventions, and educational pathways to health equity, with a particular focus on underserved and historically marginalized populations in the Southern United States. Her scholarship contributes to the growing body of literature addressing structural inequities in health outcomes and the role of education in advancing public health practice. She has authored and co-authored peer-reviewed publications and continues to engage in collaborative research that bridges academic inquiry with community impact.
Her professional expertise extends beyond the classroom through active engagement in community health initiatives, including kidney health education, maternal health programming, and partnerships with public health agencies. She maintains professional affiliations with organizations such as the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) and the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America), supporting ongoing professional development and contributing to the advancement of the field.
Dr. Hudson’s record of accomplishment reflects excellence across the core areas of teaching, research, and service. She has demonstrated measurable impact through successful grant acquisition and management, student mentorship leading to scholarly dissemination, and the development of innovative academic and community-based programs. Her work is characterized by a commitment to equity, student-centered learning, and the integration of research and practice to address pressing public health challenges.

Courses Taught

PUBH 8051 - Advances Issues in Global Health

PUBH 8900 - Research Forum

PUBH 8514 - Doctoral Seminar III

PUBH 6475 - Planning, Implement and Evaluate

PUBH 8410 - Fundamentals of Leadership, System Evaluation, and Interventions in Public Health

Education

DrPH, Jackson State University

MS, Jackson State University

BS, University of Southern Mississippi

Public Service

American Public Health Association, Member -

Jackson State University, Committee Member - Jackson

Presentations

Hudson, B. D. (2023). Empowering Communities in Health Education of Kidney Disease.

Hudson, B. D. (2022). Mental Health in Students at an HBCU. Delta State University

Hudson, B. D. (2020). Wellness and Safe Prescribing Conference for Dental Professionals . Professionals Health Network, Inc.