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Karen Tabb Dina, PhD

Bio

Karen Tabb Dina, PhD, MSW, is a Professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and an internationally recognized scientist-scholar in maternal and child health equity. Her research focuses on perinatal mental health, health disparities, and evidence-based community partnerships. She serves as President of the National Association of Perinatal Social Workers (NAPSW) and is widely regarded for advancing research, practice, and policy to improve outcomes for women, families, and underserved communities.

Education

PhD, 2012, University of Washington


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