Christine R. Palmer

Christine Palmer, EdD, MPH, MCHES, currently serves as a Senior Research Associate at the South Carolina Office for Healthcare Workforce. Previous roles include Pre-Medicine Teacher at the Academy for the Arts, Science, and Technology, where various instructional strategies were utilized and student progress was tracked. As Director of the Public Health Program at Charleston Southern University, Christine led the department and co-developed the MBA in Healthcare Management program, significantly increasing student enrollment. Furthermore, Christine managed curriculum development and taught across diverse learning environments. With experience from the University of South Carolina and the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Christine has focused on education, outreach, and program development in public health. Educational qualifications include a Doctorate in Education from the University of South Carolina and a Master of Public Health from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.