Nina Palmo

Nina Palmo is an Associate Professor of Instruction and Associate Director of Student Affairs in the Health & Society program at the College of Liberal Arts. She takes an interdisciplinary approach to understanding health and well-being, integrating insights from sociology, demography, economics, and public policy. She strives to design courses that not only offer rich academic experiences, but also equip students with marketable skills, portfolio-building opportunities, and hands-on service learning. Her Provost’s Teaching Fellows project focuses on expanding service learning initiatives and fostering meaningful connections among students, faculty, and local nonprofit leaders — enhancing both education and community impact.