Dr. Susan S. Witte

Dr. Susan Witte earned a BA in Public Policy with a Certificate in Women's Studies from Duke University, an MSW from the University of Connecticut, and a PhD in Social Welfare from Columbia University. Her research focuses on global and community-engaged health and mental health initiatives, emphasizing intervention and implementation science at the intersections of women’s sexual and reproductive health, HIV risk, partner violence, and economic empowerment. Dr. Witter co-leads the Sauti Mashinani Lab and is committed to advancing equitable and impactful health solutions through collaborative, community-centered approaches.