Meet the Master’s in Public Health Program Director

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Meredith Gaffney, MPH


Gaffney has 20 years of experience in the primary and public health fields. Meredith first earned her BA in International Relations before pursuing postgraduate studies abroad. She earned her MPH from Tulane University in 1999, and later completed a postgraduate program in medical parasitology at Universidade Nova de Lisboa.

Meredith’s career includes extensive work in the global healthcare sector. She has extensive experience planning projects, managing grants, and collaborating with UNICEF and USAID. Meredith has also worked to make a difference in public health at the grassroots level — working for organizations such as Planned Parenthood of Southern New England and the Clifford Beers Clinic.

A professional truly devoted to her field, Meredith has volunteered her expertise to various organizations ranging from the Peace Corps to the Girls Scouts of America. Meredith joined the UB faculty in November of 2021.

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