
Suzanne Hawley PhD, MPH, LP
Professor
Department of Public Health Sciences · College of Health Professions
Dr. Suzanne Hawley is a public health academician and licensed clinical psychologist. She is Professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences (PHS) at Wichita State University and served as PHS department chair from 2011-2015.
She served as faculty and MPH site director at University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, as well as Co-director of the Kansas Public Health Leadership Institute (KPHLI).
She is inspired by the natural growth capacity and power of individuals and communities. She has coaching certifications from both the International Coach Federation (ICF) and the Kansas Leadership Center (KLC).
She completed her bachelor’s and master’s in psychology from California State University, San Bernardino. She also completed a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree with a concentration in Biostatistics, and a PhD in clinical psychology, both at Loma Linda University in California. She has worked as a clinician and researcher in various multidisciplinary settings over the past two decades. This includes educational, community mental health, psychiatric hospital, and prison settings.
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1987-90 |
Associate of Arts, Liberal Studies |
Victor Valley College |
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1991-3 |
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology General Honors Honors in the Department of Psychology |
California State University, San Bernardino |
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1993-5 |
Master of Arts, Experimental Psychology Highest Honors |
California State University, San Bernardino |
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1997-9 |
Master of Public Health, Biostatistics |
Loma Linda University |
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1995-2002 |
Doctor of Philosophy, Clinical Psychology |
Loma Linda University |
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1997-2000 |
Gestalt Training Institute, Los Angeles, CA |
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1999 |
Gestalt Training Institute – International Summer Residential Training Program, Yenne, France |
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2004 |
Society for Organizational Learning – Residential Core Training Program, Bedford, MA |
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2008-9 |
National Public Health Leadership Institute, Chapel Hill, NC |
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2010-12 |
Kansas Leadership Center, Civic and Community Leadership Coach Certification, Wichita, KS |
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2011-12 |
College of Health Professions (CHP) Leadership Academy |
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2011-12 |
College of Executive Coaching, Advanced Certified Personal and Executive Coach (ICF Accredited) |
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2012 |
Wichita State University Boot Camp for Online Teaching |
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2013 |
International Coaching Federation (ICF) Associate Certified Coach (ACC) |
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2013-14 |
WSU Leadership Academy |
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2018 |
Kansas Leadership Center, Level II Leadership Coach Certification (60 hr), Wichita, KS |
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Dr. Hawley’s work has focused on public health workforce and leadership development/training, health disparities, and mental health.
Leadership, Aging, Organizational Behavior, Mental Health, Underserved populations
Peer-Reviewed Articles Published
Books and Book Chapters
| Employment Dates | Position Title | Organization / Clinical Setting |
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Aug 2001-Aug 2002 |
Clinical Psychologist |
Prairie View, Inc.- Comprehensive Behavioral Health System (.50 FTE Newton Medical Plaza, .50 FTE Adolescent Residential Inpatient Unit) |
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Aug 2002-Aug 2005 |
Clinical Psychologist |
Prairie View, Inc.- Comprehensive Behavioral Health System |
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2004 |
Kansas Public Health Association (KPHA) Special Service Award (peer-nominated statewide award for contributions to Kansas public health; received for work in founding Kansas Public Health Leadership Institute [KPHLI]) |
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2005 |
University of Kansas Medical Center, Executive Vice Chancellor’s Diversity Award (annual award granted to one faculty member who has demonstrated commitment to diversity; received for work with KPHLI health disparity projects and MPH cultural competency teaching) |
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2007 |
KPHA State Researcher Poster Award (statewide award for best presentation of research in poster format; received for “Interest survey for yoga as a complementary treatment in addiction”) |
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2008 |
KPHA State Student Poster Award (co-author) (statewide award for best presentation of student research in poster format; received for “To cut or not to cut? Immigrants vs. non-immigrants: attitudes toward and practices of routine male circumcision in the United States”) |
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2008 |
Victor Valley College Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame (annual college-wide peer-reviewed award given to one alumnus for lifetime achievement; received for research into health disparity populations and work as Wichita site director of KUSM-W Master of Public Health program, ranked 6th best community health program nationwide by U.S. News and World Report) |
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2010 |
International Association of Business Leaders |
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2011-2012 |
Samuel J. Crumbine Medal (highest award from Kansas Public Health Association; awarded for meritorious service and national recognition in public health workforce development) |
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2014 |
KPHA State Researcher Poster Award (received for “Using a leadership framework to increase competencies in interprofessional education and practice”) |
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2014 |
American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year award, Community/Public Health Category—2nd place (Rural Public Health: Best Practices and Preventive Models) |
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2017 |
Nominated, CPH Rodenburg Award for Excellence in Teaching (Spring) |
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2017 |
Professor Incentive Review (PIR) Awarded for continued scholarly achievements at the rank of Professor over the past 5 years. |
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2018 |
Wichita State University College of Health Professions Excellence in Research Award |
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2018 |
Faculty Mentor to 2018 Community Impact Award winner, WSU Service Learning Showcase |
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2019-20 |
Who’s Who in America |
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2019 |
Wichita State University Research Award Nominee |
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2021 |
Wichita State University President’s Distinguished Service Award Nominee |
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2021 |
Kansas Public Health Association Annual Conference poster presentation award winner (given to top three posters): -lead author, “Health and coping during the COVID-19 pandemic: implications for college student preparedness” -MPHTC student field placement grantor, “Vaccine hesitancy in college students” |
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2022 |
Wichita State University President’s Distinguished Service Award Nominee |
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2022 |
Kansas Public Health Association Annual Conference poster presentation award winner (given to top three posters): -lead author, “Evaluation of a health symptoms tracking app for adults with chronic disease” -MPHTC student field placement grantor, “How much do clinicians know about intellectual and developmental disabilities?” |
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2022-2023 |
Wichita State University Counseling and Prevention Services Inaugural Fellow |
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2023 |
Wichita State University President’s Distinguished Service Award Winner |
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2023 |
Wichita State University Phenomenal Women Award Nominee |
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2023 |
Wichita State University College of Health Professions Faculty Staff Research Support Award |
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Principal Investigator |
Investigators |
Title of Grant |
Funding Source |
Direct Costs |
Years |
Status |
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Hawley SR, Ablah E |
Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response |
KDHE |
$10,500 |
2006-7 |
Completed |
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This project provided culturally competent emergency preparedness education and training to state-employed public health leaders. Deliverables included a two-module online cultural competency course available nationally through the Kansas TRAIN learning management system. |
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Hauser WA |
Paschal AM, Hawley SR, Ablah E |
Prevalence of Epilepsy in Rural Kansas |
CDC (Grant # MM-1002-07/07) |
$750,322 |
2006-10 |
Completed |
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This study determined the prevalence of epilepsy in rural Kansas, examined the extent to which disparities in SES play a role in help-seeking behaviors, and explored how epilepsy affects quality of life. This was the first epilepsy prevalence study conducted with a high poverty, predominantly white rural population. |
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Hawley SR |
Kansas Public Health Leadership |
KHF (Grant # 200701008-05) |
$200,000 |
2007-9 |
Completed |
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A continuation of the work of KHF grant 200203003-1. This project provided a year-long competency-based training program for Kansas public health leaders. As a result of the program, participants created applied capstone projects that addressed a health need in the state, and demonstrated significantly increased public health core and leadership competencies. |
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Hawley SR |
MPH Student Scholarships |
KHF (Grant # 200205004) |
$25,000 |
2007-10 |
Completed |
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This project provided scholarship funds for local and state public health practitioners to complete an MPH degree. |
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Hawley SR, Wright K, Tall Chief V |
Kansas Missouri Oklahoma Regional Leadership Institute |
CDC (Grant # 1U14WC000109-01) |
$171,000 |
2007-11 |
Completed |
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This project established a regional network of state-based leadership institutes for the development of leadership knowledge and competencies for public health professionals. Deliverables included shared training activities, competency assessments, and development of regional training materials for participants. |
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Hawley SR |
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MPH Scholarships and Visiting Professor Grand Rounds |
Earl L. Mills Educational Trust |
$6,000 |
2008-9 |
Completed |
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This project provided funding to support MPH scholarships and expenses related to Visiting Professor Grand Rounds for the KU-MPH program. |
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Johnston J |
Hawley SR |
Self-Care Training and Evaluation |
United Methodist Health Ministry Fund |
$211,837 |
2008-10 |
Completed |
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The purpose of this project was to engage clergy, staff, and spouses of Kansas United Methodist churches in self-care and leadership workshops and follow-up activities to encourage healthy lifestyles and build leadership capacity, as well as evaluate the effectiveness of the program. |
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Lindeman DP (Hawley SR, subcontract PI) |
Ablah E, Paschal AM |
Prevalence of Developmental Disabilities among Children with Epilepsy in Rural Populations |
AUCD-NCBDD Cooperative Agreement (Grant # AUCD RTOI 2008-01-01) |
$1,050,000 (subcontract $549,506) |
2008-13 |
Completed |
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This project assessed the prevalence of epilepsy and secondary disabilities among children in a low-income rural setting. This information is important for policy makers and health care, education, and mental health providers that serve these children in identifying risk factors and planning and providing appropriate services. |
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Hawley SR |
Kansas Public Health Leadership Institute |
KHF (Grant # 200701008-05A) |
$200,000 |
2009-11 |
Completed |
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A continuation of KHF grant 200203003-1/200701008-05, this project provided year-long competency based leadership training for Kansas public health leaders. As a result of the program, participants created applied capstone projects and also demonstrated significantly increased public health core and leadership competencies. |
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Wright K (Hawley SR, subcontract PI) |
Public Health Workforce Development |
HRSA/SLU |
$60,000 |
2009-11 |
Completed |
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This project provided support for Kansas public health workforce and leadership development programs through a partnership with a federally-funded Public Health Training Center. |
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Hawley SR |
Frazee L Orr S |
Kansas Core Public Health Program & Kansas Public Health Leadership Institute |
Kansas Association of Local Health Departments/KHF/ KDHE |
$110,000 |
2009-12 |
Completed |
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This project provided funding for 2 projects: 1) the Kansas Core Public Health Program (CPH), an essential services-based year-long training program for state and local public health workers new to the field of public health. I was the Co-Director. 2) Kansas Public Health Leadership Institute (KPHLI), a one-year competency-based leadership institute for diverse public health leaders. I served as the Co-Executive Director for KPHLI. |
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Nelson E-L |
Hawley SR |
Improving Access to Care for Children and Youth with Epilepsy |
HRSA |
$650,000 |
2009-12 |
Completed |
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This project provided pediatric epilepsy training to rural health and school personnel through an existing telehealth network. |
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Klaus N |
Nelson E-L, Davis A, Hawley SR, Barnard M, Cain SE, Warren M |
Psychoeduc-ational Psychotherapy by Telemedicine for Children with Mood Disorders in Rural Kansas |
Level III – Wichita Center for Graduate Medical Education (WCGME)/Kansas Bioscience Authority (KBA) (KUMC Internal Funding) |
$100,000 |
2010-11 |
Completed |
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The purpose of this project was to implement telemedicine-based therapy for children and their families to increase knowledge and skills in managing mood disorders. |
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Hawley SR |
Planning Grant for Designing the Public Health Institute |
KHF (Grant # #201101018-010) |
$35,000 |
2010-11 |
Completed |
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This project identified a structure and process to target and prioritize workforce development to prepare the public health workforce for accreditation (and future re-accreditation). |
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Wright K |
Hawley SR |
Heartland Preparedness and Emergency Response Learning Center |
CDC (Grant # TP10-1001) |
$4,500,000 |
2010-15 |
Approved but not funded due to program cuts |
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This project was intended to establish a national preparedness learning center through a regional partnership between Missouri, Kansas, and Kentucky to develop curricula and training focusing on emergency preparedness. |
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Wituk S |
Hawley SR (leadership training consultant) |
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Core Program |
Veterans Health Administration National Center for Health Promotion & Disease Prevention (10P4N) |
$23,760 |
2013 |
Completed |
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This contract project provided support for public health workforce and leadership development training and facilitation for Health Education Coordinators within the national VA system. |
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Uden-Holman T |
Hawley SR (Subcontract PI for Kansas) |
Midwestern Public Health Training Center |
HRSA (Grant # UB6HP27879) |
$2,851,271 |
2014-18 |
Completed |
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This grant funds a Region 7 Public Health Training Center for public health workforce development and infrastructure improvement. |
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Choi W |
Hawley SR, Cates M |
Enhance Coordination among Academic Institutions |
Kansas Health Foundation |
$10,000 |
2014 |
Completed |
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A quantitative and qualitative assessment of 3 Kansas universities regarding student projects in public health practice settings in the past 5 years. |
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Colie-Akers V |
Hawley SR, Choi W, Cates M |
Academic Practice Partnerships in Kansas |
KHF |
$6,000 |
2015 |
Completed |
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A quantitative and qualitative assessment of existing and potential collaborative relationships between academic universities and local health departments in Kansas. |
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Wituk S |
Hawley SR
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Title XIX Medicaid Contract for Technical Assistance, Training and Evaluation Services |
KDHE |
$732,888/yr |
2014-present |
Renewable & funded annually |
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Contract for technical assistance with 5% of my in-kind time for training and evaluation services. |
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Uden-Holman T |
Hawley SR (Subcontract PI for Kansas) |
Midwestern Public Health Training Center |
Funding Opportunity Number: HRSA-18-017 |
$3,069,880 |
2018-22 |
Funded |
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This grant funds a Region 7 Public Health Training Center for public health workforce development and infrastructure improvement. |
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She is a graduate of the National Public Health Leadership Institute and the past Chair for the National Public Health Leadership Development Network.