Public Health Faculty & Staff

Kristen Colchico - Department ChairWelcome to the Public Health program at DVC. I'm Dr. Kristen Colchico, the Department Chair and Community Health Worker (CHW) Program Coordinator. Our department is committed to educating and inspiring our students to think critically about important topics in public health. We strive to teach our students how to adopt healthy lifestyle habits, care for their communities and the environment, and engage in activism that promotes diversity and positive change. Whether you're pursuing our new Community Healthcare Worker certificate or an Associate's degree in Public Health, we're here to support you along the way!  Learn more about our Public Health faculty and staff in the bios linked below: