Ravi Kumar Chalhotra, MPH

I am a Public Health Fellow III in the Epidemiology and Data division at the Jefferson County Public Health Service. I am driven by a passion for using data analysis and epidemiological research to guide informed decision-making and improving public health outcomes.

I graduated from New York University’s School of Global Public Health with my Master of Public Health in Epidemiology in May 2024 and was inducted into the Delta Omega Honorary Society for Public Health.

At NYU, I served as the Project Manager of the Environmental Impact Analysis Lab, leading a team of 15 students to assess lead contamination in soil across New York City's boroughs. Our team collected and analyzed over 700 soil samples, mapping lead concentration levels and identifying correlations with neurological development issues in children. I also worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at NYU’s Climate Justice and Health lab, where I examined the long-term impact of Hurricane Katrina on the development of hypertension among survivors—underscoring the critical need for research on the lasting effects of natural disasters on vulnerable populations. My master's thesis focused on the association between dental health and cardiovascular disease, highlighting my dedication to addressing health disparities.

Specialties: Epidemiology, Data Analytics, Public Health Research