Kat Penna

As an integral part of our research team, Penna focuses on applied research that will inform public policy as it relates to early intervention and prevention programs. Penna has over 10 years of experience in health services research with a focus on the impact of health literacy and other health systems factors on a person’s ability to successfully navigate healthcare. Research experience and interests extend across various contexts and include disease prevention, chronic disease self-management, medication safety, and effective ‘low-literacy’ intervention strategies to help individuals promote, protect, and manage their health.

M.P.H. in Health Behavior
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL – 2010

B.A. in Communication and Professional Writing
Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA – 2005