Dr. Allison Casola is a Senior Research Investigator and the Assistant Director of Research in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Casola’s research surrounds sexual and reproductive health, specifically the psychosocial correlates associated with contraceptive use behaviors, women’s health and wellness in primary care, as well as communication norms and attitudes towards menstrual health and wellness. Dr. Casola is an active member of the American Public Health Association (APHA) and has served as the Chair of the organization’s Student Assembly, ex-officio member of the APHA Executive Board, and a member of APHA’s Inter-Sectional Council Steering Committee and Nominations Committee. Dr. Casola earned a PhD in Epidemiology from Temple University, a Master of Public Health degree from West Chester University, and is a Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES).