Columbia University Health Services
About Us
About Us
Justin M Laird
Senior Health Educator
Alice! Health Promotion Program
Justin Laird joined Health Services at Columbia in 2007. In his role, he manages the100 m.i.l.e. club and coordinates health promotion efforts related to fitness and nutrition. Justin is also leading several initiatives related to the prevention high risk drinking. Prior to joining Health Services, he was an assistant professor of health science at SUNY-Brockport, where he also served as a faculty-in-residence. He was also an instructor at the University of Texas, the University of Oklahoma, and Baylor University. He also worked for 3M in their corporate wellness department. Justin grew up living in several different states, and lived abroad in Brussels and Athens. When not at work, he enjoys exploring the city, relieving stress at the gym and the occasional trip to Montreal.
Education
- PhD, Health Education
- MSEd, Health Education
- BS, Health Science
Professional Experience
- SUNY College at Brockport
- University of Texas at Austin
- Baylor University
- 3M Wellness
Languages
- Beginning French
Professional Memberships
- ACHA
- NASPA
Published Articles
- Peterson, F., Cooper, R., and Laird, J. Enhancing Teacher Health Literacy in School Health Promotion: A Vision For The New Millennium, Journal of School Health, Vol. 71, No. 4: 138-144 (April, 2001)
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Important Phone Numbers
| General Information | 212 854 2284 |
| After-hours urgent health concerns | 212 854 9797 |
| CAVA (Ambulance) | 212 854 5555 |
| Rape Crisis/Anti-Violence Support Center | 212 854 WALK |
| Uptown Campus Public Safety |
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| - On-Campus | 7-7979 |
| - Off-Campus | 212-305-8100 |