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Justin M. Laird

Senior Health Promotion Specialist

Alice! Health Promotion Program
Justin Laird joined Health Services at Columbia in 2007. In his role, he manages CU Move and coordinates health promotion efforts related to fitness, nutrition, and sexual and reproductive health. Justin leads several initiatives related to the prevention/intervention of 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 an instructor at the University of Texas and Baylor University, and 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 playing flag football, running, relieving stress at the gym, and the occasional trip to Montreal.
Education
  • PhD, Health Education
  • MSEd, Health Education
Professional Experience
  • SUNY College at Brockport
  • University of Texas at Austin
  • Baylor University
  • 3M Wellness
Community and Volunteer Activities
  • NYGFL
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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