Felicia Trembath, Ph.D., M.P.H.

Dr. Felicia E. Trembath is an Associate Professor in the College of Graduate Studies at Midwestern University, with academic appointments in the Midwestern University College of Medicine, Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine, and Midwestern University College of Graduate Studies. She earned both an M.P.H. and a Ph.D. in Epidemiology from Purdue University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Arizona State University.

Dr. Trembath teaches and develops coursework in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, and One Health across graduate and professional programs. In addition to her teaching and research responsibilities, she contributes to cross-campus academic initiatives related to curriculum alignment, assessment practices, student success, and accreditation support across the health sciences. Her work emphasizes student-centered approaches to learning, mentoring, and workforce preparation.

Prior to moving full-time into academics, Dr. Trembath worked with health departments and public agencies across six states, including service as a Senior Epidemiologist with the Maricopa County Department of Public Health and as a Health Systems Integration Program Fellow with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Her work has included applied epidemiology, workforce development, program evaluation, and public health informatics.

Dr. Trembath has held leadership roles in several public health organizations, including service on the Board of Directors for the International Society for Disease Surveillance. She currently serves as Vice President of the Arizona Public Health Association, where she has served on the executive board for over a decade. Her professional interests focus on strengthening connections between education, workforce pathways, healthcare systems, and community partnerships to improve health and student outcomes.