Dianne Kerr
Professor
Kent State University
USA
Biography
Dianne Kerr is a professor of health education and promotion in the School of Health Sciences at Kent State University with a specialization in HIV education and sexual health. Her passion is advocating for the health of LGBTQ individuals. This began with work at the American School Health Association as their AIDS Education Project Director in some of the most critical years of the AIDS epidemic. She has conducted numerous workshops and presentations on LGBT bullying and transgender health. She is currently a Provost’s Faculty Associate for Diversity Equity and Inclusion working on policies to benefit LGBTQ students, faculty and staff at the university. She has over 60 publications and has conducted hundreds of presentations. Dr. Kerr has won several state and national awards for her work with underrepresented populations.
Research Interest
HIV education and sexual health