DISTINGUISHED FACULTY

Biography

Dr. Titilola Balogun started her career as a physician. She went on to earn her MPH and DrPH degrees from the University of Texas School of Public Health in Houston, TX. She also obtained a fellowship in Maternal and Child Health from the same school. Prior to joining Capella, she was the assistant director for Public Health Practice at the University of New England in Portland, ME, where she was responsible for coordinating all aspects of the applied practice experience, including designing the curriculum and overseeing site placements for MPH students within and outside the U.S.

Real-world challenges

• Preparing workforce-ready public health graduates 
• Addressing health disparities across diverse populations 
• Ensuring effective applied practice experiences in public health education

Current professional practice

• Faculty and program leader in public health education 
• Ongoing curriculum design aligned with workforce needs

Academic and professional distinctions

• Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)
• Master of Public Health (MPH)
• Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
• Fellowship in Maternal and Child Health

Research and thought leadership

Focus areas

• Academic-practice partnerships 
• Public health workforce development 
• Maternal, child and adolescent health 
• Community health and epidemiology  

Scholarly contributions and industry impact

• Multiple peer-reviewed journal publications 
• Research on youth health, tobacco use and healthcare access 
• Extensive conference presentations at American Public Health Association (APHA) events and other national forums
• Increased health access among vulnerable youth populations 
• Improved community health behaviors and prevention 
• Advocate for public health education and training models  

Teaching philosophy

Dr. Balogun puts a strong emphasis on experiential, applied learning through a curriculum that aligns with real-world workforce needs. She focuses on helping students develop practical, transferable skills.

What students can expect

Public health students at Capella experience the use of real-world public health examples and field experiences. Students are encouraged to create and participate in community-based and experiential projects.

Build skills

• Quantitative and qualitative data analysis 
• Community project design and implementation 
• Professional communication (written and oral)
• Translate theory into community impact

Get support

• Become a workforce-ready public health professional
• Connect coursework to real-world outcomes 
• Experience engaging, applied and professionally relevant learning  

Dr. Balogun’s eye on the future

An increased focus on workforce development will impact public health professionals. The growing importance of academic-practice partnerships and the expansion of global and community-based health initiatives will also help shape the future of public health.

Key skills for future success include strong oral and written communication skills, cultural awareness, a global perspective and interprofessional collaboration.