Assistant Professor
Andrea McDonald is an Assistant Professor of Health and current curriculum chair in the Department of Health and Kinesiology at Prairie View A&M University. Prior to joining the faculty body, she served as a research assistant in the Transdisciplinary Center for Health Equity Research at Texas A&M University and research coordinator for the Rural Minority Health Disparity and Community Research project. Her primary research interests are centered on the underserved minority youth health and risk factors (food preparation literacy). Dr. McDonald has conducted some of her research in the Caribbean, exploring foods and nutrition policies in school and health issues affecting school children. She is particularly interested in photovoice, grounded theory, and systematic literature review methods to understand health concerns. To date, she has taught more than 6000 students who are pursuing careers in the health field and served as an advisor for many others. Dr. McDonald’s career journey began here at Prairie View A&M University. She holds a Ph.D. in Health Education from Texas A&M University, College Station, a Master of Science in Human Sciences concentration in Dietetics, and a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics, Foods, and Nutrition from Prairie View A&M University. She has received the PVAMU 40 under 40 and Texas Public Health Association Thinking Progressively Towards health awards. Dr. McDonald has been a Fellow for Texas Public Health Association and an active member for the American Academy for Dietetics and Nutrition, American Overseas Dietetic Association, Texas Public Health Association (TPHA). Also, she is a member and advisor for Eta Sigma Gamma at Prairie View A&M University.
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About Andrea McDonald
Andrea McDonald is an Assistant Professor of Health and current curriculum chair in the Department of Health and Kinesiology at Prairie View A&M University. Prior to joining the faculty body, she served as a research assistant in the Transdisciplinary Center for Health Equity Research at Texas A&M University and research coordinator for the Rural Minority Health Disparity and Community Research project. Her primary research interests are centered on the underserved minority youth health and risk factors (food preparation literacy). Dr. McDonald has conducted some of her research in the Caribbean, exploring foods and nutrition policies in school and health issues affecting school children. She is particularly interested in photovoice, grounded theory, and systematic literature review methods to understand health concerns. To date, she has taught more than 6000 students who are pursuing careers in the health field and served as an advisor for many others. Dr. McDonald’s career journey began here at Prairie View A&M University. She holds a Ph.D. in Health Education from Texas A&M University, College Station, a Master of Science in Human Sciences concentration in Dietetics, and a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics, Foods, and Nutrition from Prairie View A&M University. She has received the PVAMU 40 under 40 and Texas Public Health Association Thinking Progressively Towards health awards. Dr. McDonald has been a Fellow for Texas Public Health Association and an active member for the American Academy for Dietetics and Nutrition, American Overseas Dietetic Association, Texas Public Health Association (TPHA). Also, she is a member and advisor for Eta Sigma Gamma at Prairie View A&M University.
| Present | Assistant Director, Prairie View A&M University ‐ School of Public and Allied Health | |
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| Present | Assistant Professor, Prairie View A&M University ‐ Health and Kinesiology | |
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Disciplines
Professional Service and Affiliations
| 2022 - Present | Assistant Secretary, Caribbean Agro‐Economic Society | 2022 - Present | Recording/Corresponding Secretary, Research Association of Minority Profrssors | 2024 - 2025 | Chair Elect, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics- Public Health/Community Nutrition (PHCNPG) |
Honors and Awards
- PVAMU Provost Fellowship
Courses
- HLTH 5173- Nutrition and Environment
- HLTH 5073- Epidemiology
- HLTH 3053- Introduction to Public and Community Health
- HLTH 4073-Community Health Planning and Assessment
| 2012 - 2015 | Ph.D, Texas A&M University ‐ Health and Kinesiology | |
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| 2008 - 2009 | MS, Prairie View A&M University ‐ Human Sciences | |
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| 2005 - 2007 | BS, Prairie View A&M University ‐ Nutrition and Ecology | |
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Contact Information
Andrea McDonald, Ph.D., CHES., ACUE
Assistant Director│ Assistant Professor│ School of Public and Allied Health
Curriculum Chair, PVAMU School of Public and Allied Health
PVAMU Faculty Senate Member-at-large
Prairie View A&M University
P.O. Box 519 Mail Stop 2415
Prairie View, Texas 77446
Ph: 936.261.3900
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