Dr. Marny Rivera, a faculty member of the UAA Justice
Center, was elected to the Alaska Public Health Association Board of
Directors. As a member of the Board of
Directors, Dr. Rivera will oversee the management and affairs of the Alaska Public Health Association. The mission of the association is the advancement of public health. It serves as a hub that connects all health
groups in Alaska to promote the quality of life for all Alaskans. Dr. Rivera has made significant contributions
to Alaska’s public health issues on underage drinking and substance abuse, as
well as on the co-occurrence of substance abuse with child maltreatment and
violence against women.
