Erin Young

Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health: Social and Behavioral Health Science, 2025

Baylor University, Waco, Texas

Dissertation: Women's Perceptions of High-Quality Patient-Provider Communication in Pregnancy-Related Care

Master of Public Health: Community Health
Baylor University, Waco, Texas

Bachelor of Science in Biology
Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah

• Maternal and child health, including pregnancy, labor and delivery practices, and postpartum support
• Cross-cultural maternal health practices, including postpartum nutrition, traditions, and family support systems
• The influence of intergenerational female relationships and supportive communities on maternal education, self-efficacy, and well-being
• The role of family relationships, community support, and positive childhood experiences (counter-ACEs) in fostering resilience and mitigating the effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
• Patient-provider communication, informed consent, and shared decision-making in healthcare
• Family relationships, adult attachment, and marital satisfaction

Adult Attachment and Marital Satisfaction
Collaborative research examining relationships between adult attachment and marital satisfaction among intercultural and same-culture married couples.

Peer-Reviewed Publications
Lanning, B. A., & Young, E. (2026). Exploring effects of an emotional support dog at a 24-hour drop-in center for exploited youth. https://doi.org/10.1163/15685306-bja10274
Accepted for Publication
Additional peer-reviewed manuscript accepted for publication (in press; citation forthcoming).

Assistant Professor, 2026–Present
Brigham Young University–Hawaiʻi

• HHS 360 – Women and Children's Health Programs
• HHS 493 – Research Methods and Statistics
• HHS 270 – Community Nutrition
• HHS 285 – Epidemiology

Teacher of Record / Adjunct Professor, 2020–2026
Baylor University

• PUBH 3325 – Maternal and Child Health
• PUBH 1145 – Health and Human Behavior

Adjunct Professor, 2026
Tarleton State University
·         PBHL 2320 – Medical Ethics
Instructor, 2005–2006
Brigham Young University
·         PdBio 220 – Human Anatomy lab

Graduate Research Assistant, 2022–2025
Baylor University
Conducted qualitative research, grounded theory analysis, manuscript development, and graduate student research mentorship.
Public Health Intern, 2021–2022
Baylor College of Medicine / Texas Children's Hospital
Developed cognitive behavioral therapy educational materials for mothers experiencing perinatal mood disorders.

Brigham Young University–Hawaiʻi

• Committee Member, BYU Summer Premedical Research Internship (SPRI), 2026–Present. Identify, recruit, and assist BYU–Hawaiʻi students applying for premedical research opportunities.
• Undergraduate Research Mentorship, 2026–Present.

Professional and Community Service

• Contributor, Crossfire Foundation, Women's Health Education, Guatemala
• Member, Healthy Women and Children Coalition, McLennan County, Texas, 2021–Present
• Member, Student Health Advisory Committee, Midway ISD, Texas, 2023–Present
• Student Advisory Committee, Baylor University Department of Public Health, 2022–2025
• Faculty Search Interview Team, Baylor University, 2022–2023

Excellence in Teaching, Graduate Student Teacher of Record
Baylor University, 2024 and 2025
Paul Harris Fellow
Rotary International