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Dr. Julius Torres Kellinghusen is a public health practitioner, educator, and researcher with more than a decade of global health experience spanning HIV, mental health, WASH, and health systems strengthening. His work bridges organizational leadership, implementation science, and workforce wellbeing, with a particular focus on how humanitarian and public health organizations can better support the mental health of their staff. His current research examines the organizational drivers of staff mental health and wellbeing in the humanitarian sector, contributing to the growing body of evidence on how leadership structures, institutional culture, and workplace practices shape resilience and effectiveness.

Dr. Kellinghusen has collaborated with international agencies including UNAIDS, UNICEF, PAHO, and HealthRight International, supporting programs in Vietnam, Kenya, Uganda, Ukraine, and New York. His early fieldwork as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Panama (2016-2018) focused on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) initiatives in rural and indigenous communities. In addition to strengthening local health systems, he served as president of the Volunteer Advisory Council, where he implemented strategic plans to improve organizational support for Peace Corps Panama volunteers.

In the classroom, Dr. Kellinghusen draws on his diverse professional and field experiences to foster a practical, pragmatic, and student-centered teaching philosophy. He has taught both undergraduate and graduate courses at New York University and now contributes to the College for Community Health at Montclair State University, where he prepares future practitioners to meet complex public health challenges with cultural humility and ethical rigor. His teaching experience spans from community-based health workshops to graduate-level seminars, which has shaped his emphasis on connecting theory to practice.

Dr. Kellinghusen holds a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) and a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Global Health from New York University, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from Pomona College. His research and teaching reflect his commitment to strengthening organizations, supporting communities, and advancing the wellbeing of those working on the frontlines of global health and humanitarian response.

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