Kimberly Peven
About Kimberly Peven
Kimberly Peven is a Lead Research Scientist at Flo Health Inc. with extensive experience in epidemiology and public health, focusing on women's health and digital health solutions.
Work at Flo Health
Kimberly Peven currently serves as the Lead Research Scientist at Flo Health Inc., a position she has held since 2023. Prior to this role, she worked as a Senior Research Scientist at the same organization from 2022 to 2023. In her capacity at Flo Health, she specializes in analyzing and visualizing large-scale epidemiologic data, focusing on women's health and femtech. Her work includes conducting studies related to menstrual cycle patterns, reproductive health, and the efficacy of the Flo app in improving health literacy and wellbeing.
Education and Expertise
Kimberly Peven holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Epidemiology from King's College London, where she studied from 2016 to 2022. She also obtained a Master of Public Health (MPH) from Tulane University between 2008 and 2011. Additionally, she earned an Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) from Quantic School of Business and Technology in 2020. Her educational background is complemented by a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from the University of Michigan and a Certificate in Management of Disasters and Complex Humanitarian Emergencies from Boston University.
Background
Kimberly Peven has a diverse professional background in health research and public health. She worked as a Registered Nurse at Touro Infirmary in 2008 and has held various roles in public health coordination and research. Her experience includes serving as a Public Health Coordinator for the Peace Corps in Cameroon from 2009 to 2011 and as a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at Population Services International in the same country. She has also worked as a Doctoral Researcher in Epidemiology at King's College London from 2016 to 2022.
Research Contributions
Kimberly Peven has made significant contributions to health research, particularly in the areas of women's, maternal, and newborn health. She has published peer-reviewed papers in notable journals, including JMIR mHealth and uHealth, and has researched topics such as the characterization of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) among Flo app users. Her work also includes studies on the relationship between BMI and PCOS symptoms in the United States and the impact of stress on reported pain during the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Professional Affiliations and Collaborations
Throughout her career, Kimberly Peven has collaborated with various academic institutions, including the University of Adelaide and Northwestern University. She has been involved in health research that focuses on digital health and femtech, leveraging her expertise in epidemiology and nursing to address complex health issues. Her role as a Consultant in Epidemiology, monitoring, and evaluation for the World Health Organization since 2021 further underscores her commitment to advancing public health initiatives.