Stephanie L. Orstad, PhD
About Stephanie L. Orstad, PhD
Stephanie L. Orstad, PhD, is a Research Assistant Professor at NYU Langone Health with extensive experience in health promotion and behavioral sciences research.
Current Position at NYU Langone Health
Stephanie L. Orstad, PhD, has been serving as a Research Assistant Professor at NYU Langone Health since 2020. In this role, she conducts advanced research in health behavior change, leveraging her expertise in both the behavioral and social sciences. Her position involves collaborating with various health research agencies and contributing to the improvement of health programming in the Greater New York City Area.
Previous Experience at NYU Langone Health
Before her current role, Stephanie L. Orstad worked as a Postdoctoral Research Scientist at NYU Langone Health from 2017 to 2020. During this period, she focused on postdoctoral research, enriching her analytical skills using tools like SAS, R, and SQL. Her work involved interpreting complex research findings and presenting them to diverse audiences.
Experience at Purdue University
Stephanie's tenure at Purdue University was multifaceted, including roles as Doctoral Researcher (2012-2016), Health Promotion Instructor (2011-2014), and Health Education Coordinator (2009-2012). Her academic pursuits culminated in a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Promotion. Additionally, she taught various health-related courses and coordinated health education programs, further honing her project management and supervisory skills.
Education Background
Stephanie L. Orstad holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Promotion from Purdue University. She also earned a Master's Degree (MA) in Health Promotion from the University of Iowa. Her undergraduate studies were completed at the University of Minnesota-Duluth, where she received a BAS in Psychology and a BA in Spanish.
Collaborations and Analytical Expertise
Stephanie has collaborated with multiple health research agencies such as NIH, NYC H+H, UCLA, and VA. These collaborations have been instrumental in informing decisions and improving health programming. Her proficiency with analytical tools—SAS, R, SQL, REDCap, Actigraph, ArcGIS, and Tableau—demonstrates her advanced research capabilities in the behavioral and social sciences.