Shannon D. Simonovich, PhD, RN
Dr. Shannon D. Simonovich's program of research focuses on prevention programming and wellness for at-risk maternal child populations. She partners with an interdisciplinary team of scholars collectively working to improve health outcomes and maternal mortality across the US.
She received her PhD from the University of Washington School of Nursing with a focus in maternal child health promotion and has earned a certificate in Maternal Child Health from the University of Washington School of Public Health.
Dr. Simonovich is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Population Health Nursing Science at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Nursing. She is an elected Section Councilor for the Public Health Nursing Section of the American Public Health Association. Dr. Simonovich is also an elected member of the Executive Board of North American Society for Psychosocial Obstetrics & Gynecology (NASPOG). In addition, she is a member of the Editorial Advisory Board of the Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing.
She is author of more than 50 peer-reviewed publications and more than 60 scholarly presentations. Her teaching focuses on research methodology, research study implementation, and manuscript writing. She is the mother of three young children and is passionate about nursing scholarship and mentorship of the next generation of nursing and public health leaders.
Specialization and Interests:
- Perinatal Mental Health & Maternal Child Health
- Health Disparities
- Life Course Approach
- COVID-19 and Nursing Practice
- Nursing History
Professional Affiliations:
- American Public Health Association (APHA)
- North American Society for Psychosocial Obstetrics & Gynecology (NASPOG)
- Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing (JOGNN)
