Audrey Penningroth is Research Associate at The Center for Public Health Evaluation and Research. Audrey joined the Center after completing her practicum at the National Resource Center for Family Centered Practice. Audrey's research interests include chronic diseases, breast cancer, the gastrointestinal microbiome, and equitable healthcare for marginalized communities.  With a Bachelor of Arts in Public Health, Audrey completed her Master of Public Health in May 2024 at the University of Iowa College of Public Health, specializing in Epidemiology.