Joe Givan

Joe holds a Master of Public Health from George Mason University and a Bachelor of Arts from Kansas State University. His background is in public and global health, with a particular focus on infectious disease prevention and treatment. He is also a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, having served in Tanzania and spent much of his twenties living and working abroad in global health.

Joe’s research interests include infectious disease prevention and treatment, mental health, and the intersection of behavioral and public health. 

As Project Manager for Project ACCESS, Joe oversees day-to-day program operations, supports CBHPAR’s grant-funded research, evaluation, and administrative activities, coordinates campus-based research and analyzes program outcomes to support funder reporting and strengthen interventions. 

After spending four years in Australia, Joe and his wife recently relocated to the Saratoga Springs area. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and dog, reading, playing a variety of sports, hiking and traveling.