Shadé Owolabi

Shadé Owolabi, MS, completed her degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Penfield College, Mercer University. Since joining the EPRC in 2012, she has worked on multiple research and evaluation projects to address secondhand smoke exposure, weight gain prevention, and health equity. These projects have included the EPRC’s signature projects, the NCI funded Smoke-Free Home’s project, Healthy Homes/Healthy Families, as well as Healthcare Georgia Foundation’s The Two Georgias Initiative. Prior to joining the EPRC team, Ms. Owolabi trained in applied behavioral science and worked as a behavior data analyst at the Marcus Center. Her research interests include addiction and chronic disease health education, as well as the intersection between mental health and public health; her clinical interests include substance abuse, mental health disparities in low-income and minority communities, and risky health behaviors.