Dr. Stephenie Kennedy-Rea is Chair of the Department of Cancer Prevention and Control in the WVU School of Medicine and an Associate Director for Community Outreach and Engagement in the WVU Cancer Institute. She leads more than 30 faculty and staff dedicated to improving cancer outcomes in WV. Dr. Kennedy-Rea oversees multiple intervention programs and population-based research projects aimed at decreasing the human and economic impact of cancer in the state, working with more than 700 community partners. Additionally, she leads the Community Engagement and Outreach Core for the WV Clinical and Translational Science Institute, working to build research infrastructure that is meaningful and accessible to the population, including embedding clinical trials in federally qualified health centers. Dr. Kennedy-Rea has a special interest in the education and development of health care professionals and interdisciplinary team research, as well as addressing patient barriers in medically underserved areas. Cancer focus includes cancer health disparities; health literacy; Appalachian culture; breast, cervical, lung, and colorectal cancer screening; and reaching rural, underserved populations. She has served as the Principal Investigator on multiple research projects and programs with funding exceeding $22M. She serves on several national and regional leadership committees.