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Krystal Flores, DrPH, MPH

Krystal Flores
Krystal Flores, DrPH, MPH

Instructional Associate Professor

Curriculum Vitae

CV (PDF)

Contact

Health Behavior
6200 Tres Lagos Blvd.
McAllen, TX 78504
kflores27@tamu.edu
Phone: 956.271.1354
Scholars@TAMU Profile

Biography

Krystal Flores, DrPH, MPH, is an Instructional Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Behavior at Texas A&M University School of Public Health in McAllen, Texas. A passionate educator, she focuses on teaching and mentoring many first-generation students in the Rio Grande Valley (RGV). She earned her Master of Public Health (MPH) and Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degrees in Health Promotion and Community Health Sciences from Texas A&M University. She holds a Certificate in Effective College Instruction from the Association of College and University Educators and integrates service-learning into her courses to enhance experiential learning. Dr. Flores collaborates with local and state organizations to create hands-on opportunities that address real-world public health challenges, benefiting both students and the community. As a former Faculty Fellow with the SOURCE Service-Learning Academy at Johns Hopkins University and a current Faculty Fellow with the National Maternal and Child Health Workforce Development Center, she brings substantial experience to her role. At the Texas A&M Higher Education Center at McAllen, Dr. Flores leads initiatives that build partnerships with community organizations, fostering students’ professional growth. Her work empowers students to engage deeply with public health issues and contribute meaningfully to underserved communities in the RGV.

Education and Training

  • National Maternal and Child Health Workforce Development Center and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Maternal and Child Health Faculty Development Fellowship, 2025
  • John Hopkins University, Source Service-Learning Academy Faculty Fellowship, 2023
  • Texas A&M University, School Public Health, DrPH, Health Promotion and Community Health Sciences, 2019
  • Texas A&M University, School of Public Health, MPH, Health Promotion and Community Health Sciences, 2017
  • Texas A&M University - Kingsville, BS, Biomedical Sciences, 2011

Professional Certifications

  • Women's Leadership Certificate - Yale University School of Management - Executive Education. 2024
  • Certificate in Effective College Instruction - Association of College and University Educators. 2021
  • Certificate in Maternal and Child Health - Texas A&M university, School of Public Health. 2019
  • Certificate in Nonprofit Management - Texas A&M University, Bush School of Government and Public Service. 2017

Research Interests

  • Maternal and Child Health
  • Reproductive Health
  • Border Health (Rio Grande Valley, TX)

Teaching Interests

  • Service Learning/Community Based Learning
  • Program Planning
  • Social Dynamics of Population Health
  • Public Health Communication
  • Strategies for Population Health Improvement

Awards, Recognition and Service

  • Committee Member - Texas A&M University, School of Public Health. 2024 - Present
  • Faculty Advisor - Texas A&M university Higher Education Center McAllen Texas. 2024 - Present
  • National Maternal and Child Health Workforce Development Center Faculty Fellowship - National Maternal and Child Health Workforce Development Center. 2024
  • Excellence in Interprofessional Education Collaboration Award - United States Public Health Service Commissioned Officers Foundation for the Advancement of Public Health and the Interprofessional Education Collaborative. 2024
  • Board of Directors - Mujeres Unidas (Women Together Foundation). 2023 - Present
  • Committee Member - Texas A&M University Center for Teaching Excellence. 2023 - Present
  • Outstanding Service Award - Hidalgo Starr A&M Club. 2023
  • Board of Directors (Community Impact Chair) - Hidalgo Starr A&M Club. 2021-2023
  • Steering Planning Committee, Operation border Health Preparedness Committee Member - Texas A&M University, School of Public Health. 2021 - Present
  • Operation Border Health Preparedness Faculty Site Supervisor - Texas A&M University, School of Public Health. 2019 - Present
  • Committee Member - Texas A&M University Higher Education Center. 2019 - Present
  • Maternal and Child Health Scholar Award - Texas A&M University Maternal and Child Health Program. 2018