Monica Motley, PhD, MSEd, MPH

Social and Behavioral Health Scientist specializing in health equity, organizational change, and community disparities

Research Expertise

Public Health

Health Equity

STEMH Workforce Development

Social Determinants of Health

Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Health (social science)

Library and Information Sciences

Communication

Social Psychology

Nutrition and Dietetics

Health Policy

Internal Medicine

Endocrinology

Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

About

Dr. Monica Motley is a highly accomplished educator and public health professional with a diverse background in social justice, public health, and health equity. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Veterinary Medicine from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech, as well as a Master of Public Health degree in Population Health Science and a Master of Science in Education from the same university. Dr. Motley has a strong passion for research and has served as a faculty member at Virginia Tech for the past decade, where she has taught, served on graduate committees, and managed various complex research projects. She also works as a consultant via her own boutique firm, providing expert guidance to organizations and government agencies on various equity-related topics. In addition, Dr. Motley founded *The Motley Consulting Group, LLC in 2017*, a consulting firm that specializes in community disparities and health inequities. Through her company, she has helped numerous clients develop effective strategies and programs to address equity-based organizational change, health disparity assessment, and health resources. Dr. Motley's extensive education and experience make her a highly sought-after specialist in her field. She is dedicated to making a positive impact on the health and education of individuals and communities and continues to be a leader in her field through her work and advocacy efforts.

Publications

Understanding the Internal and External Validity of Health Literacy Interventions: A Systematic Literature Review Using the RE-AIM Framework

Journal of Health Communication / Sep 30, 2011

Allen, K., Zoellner, J., Motley, M., & Estabrooks, P. A. (2011). Understanding the Internal and External Validity of Health Literacy Interventions: A Systematic Literature Review Using the RE-AIM Framework. Journal of Health Communication, 16(sup3), 55–72. https://doi.org/10.1080/10810730.2011.604381

Engaging the Dan River Region to Reduce Obesity

Family & Community Health / Jan 01, 2012

Zoellner, J., Motley, M., Wilkinson, M. E., Jackman, B., Barlow, M. L., & Hill, J. L. (2012). Engaging the Dan River Region to Reduce Obesity: Application of the Comprehensive Participatory Planning and Evaluation Process. Family & Community Health, 35(1), 44–56. https://doi.org/10.1097/fch.0b013e3182385cd9

Evaluating Community Capacity to Address Obesity in the Dan River Region: A Case Study

American Journal of Health Behavior / Mar 01, 2013

Motley, M., Holmes, A., Hill, J., Plumb, K., & Zoellner, J. (2013). Evaluating Community Capacity to Address Obesity in the Dan River Region: A Case Study. American Journal of Health Behavior, 37(2), 208–217. https://doi.org/10.5993/ajhb.37.2.8

NP28 Childhood Obesity Prevention with Church, Extension and Academic Partners in an Integrated Randomized Control Trial

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior / Jul 01, 2019

Hosig, K., Motley, M., & Savla, T. (2019). NP28 Childhood Obesity Prevention with Church, Extension and Academic Partners in an Integrated Randomized Control Trial. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 51(7), S22–S23. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2019.05.352

Church, Extension and Academic Partners Empowering Healthy Families

Case Medical Research / Jun 10, 2019

(2019). Church, Extension and Academic Partners Empowering Healthy Families. Case Medical Research. https://doi.org/10.31525/ct1-nct03980262

Education

Virginia Tech

Doctor of Philosophy , VA/Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine

Blacksburg

Virginia Tech

Master of Public Health, Population Health Science

Blacksburg

Virginia Tech

Master of Science in Education , School of Education

Blacksburg

Experience

Virginia Tech

Adjunct Teaching Faculty / 2023 — Present

The Motley Consulting Group, LLC

CEO & Founder / 2017 — Present

Links & Social Media

Research Web Site

Google Scholar Profile

The Motley Consulting Group, LLC

Dr. Motley Digital Resume

ORCID

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