Lorraine Siwi Shikapwashya
- Instructor, Health Science
- School of Health and Natural Sciences
- lshikapwashya@mercy.edu
Dr. Lorraine Shikapwashya, a global health professional with expertise in health education and clinical practice. She has been teaching health promotion courses that prioritize inclusive practices at Mercy University since 2022. Her multicultural background significantly enriches her communication and teaching abilities across diverse communities.
Dr. Shikapwashya's experience spans both local and international community health promotion. As a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), she is deeply committed to student mentoring, fostering community partnerships, and advancing global health initiatives in Cameroon, Zambia, and West Africa.
B.S Physician Assistant Studies Chainama College of Health Science (Affiliated with the University of Zambia)
B.S Health Science: Mercy University
M.S Global Health: Northwestern University
DHSc: University of Bridgeport
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
Teaching Focus
HLSC 250: Global Health
HLSC 200: Issues in Personal Health
HLSC 202: Intro to Health promotion
HLSC 215: Cultural Competence in healthcare
HLSC 350: Health Communication
HLSC 395: Health promotion and Program Intervention