Michael W. Donovan is the Director of International Partnerships at the Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center (PRC), where he leads the development and implementation of global initiatives that advance prevention science and social impact. He has over six years of experience as the Associate Director of the Evidence-to-Impact Collaborative and as an Assistant Research Professor of Social Science and Public Policy at Penn State University, where he facilitates and participates in collaborative projects between the academic community and external partners, including multi-sectoral engagement with international, federal, state, and local government agencies, philanthropic organizations, industry and business organizations, funders, and think tanks.
In recent years, Michael has participated in collaborative scientific efforts on topics as varied as health equity, substance use and addiction, child maltreatment, rural health, juvenile justice, data policy, research innovation, COVID-19 effects, public impact research, and science communication. He manages various projects and initiatives and brings external perspectives to maximize scientific impact oriented toward the creation of policy-relevant, practical insights for addressing major societal challenges. His interests encompass the intersection of scientific inquiry and public policy in areas of administration, business, communication, and technology. He has a background in politics, management, and foreign and domestic policy and brings more than a decade of experience in federal government service to this role, having served as a Special Assistant to President Obama during both administrations.
As the Director of International Partnerships at the PRC, Michael promotes and engages in the important work of the PRC and HHD faculty and staff in international contexts and is eager to brainstorm new opportunities, expanding current or past lines of research, exploring data and funding relationships, or intervention implementation and evaluation in international settings.
Developmental Period(s)
Neonatal/Infancy, Early Childhood, Childhood, Adolescence, Early Adulthood, Midlife/Aging
Level(s) of Analysis
Individuals, Families, Schools, Communities, Legislation
Contact Information
429 Health and Human Development Building
University Park, PA 16802
814-875-1201
michaeldonovan@psu.edu
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Michael W. Donovan is the Director of International Partnerships at the Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center (PRC), where he leads the development and implementation of global initiatives that advance prevention science and social impact. He has over six years of experience as the Associate Director of the Evidence-to-Impact Collaborative and as an Assistant Research Professor of Social Science and Public Policy at Penn State University, where he facilitates and participates in collaborative projects between the academic community and external partners, including multi-sectoral engagement with international, federal, state, and local government agencies, philanthropic organizations, industry and business organizations, funders, and think tanks.
In recent years, Michael has participated in collaborative scientific efforts on topics as varied as health equity, substance use and addiction, child maltreatment, rural health, juvenile justice, data policy, research innovation, COVID-19 effects, public impact research, and science communication. He manages various projects and initiatives and brings external perspectives to maximize scientific impact oriented toward the creation of policy-relevant, practical insights for addressing major societal challenges. His interests encompass the intersection of scientific inquiry and public policy in areas of administration, business, communication, and technology. He has a background in politics, management, and foreign and domestic policy and brings more than a decade of experience in federal government service to this role, having served as a Special Assistant to President Obama during both administrations.
As the Director of International Partnerships at the PRC, Michael promotes and engages in the important work of the PRC and HHD faculty and staff in international contexts and is eager to brainstorm new opportunities, expanding current or past lines of research, exploring data and funding relationships, or intervention implementation and evaluation in international settings.
Contact Information
429 Health and Human Development Building
University Park, PA 16802
814-875-1201
michaeldonovan@psu.edu
he/him/his
Developmental Period(s)
Neonatal/Infancy, Early Childhood, Childhood, Adolescence, Early Adulthood, Midlife/Aging
Levels of Analysis
Individuals, Families, Schools, Communities, Legislation
