Dr. Susan Cardenas, Public Health Educator

Dr. Susan Cardenas is a longtime professor at New Mexico State University (NMSU) who is dedicated to public health education.  She has served the institution loyally and with distinction for many years. Dr. Cardenas has won several awards for her teaching service over the years, including the NMSU Donald C. Roush Award for Teaching Excellence and the Distinguished Alumni Award for the College of Health and Human Services.  She currently serves in the role of College Associate Professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences at NMSU.  Her knowledge includes various public health areas, which has been an important part of her career story.  These areas of knowledge include women’s health, adolescent health behaviors, human sexuality, maternal and child health and more. 

 

Dr. Susan Cardenas received her higher education at New Mexico State University, earning three degrees at NMSU between 1990 and 2006. She first earned her Bachelor of Community Health degree in May of 1990, then a Master’s degree in Health Science/ Management in December of 2005, and ultimately her Doctoral degree in Educational Administration from the institution in August of 2006. 

With that background, Dr. Cardenas has benefitted the program in her role as an associate professor.  She is known for her detailed and enthusiastic approach to the public health field.  Dr. Cardenas shares her wealth of public health knowledge and experience not only in the classroom, but beyond the campus as well in the greater Southern New Mexico region. Already a respected NMSU educator, she also serves as the Co-Principal Investigator and Program Manager of Success With Adolescent Goals, (SWAG) Program.  This program aims to reduce the incidence of teenage pregnancy throughout Southern New Mexico. Dr. Susan Cardenas is not only a skilled researcher and knowledgeable professional, she continues to lead efforts to improve access to quality public health education throughout her community.