Dr. Brittany S. Hollerbach
Never stop learning!
Dr. Brittany Hollerbach is an Associate Scientist and Deputy Director at the Center for Fire, Rescue & EMS Health Research, part of NDRI-USA. She has extensive experience working with the fire service on a number of federally funded studies including as the Principal Investigator (PI) on a recent FEMA-funded study examining perceptions of protective strategies for COVID-19. She is also working on two studies examining the health of women firefighters. Dr. Hollerbach has an interest in firefighter health in general given her background as a former firefighter, and, specifically, the translation and dissemination of health research.
Primary Interests:
Education
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Ph.D., Kinesiology
Kansas State University
2019
Work Experience
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Associate Scientist
NDRI-USA, Inc.
June 2018 - present
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Postdoctoral Fellow
Skidmore College
September 2019 - September 2020
Membership in Professional Organizations
- Women in Fire
- Social Psychology Network
- Society for Health Communication
- Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance
Languages Spoken
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English
Native speaker
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Spanish
Basic proficiency
Psychology Mentors, Inspirations, and Influences
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Bill BenjaminPortland Community CollegeBill Benjamin was my instructor for the fire academy and helped instill a knowledge of and love for the fire service. Bill is one of the reasons I try to excel in all that I do. -
Dr. Sara JahnkeNDRI-USA, Inc.Dr. Sara Jahnke was kind enough to mentor me when I was in undergraduate and graduate classes. She has since become my boss and has remained my mentor. She has excelled at fire service research over the last two decades and has a wealth of knowledge and experience she graciously shares with me. -
Richard LehmannFire Chief, Ret.Rich Lehmann took over for Bill Benjamin at the fire academy after he retired. I am so honored to call Rich a mentor and a friend. I learn so much about life and the fire service from him.
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Dr. Brittany S. Hollerbach
Overland Park, Kansas 66213-4137
United States of America
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