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Meet Our Contributors: Brad Dirks

Brad Dirks, M.Ed., PA-C is the Associate Director of the developing Physician Assistant Program and the K-State Research and Extension Behavioral Health Specialist at Kansas State University.  Brad has been a PA for 40 years and has a Master’s in Education/Counseling.

For Brad, in one word word: Health means A STATE OF EMOTIONAL WELLBEING.

Learn more about K-State Research and Extension at https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/

Meet Our Contributors: Elaine Johannes

Elaine Johannes, Ph.D., is the Kansas Health Foundation Distinguished Professor in Community Health and an extension specialist in the Department of Applied Human Sciences. Elaine’s applied research and practice focus on resilience and well-being among families in poverty, adolescent health, and community engagement.

For Elaine, in one word: Health means TRUST.

Learn more about K-State Research and Extension family and child development programs at https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/families

Meet Our Contributors: Bradford Wiles

Bradford Wiles, Ph.D., is an associate professor and extension specialist in the Department of Applied Human Sciences who studies health and resilience in families with young children.


For Bradford, in one word: Health means EQUITY.

Learn more about K-State Research and Extension family and child development programs at https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/families