marin strong

FELLOW 2026

Marin Strong is a community health nurse who is currently a PhD candidate in the University of Washington School of Nursing, as well as a MPH student in Epidemiology. Her public health and clinical work has spanned Alaska, Texas, and Washington, where she focused on Indigenous Health, primary health care delivery, and the COVID-19 response. Marin also brings global perspectives and experience, having lived in Indonesia and conducted research in Nepal and Kenya. Additionally, she has experience in learning about globalization and health in India, Brazil, and South Africa.  

Marin is deeply passionate about advancing women’s sexual and reproductive health. Her dissertation research looks into how relationship dynamics between pregnant women and their male partners can influence HIV and STI prevalence in Western Kenya. She has also been researching men’s engagement in partner treatment there. Marin is honored to be joining SCOPE and is excited to contribute to its interdisciplinary work. She looks forward to working with faith leaders, research scientists, community partners, and medical professionals to ultimately improve maternal and newborn survival, address obstetric fistula, and support mental health initiatives.