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About Dr. Julie Reagan

Fibromyalgia Frontier was founded by Dr. Julie Reagan in 2022.

Julie Reagan, Ph.D., J.D., M.P.H., is an academic professor, researcher, and public health expert. She is also an attorney with over 25 years of experience as a state government attorney, primarily at public health agencies.

Dr. Reagan was the 2018 recipient of the American Public Health Association, Law Section, Jennifer Robbins Award for the Practice of Public Health Law. This award recognizes an individual, typically at mid-career, for outstanding dedication and leadership in the field of public health law. The individual’s major contributions should have the potential for a significant and long-term impact on the field.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this website are those of Dr. Reagan or contributors and do not necessarily reflect the views of her employer. 

Education and Experience

Education

  • Ph.D. in Public Health, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Public Health (2010)
  • M.P.H. Master of Public Health, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Public Health (1995)
  • J.D. University of Houston, Law Center (1993)
  • B.S. in Health Education, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas (1990)
  • A.A.S. in Dental Hygiene, Bee County College, Beeville, Texas (1979)

Experience

  • Assistant Professor, New Mexico State University, College of Health, Education, and Social Transformation, Public Health Sciences Department (2021 – current)
  • Associate Professor, Texas State University, College of Health Professions, School of Health Administration, San Marcos, Texas (2019 – 2021)
  • Associate Professor, Georgia Southern University, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, Statesboro, Georgia (2019)
  • Assistant Professor, Georgia Southern University, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, Statesboro, Georgia (2014 – 2019)
  • Attorney and Healthcare Consultant, HAI Focus, Albuquerque, New Mexico (2009 – 2014)
  • Deputy General Counsel, New Mexico Department of Health, Santa Fe, New Mexico (2009)
  • Assistant General Counsel, New Mexico Department of Health, Santa Fe, New Mexico (2008 – 2009)
  • HIPAA Chief Privacy Officer, New Mexico Department of Health, Santa Fe, New Mexico (2008-2009)
  • Assistant General Counsel, Texas Department of Human Services, Austin, Texas (2000-2003)
  • Assistant Attorney General, State of Texas, Office of the Attorney General, Austin, Texas (2000)
  • Appellate Staff Attorney, State of Texas, Ninth Court of Appeals, Beaumont, Texas (1997 – 2000)
  • Registered Dental Hygienist, Texas (1979 – 1987)