David Ahrens, MS
Researcher

David Ahrens is a Researcher at the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. He is also the Coordinator of the Wisconsin Population Health Fellowship Program. The Fellowship Program, which is open to students throughout the US, is a two-year service learning opportunity placing students in governmental and community based health service organizations in Wisconsin. As the program coordinator, David oversees recruitment, selection and placement of Fellows as well as development of learning activities such as courses, conferences and seminars.

In addition, to his work with the Fellowship Program, David conducts research for the state's tobacco surveillance and evaluation program and training and technical assistance service. He has authored numerous papers on tobacco epidemiology, most recently, a study of exposure to secondhand smoke in homes. He has many years of experience in public policy and consults with state and local organization on policy strategies.

David Ahrens has a Masters in Science in Industrial Relations (Labor Economics) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Prior to his work in public health, David worked as the chief staff member of a legislative committee on health policy and as the research director of a public employee labor union with many members employed in health services.

Contact Information:

David Ahrens, MS
University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute
370 WARF Building
610 Walnut Street
Madison, Wisconsin 53726-2397

Phone: (608) 265-6386
Email: ahrens@uwccc.wisc.edu