Office of Student Advocacy

Kimberly Liao

Prevention Specialist Email Alumni Hall, Room 132

Kimberly Liao, MPH, CHES, is a Prevention Specialist and Adjunct Professor at Farmingdale State College, where she leads campus-wide alcohol and other drug education and prevention initiatives. She is a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) with a Master’s in Public Health from the University at Albany, SUNY. With extensive experience in higher education, Kimberly specializes in program development, public speaking, and health education, working to foster a safer and healthier campus community.

She is available to facilitate a variety of trainings, including Red Watch Band for students, Recovery Ally training, and Professional Development workshops for faculty and staff on implementing SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral, and Treatment). She also offers tailored training opportunities for student organizations, faculty, and campus groups on alcohol and other drug education and prevention. Through her work, Kimberly is committed to equipping students and professionals with the knowledge and skills to support well-being and harm reduction in their communities.

Courses Taught

HPW 420: Addictive Behaviors

Education

  • MPH, University at Albany, 2018

Certificates & Licensures

  • CHES, Certified Health Education Specialist, National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (Public Health)
Kimberly Liao
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