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Abiola Keller, PhD, MPH, MPAS, PA-CÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒStraz Hall, 520G
MilwaukeeWI53201United States of America(414) 288-8569abiola.keller@marquette.eduDr. Abiola Keller is a community-engaged researcher whose work focuses on advancing health equity through collaborative partnerships with communities. Her research centers on addressing the social and structural factors that influence health, with particular emphasis on African American women caregivers and underserved communities. Using participatory methods such as group concept mapping and digital storytelling, she works alongside community members to identify priorities, elevate community strengths, and develop solutions that promote individual, family, and community well-being. Her research examines caregiving, empowerment, community resilience, and innovative approaches to community-engaged research, with the goal of creating sustainable, meaningful impact while strengthening partnerships between academic institutions and the communities they serve.
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants certification (PA-C)
Link to ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ E-Publications -
2026 American Association of Colleges of Nursing-Wharton Executive Leadership Program
2024 Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Faculty Award, ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ
2024 Distinguished Alumni Award, University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Population Health Sciences
2022-2026: (Co-PI: Keller, A.O. & Haglund, K) "A Digital Storytelling Intervention to Promote the Health of African American Caregivers," Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation.
2022-24: (PI: Norris, N.; Co-I: Merritt, M & Keller, A.O.) "Wellness Promotion Program for African American Caregivers," Greater Milwaukee Foundation.
2021-2023: (Co-PI: Keller, A.O. & Galambos, C.) "Exploring Virtual Interventions for African American Caregivers of Older Adults," Bader Philanthropies.