Dr. Dill became interested in a career focused on health disparities as a youth growing up in South Central Los Angeles. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Spelman College, her Master of Public Health degree in Community Health Sciences from the University of California Los Angeles, and her Doctor of Public Health degree from the University of California Berkeley. Dr. Dill has also worked in academic, non-profit, and public agencies across the country on issues related to health education, chronic disease prevention, the built environment, youth organizing, and program evaluation.

Dr. Dill’s community-engaged research and teaching interests are focused on the health and wellness processes of marginalized people and places. In particular, she is committed to addressing health and social inequities among adolescents in urban neighborhoods. Dr. Dill is passionate about translating applied research into policy change.