Audrey Searles
Biography
Audrey Searles is a research assistant for Dr. Cunningham's lab. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Community Health Education from Northern Michigan University, with a minor in Clinical Laboratory Science. She is a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and a certified Community Health Worker (CHW).
Prior to joining the Department of Family Medicine, Audrey worked on rural health initiatives in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, including providing CHW training and certification to UP health professionals.
Audrey is primarily assisting with the PURSUIT grant as well as other projects as needed.
Education
Community Health Education, Health Sciences, Northern Michigan University,
Employment
Research Assistant, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 2025 -
Publications
PURSUIT Protocol: Development of a Novel Approach to Managing Youth Physical and Mental Health in Schools Children (2026)
In the News
Bridging the Gap: PURSUIT Project Empowers Michigan Schools to Tackle Youth Health and Mental Wellness
In the quiet hallways of schools, a silent cycle often takes hold: a child may experience common mental health or health symptoms that go undetected. For many students, specialized care is…