- Assistant Professor
Biography
Dr. Cole Allick is an Assistant Professor of Public Health at Washington State University and a citizen of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians. His work bridges public health, health policy, and Indigenous methodologies to support equitable research and policy change in Tribal communities. Dr. Allick’s background spans roles in healthcare data analytics, community health needs assessments, and facilitating culturally grounded listening sessions across the Pacific Northwest. He plays a leadership role in the NIA-funded Natives Engaged in Alzheimer’s Research (NEAR) project, where he helps implement the “Brain Train” model to support community-engaged Alzheimer’s and dementia research. He is passionate about mentoring students, strengthening Tribal-academic partnerships, and weaving data and storytelling into systems-level policy change.
Affiliations & Associations
Education
- MHA, Master of Health Administration, University of Washington, 2025
- PhD, Indigenous Health, University of North Dakota, 2023
- BS, Psychology and Public Administration, University of North Dakota, 2015
Research Interest
- Tribal health policy and public health systems
- Indigenous research methodologies
- Community-based participatory research (CBPR)
- Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD)
- Lung cancer screening and prevention
Publications
Professional Service
- Governor-Appointed Member, Washington State Dementia Action Collaborative
- Member, Indigenous Data Sovereignty Group (NACC)