Marc A. Zimmerman, PhD
Dr. Zimmerman is Professor of Health Behavior and Health Education at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, and the Director of the YES program. He also directs the Prevention Research Center, and the CDC-funded Michigan Youth Violence Prevention Center. Dr. Zimmerman’s research focuses on adolescent health, resiliency, and Empowerment Theory which provides the foundation for the YES program. His work on adolescent health examines how positive factors in adolescent’s lives help them overcome risks they face. Dr. Zimmerman’s work on Empowerment Theory includes measurement and analysis of psychological and community empowerment. The research includes both longitudinal interview studies and community intervention research. He has published on a wide variety of topics including adolescent violence, sexual behavior, substance use, and mental health, HIV/AIDS prevention, and Empowerment Theory. He is the Editor of Youth and Society, a member of the editorial board for Health Education Research, and Editor Emeritus of Health Education and Behavior.