Assistant Dean for Culture and Engagement
Additional Roles
Director, TRI Community and Stakeholder Engagement Core
Education
Ph.D. – Clinical Psychology, University of Michigan
M.S. – Clinical Psychology, University of Michigan
B.S. – Psychology (honors in English and History), Xavier University of Louisiana, summa cum laude with honors
Areas of Expertise
Mental Health Disparities
Substance Abuse Disparities
Community Engagement
Faith-Based Health Promotion
Introduction
Dr. Tiffany Haynes serves as the Assistant Dean of Culture and Engagement for the COPH and as the Director of the Community and Stakeholder Engagement Core for the Translational Research Institute.
Credentials, Accreditations and Awards
2023 Chancellor’s Award of Excellence in Educational Innovation, UAMS
2021 Distinguished Psychologist of the Year, ArPA
2020 Volunteer of the Year Award, ArPA
2019 Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching, UAMS
2019 UAMS Phenomenal Woman Award
Teaching Focus
Dr. Tiffany Haynes is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Behavior and Health Education. She also serves as the Assistant Dean of Culture and Engagement for the College of Public Health and the Director of the Community and Stakeholder Engagement Core for the UAMS Translational Research Institute.
Research Overview
Her research focuses on developing and implementing community-based solutions to address mental health disparities. Her innovative research and collaborative approach have made significant contributions to advancing our understanding of how to partner with community organizations, such as barbershops and churches, to increase access to evidence-based mental health care in underserved communities.
Recent Books or Publications
- Pro G, Brown C, Rojo M, Patel J, Flax C, Haynes T. Downward National Trends in Mental Health Treatment Offered in Spanish: State Differences by Proportion of Hispanic Residents. Psychiatr Serv. 2022 Nov 1; 73(11):1232-1238. PMID: 35502519.
- Lovelady NN, Zaller ND, Stewart MK, Cheney AM, Porter III A, Haynes TF. Characterizing Firearm Assault Injury Among Young Black Men Using Arkansas Hospital Discharge Data. J Interpers Violence. 2022 Jul; 37(13-14):NP12609-NP12633. PMCID: PMC10426071.
- Allison MK, Waliski A, Haynes TF, Marshall SA. Formative Evaluation of Zero Suicide in the Emergency Department: Identifying Strategies to Overcome Implementation Barriers. Eval Program Plann. 2022 Jun; 92:102050. PMID: 35217479.
- Bryant K, Pro G, Rojo M, Patel J, Haynes T, McElfish P, Sepulveda M, Hart C. Identifying Community Needs of the Hispanic Faith Community to Develop a Research Agenda. Public Health Nurs. 2022 Jan; 39(1):33-39. PMCID: PMC9291199.
- Arnold T, Haynes T, Foster P, Parker S, Monger M, Malyuta Y, Cain O, Coats CS, Murphy M, Thomas G, Sockwell L, Klasko-Foster L, Galipeau D, Dobbs TE, Smith M, Mena L, Nunn A. African American Clergy Recommendations to Enhance the Federal Plan to End the HIV Epidemic: A Qualitative Study. AIDS Behav. 2022 Jan; 26(Suppl 1):100-111. PMCID: PMC8379056.
Fun Fact
Dr. Haynes is a “decade twin”. Her sister has the same birthday—they are just 10 years apart! She is a Beyonce fan and would jump at the chance to be one of her background singers. Before a professor talked her into going to graduate school, she considered becoming a talk show host. She may revisit that idea after academia.