Dr. Molly J. Gutilla (she/her) is an Associate Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at the Colorado School of Public Health and the Department of Health and Exercise Science at Colorado State University. With expertise in epidemiology, public health data management, and community-driven solutions, her work focuses on addressing health inequities through teaching, research, and practice. She holds a DrPH in Epidemiology from the University of Colorado, Colorado School of Public Health, and Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Exercise Physiology and Exercise Science from The Ohio State University.

An award-winning educator, Dr. Gutilla teaches courses in epidemiology, research methods, public health data management, and leadership. Known for her student-centered approach and commitment to inclusive teaching, she has received several honors, including the Faculty Award for Excellence in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, the Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence, and the Dean’s Teaching Fellowship. She actively mentors graduate students, serves on interdisciplinary committees, and leads initiatives to enhance teaching and mentoring practices across the university.

Dr. Gutilla’s research explores the intersection of public health practice and policy, with an emphasis on environmental epidemiology, social determinants of health, and public health data methodologies. She has published in peer-reviewed journals, contributed to community health needs assessments, and served as a COVID-19 modeling and analytics team leader during the pandemic.

Committed to bridging academia and practice, Dr. Gutilla partners with public health organizations to advance health outcomes. She is President of the Health District of Northern Larimer County’s Board of Directors, chairs the Colorado School of Public Health Committee for Public Health Practice, and promotes the development of academic health departments across Colorado.