Faculty & Staff

Professor Zelizer is program director of the Health Science major in the School of Health Technology and Management at Stony Brook University. She is also an alumna of the School of Social Welfare where she received a master's degree in social work.

Prior to joining the Health Science major, Professor Zelizer was involved in the field of HIV/AIDS for fifteen years. She began her work at the AIDS Inpatient Treatment Center at Stony Brook University Medical Center where she provided psychosocial support as well as extensive training to the staff regarding behavioral and social aspects of health. She has also held the position of senior educator for the New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute. In this capacity, Professor Zelizer provided HIV training to health and human service providers throughout the Long Island region and was instrumental in curriculum development.

As part of Stony Brook University's goal to foster positive cross-cultural interactions among the diverse groups on campus, the Diversity Fellows Program was established. Professor Zelizer, along with a select group of faculty representing a broad cross-section of departments throughout the campus, has received special training in how to encourage dialogue at diversity-themed events on campus.

Professor Zelizer has also presented nationally and internationally on workshops regarding diversity, addiction treatment, stress management, and death and dying.