Jonathan E. Fielding

About the Author

Jonathan E. Fielding, MD, MPH, is a distinguished public health expert with over four decades of experience in advancing health policy and community well-being. As the former Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and a professor at UCLA, he has shaped innovative programs that promote behavioral changes, environmental improvements, and effective policy reforms to address pressing public health challenges. Fielding's work emphasizes evidence-based strategies for prevention and equity, drawing from his extensive research and leadership in national health initiatives. His seminal book, Health Program Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation: Creating Behavioral, Environmental, and Policy Change, serves as a cornerstone resource for professionals seeking to design impactful health interventions that foster lasting societal benefits.