Christina Dogbey-Smith | Wellness at Penn

Please note: Office Closure on Nov. 30

The medical care office will be closed on Thursday, November 30 for staff training. The counseling office will remain open.

To reach a medical care provider for urgent needs while the office is closed, call 215-746-WELL (9355).

Managing Stress in Uncertain Times

As the violence in the Middle East continues, it carries a rippling effect across the world--impacting students across the Penn community and beyond. We are all likely experiencing a range of emotional discomfort. Wellness at Penn is here to support you and help you manage your wellbeing. Learn more here.

Christina serves as an epidemiologist with Wellness’ Public Health & Wellbeing team. Christina earned her bachelor’s degree in economics from Cornell University and holds a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology. In her work, Christina specializes in disease epidemiology and maternal and child health. She has been working in the field of public health since 2008 and has been working at Penn since 2020.

Outside of work, Christina likes to grow fruits and vegetables in her garden, dabble in astrophotography, and collect vinyl records. She has a collection of over 2,000 records, including 920 original pressings.

Please note: Office Closure on Nov. 30

Managing Stress in Uncertain Times

M. Christina Dogbey-Smith, MPH