Stephanie Orstad MA, PhD

Stephanie L. Orstad, MA, Ph.D. is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at the NYU Langone Health. She is a behavioral scientist and epidemiologist with a background in physical activity assessment and promotion. Her research examines associations among the built environment, physical activity, and mental health. She is interested in optimizing the effectiveness of environmental strategies (such as trails) and motivational approaches (such as financial incentives) to increase physical activity and reduce obesity in adults. When she is not doing research, you will most likely find Steph exploring NYC, hiking, or hanging out in a park with her French bulldog mix, Nugget.