She earned her doctorate at Middle Tennessee State University in Human Performance with a specialization in health promotion and health education. Dr. Oliver has research interests in health disparities experienced by racial and ethnic minority populations and, more specifically, the ways in which cultural factors influence health beliefs and behaviors. With respect to the role of cultural and socio-ecological approaches in health promotion, Dr. Oliver's current efforts pertain to the development, implementation, and translation of community-based and sustained interventions to address health disparities in diverse populations and settings.