Patricia Maarhuis
Washington State University
Dr. Patricia L. Maarhuis is a researcher, educator, and artist in Health & Wellness Services at Washington State University. Her interdisciplinary research projects and artwork focus on the intersections between high-risk behavior, cultural context, the aesthetic dimensions of education, and experiential learning. She designs curricula and teaches faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals on research-based interventions and education strategies for adults with high-risk health experiences such as violence, trauma, substance abuse, and mental health concerns across multiple university departments.