She is also currently an Honors Faculty Fellow at WSU. She earned her bachelor of arts degree in Environmental Biology from Barnard College, Columbia University, a Master’s in Public Health from the University of Washington (UW), and a doctorate in health services research with areas of emphasis in evaluation sciences and occupational health services research from the UW. She holds a graduate certificate in global health, served in the Peace Corps in the Republic of the Fiji Islands, and has collaborated with public health research partners in Kenya, Switzerland, the Federated States of Micronesia, and Australia. Dr. Graves’ research is focused on equity, access, and affordability of injury care, specifically related to rural settings.