Kim Holton, Ph.D.

Instructional Associate Professor, College of Health & Human Performance

Kim Holton, PhD, CHES, NBC-HWC is an Instructional Associate Professor in the Department of Health Education and Behavior in the College of Health & Human Performance. With a doctorate in Health Behavior from UF and comprehensive training in ecology and holistic health practices, Dr. Holton specializes in worksite health promotion, mindfulness, and experiential learning. As a graduate of the UF AI Learning Academy, she works to integrate AI literacy into her courses, ensuring future health professionals understand how emerging technologies intersect with health education and community wellness. In the classroom, she creates a collaborative learning environment that supports students in exploring what is uniquely human while equipping students to critically evaluate and ethically leverage AI as a tool to support health for all.