Peter Mulhall is the director of the Institute of Government and Public Affairs' Center for Prevention Research and Development at the University of Illinois. He has held that position since 1997 and has been with CPRD since 1991.

Dr. Mulhall says the role of IGPA in service to the public is to "assist the state in addressing technical skills and knowledge to guide policy decisions and to present the government with real options. Also, it is very important to critique decisions that we see as improper or wrong," said Mulhall.

Dr. Mulhall has a master's degree in health studies from Indiana University and a doctorate in community health from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

He has extensive experience in the fields of health education and prevention, and has worked on a number of federal, state and local projects related to the evaluation of programs and interventions that target academic failure, substance abuse, and related problem behaviors.

"I was drawn to the IGPA because of this whole notion of a large research university and its capabilities working to find a way to share that information and technology with the community, especially children and families," said Mulhall.

Center for Prevention Research and Development
Institute of Government and Public Affairs
510 Devonshire Drive
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: 217-333-3231