Desiree Reynolds
Assistant Scientist
B.S. Indiana University 1997
M.P.H. Indiana University 2003
EdD University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point 2022
I am an Assistant Scientist in the Department of Applied Health Science and the Research Director for the Indiana Problem Gambling Awareness Program at Prevention Insights, Indiana University-Bloomington. In this role, I lead research, evaluation, technical assistance, and training efforts focused on problem gambling prevention across Indiana. I have more than 20 years of experience in public health and gambling addiction research, with a record of facilitating trainings and delivering presentations on youth, college student, and adult gambling behaviors at state, national, and international levels. I also serve as Director of Workplace & Employee Experience at Prevention Insights and as Adjunct Faculty in the School of Public Health at Indiana University-Bloomington. I am a Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) and have served on multiple professional councils, including the Indiana Addictions Issues Coalition and the Hoosier Lottery Prevention & Treatment Advisory Council. My work centers on advancing evidence-based strategies that promote health, prevention, and well-being across diverse populations.
Jun, M., Lay, M., Reynolds, D., & Lee, J. (2025). Adult Gambling Behaviors in Indiana - 2024. Bloomington, IN: Prevention Insights.
Reynolds, D., Reho, K., Pereira - Leon, M., & Lay, M. (2024). Adult Gambling Behaviors in Indiana - Focus Groups 2023. Bloomington, IN: Prevention Insights.
Reynolds, D. (2022). The role of workplace spirituality in stress and job satisfaction in higher-education tenure-track faculty (Doctoral dissertation, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point). University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.
Reynolds, D. (Panelist). (2025). Who are emerging adults? Panel discussion at the Emerging Adults Gambling Summit, Indianapolis, IN.
Reynolds, D., Lay, M. (2024). The importance of targeting RG Messaging for Gen Z players. Virtual. World Lottery Association.
Reynolds, D., Frederick, A., Lay, M. (2024). Measuring gambling: youth, college students, and adults in Indiana. Rome, Italy. European Conference on Gambling Studies and Policy Issues.
Reynolds, D., Lay, M., Jun, M. (2022). Let's Talk Gambling: Understanding You - Understanding Youth Gambling. Albuquerque, N.M. American School Health Association Annual Conference.