Alanna Manigault
By Rebecca Gerber onFOCUSAlanna hopes to address the disproportionate impact of the school-to-prison pipeline on marginalized youth. While current interventions help reduce…
Gifty Ayawvi
By Rebecca Gerber onFOCUSGifty’s research focuses on addressing mental health disparities among immigrants and refugees in the United States, emphasizing postmigration stressors…
John A. Fuller
By Rebecca Gerber onFOCUSCancer health disparities among Black same-gender-loving (SGL) people persist due to pervasive intersectional stigma, unmet psychosocial support needs, an…
Isaac Morales
By Rebecca Gerber onFOCUSIsaac’s primary research interests center on connecting underserved communities to evidence-based practices and understanding how ecological factors, such…
Aaron Mallory
By Rebecca Gerber onFOCUSAaron aims to create a safer, healthier environment by addressing gun violence in urban regions, a significant public health…
Isabella Castillo
By Rebecca Gerber onFOCUSThe increased attention to policing in recent years has shed light on misconduct and violence against individuals with autism…
Nevita George
By Rebecca Gerber onFOCUSNevita’s research seeks to explore the impact of trauma and minoritized identity on youth mental health trajectories and identify…
Taleah Frazier
By Rebecca Gerber onFOCUSBlack women across the U.S. are disproportionately impacted by adverse maternal health outcomes, regardless of their education level or…
Francisco Rios Casas
By Rebecca Gerber onFOCUS Francisco’s research investigates how education, work, and wealth shape health and aging. He is particularly interested in the…
Juliann Li Verdugo
By Rebecca Gerber onFOCUSCulturally responsive research grounded in values of justice and equity can help determine how health policies could better meet…
Alexis J. Isaac
By Rebecca Gerber onFOCUSDriven by her goal to increase access to high-quality, affordable mental health care for interpersonal violence survivors (IPV) and…
Deanna Robertson
By Rebecca Gerber onFOCUSDeanna’s research seeks to name and disrupt structural sources of harm that deeply impact Black women and femmes’ health…
Vanessa Pagán Rodríguez
By Rebecca Gerber onFOCUS Vanessa is committed to addressing determinants of health and disparities within the LGBTTQIA+ community, particularly in Puerto Rico.…
Meriam Salem
By Rebecca Gerber onFOCUSIn her study of the encroachment of national security in healthcare, Meriam investigates the implications of securitization practices on…
Ashley Harris
By Rebecca Gerber onFOCUSTo eradicate racial disparities in youth mental health, Ashley studies scalable, evidence-based prevention and intervention to promote mental health…
Eduardo Hernandez Mozo
By Rebecca Gerber onFOCUSMarginalized populations continue to face structural and cultural barriers that limit access to healthcare resources. Eduardo hopes to increase…
Kaela Farrise
By Kirsten onFOCUSAt the core of her work, Kaela hopes to interrupt intergenerational cycles of familial violence and trauma. Within her…
Tevin Middleton
By Kirsten onFOCUSTevin aims to facilitate student matriculation through K–20 education by bolstering school mental health (SMH). Addressing barriers impeding student…
Imani J. Belton
By Kirsten onFOCUSImani's research interests lie at the intersection of mental health, structural racism, and the built environment. Through community-based participatory…
Gabi Celia Ortiz
By Kirsten onFOCUSGabi Celia's research focuses on organizational systems' impact on transgender (trans) Latina women and other trans women of color.…
