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