Alexandra Maye
By Kirsten onFOCUSTo equalize the opportunity for good health outcomes, it is imperative to dismantle the barriers that hinder communities from…
Gloria Gomez
By Kirsten onFOCUSGloria's research seeks to reduce disparities in mental healthcare utilization that predominantly impact racially and ethnically minoritized communities. …
Alyssa M. Hernandez
By Kirsten onFOCUSAlyssa seeks to transform current systems of mental and behavioral healthcare that exclude minoritized communities and perpetuate inequities. Racially…
Alexander C. Adia
By Kirsten onFOCUSInequities in health and healthcare are dynamic and shaped by changes in markets, social conditions, and policies. Alexander's work…
David López Veneros
By Kirsten onFOCUSDavid's research interests are focused on assessing and addressing social and structural determinants of health among sexual and gender…
Tiffani A. Elliott
By Kirsten onFOCUSHealthcare policies that consider social and structural determinants of mental health and incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives are…
Déja Imani Fitzgerald
By Kirsten onFOCUSDéja’s research interests are centered on exploring social and psychosocial determinants of health for communities with multiple minoritized identities,…
Samuel Liburd Jr.
By Kirsten onFOCUSTransplant is a new medical discipline, but has seen transformative success in its ability to save lives. Access to…
Sarah El-Azab
By Nicole Racovites onFOCUSSarah's goal is to ensure that the data used to inform and develop health policy represents the lived experiences…
Keiwana Glover
By Nicole Racovites onFOCUSStarting her doctoral program during a pandemic was challenging, but surprisingly not the most difficult experience of Keiwana’s first…
Rumana S. Rabbani
By Nicole Racovites onFOCUSCommunity health workers (CHWs) are frontline workers with lived experience of their communities, yet historically have been a marginalized…
Madison McCall
By Nicole Racovites onFOCUSMadison’s research interests center around the development, dissemination, and evaluation of digital tools that advance mental health care delivery…
Gabriel A. Benavidez
By Nicole Racovites onFOCUSUsing various epidemiological methods, Gabriel studies a wide range of disparities along the cancer continuum (i.e., detection, treatment, survival,…
Elliot Marrow
By Nicole Racovites onFOCUSElliot’s research interests lie at the intersection of LGBT health and psychology, with a particular focus on the health…
Cashell D. Lewis
By Nicole Racovites onFOCUSCashell’s research explores the intersection between mental health and criminal justice. His focus on suicidal behavior seeks to center…
Alberto Cifuentes, Jr.
By Nicole Racovites onFOCUSUrban sex workers, regardless of race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status, experience high levels of prejudice and discrimination that negatively impact…
Andrew S. Arriaga
By Nicole Racovites onFOCUSAndrew’s research is motivated by a desire to see equitable health and wellness services integrated more prominently in marginalized…
Jason Ashe
By Nicole Racovites onFOCUSStudying behavioral medicine and community psychology, Jason’s research interests are interdisciplinary, spanning religious studies, social health psychol…
Anton L.V. Avanceña
By Nicole Racovites onFOCUSSignificant financial and human resources are wasted on ineffective health programs, interventions, and policies; and this waste contributes to…
Kevin Nguyen
By Nicole Racovites onFOCUSKevin's research focuses on improving the quality of care patients receive from safety net providers and programs. He hopes…
