Yesi Camacho Torres
By Kirsten onFOCUSIn her doctoral work, Yesi explores how social determinants including migration, poverty, and trauma influence the mental health of…
Abigail Underwood
By Kirsten onFOCUSAbigail’s research is centered on the reproductive justice framework that states all people should be able to choose to…
Natalia Coriano-Díaz
By Kirsten onFOCUSNatalia is interested in conducting research focused on Latina women’s reproductive and sexual health, and how these are influenced…
Natasha M. Lee-Johnson
By Nicole Racovites onFOCUSLittle is known about Black women with intellectual disabilities and their experiences with sexual and reproductive healthcare. However, it…
Lastascia Coleman
By Nicole Racovites onFOCUSLastascia's research interests include investigating the intersection of Medicaid policy and maternal racial and geographic health disparities. She will…
Danae Ross
By Nicole Racovites onFOCUSBringing an interdisciplinary lens to the study of Black maternal/parental health, Danae's work centers the physical and mental health…
TyKera Marrow
By Nicole Racovites onFOCUSThe general mistrust and anticipation of stigmatization that Black Americans feel in general, concerning the medical context and larger…
Sofia “Sofi” Cárdenas
By Nicole Racovites onFOCUSIn her research, Sofi uses interdisciplinary methodologies to assess the intersection of biological and social processes impacting parent caregiving…
Mahader Tamene
By Nicole Racovites onFOCUSMahader is dedicated to advancing health and justice in underserved and historically marginalized communities globally. Her research focuses on…
Jordyn Gunville, MPH
By Nicole Racovites onFOCUSAs part of the program, Jordyn’s goal is to reduce infant mortality among American Indian infants through research examining…
Jessica L. Levasseur
By Nicole Racovites onFOCUSJessica believes that all people have the right to a home and work environment safe from endocrine disrupting chemicals.…
Chevelle M. A. Davis
By Nicole Racovites onFOCUSAs Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg once said, "The decision whether or not to bear a child is central to…
Ariel Nicole Hart, MPH
By Nicole Racovites onFOCUSAriel is committed to working toward a world where Black babies and Black birthing people experience holistic wellness and…
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…
Kristi Roybal
By Nicole Racovites onFOCUSThrough community-based research, Kristi hopes to inform policy and practice initiatives that reduce place-based barriers to health and improve…