Member Directory - Cornell Center for Health Equity

Total members: 347

Health Equity/Research Interest

I would love to help out with research and can offer my research experience on the intersection of labor and healthcare.

Expertise/Goals

Collaboration.

Health Equity/Research Interest

I would like to offer as a collaborator my clinical and patient-centered skills. My cohort predominately deals with critically ill children and their families.

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I am looking for research design, implementation, and strategy from a collaborator. Would also appreciate mentorship in grant writing and publication.

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I bring experience in genetic research, community-based advocacy, and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on addressing social determinants of health. I am especially interested in integrating community voices into research design and policy solutions.

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I am seeking partners and mentors who are passionate about advancing health equity through applied research, education, or service—particularly those engaged in community health initiatives or health policy work across diverse populations.

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I would like to offer my experience in clinical obstetrics and gynecology to guide research questions. In addition, I can provided methodological guidance for social determinants of health for health science researchers.

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Someone passionate about gynecological women’s health and health disparities research with knowledge of databases and data mining for large scale projects. Someone who can help with survey based and qualitative research methods, especially for implementation sciences.

Health Equity/Research Interest

What I offer as a collaborator are deep connections within Tompkins County to support community engagement and outreach.

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What I would be looking for from a collaborator are more connections into research and education, with a key mindset for supporting program monitoring and evaluation.

Health Equity/Research Interest

The Center for Health Equity provides a platform for innovation and change that is long needed in the health care system. Research in Social disparities and health equity have been overlooked and neglected; this neglect has led to a series of detrimental strong holds within the healthcare system that makes it difficult for individuals more specifically minorities to receive quality health care. →

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Being a human biology major at Hunter College I have the opportunity to study a broad range of disciplines that contribute to the health and wellness of human beings. This includes studying the psychology and biology of humans as well as studying the health system in which we depend on. With my studies I will have extensive knowledge and resources at my disposal to contribute to the progression of →

Anjali N. Anbu, B.S. in Global & Public Health Sciences

Health Equity/Research Interest

My current research interests center around gender and disability, and the impacts these have on accessibility/quality of care and individuals’ likelihood to pursue it.
I have demonstrated experience working within communities marginalized by gender and occupation in northern India towards promoting access to and utilization of healthcare resources. I am also passionate about youth empowerment and →

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Looking to collaborate with a PI currently performing research in healthcare sociology, population health/demography, or community health interventions for women, non-binary people and girls. My personal current foci are period poverty, topics surrounding education, & disparities in healthcare for women, disabled people, and LGBTQIA+ populations.

Health Equity/Research Interest

I offer a background in data analysis, developing and analyzing sequential decision-making strategies, and the statistical design of clinical trials. Most of my research thus far has focused on developing methods for leveraging available data to improve the design of oncology clinical trials. I also offer skills in utilizing predictive analytics in healthcare settings, and am currently working on →

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I am looking for collaborators who are interested in these sorts of sequential decision-making problems, and would be interested in studying or utilizing algorithmic methods to address disparities in various healthcare settings.

Health Equity/Research Interest

As a collaborator, I would offer my experience as a member of the pediatric health equity task force and my experience in the assessment of disparities research based on insurance payer. I would also offer my enthusiasm and unwavering commitment to improve on existing disparities with the ultimate goal of achieving equitable care.

Expertise/Goals

From a collaborator, I would like to establish connections to advance projects with similar goals. I am also looking to learn from those who have done health equities work on their successes and lessons learned from failures.

David Estiven. Arboleda Prado, PhD Candidate

Health Equity/Research Interest

I offer expertise in ovarian aging and genomics research, although is not my research goal, I’m highly interested on advancing reproductive health equity and reproductive longevity. I am eager to contribute to collaborative projects by sharing insights, developing innovative methodologies, and co-creating educational or advocacy materials that address health disparities.

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I am looking for collaborators passionate about improving reproductive health equity, particularly those with expertise in public health, community engagement, or policy development. I am interested in partnering to design interdisciplinary studies, create educational programs, or implement initiatives that enhance reproductive longevity in underserved populations.

Health Equity/Research Interest

I’m most interested in increasing access to standard of care for all patients, which requires the intersection of many aspects of medicine – physician recruitment and retainment, diversity and inclusion in research, quality improvement, and education, among others.

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I think it is most important to collaborate with someone who is not afraid to give honest feedback and is willing to think outside the box.

Health Equity/Research Interest

I am interested in lung inflammatory diseases such as allergic asthma that preferentially affect underrepresented minorities and other under-served communities. I am also interested in work that contributes to increasing the diversity of the next generation of research working on health equity.

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Networking with others interested in this area. Finding a networking of basic sciences researchers in health equity.

Health Equity/Research Interest

I have knowledge and experience in coordinating special education services for HeadStart students. My current role focuses on individualized support and data collection to service students and families across Tompkins County

Expertise/Goals

-Resources for Early Childhood Development (parent and/or teacher-facing)
-Program evaluation techniques
-Speech and OT resources
-Networking opportunities

Health Equity/Research Interest

My work experiences on effectively communicating and executing goals on interdisciplinary teams and knowledge on survey research and intervention design

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Someone to expand my current knowledge on not only health equity issues themselves, but also innovative approaches to evaluating these issues (particularly with a focus on modeling and infectious diseases)

Health Equity/Research Interest

My interests lie at the intersection of health and rurality. I am interested in engaging with issues and initiatives that impact the health and wellbeing of rural residents. I offer a rural lens through which to view a diverse set of health-related issues. I am particularly interested in helping early-career individuals to engage with policy and advocacy efforts related to rural health.

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I am hoping to find collaborators who can contribute to education and development programs for early-career rural health advocates.

Kristi Marie. Coffelt, BA, Communications and Spanish

Health Equity/Research Interest

I have a background in operations and team management within healthcare and hospitality settings. I’m inquisitive and enjoy research, using data, and process/workflow creation. I am currently working on achieving Healthcare Equality Index Leadership status for my organization. I participate actively in a diversity working group and am leading our patient advocacy efforts.

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I’m looking to learn from others and exchange ideas and best practices.

Health Equity/Research Interest

Within my role as the Chief Equity & Community Engagement Officer at the Community Foundation of Tompkins County, I would like to learn how the foundation can collaborate and connect with other entities to advance health equity in our community. I can offer grant writing assistance and small grants from the foundation.

Expertise/Goals

I am open.

Health Equity/Research Interest

It is critical that we work in partnership with communities to establish and disseminate health-focused programs. In doing so, we must be able to determine measures of success, evaluate if we are hitting those markers, and adjust our approaches as needed to achieve our ultimate goals of improving health and equity

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Increase equitable provision and utilization of evidence-based strategies to support prevention, early detection, diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

Health Equity/Research Interest

My research interests include understanding of the disability experience and how disability intersects with other identities to influence work, wellbeing, systems involvment, and everyday life.

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I would like to share my expertise and learn from others as collaborative partners on projects of mutual interest.

Health Equity/Research Interest

I was referred by Dr. Madeline Sterling to join the Cornell Center for Health Equity to explore my research interest in understanding the HCW and patient- physician relationship. What interventions can we utilize to improve numeracy and health literacy among heart failure and cognitively impaired HF patients? Through chart reviews and community-based research I hope to continue the research →

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My experiences as a volunteer in the triage of the Emergency Room in Philippine General Hospital in the Philippines inspired my interest in the Cornell Center for Health Equity. I became more aware of the health inequities within the healthcare and medical system when I found that patients could not read medicine labels in English nor could they afford and access basic medical needs such as pain →

Health Equity/Research Interest

Among my many interests is identifying factors and obstacles leading to the leaky pipeline spanning from motivated high school students who are underrepresented minorities or from underserved backgrounds, through college, medical school, and into a career in medicine. I believe many who drop off that path do so for reasons which are eminently manageable. I’d consider it one of my crowning →

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My strength lies in my academic and clinical experiences heretofore—I have worked and taught widely disparate environments. For 5 years, I was clinical faculty at an urban community hospital in Bronx, NY. That hospital is under-resourced and the community is underserved in every regard. I bore witness to the frustrations and injustices endured by those on the losing end of health inequity. →

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I am a biologist interested in pediatric brain tumor research with a goal of identifying and designing the therapies for these diseases that are available to all children.

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I am new to the field of health equity and eager to learn how to address the lack of diversity in our research and in pediatric neuro-oncology clinical trials.

Health Equity/Research Interest

computational analysis and biopsychosocial lens

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clinical expertise

Health Equity/Research Interest

As a clinician in Internal Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine I care for a wide range of patients and have experience with how disparities in health care access and health literacy negatively impact health outcomes. I mentor medical students and residents on how to care for patients of different backgrounds and role model one-tier medical care for a diverse NYC patient population.

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I hope to foster collaborations in both education and research across the NYC and Ithaca campuses particularly through medical education for medical students and residents who rotate through electives and courses on both campuses. I am actively involved in recruitment and curriculum development for the newly ACGME – accredited Internal Medicine Residency Training Program based at Cayuga Medical →

Health Equity/Research Interest

I work in Action Collaborative Research, I would like to share my neuroimaging knowledge and quantitative skills in SPSS and R.

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I want to involve in more community and clinical research

Health Equity/Research Interest

I am pediatrician that has worked in both the rural and urban settings and am currently the medical director for multiple school districts in Central New York. I can offer mentorship or support in pediatrics and in school health.

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I am looking for a collaborator that has experience building, implementing and evaluating mobile healthcare units and/or school based health centers.

Health Equity/Research Interest

My research focuses on understanding how clinicians’ non-English language proficiency affects the quality of care derived to patients with limited English proficiency (LEP). Ultimately I plan to use the results of my research to establish standards for the appropriate use of non-fluent non-English language skills by clinicians and to identify process and outcomes measures that capture the quality →

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My experience in language barriers research has the potential in combination with networking and collaboration with other professionals in the Center from Health Equity to expand the reach of my work into changes in policy to improve care for patients.

Health Equity/Research Interest

My current research interests center around health communication and education, global and public health, HIV/STIs, substance use, interpersonal violence and abuse, stigma reduction, and mental/behavioral health.

Expertise/Goals

Methodologically, I am interested and experienced in community-based and mixed-methods approaches in public health research, particularly to serve vulnerable, marginalized populations.
Through my research endeavors/collaborations, I aspire to discover, translate, and disseminate socially-insightful findings to the public at large and inform healthcare practices and policies. At Cornell’s Center →

Health Equity/Research Interest

As a collaborator, I would offer a new perspective based on my experiences as a young, female scientist and the intersections my many other identities play into science, medicine, and health equity. I am particularly interested in providing support and assistance in clinical work, research, and outreach/education and would be willing to do in-person and digital projects.

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I am looking for someone who could help guide me in learning more about clinical work and interacting with patients and communities historically underserved in medicine and health. In particular, I am looking for collaborators who share similar goals as myself in trying to reduce health disparities so that medical treatment will be equitably given to all.

Health Equity/Research Interest

I am a physician-scientist trained in Infectious Diseases and Clinical Epidemiology and have conducted research at the Weill Bugando School of Medicine in Mwanza, Tanzania since 2008. My three major areas of research have been: (1) conducting implementation studies to increase health and health equity in rural communities in Tanzania, (2) determining the relationship between schistosome infection →

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I am looking for collaborators who share an abiding commitment to working to improve health and health equity globally.

Health Equity/Research Interest

Mary Jo Dudley is the Director of the Cornell Farmworker Program and a faculty member in Cornell University’s Department of Global Development. Her work focuses on improving the living and working conditions of farmworkers and their families. Her research examines the contributions of farmworkers to the economic and social fabric of NYS and their visions for the future. This research provides →

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My research with farmworkers (interviews, focus group discussions, surveys) provides the groundwork for developing materials and activities (workshops, clinics, and consultations) that respond to farmworker priorities. Through this iterative process, we collaborate with farmworkers in building individual and community capacity designed to fulfill aspirations and address daily challenges. Since →

Malembe Dumont Copero, Phd City and Regional Planning

Health Equity/Research Interest

I’m an urban planner by training, and my research as a PhD student is at the intersection of cooperative and community-driven infrastructures that help advance climate adaptation/environmental justice as well as community health (multiple determinants of health). As a collaborator, I can support community-based and -engaged research projects in NY and internationally and develop new collaborative →

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I’m looking for researchers to co-creating research projects with community-based organizations regarding urban health disparities and environmental health, as well as researchers conducting community health assessments (so I can learn). I’m also looking for communities that want to work with researchers to advance co-creative research on their urban health impacts and needs.

Health Equity/Research Interest

I am interested in how the US healthcare system can take evidenced-based steps toward health equity. In particular, I am interested in the use of public-private partnerships to drive changes in the social determinants of health and reforms to healthcare delivery to work better for vulnerable populations.

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I have an undergraduate education in health policy, enabling me to understand current trends in policy research relating to health. I am also pursuing a Master of Health Administration. The combination of my degrees enables me to understand the social and clinical components that produce health. I hope to use my expertise in health policy and management to drive changes in heath outcomes of →

Health Equity/Research Interest

My research interest focused on preterm birth in African-American women and finding ways to alleviate health disparities in vulnerable populations.

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With my research experiences, I hope to be introduced to valuable mentors through networks at Cornell’s Center for Health Equity to allow for my continued growth in the field of public health and medicine.

Caryn Emeni, Development Sociology/Nutrition and Health

Health Equity/Research Interest

As a Research Assistant at Figueroa Lab, I bring experience in examining social and behavioral determinants of health, particularly in underrepresented and low-income communities. I have expertise in qualitative data analysis, which can contribute to understanding the nuances of health disparities. I am eager to collaborate on research, education, or advocacy initiatives aimed at advancing health →

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I am seeking collaborators who share a passion for addressing health inequities and are committed to fostering diverse perspectives. I am particularly interested in partnering with individuals or groups who can complement my qualitative analysis skills with quantitative research, community engagement, or program implementation expertise. Together, we can create impactful initiatives that promote →

Health Equity/Research Interest

Minoring in Inequality Studies with a concentration in Health Equity.

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As an undergraduate student minoring in health equity I hope to potentially collaborate with other members and hear about the current research being conducted.

Health Equity/Research Interest

My research interests focus on cardiothoracic surgical technique/technology innovation and biopharmaceutical synthesis and clinical application. Additionally I seek to translate research into affordable and thus practical solutions to health issues that can be used by patients of all disparities regardless of socio-economic background/standing.

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I hope to share my passion for healthcare and medical sciences with the Cornell Center for Health Equity in bridging the divide that currently exists within many of the research labs and the medical school/ health center rooted in Cornell.

Health Equity/Research Interest

Deborah Estrin is a Professor of Computer Science at Cornell Tech in New York City. She is founder of the Health Tech Hub in the Jacobs Institute and directs the Small Data Lab at Cornell Tech. Her students in the Master of Science program are interested in projects that could address health equity challenges. She holds The Robert V. Tishman Founder’s Chair and has recently taken on a leadership →

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I am interested in collaborating with domain and community expertise.

Health Equity/Research Interest

As an Asian-American from Alabama, I can offer a unique perspective from my observations viewing health disparities whilst volunteering in impoverished neighborhoods and food deserts. Furthermore, I can share my experiences shadowing a family medicine physician, seeing numerous patient appointments within family-like communities, and a general surgeon, viewing multiple procedures from hiatal →

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From other collaborators, I strive to search for varying perspectives and opinions on health equity and how different regions address situations that arise from negligence and medical illiteracy. Additionally, I plan to gain more knowledge about health ethics from medical professionals and expand upon concepts with peers.

Health Equity/Research Interest

I am an endocrine surgeon who is interested in functioning and non-functioning tumors of the endocrine glands – including the adrenal glands, thyroid and parathyroid. My specific interest in the Center originated with a study that we recently completed that demonstrated that screening rates for primary hyperaldosteronism – a common cause of surgically remediable hypertension – are particularly →

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My career has focused on improving the diagnosis and treatment of patients with endocrine tumors. I hope that I can combine my expertise in the diagnosis and management of primary hyperaldosteronism with the resources and expertise in the Center in carrying out studies on a community level in populations that suffer from health disparities.

Health Equity/Research Interest

My research interests are related to the health disparities of vulnerable populations in settings of conflict and displacement. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the number of forcibly displaced individuals worldwide has exceeded 65 million. This growing population carries a unique and disproportionate risk of poor health outcomes due to the effects of displacement on →

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My long-term career goal is to be a physician-scientist conducting research on health disparities related to conflict and displacement. This is notably relevant in my native country of Lebanon, where there are an estimated 1.5 million Syrian refugees displaced. I have conducted several years of service and research among Syrian refugee populations. In 2014 I was awarded funding through Columbia →

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Qualitative methods research.

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Implementation research and digital health

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Health policy Single payer national health insurance Community engagement: Brooklyn Queens and South Bronx and Lincoln Hospital in the South Bronx.

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Networking faculty involvement with the perspectives on the Changing Health Care System Course for all first year medical residents and more faculty involvement in the Rogers Colloquium.

Health Equity/Research Interest

Social determinants of health; access to care for disenfranchised populations

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I am Adjunct Faculty at Columbia University with a teaching focus on cross-sectoral collaborations to combat global health threats.

Health Equity/Research Interest

My research combines concepts and methods across disciplinary boundaries to examine interconnections between the social and behavioral determinants of health and nutrition, with a particular focus on children’s energy-balance behaviors in underrepresented and low-income communities.

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My research program is community centered. I have conducted studies focusing on childhood obesity in diverse early childhood contexts, low-income, and U.S. Latino families. For example, I have engaged in research activities with participants in: (a) Flea markets and Laundromats in low-income community settings in San Antonio, TX; (b) Hispanic Church settings in San Antonio, Texas; (c) Family child →

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I am an epidemiologist with expertise in one-carbon metabolism, and the design and conduct of randomized clinical trials, cohort studies, and population-based surveillance programs in high-risk obstetric and pediatric populations in clinical and community settings. Throughout my research career I have been, and continue to be, committed to addressing the needs of underserved populations and →

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I look forward to working with innovative, thoughtful, and multidisciplinary teams in collaborative partnerships with the goal of pioneering evidence-based interventions to improve maternal and child health in New York State, and globally.

Health Equity/Research Interest

As a board-certified Endocrine Surgical Oncologist dedicated to pursuing a career as a surgeon-scientist, my clinical and research interests lie within the field of Endocrine Oncology, including investigating functional adrenal tumors. Accordingly, one major focus of mine is to address the known under-diagnosis of primary aldosteronism as a treatable cause of secondary hypertension. Our group →

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I believe I can contribute to the Center by addressing gaps in health disparity within the field of Endocrine Oncology. Given my background in clinical research, my goal is to identify factors associated with the under-diagnosis of primary aldosteronism in disparate populations and accordingly implement novel platforms to target these populations, eliminate disparities, and improve diagnostic →

Health Equity/Research Interest

The author of over 400 publications, his most recent book is Rights Come to Mind: Brain Injury, Ethics and The Struggle for Consciousness (Cambridge University Press, 2015). Dr. Fins is also the author of A Palliative Ethic of Care: Clinical Wisdom at Life’s End (Jones and Bartlett, 2006). Dr. Fins is a co-author of the 2007 Nature paper describing the first use of deep brain stimulation (DBS) in →

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I am especially interested in health equity for patients with severe brain injury and have advanced a civil rights/disability rights agenda on their behalf building upon advances in the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of this population. To that end, in additional to addressing the ethical and normative obligations we owe to this population through my work at Weill Cornell Medicine and →

Health Equity/Research Interest

My research aims to understand the interactions among environmental change and livelihood food and nutrition global fisheries and the households that are reliant on the environment to access food and income. The challenges inequalities and unprecedented global environmental change drive my work in two central areas: 1) Effects livelihood and nutrition security and 2) Interactions of resource →

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My research examines the interactions between environmental change inequality and health in global settings. Lake Victoria in Kenya and in Cambodia provides rich case studies for better understanding these phenomena. Cornell Center for Health Equity I look forward to opportunities to collaborate and engage with a broad network health equity and to engage new tools and opportunities to support the →

Health Equity/Research Interest

I bring experience in community-engaged research, medical education, and clinical data analysis focused on pediatric food allergies and health disparities. I’m excited to contribute to initiatives that bridge clinical insight, public health, and advocacy to advance health equity.

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I’m looking to connect with faculty, clinicians, and community leaders interested in collaborative research, education, or service projects that address structural drivers of health inequity, particularly those impacting children and historically marginalized populations.

Health Equity/Research Interest

My drive to be an agent for change has been fueled by my personal, professional, and academic experiences. Specifically, I am determined to continuously serve in the movement for immigrant, refugee, and asylum-seeker rights.
Basic rights and resources, inclusive of access to equitable health care/reproductive justice, are often denied to these communities. My aim is to leverage my existing →

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Informed by my own personal immigrant background, and over a decade of experience serving in the private and nonprofit sectors; and empowered by my graduate work, I hope to be able to contribute to the Center’s initiatives.

Health Equity/Research Interest

I can offer community-based participatory research (CBPR) design and project management experience. I have methods expertise in qualitative data analysis, interview methods, and focus groups, plus theoretical expertise in sexual violence studies, gender and medicine, and health justice.

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I am looking for collaborators interested in advancing public policy that reflects the knowledge and needs of communities most affected by health disparities. As a community advocate myself, I prioritize building strong partnerships with front-line workers and investing in systems for mutual health justice.

Health Equity/Research Interest

Health equity perspective from the UK

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Learn about establishing a Centre for Health Equity

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My research interests relate to improving the implementation of nutrition interventions such that they are culturally and contextually appropriate for target beneficiaries, particularly for women and children. I am also interested in exploring approaches across food systems, including those related to the food environments and provider behaviors, to support equitable and sustainable diets among →

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I use focused ethnographic methods, including semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, participatory observations, free listing, pile sorting, social mapping, and photo elicitation to explore the priorities, preferences, and value tradeoffs people make related to their nutrition decisions.

Health Equity/Research Interest

Cancer genetics, health care disparities in utilization of genetic services

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Gynecologic oncologist

Health Equity/Research Interest

Critical thinking, Equitable access and inclusion. Equitable treatment.
Equitable opportunity to learn.
Equitable resources. …
Accountability.

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brainstorming on systemic change and shared responsibility, or a more holistic view of an issue and of the possible solutions in a collaborative way.

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I am a computer scientist with expertise is in data analysis (data collection, processing, causal inference, equity). I am looking to collaborate with domain experts and provide a CS perspective to the projects.

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I am looking to collaborate with domain experts and solve impactful problems.

Health Equity/Research Interest

In my pursuit of Biology and Anthropology majors and an Inequality Studies minor all at once in Cornell’s College of Arts and Sciences, I have thus far forged an undergraduate academic experience for myself that firmly rests at the intersection of the studies of life sciences as they relate to the human body and experience, of anthropological theory regarding the human species at bodily and at →

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With research in both wet lab and soft science lab environments under my belt, I bring to the table both an interest in and an experienced approach to research that has one foot in the life sciences and the other in the humanities. As articulated in my response to the previous question, my academic path so far leads rather directly to the doorstep of work such as that done by the Center, equipping →

Health Equity/Research Interest

I currently focus on health services research as it applies to vulnerable women with gynecologic cancers. Using large statewide and national data sets, I work with a research team within our gynecologic oncology fellowship program to assess the impact of policy decisions on women’s gynecologic cancer care. This past year we have studied the perioperative outcomes, quality of care, and survival of →

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As a surgeon-scientist in training, my background in health policy, advocacy, and health services research adds a unique perspective to the center. I hope to network with like-minded individuals, and to leverage these connections not only in collaborative research projects but also in building local and state advocacy into our work and the work of this center.

Health Equity/Research Interest

I am a thoracic medical oncology with a focus on quality improvement research and medical education. I am interested in make cancer care delivery more safe, efficient, equitable, inclusive and accessible.

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Interested in community partnerships to improve screening for cancer to learn more about underrepresented minorities in medicine, medical education and in clinical trials. I am also interested in developing curricula for trainees around diversity, equity and inclusion, especially as it relates to delivery of cancer care.

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As a fourth-year medical student, I bring a diverse skill set to the table. I have significant experience in basic science research, as well as growing expertise in SDOH and retrospective chart review outcomes studies. I’m familiar with the IRB process and have practical knowledge of writing and submitting manuscripts for publication. My hope is that my background will enable me to contribute →

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I’m looking to collaborate with experienced researchers who are involved in the realms of SDOH and health disparities. I’d love to work with individuals who are not only experts in these areas but are also actively engaged in community initiatives.

Health Equity/Research Interest

As a collaborator I would love to use my experiences both from my lived experience and knowledge from past research/academia to move health equity forward.

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From a collaborator I would love insight into different disparities in health equity and mentorship in guiding the public health/academic space as a first-generation student.

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Dr. Gariepy is the newly appointed Director of Complex Family Planning at Weill Cornell Medicine. Her research focuses on developing and testing innovative, multi-faceted strategies for decreasing unintended pregnancy in marginalized populations, with specific focus on permanent contraception, the effect of unintended pregnancy on women, cost and contraceptive provision, and digital health →

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Developing and testing innovative, multi-faceted strategies for decreasing unintended pregnancy in marginalized populations, with specific focus on permanent contraception, the effect of unintended pregnancy on women, cost and contraceptive provision, and digital health interventions to improve reproductive health.

Health Equity/Research Interest

In the past I have conducted microbiological global health research in the Nathan Laboratory of Weill Cornell Medicine studying a putative drug target in Mycobacterium tuberculosis. I am currently working on a tick surveillance data analytics project for the Northeast Regional Center for Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases to highlight disparities between the tick surveillance efforts of different →

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Through the Center I hope to dedicate my time research training and knowledge in inequality studies to benefit the work of the Center. I would like to contribute to a research project where assistance is needed and exchange my time and efforts for the development of skills in conducting health equity research and deepening my understanding of disparities in health access. I hope to work directly →

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My interests are in the areas of disparities with regard to hypertension as well as other chronic conditions.

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I have a long-standing interest in epidemiological research and hope to get involved in more collaborations research and educational opportunities.

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Disparities in hospitalised patients as well as disparities in immigrants.

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Worked in healthcare finance. Networking and collaborations,

Health Equity/Research Interest

a) As a collaborator I would like to offer my expertise in any initiatives that may involve improving the health of communities as a whole and promoting health equity

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b) From a collaborator I would like to receive education on other areas related to health equity and also research opportunites

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I can offer clinical expertise and provide education in infectious diseases. I’m particularly interested in HIV care, preventative care, and the intersection of infectious diseases and addiction, including HIV, hepatitis, and SIRI (serious injection related infections). I’m early in my career but have some experience in quality improvement and quantitative health services research methods. I’m →

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As I progress in my career, I’m looking for community partners with ideas! Either for research projects, or for program evaluation, or for education. I’d love to partner with teams outside of academia in particular.

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My time and expertise in medicine I gained while completing my PharmD as well as sharing insight into the research I have done in health disparities.

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Collaborating on research surrounding health equity and health disparities. Also looking for career guidance!

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I would like to join in community engagement and advocate for health equity across all health disparities. I would like to also maintain and nurture relationships between undergraduates and Weill Cornell faculty.

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I would be interested in a collaborator that engages in community advocacy and has strong ties to Weill Cornell.

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My research focuses on understanding how socio-cultural behaviors and networks can be leveraged to address disparities in obesity and obesity-related conditions among Hispanic populations. This work utilizes a multidimensional approach through analyses of social networks, socially-mediated behaviors and targeted community engagement.

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I am an Internal Medicine-trained primary care physician that continues to serve a predominantly under-resourced Hispanic community. My research aims to understand and leverage community strengths to overcome systemic inequities, and I look forward to collaborations to advance that aim through the Center for Health Equity. As a first-generation Latino physician, I am also deeply committed to →

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Racial disparities in arthroplasty utilization and outcomes have persisted for decades but the contributions of race poverty or other social factors have been difficult to sort out. My research has focused on the interactions of race education poverty and other social factors and arthroplasty outcomes.

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My experience at HSS in arthroplasty research can bring this area of research interest to the Center to foster collaborations.

Health Equity/Research Interest

As an educator and non-profit leader I am offering years of experience working with underserved communities and building trust and partnerships in those communities. I can also offer project management in disseminating and collecting surveys and data. I have years of experience in teaching and training with both youth and adult learners.

Expertise/Goals

I am interested in building skills in Public Health Community Research and Epidemiology and access to funding opportunities through partnerships.

Health Equity/Research Interest

As a trauma surgeon, I would offer clinical insight into the effect of traumatic injury on the greater New York community.

Expertise/Goals

I would like to learn about how I can collaborate with others in different specialities to work on eliminating disparities in access to healthcare and reducing gun violence in the community.

Health Equity/Research Interest

My academic interests are focused on metrics of success with a special interest in physician-scientists including their motivation training mentoring personality and learning styles. Additional research projects delve into the areas of mentoring how adults learn adult and program development blended learning social media in learning and organizational culture. I also delve into barriers of success →

Expertise/Goals

I have a doctorate in Adult Learning and Leadership and have done extensive mixed-method research in the areas of adult learning and success especially as they pertain to physician-scientists. My research studies are based on the work of leading adult learning theorists including Kolb Brookfield Freire Deci & Ryan and Mezirow. For nearly 22 years I served as administrative director of the →

Health Equity/Research Interest

As an Assistant Professor of Medicine I am currently growing my research program which focuses on the intersection between geriatric conditions and heart failure. To this end I am currently funded by the National Institute on Aging (R03) to examine the impact of medication prescribing patterns on post-hospitalization outcomes among older adults with heart failure. I ultimately hope to leverage →

Expertise/Goals

I am a board-certified Cardiologist with training in advanced heart failure; and a health services researcher with a Master’s of Science in Clinical Epidemiology & Health Services Research and a special interest in geriatric medicine. I bring a unique blend of skills and interests to the Center as an emerging leader in the growing field of Geriatric Cardiology. I believe that my growing →

Health Equity/Research Interest

Clinical input as a pediatrician; health services researcher; mental health integration

Expertise/Goals

community engagement help; implementation research help

Health Equity/Research Interest

I am interested in sharing my experience in neruosurgery, neurooncology, and pediatrics.

Expertise/Goals

I want to explore successful approaches to addressing disparities, and mirror those efforts specific to the pediatric brain tumor patient community.

Health Equity/Research Interest

Telemedicine; emergency medicine; hospital at home; and remote education.

Expertise/Goals

Telemedicine administration, clinical research design goal, and increase collaboration network.

Health Equity/Research Interest

I’m an applied social and behavioral scientist with expertise in public health and communication. My work focuses on upstream/social determinants of health on topics including tobacco HIV mental health zoning flooding and environmental toxins. I often focus on vulnerable populations elucidate differential impacts of plans or policies or consider interventions that are appropriate based on →

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I’m excited to bring my public health mixed methods social science and risk communication experience to this group. I’ve worked in urban and rural settings with youth and adults clinicians and academics across an array of disciplines policy makers powerful research participants and extremely vulnerable ones. I like thinking about how to explore and talk about these issues so they register. Part of →

Health Equity/Research Interest

I am interested in research the engages the community and addresses the questions raised by those directly impacted, particularly those who are typically excluded, stigmatized or marginalized within our current healthcare system. I work with people who use drugs and other impacted by substance use in a rural setting. I aim to expand our current understanding of what constitutes “success” in our →

Expertise/Goals

I bring years of clinical experience and have worked collaboratively with research teams from several institutions in my role at REACH Medical and previously.
As a member, I hope to continue to network, form research collaborations and gain insights into best practices on education for residents and others on topics related to health equity.

Health Equity/Research Interest

While I am still a Cornell student I would really like to get involved in health equity research. As a pre-health student I have been waiting for a program like this to bridge the gap between the two campuses and would like to participate in any way that I can. I am specifically interested in rural medicine and health of rural firefighters as I am a volunteer firefighter in Varna NY and have →

Expertise/Goals

Health Equity/Research Interest

Expertise in Heme- Malignancies, pre-clinical research, Mentoring

Expertise/Goals

Interested in understanding health disparities

Health Equity/Research Interest

Community derived ideas for advancing delivery of mental health care access and equity through quality improvement programs; mental wellness programming. Research into bias in healthcare.

Expertise/Goals

Collaborate from within the Cornell’s mental health clinics and inpatient mental health hospitals to obtain baseline metrics and implement quality improvement interventions

Health Equity/Research Interest

Social Determinants of Health, Health Equity, Anti-Racism in Health Care.

Expertise/Goals

Family Physicians are trained to treat and care for the whole person-physically, mentally, emotionally and socially. I have an interest in Social Determinants of Health, Health Equity and integrating The National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Health and Health Care.
As student demographics at post-secondary institutions become increasingly ethnically and →

Shravan C. Hans, Runway & Spinouts 2024 Cohort

Health Equity/Research Interest

I am building a tech-enabled community-based solution addressing health inequities for under-resourced communities by closing behavioral, social, & preventive care gaps. We uniquely focus on communities that need us the most—Medicaid-enrolled youth who face systemic barriers to high quality care due to SDoH factors. Through our kumba connect+ platform & on-site community health worker →

Expertise/Goals

Public health expert
Family Medicine/Pediatrics clinician, social worker and care managers
Research collaborators for NIH grants
Assist with funding opportunities

Health Equity/Research Interest

I am interested in food security, health equity, and public policies affecting families with children. I am currently exploring farmers’ markets, cost-offset (subsidized) community supported agriculture (CSA), gardening and foraging as pathways to enhance access to fresh fruits and vegetables and increase food security in low-income households.

Expertise/Goals

I have expertise in both quantitative and qualitative methods, social-behavioral intervention research, and program evaluation. I hope to collaborate on community-based research with other researchers, students, and local organizations.

Health Equity/Research Interest

1. Developing advanced clinical outcomes assessments. I would like to conduct studies to design and evaluate measures of patient-reported outcomes centered on patients’ needs and preferences, followed by my internship’s research. It will be more efficient and accurate for patients to figure out their personal needs and improve the clinical outcomes.
2. Improving methods for developing and →

Expertise/Goals

My expertise in computer science can help the technical system or platforms to be more patient-friendly, regardless of their age, gender, location, race, or other factors.
I would like to work and collaborate with several professors or other fellows to promote health equity. There is not much education on health equity nowadays and it is very important to raise public recognition and attention. →

Health Equity/Research Interest

I study the biology, ecology, behavior and control of mosquitoes and ticks that transmit human pathogens. For over 20 years, I have worked on the biology of mosquito vectors of dengue fever, West Nile virus and malaria. For the past 5 years, I have served as director of the Northeast Regional Center for Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases (NEVBD) with a focus on addressing pressing questions in →

Expertise/Goals

We are interested in collaborators working on public health education and messaging.

Health Equity/Research Interest

My area of interest is in passing legislation that will provide every resident of New York State with equitable healthcare. My specific focus is in working with poor rural residents who suffer from a limited access to preventative medicine and treatment in the existing system. My research and personal experience shows that some of the challenges facing these underserved groups are that they have →

Expertise/Goals

I hold a master’s degree in Community Change and Civic Leadership focused on environmental justice. I have been working with Physicians for National Health Program (PNHP) and Single Payer New York (SPNY) for passage of single payer health legislation on both the federal and state level. Lobbying legislators in Washington, DC and Albany, NY with coalition members for federal and state legislation →

Health Equity/Research Interest

Nutrition and Adolescent Sexuality.

Expertise/Goals

I have been a primary healthcare provider for adolescent and young adults for greater than 20 years. Working primarily with underserved and underrepresented minorities (my preference) I have had an extensive opportunity to address health inequity and disparities. I have developed community programs and collaborated with other agencies and institutions to improve the quality of healthcare for these →

Health Equity/Research Interest

Interested in
1. Advocacy for Healthcare Reform (Single Payer Plans) and other health care policies
2. Health Equity and diversification of Healthcare Leadership
3. Implementations of integrating public health into clinical care. Putting preventative medicine at the forefront- exercise, nutrition, acupuncture, meditation, etc.
4. All things on chronic diseases, socioeconomic differences and →

Expertise/Goals

I hope to get change in the healthcare system or learn how I could better position myself to influence change in the future. I used to be a personal trainer and I understand the importance of health promotion and preventative care. If we could focus on prioritizing this type of care where it is applicable we could prevent and reduce chronic disease prevalence significantly. Also if the hospital →

Health Equity/Research Interest

I am an enthusiastic undergraduate student who is passionate about health disparities. I want to help conduct research and take part in interventions to improve the equity in public health practices in the United States.

Expertise/Goals

I am looking for a collaborator who is also willing to be a mentor in this multifaceted field of health. I am also looking for some who is similarly passionate about the prevention of non-communicable (and communicable) diseases that disproportionately impact disadvantaged groups in the U.S.

Health Equity/Research Interest

Access to services and programs of the local health department, data collection through our community health assessment process, and other evaluation projects.

Expertise/Goals

Training and technical assistance in data collection (especially qualitative), how to communicate data to the community in a meaningful, relevant way, community engagement strategies, monitoring and evaluation techniques, project management training while maintaining a focus on equity and inclusion.

Health Equity/Research Interest

Youth Empowerment Services in Medicine (YES iM) wishes to address the existing racial/ethnic health and healthcare disparities in the United States through increasing the number of underrepresented physicians in medicine. Specifically, YES iM targets its efforts to increase the number of Black and Latino male physicians, as well as increasing the number of underrepresented women in healthcare →

Expertise/Goals

As Founder of BLMiM, I’ve been afforded the opportunity to navigate the diversity community at WCM and NY region. These experiences have garnered a network which, in partnership with the Center for Health Equity, would certainly aid in coordinating the most impactful opportunities needed for our underrepresented youth. Additionally, the Center’s academic resources would assist in establishing →

Health Equity/Research Interest

As the data analyst at the Tompkin’s County District Attorney’s Office, I have access to prosecution data in the county and I’m skilled at analyzing data. In addition, I worked as a Firefighter/EMT for many years with both Ithaca Fire Department and Varna Volunteer Fire Company, so I have experience with the emergency medical system as a first responder.

Expertise/Goals

We’re interested in looking at health equity in the criminal justice system in Tompkins County.
In addition, we are looking for collaborators with experience in Tompkins County with the following topics: homelessness; socioeconomic trends; and background of people that end up in the criminal justice system, such as income, financial resources, people’s interactions with the justice system, how →

Health Equity/Research Interest

My research interest focuses on reducing attrition of URM pipeline students. Mentorship is an essential component of perseverance confidence and success. Through collaboration with Mentoring in Medicine in the Bronx we are therefore creating a longitudinal mentorship program that targets modifiable components of preparedness to increase application and matriculation of under-represented →

Expertise/Goals

I serve as the Diversity Champion for our department and have established a collaboration with Dr. Lynne Holden Founder of Mentoring in Medicine to sponsor labs in our Neurosurgical Innovations space for students interested in the health sciences. This collaboration and experience provides a connection to students who could benefit from the initiatives of the Center. I have also pursued Healthcare →

Health Equity/Research Interest

I can offer a clinical setting, faculty and residency program where research can be initiated and programs can be piloted. I am also engaged in the Brooklyn community and can assist with advocacy and making connections.

Expertise/Goals

I would like to engage with experts in digital health and implementation science to advance projects related to the delivery of equitable health care.

Health Equity/Research Interest

My research interests lie in the intersection of Medicaid, behavioral health, health disparities, and access to care. I am interested in collaborating with researchers who share similar research interests.

Expertise/Goals

I would like to gain a better understanding of the clinical implications related to health policies on substance use/substance use disorder treatment.

I’m an undergraduate student involved with or seeking opportunities for health equity research or practice

Kiran Abraham-Aggarwal

Health Equity/Research Interest

Expertise/Goals

I’m a trainee practicing patient-centered care and advocating for equitable access to care

Nonyerem Acholonu-Fomin

Health Equity/Research Interest

Expertise/Goals

I’m an undergraduate student involved with or seeking opportunities for health equity research or practice

Donya L. Aghdam

Health Equity/Research Interest

Expertise/Goals

I’m a researcher involved with health equity research or practice, I’m a clinician practicing patient-centered care and advocating for equitable access to care

Antoinette Allen, MD, MAS

Health Equity/Research Interest

Expertise/Goals

I’m a community-based leader interested in collaboration to improve health equity

Shannon Alvord, MSW

Health Equity/Research Interest

Expertise/Goals

Student/Trainee/Staff Member

Priscilla Amanquah

Health Equity/Research Interest

Expertise/Goals

I’m a community-based leader interested in collaboration to improve health equity, I’m an undergraduate student involved with or seeking opportunities for health equity research or practice, I’m a trainee practicing patient-centered care and advocating for equitable access to care

Anjali N. Anbu, B.S. in Global & Public Health Sciences

Health Equity/Research Interest

Expertise/Goals

I’m a researcher involved with health equity research or practice, I’m an educator committed to diversity, equity and inclusion education

Arielle E. Anderer, PhD

Health Equity/Research Interest

Expertise/Goals

I’m a researcher involved with health equity research or practice, I’m a clinician practicing patient-centered care and advocating for equitable access to care

Zoltan Antal, MD

Health Equity/Research Interest

Expertise/Goals

I’m a researcher involved with health equity research or practice, I’m a graduate student involved with or seeking opportunities for health equity research or practice

David Estiven. Arboleda Prado, PhD Candidate

Health Equity/Research Interest

Expertise/Goals

I’m a researcher involved with health equity research or practice, I’m a clinician practicing patient-centered care and advocating for equitable access to care

Cynthia Arvizo, MD

Health Equity/Research Interest

Expertise/Goals

Academic Member

Avery August, PhD

Health Equity/Research Interest

Expertise/Goals

Hana Clemens

Health Equity/Research Interest

Expertise/Goals

I’m a graduate student involved with or seeking opportunities for health equity research or practice

Nia M. Clements

Health Equity/Research Interest

Expertise/Goals

Alison Coates, MBA, PhD (candidate)

Health Equity/Research Interest

Expertise/Goals

I’m a Cornell Health staff member working toward reducing disparities for historically marginalized groups and promote access for all

Kristi Marie. Coffelt, BA, Communications and Spanish

Health Equity/Research Interest

Expertise/Goals

I’m a community-based leader interested in collaboration to improve health equity

Gloria Coicou, MPA

Health Equity/Research Interest

Expertise/Goals

I’m a researcher involved with health equity research or practice, I’m an educator committed to diversity, equity and inclusion education, I’m a graduate student involved with or seeking opportunities for health equity research or practice

Jorge Contreras, M.D.

Health Equity/Research Interest

Expertise/Goals

Academic Member

LaWanda Cook, PhD

Health Equity/Research Interest

Expertise/Goals

Student/Trainee/Staff Member

Alessandra Cruz

Health Equity/Research Interest

Expertise/Goals

Academic Member

Mark Curato, DO