I am interested in how people accomplish changes in their immediate social contexts. I also originated the Community Action Research Experiences (CARE) program.

Heather M. Ross is a Clinical Associate Professor affiliated with the School for the Future of Innovation in Society, Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, and Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory.

Started my teaching profession in 2001 as a special education teacher for self contained and inclusion high school students in San Diego California. I was a paraprofessional from 1980 - 2001 with special education field.

Culture Designer │ Compassion Driver │ Leadership Coach

Verdecias’ research aims to develop tailored evidence-based interventions to reduce the severity of social needs to improve diabetes self-management and reduce comorbidity risk among marginalized populations.