Dr. Rizwana Biviji holds a PhD in Health Policy and Management. With over a decade of academic impact, her research centers around maternal/child health, digital health, health policy and health disparities.

Xing Zhang is a public policy demographer. Her research focuses on the role of parent-child relationships in shaping young adult health from adolescence to adulthood.

Michalec’s research examines socialization and professionalization processes and mechanisms nested within health professions education and practice.

Chavez applies qualitative and mixed-methodologies to understand the implications of culture, family and work-life related stressors on Latino migrant youth’ well-being.

Koffer uses innovative methodologies to link stress (e.g., everyday hassles, major life events) to health and well-being across adulthood and aging.

With a focus on critical periods of growth and development, Nelson investigates the relationship between familial dynamics, culturally salient forms of social and financial capital and the health of Black Caribbean families.