Profiles in "Social Determinants of Health" Expertise Area
- Dr. Guest is interested in the predominant social and environmental domains in which older adults live and in creating the optimal person-environment fit for the most advantageous health benefits for individuals as they age.
- Dr. Gewirtz is the Director of the Reach Institute and Center for Resilient Families. Gewirtz's research examines preventive interventions to strengthen families affected by traumatic stressors.
- Pedraza examines political attitude formation and political behavior among racial and ethnic minorities in the United States, and the consequences these portend for public policy.
- Dr. Bawn is the Interim Dean of Students at ASU Poly. She provides strategic leadership to develop impactful programs that support student success, retention, inclusive excellence, affinity, leadership, and civic engagement.
- Flores, a human-environmental geographer, studies environmental justice, social vulnerability, and health disparities in hazards/disasters.
- Dr. Oyeyemi's research is at the intersection of understanding socioecological determinants of health behaviors and developing sustainable built environmental interventions for livable and activity-friendly communities.