The ultimate goal of my research is to decrease health inequities among racial/ethnic minority populations, particularly Latinxs and immigrant communities, through transdisciplinary and community-engaged scholarship. Our research centers on health equity promotion and chronic disease prevention. This work employs principles of community engagement and Community Based Participatory Research and partners with multi-sectoral stakeholders to design and implement research that meets the needs of local communities. Dr. Rodriguez Espinosa has several ongoing studies and partnerships addressing issues related to cancer, chronic conditions, COVID-19, and models that can strenghten social services systems. Many of her studies partner with promotoras or Community Health Workers. She is the Associate Director of Research for the Stanford Medicine Office of Community Engagment and current chair of the Society of Behavioral Medicine Health Equity Special Insterest Group.
Assistant Professor
Associate Director of Research, Office of Community Engagement
Stanford Departments and Centers:
Epidemiology and Population Health
Research Interests: