Ciencia Puerto Rico

Interested in the social, political and individual level implications of stigmatization. My academic career addresses the role of social and structural factors in the development of stigmatized individual and collective identities. My research has focused on the social stigmatization of disease (i.e. HIV/AIDS, addiction), marginalized groups (i.e. transgender individuals) and cultural practices (i.e. metal music, religion). These interests are manifested through research, policy work, teaching at the graduate level,

independent consulting, and community involvement. Other subjects of interest include:

1) qualitative research, 2) mixed methodology, 3) issues related to community participation, and 4) social justice through research.