Danielle Crookes

Danielle Crookes is an Assistant Professor of Sociology and Health Sciences at Northeastern University, holding dual affiliations with Bouvé College of Health Sciences and the College of Social Sciences and Humanities. Her research focuses on structural, political, and social factors influencing the health of communities of color, particularly immigrant populations and their descendants. She examines how policies, racism, and xenophobia affect health outcomes, with a special emphasis on cardiometabolic health and stress-related conditions.

Dr. Crookes earned a DrPH in Epidemiology from Columbia University (2019) and an MPH from Temple University. She completed a postdoctoral fellowship in the METRIC T32 program at Emory University, focusing on cardiovascular health inequities. She is currently a Health Equity Faculty Scholar at Northeastern’s Institute for Health Equity and Social Justice Research.

Her work bridges social epidemiology and public policy, addressing disparities in diabetes management, hypertension, and cervical cancer outcomes among Latino populations. Key themes include sanctuary policies, migration trajectories, and intersectionality frameworks in health research. She collaborates with community health centers to improve healthcare access for vulnerable groups.

Scientific contributions span over 30 peer-reviewed articles, emphasizing policy impacts on health equity and immigrant well-being. Awards include her Health Equity Faculty Scholar appointment, recognizing her commitment to reducing systemic health disparities. Professional associations include the American Heart Association and the Population Association of America.

Her research extends to pandemic-related mental health challenges faced by Latinx families and innovative uses of electronic health records for equity-driven studies. Ongoing projects explore transgenerational trauma and policy interventions to mitigate racialized health inequities.