Guillermo Prado

Dr. Guillermo Prado serves as Interim Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost at the University of Miami, where he is Professor of Nursing and Health Studies. His research focuses on health disparities affecting Hispanic adolescents and families, particularly in the areas of HIV prevention, substance use, and mental health.

Prado leads the implementation of evidence-based family interventions like Familias Unidas, which addresses health risk behaviors in Hispanic youth. His current work includes adapting preventive interventions for sexual minority youth and examining language's role in health outcomes. Recent publications address methodological innovations in implementation science and measurement validation for diverse populations.

He directs the Center for Latino Health Research Opportunities (CLARO), developing research infrastructure to address health disparities. His interdisciplinary work combines public health, implementation science, and prevention research to create culturally responsive interventions.

As provost, Prado oversees academic affairs across the university while maintaining an active research portfolio focused on minority health and implementation science.