Julian Montoro-Rodriguez

Dr. Julian Montoro-Rodriguez is a Professor of Social Work at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte), affiliated with the College of Health and Human Services. His research focuses on aging populations, grandparent caregiving, and health disparities among Latino communities. He leads initiatives like the MECK60+ Needs Assessment and the Engage With Age program, collaborating with organizations such as the Renaissance West Community Initiative. Dr. Montoro-Rodriguez has received the 2019 Evelyn Berger Award for his contributions to gerontological research.

His work emphasizes community-based interventions addressing intergenerational support systems, dementia care strategies for ethnic minorities, and policy solutions for aging-in-place. He has developed programs to reduce stress among custodial grandparents and enhance social service accessibility for seniors in Charlotte’s mixed-income housing communities.

Recent research highlights include evaluating goal-setting interventions for grandparent caregivers, analyzing racial disparities in caregiving experiences, and disseminating findings through partnerships with local governments and nonprofits. His projects combine quantitative surveys with qualitative insights to inform actionable policies and community programs.