Danielle Raudenbush

Danielle Raudenbush is a Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of California, San Diego. Her research focuses on the health and well-being of minorities and low-income populations, particularly examining informal healthcare networks and social cohesion in marginalized communities.

• Education: B.A. from Vassar College, PhD from the University of Chicago.

Her work employs qualitative methods to explore barriers to formal health services and how individuals navigate healthcare access through informal strategies. Recent projects include cross-border healthcare practices among Mexican immigrants in San Diego and the role of social relationships in coping with poverty.

Her publications span topics in healthcare access, urban sociology, and racial identity. Key themes include ethnographic studies of marginalized communities, transnational healthcare strategies, and social dynamics in public spaces.

• Scientific Awards: C. Wright Mills Award (2020), Eliot Freidson Outstanding Publication Award - Honorable Mention (2022).