Erica Sosa

Erica Sosa, Ph.D. is an Associate Dean for Research Success and Professor in Public Health at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), affiliated with the College for Health, Community and Policy. Her research focuses on structural, cultural, and psychosocial factors contributing to diabetes and obesity disparities among minority populations, particularly Latino communities.

• Ph.D. in Health Education from Texas A&M University
• M.S. in Psychology from UTSA
• B.A. in Psychology and Speech Communications from St. Mary's University

Her work spans culturally tailored interventions, psychometric measurement improvements, and health promotion strategies. Recent projects include the Healthy Change Intervention for maternal perception accuracy and the ¡Míranos! preschool obesity prevention program across Mexico-US borders.

Notable trends in her publications include:

• Church-based faith-integrated diabetes education models
• Technology-driven nutrition programs for older adults
• Home environment modifications for energy balance behaviors
• Gross motor development interventions in childcare settings
• Systematic sodium reduction strategies in congregate meal programs

The interventions consistently emphasize methodological rigor and health equity considerations.