Gabriel Galindo

Gabriel Galindo, DrPH ’09, MPH, CHES, serves as Senior Public Information Representative at UC San Diego’s AntiViral Research Center and holds an adjunct position at San Diego State University’s Graduate School of Public Health. His research focuses on addressing health disparities among ethno-racial, gender, and sexual minority communities through HIV prevention and policy studies. Notably, he received the 2012 Innovative Dissemination Award for his qualitative work examining cultural and behavioral factors among Latino sexual minorities.

Education:

• DrPH in Public Health, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health (2009)
• MPH in Public Health

Research Focus: Explores intersectionality of culture, identity, and health behaviors. Specializes in developing evidence-based strategies to reduce inequities faced by marginalized populations through community-engaged research methodologies.

Awards & Recognition:

• 2012 Innovative Dissemination Award
• Co-Recipient of Bernard Challenor Spirit Prize (Mailman School, 2009)

Leadership & Service: Served as President of Mailman’s Public Health Doctoral Students Association, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Active member of the Mailman Alumni Board.