Ghaffar Ali Hurtado Choque

Ghaffar Ali Hurtado Choque is an Associate Professor in the School of Public Health and Extension Specialist at the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Maryland. His work focuses on family and community health interventions for marginalized populations.

Dr. Hurtado leads research projects including 'Familias Activas' addressing Latinx youth mental health through family-skills building and sports engagement. As co-investigator for Maryland Rural Opioid Technical Assistance, he addresses substance abuse challenges. His education includes a Ph.D. in Work, Community, and Family Education from the University of Minnesota.