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Karen Andes is an Associate Professor in the Department of Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences at Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health. She specializes in global public health with a focus on adolescent and maternal health in Latin America and the US. Her research emphasizes community-based interventions, particularly in marginalized urban areas like Paraguay's Bañado Sur slum.
Education: PhD in Political Science from Northwestern University. Professional affiliations include leadership roles at the Consulate General of Mexico in Atlanta (Ventanilla de Salud program) and partnerships with Paraguay's Instituto Nacional de Salud. She has been a Fulbright Scholar (2015-2017) and Governor's Teaching Fellow at UGA (2018-2019).
Research interests span adolescent health transitions, reproductive health, and addressing inequities in informal settlements. Her work combines qualitative methods with participatory approaches, such as the Families Talking Together intervention to prevent teen pregnancy in Paraguay. She has collaborated with NGOs like Mil Solidarios and conducted studies on menstrual hygiene, cervical cancer disparities, and HIV risk perception among marginalized populations.
Her articles explore topics ranging from vasectomy provider ethics in Bangladesh to pediatric oncology communication dynamics in the US. Awards include Fulbright and teaching fellowships recognizing her contributions to global health education and community partnerships.
Andes has advised 18 Emory graduate students in Paraguay and led projects like the Georgia Latino Health Report. She emphasizes sustainability through community engagement, leveraging local partnerships to scale interventions addressing youth development and health equity challenges.
