Katrina Pareira

Katrina Pareira, an Associate Professor at San Diego State University's School of Communication, serves as Director of the Center for Communication, Health, and the Public Good. Her research focuses on difficult conversations in interpersonal and health contexts, with expertise in sexual communication, family dynamics, and health disparities.

• PhD, University of Southern California (Annenberg School for Communication)
• M.A., Communication, Culture and Technology, Georgetown University
• B.A., Applied Linguistics, Portland State University (Ronald E. McNair Scholar)

Dr. Pareira's work addresses critical intersections between communication practices and public health outcomes, particularly analyzing barriers to effective dialogue in sensitive domains. Her publications span journals like Health Communication and Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities.

• Ronald E. McNair Scholar