Loren Henderson

Loren Henderson is a Professor and Director at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County's School of Public Policy, with a career spanning sociology, health administration, and policy research. His work bridges academic inquiry with community-driven solutions.

• Ph.D. in Sociology from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• M.A. in Sociology from University of Illinois at Chicago
• B.A. in Sociology from Northeastern Illinois University

Henderson's research focuses on:

• Racial and ethnic disparities in health outcomes
• Structural violence in segregated urban environments
• Socioeconomic impacts on mental health
• Intersection of genomics and social determinants of health
• Policy implications of chronic disease pathways
• Community resilience during pandemics

Recent publications highlight his work on:

• Black maternal mental health and structural violence
• Diabetes management challenges among elderly populations
• Racial differences in depression during economic crises
• Genomic disparities in pandemic-related health outcomes

Contact: loren@umbc.edu