Lucinda Nevarez

Lucinda Nevarez is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Work at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), a public Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) in the College for Health, Community and Policy. Her research focuses on health disparities, minority health, and the intersection of race, culture, and healthcare access.

• Ph.D. in Social Work from the University of Houston
• MSW from the University of Houston
• B.A. in Mexican American Studies from The University of Texas at Austin

Her work examines health consciousness predictors, perceived discrimination in healthcare, and community-engaged research (CEnR) training frameworks. Key themes include structural racism in health systems, cultural competence in social work, and policy interventions for vulnerable populations. Recent publications highlight antiracism organizational praxis and equity-focused translational science.

She actively explores collaboration models between academic researchers and community stakeholders, emphasizing evaluation metrics for CEnR training programs. Her 2022 article proposes transformative strategies for dismantling systemic barriers in social work education through participatory case studies.

Current projects analyze health literacy interventions in Latin America and social responsibility frameworks for bullying prevention in schools. UTSA's HCAP College mission aligns with her focus on community partnerships and global problem-solving.