Nidhi Khosla

Nidhi Khosla is an Associate Professor in the Department of Public Health at California State University, East Bay (CSUEB). Her research focuses on healthcare collaboration dynamics, cultural competence in healthcare, and health disparities affecting marginalized populations, particularly South Asian communities and individuals living with HIV/AIDS. She is known for her work analyzing inter-agency collaboration in HIV care programs and investigating cultural barriers in end-of-life care for South Asian patients. Dr. Khosla holds a PhD and MPH in Public Health, with expertise in program evaluation and health policy.

Her research bridges academic and community settings, addressing topics such as palliative care access for South Asians, healthcare decision-making among youth, and systemic challenges faced by college students experiencing food and housing insecurity. She has collaborated on national initiatives like AIDS United’s Positive Charge program, demonstrating how grant-funded interventions can enhance coordination among healthcare agencies.

Dr. Khosla’s publications span peer-reviewed journals and conference presentations, emphasizing culturally responsive healthcare practices and structural interventions to improve health equity. Her work often integrates mixed-methods approaches, combining qualitative insights with quantitative analyses of health systems and provider behaviors. While no specific awards are listed in the provided materials, her extensive publication record reflects sustained contributions to public health research and practice.

As an educator, Dr. Khosla advises students like Kriti Jain (PhD candidate) and teaches courses that address health disparities, program evaluation, and community health strategies. Her research and teaching align with CSUEB’s mission to serve diverse populations through applied, socially engaged scholarship.