Nipher Malika

Nipher Malika is a Professor of Policy Analysis at the RAND School of Public Policy and an Associate Policy Researcher at the RAND Corporation. Her work focuses on community-based participatory research addressing health disparities, social determinants of health, and immigrant health. She holds a Ph.D. in Social Policy and Social Research and an MPH in Epidemiology.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Social Policy and Social Research
• MPH in Epidemiology

Research Interests:

Malika's research spans global health equity with a focus on African immigrant populations, HIV prevention strategies in East Africa, and interventions targeting substance use and adverse childhood experiences. She employs mixed-methods approaches to analyze social networks, healthcare access, and policy implications.

Key Research Trends:

Recent work emphasizes intersectional stigma reduction (Sub-Saharan Africa/Latin America), ACE screening implementation in pediatric care, and military/veteran caregiver support systems. Her studies frequently address disparities in healthcare access among marginalized groups through policy-oriented solutions.

Awards & Grants:

No specific awards listed, though her work has received institutional support through RAND's research initiatives.

Labs/Teams:

Active in the RAND Health Care and RAND Justice, Infrastructure, and Environment divisions, collaborating on projects related to public health policy and community engagement.