Orlando Harris

Orlando Harris is an Associate Professor in the Department of Community Health Systems at the School of Nursing, University of California, San Francisco. His research focuses on community-based participatory research with sexual and gender minorities, particularly in the Caribbean, addressing HIV/AIDS, violence, and health disparities. He holds a PhD in Health Practice Research and has conducted postdoctoral studies in AIDS Prevention.

Education:

• PhD in Health Practice Research, University of Rochester (2014)
• MS in Family Nurse Practitioner, University of Rochester (2010)
• MPH in Epidemiology, University of California, Berkeley (2016)
• BS in Nursing, Binghamton University (2007)
• BS in Human Development, Binghamton University (2007)
• BA in Africana Studies, Binghamton University (2007)

Research Interests: Dr. Harris investigates factors affecting health outcomes for marginalized communities, including Caribbean sexual minorities. His work explores intersectional stigma, violence, HIV care engagement, and the impact of climate change on health. He emphasizes culturally relevant interventions to reduce disparities through multi-methods data analyses.

Awards:

• 2022 Fellow, American Academy of Nursing
• 2017 Award for Outstanding Contributions in Research and Social Justice
• 2012 HIV/AIDS Champion of Change
• 2007 Community Service Award

Grants & Mentorship: He leads and collaborates on grants such as the Jamaica CARES Project and HOPE mobile unit initiative. He mentors students in the MEPN program, focusing on violence research, trauma, and HIV. His expertise includes social determinants of health, qualitative research, and Caribbean health contexts.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Center for Global Nursing and Institute for Global Health Sciences at UCSF, advancing global health equity and LGBTQ+ health initiatives.