Toni Espinoza-Ferrel

Toni Espinoza-Ferrel is a Full-Time Lecturer in the Department of Health Science at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), serving as Graduate Program Coordinator since 2000 and Graduate Program Director since 2011. She holds a B.A. in Community Health (1990) and an M.P.H. from CSULB (1997). Her expertise includes public health evaluation, with over 30 years of experience in tobacco control, youth health, sexual health, and alcohol/tobacco/drug (ATOD) projects.

Education:

• Bachelor’s in Community Health, CSULB (1990)
• Master’s in Public Health, CSULB (1997)

Research Interests: Specializes in evaluating community-based public health initiatives, including tobacco prevention, youth development programs, and sexual health interventions. Her work emphasizes data collection, analysis, and reporting for grants like the California Tobacco Control Program (CTCP).

Projects: Key projects include HIV Behavior Change (JWCH), TeenSMART, AIDS Video Project, and evaluations for the Anaheim Union High School TUPE and Communities United for Fullerton Schools. She has managed grants involving youth development frameworks, school-to-career programs, and tobacco-free community initiatives.

Advising & Grants: Oversees graduate program coordination and certificate programs. Her extensive grant experience includes CTCP-funded projects focusing on tobacco prevention and cessation.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the John Wayne Cancer Institute (JWCH) and regional health agencies, contributing to community health outreach and data-driven public health strategies.