Veronica Acosta-Deprez

Veronica Acosta-Deprez is a **Professor** and **Undergraduate Internship Coordinator** in the Department of Health Science at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB). She is a tenured faculty member with expertise in curriculum design, program evaluation, and health equity. Her research focuses on technology's role in health, particularly mobile device use among older adults, and she has conducted studies on healthcare disparities and community-based participatory research.

**Education**:

• Bachelor’s in Nursing, St. Louis University, Philippines
• Master’s and PhD in Curriculum and Instruction (specializing in educational technology and public health), University of Wisconsin-Madison

**Research Interests**:
Dr. Acosta-Deprez explores intersections of race, class, and gender in healthcare; international and multicultural health education; and leveraging technology to improve health outcomes. Recent work includes investigating mobile technology’s impact on quality of life and mental/physical health in adults aged 55+.

**Grants & Collaborations**:
Recipient of grants for program assessment (e.g., Long Beach Health Needs Assessment) and disaster preparedness curricula (Health Resources Services Administration grant). Collaborative projects include studies on environmental justice and Cambodian air quality.

**Affiliations & Office**:
Office: KIN 009 | Office Hours: Thursdays 2:30–3:30 PM (and by appointment)