Social Justice

Historically marginalized and disadvantaged populations face a higher burden of illness, injury, disability, and mortality, and their access to and use of care is limited. Nursing, and specifically Penn Nursing, has long focused on social justice and improving the outcomes for the most vulnerable.

An ongoing mission

Antonia Villarruel, PhD, RN, FAAN, Professor and Margaret Bond Simon Dean of Nursing “Our mission has always been to make a significant impact on improving the health of all people, to be the preeminent intellectual and transformative force in improving health through nursing.” says Antonia Villarruel, PhD, RN, FAAN, Professor and Margaret Bond Simon Dean of Nursing. “Social justice and inclusion are vital to achieving that mission and the need to dismantle structural racism is even more important today.”

“Nurses, through their research, practice, education, and advocacy are an important component in leading the elimination of health disparities and in achieving health equity. ” says Dr. Villarruel. “Our commitment to social justice and our work challenges dominant truths and disrupts structural inequities in health care to enhance health and quality of life for all.”

“I chose Penn Nursing due to the value this institution places on community engagement and social justice. It has challenged me to think critically and outside the box, and I’ve had the pleasure of learning not only from my instructors, but also from my cohort—everyone brings a multitude of experiences, ideas, and backgrounds.”

Faculty Spotlight on Social Justice

  • <div class="row"><div class="col-sm-4 mb-sm-5"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/profiles/18884-daniela-golinelli"><img src="/live/image/gid/58/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/0,0,800,800/15559_PROFILE-1.jfif" alt="" class="lw_image" width="200" height="200"/></a></span></div><div class="col-sm-8 ps-sm-0 mb-5"><h3> Daniela Golinelli, PhD, MS </h3><p><span style="color: black;">Dr Golinelli has worked on several research projects assessing the disparities in risky behaviors, health outcomes, and access to care of racial and sexual minorities.</span></p></div></div>
  • <div class="row"><div class="col-sm-4 mb-sm-5"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/profiles/10-adriana-perez"><picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/0,150,2400,2550/14708_6531928580449_13950.rev.1697747590.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/0,150,2400,2550/14708_6531928580449_13950.rev.1697747590.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/0,150,2400,2550/14708_6531928580449_13950.rev.1697747590.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/0,150,2400,2550/14708_6531928580449_13950.rev.1697747590.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/0,150,2400,2550/14708_6531928580449_13950.rev.1697747590.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/0,150,2400,2550/14708_6531928580449_13950.rev.1697747590.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/0,150,2400,2550/14708_6531928580449_13950.rev.1697747590.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/0,150,2400,2550/14708_6531928580449_13950.rev.1697747590.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/0,150,2400,2550/14708_6531928580449_13950.rev.1697747590.jpg 3x" data-max-w="2400" data-max-h="2400" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </a></span></div><div class="col-sm-8 ps-sm-0 mb-5"><h3> Adriana Perez, PhD, ANP-BC, FAAN </h3><p> Advancing social justice and health equity has been central to Dr. Perez’s teaching, research, and practice. She served as Principal Investigator for 1 of 13 grants funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Minority Health, Partnerships to Increase Coverage in Communities initiative, as part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This project used a train-the-trainer model in partnership with the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) and prepared approximately 100 bilingual NAHN members and students to lead community workshops in 15 states with the largest Latino uninsured populations. The project provided a platform for nurses to hone their leadership skills to reach more than 6,000 uninsured individuals and families, including seniors who were interested in learning more about expanded Medicare benefits through the ACA. For the last 7 years, Dr. Perez has served as consultant for <a href="https://campaignforaction.org/about/equity-diversity-inclusion-steering-committee/">The Future of Nursing: <em>Campaign for Action’s</em> Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Steering Committee</a>, who’s mission includes promoting health equity and addressing systemic and institutional racism and other inequities for historically marginalized populations.</p></div></div>
  • <div class="row"><div class="col-sm-4 mb-sm-5"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/profiles/31-charlene-compher"><picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/0,31,700,730/14721_6531928c76fb9_12136.rev.1697747596.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/0,31,700,730/14721_6531928c76fb9_12136.rev.1697747596.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/0,31,700,730/14721_6531928c76fb9_12136.rev.1697747596.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/0,31,700,730/14721_6531928c76fb9_12136.rev.1697747596.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/0,31,700,730/14721_6531928c76fb9_12136.rev.1697747596.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/0,31,700,730/14721_6531928c76fb9_12136.rev.1697747596.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/0,31,700,730/14721_6531928c76fb9_12136.rev.1697747596.jpg" alt="Charlene W. Compher, PhD, RD, LDN, FADA, FASPEN" width="200" height="200" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/0,31,700,730/14721_6531928c76fb9_12136.rev.1697747596.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/0,31,700,730/14721_6531928c76fb9_12136.rev.1697747596.jpg 3x" data-max-w="700" data-max-h="699" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </a></span></div><div class="col-sm-8 ps-sm-0 mb-5"><h3> Charlene W. Compher, PhD, RD, LDN, FASPEN </h3><p><span class="TextRun SCXW250397437 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW250397437 BCX0">Dr. Compher’s scholarship is committed to</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW250397437 BCX0">equitable</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW250397437 BCX0">access to a healthy diet and evidence-based, high quality nutrition care. Nutritional vulnerability can result from food insecurity or structural racism with limited employment opportunities as well as from the impacts of unsafe neighborhood environments,</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW250397437 BCX0">all resulting in</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW250397437 BCX0">limited access to healthy food. The strong association between unhealthy diet and increased burden of chronic noncommunicable diseases is recognized in the US and globally. Chronic and acute diseases</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW250397437 BCX0">can</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW250397437 BCX0">lead to</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW250397437 BCX0">malnutrition that requires diagnosis and effective treatment. Dr. Compher’s research, clinical practice, and global collaborations converge to address these key concerns in vulnerable populations.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW250397437 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&lw_quot;134233118&lw_quot;:true,&lw_quot;201341983&lw_quot;:0,&lw_quot;335559739&lw_quot;:160,&lw_quot;335559740&lw_quot;:240}"></span></p></div></div>
  • <div class="row"><div class="col-sm-4 mb-sm-5"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/profiles/96-pamela-cacchione"><picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/532,0,1896,1365/1109_pamela_cacchione_2016.rev.1466612897.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/532,0,1896,1365/1109_pamela_cacchione_2016.rev.1466612897.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/532,0,1896,1365/1109_pamela_cacchione_2016.rev.1466612897.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/532,0,1896,1365/1109_pamela_cacchione_2016.rev.1466612897.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/532,0,1896,1365/1109_pamela_cacchione_2016.rev.1466612897.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/532,0,1896,1365/1109_pamela_cacchione_2016.rev.1466612897.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/532,0,1896,1365/1109_pamela_cacchione_2016.rev.1466612897.jpg" alt="Dr. Pamela Cacchione" width="200" height="200" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/532,0,1896,1365/1109_pamela_cacchione_2016.rev.1466612897.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/532,0,1896,1365/1109_pamela_cacchione_2016.rev.1466612897.jpg 3x" data-max-w="1364" data-max-h="1365" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </a></span></div><div class="col-sm-8 ps-sm-0 mb-5"><h3> Pamela Z. Cacchione, PhD, CRNP, BC, FGSA, FAAN </h3><p> Dr. Cacchione’s scholarship addresses three areas that impact social justice for older adults: Her teaching and research focuses on decreasing ageism and stigma associated with mental health conditions; her health policy work has focused on models of care for the dual eligible population such as Programs of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly and Managed Long-Term Services and Supports; and she has engaged in innovative work to improve post hospitalization wrap around services for the Medicaid population to decrease rehospitalizations and improve quality of life.</p></div></div>
  • <div class="row"><div class="col-sm-4 mb-sm-5"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/profiles/16556-steven-meanley"><picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/14920_65319384e3b4f_11099.rev.1697747844.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/14920_65319384e3b4f_11099.rev.1697747844.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/14920_65319384e3b4f_11099.rev.1697747844.jpg" alt="STEVEN PAUL MEANLEY, PhD, MPH" width="200" height="200" data-max-w="312" data-max-h="399" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </a></span></div><div class="col-sm-8 ps-sm-0 mb-5"><h3> Steven Paul Meanley, PhD, MPH </h3><p> Dr. Meanley’s research is motivated by the ongoing disparities in HIV and co-morbid conditions (e.g., STIs and mental health) that negatively impact communities from socially-disadvantaged backgrounds. The incremental progress to narrow these disparities highlights how the systems that are designed or intended to facilitate positive health outcomes are not being equitably implemented. The advancements in HIV treatment and prevention over the past decade have provided HIV prevention experts with the tools to drastically reduce rates of HIV Infection and positively support the quality of life of persons living with HIV. Through Dr. Meanley’s research, he aims to streamline the needs, strengths, and perspectives of local HIV-affected communities with clinical and organizational resources whose missions are to support these communities through HIV treatment and prevention initiatives.</p></div></div>
  • <div class="row"><div class="col-sm-4 mb-sm-5"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/profiles/55-connie-scanga"><picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/14745_6531929565fa3_282.rev.1697747605.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/14745_6531929565fa3_282.rev.1697747605.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/14745_6531929565fa3_282.rev.1697747605.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/14745_6531929565fa3_282.rev.1697747605.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/14745_6531929565fa3_282.rev.1697747605.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/14745_6531929565fa3_282.rev.1697747605.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/14745_6531929565fa3_282.rev.1697747605.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/14745_6531929565fa3_282.rev.1697747605.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/14745_6531929565fa3_282.rev.1697747605.jpg 3x" data-max-w="1463" data-max-h="2048" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </a></span></div><div class="col-sm-8 ps-sm-0 mb-5"><h3> Connie B. Scanga, PhD </h3><p> In recent years, Dr. Scanga has coordinated and taught the Nursing Pre-first Year Program (PFP) course, “The Biological Basis & Introduction to Nursing Roles in Diabetes Mellitus.” PFP is an academically rigorous and intensive four-week summer program preceding New Student Orientation which provides an opportunity for participating students to get an academic and social edge, while quickly becoming familiar with campus resources and the Penn community. Each year’s participants are students who are the first in their families to attend college; income-eligible students; students underrepresented in their field of study; and/or from large urban high schools and small rural communities. In addition to her involvement with PFP, Dr. Scanga also serves with a small group of faculty from across the undergraduate schools at Penn on the Faculty Advisory Group which meets regularly to discuss strategies to enhance academic success of students who are the first in their families to pursue a four-year baccalaureate degree or come from modest financial circumstances.</p></div></div>
  • <div class="row"><div class="col-sm-4 mb-sm-5"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/profiles/16557-maria-logrippo"><picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/0,236,2133,2368/14921_653193850cf93_11126.rev.1697747845.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/0,236,2133,2368/14921_653193850cf93_11126.rev.1697747845.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/0,236,2133,2368/14921_653193850cf93_11126.rev.1697747845.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/0,236,2133,2368/14921_653193850cf93_11126.rev.1697747845.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/0,236,2133,2368/14921_653193850cf93_11126.rev.1697747845.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/0,236,2133,2368/14921_653193850cf93_11126.rev.1697747845.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/0,236,2133,2368/14921_653193850cf93_11126.rev.1697747845.jpg" alt="Maria Torchia LoGrippo, Ph.D., R.N., M.S.N., N.E.-B.C." width="200" height="200" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/0,236,2133,2368/14921_653193850cf93_11126.rev.1697747845.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/0,236,2133,2368/14921_653193850cf93_11126.rev.1697747845.jpg 3x" data-max-w="2133" data-max-h="2132" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </a></span></div><div class="col-sm-8 ps-sm-0 mb-5"><h3> Maria Torchia LoGrippo, PhD, RN, MSN, NE-BC, ANEF </h3><p><span class="x_il">LoGrippo’s</span> doctoral work focused on perceptions of trust and stress among English and Spanish speaking pregnant women receiving care from certified <span class="x_il">nurse</span> midwives. This community-based research helped to inform her future work to improve access and equity through nursing leadership and education. She is committed to working with leaders at Penn to deliver action oriented approaches for advancing social justice throughout the curriculum and providing real solutions for addressing health equity and access.</p></div></div>
  • <div class="row"><div class="col-sm-4 mb-sm-5"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/profiles/16530-holly-harner"><picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/915,0,3148,2235/14919_65319384751a7_11093.rev.1697747844.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/915,0,3148,2235/14919_65319384751a7_11093.rev.1697747844.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/915,0,3148,2235/14919_65319384751a7_11093.rev.1697747844.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/915,0,3148,2235/14919_65319384751a7_11093.rev.1697747844.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/915,0,3148,2235/14919_65319384751a7_11093.rev.1697747844.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/915,0,3148,2235/14919_65319384751a7_11093.rev.1697747844.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/915,0,3148,2235/14919_65319384751a7_11093.rev.1697747844.jpg" alt="Holly M. Harner, PhD, MBA, MPH, RN, WHCNP-BC, FAAN" width="200" height="200" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/915,0,3148,2235/14919_65319384751a7_11093.rev.1697747844.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/915,0,3148,2235/14919_65319384751a7_11093.rev.1697747844.jpg 3x" data-max-w="2233" data-max-h="2235" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </a></span></div><div class="col-sm-8 ps-sm-0 mb-5"><h3> Holly Harner, PhD, MBA, MPH, RN, WHCNP-BC, FAAN </h3><h2> Dr. Holly Harner’s scholarship addresses gender-related health disparities with a specific emphasis on women’s mental health and violence. She is particularly interested in examining the role of childhood physical and sexual trauma as a pathway to incarceration for women.</h2></div></div>
  • <div class="row"><div class="col-sm-4 mb-sm-5"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/profiles/17703-jackelyn-boyden"><picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/14946_65319394d82d0_13851.rev.1697747861.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/14946_65319394d82d0_13851.rev.1697747861.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/14946_65319394d82d0_13851.rev.1697747861.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/14946_65319394d82d0_13851.rev.1697747861.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/14946_65319394d82d0_13851.rev.1697747861.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/14946_65319394d82d0_13851.rev.1697747861.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/14946_65319394d82d0_13851.rev.1697747861.jpg" alt="Jackelyn Y. Boyden, PhD, MPH, RN" width="200" height="200" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/14946_65319394d82d0_13851.rev.1697747861.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/14946_65319394d82d0_13851.rev.1697747861.jpg 3x" data-max-w="2048" data-max-h="1360" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </a></span></div><div class="col-sm-8 ps-sm-0 mb-5"><h3> Jackelyn Boyden, PhD, MPH, RN </h3><p style="font-weight: 400;"> Significant gaps in home-based care exist for children living with serious illness and their families, particularly for children and families living in underserved and historically marginalized and excluded communities. Through clinical education and research, Dr. Boyden will continue to work toward helping to advance care in homes and communities for every child living with serious illness and their family.</p></div></div>
  • <div class="row"><div class="col-sm-4 mb-sm-5"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/profiles/30-barbara-riegel"><picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/14720_6531928be770e_12062.rev.1697747596.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/14720_6531928be770e_12062.rev.1697747596.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/14720_6531928be770e_12062.rev.1697747596.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/14720_6531928be770e_12062.rev.1697747596.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/14720_6531928be770e_12062.rev.1697747596.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/14720_6531928be770e_12062.rev.1697747596.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/14720_6531928be770e_12062.rev.1697747596.jpg" alt="Barbara Riegel" width="200" height="200" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/14720_6531928be770e_12062.rev.1697747596.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/14720_6531928be770e_12062.rev.1697747596.jpg 3x" data-max-w="2227" data-max-h="3200" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </a></span></div><div class="col-sm-8 ps-sm-0 mb-5"><h3> Barbara Riegel, PhD, RN, FAAN, FAHA </h3><p> Dr. Riegel continues to work closely with prior doctoral trainees to publish on the impact of social determinants of health on self-care and clinical outcomes. She also conducts research and publishes with global collaborators.</p></div></div>
  • <div class="row"><div class="col-sm-4 mb-sm-5"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/profiles/38-jianghong-liu"><picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/263,0,1215,952/15633_Picture1.rev.1709062610.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/263,0,1215,952/15633_Picture1.rev.1709062610.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/263,0,1215,952/15633_Picture1.rev.1709062610.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/263,0,1215,952/15633_Picture1.rev.1709062610.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/263,0,1215,952/15633_Picture1.rev.1709062610.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/263,0,1215,952/15633_Picture1.rev.1709062610.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/263,0,1215,952/15633_Picture1.rev.1709062610.jpg" alt="Jianghong Liu, PhD, RN, FAAN" width="200" height="200" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/263,0,1215,952/15633_Picture1.rev.1709062610.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/263,0,1215,952/15633_Picture1.rev.1709062610.jpg 3x" data-max-w="952" data-max-h="952" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </a></span></div><div class="col-sm-8 ps-sm-0 mb-5"><h3> Jianghong Liu, PhD, RN, FAAN </h3><p> In Dr. Liu’s research, she has found that sociodemographic factors, such as race and social adversity, contribute to the relationship between environmental lead exposure and child health outcomes. Examining these factors may potentially make a difference in eliminating lead as an environmental justice concern.</p><p> In her current study, Dr. Liu aimed to promote the culturally tailored community exercise to improve health outcomes of older Chinese immigrants as a way to bridge the gaps in their healthcare and promote holistic wellness.</p></div></div>
  • <div class="row"><div class="col-sm-4 mb-sm-5"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/profiles/17772-kenrick-cato"><picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/14953_65319397cdedf_14007.rev.1697747863.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/14953_65319397cdedf_14007.rev.1697747863.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/14953_65319397cdedf_14007.rev.1697747863.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/14953_65319397cdedf_14007.rev.1697747863.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/14953_65319397cdedf_14007.rev.1697747863.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/14953_65319397cdedf_14007.rev.1697747863.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/14953_65319397cdedf_14007.rev.1697747863.jpg" alt="Portrait of Dr. Kenrick Cato" width="200" height="200" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/14953_65319397cdedf_14007.rev.1697747863.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/14953_65319397cdedf_14007.rev.1697747863.jpg 3x" data-max-w="1504" data-max-h="1004" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </a></span></div><div class="col-sm-8 ps-sm-0 mb-5"><h3> Kenrick Cato, PhD, RN, CPHIMS, FAAN </h3><p> I am proud to be a member of the Diversity Committee of the American Medical Informatics Association. In 2010, I was a founding member of the Columbia University School of Nursing Diversity Committee. Also, I have used my expertise to create non-biased predictors of patient outcomes.</p></div></div>
  • <div class="row"><div class="col-sm-4 mb-sm-5"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/profiles/13-lea-ann-matura"><picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/14710_65319287c5dfc_224.rev.1697747591.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/14710_65319287c5dfc_224.rev.1697747591.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/14710_65319287c5dfc_224.rev.1697747591.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/14710_65319287c5dfc_224.rev.1697747591.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/14710_65319287c5dfc_224.rev.1697747591.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/14710_65319287c5dfc_224.rev.1697747591.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/14710_65319287c5dfc_224.rev.1697747591.jpg" alt="Lea Ann Matura, PhD, RN, CRNP" width="200" height="200" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/14710_65319287c5dfc_224.rev.1697747591.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/14710_65319287c5dfc_224.rev.1697747591.jpg 3x" data-max-w="2048" data-max-h="1638" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </a></span></div><div class="col-sm-8 ps-sm-0 mb-5"><h3> Lea Ann Matura, PhD, RN, CRNP, FAAN </h3><p> Dr. Matura’s research includes people who are diagnosed with serious, life-limiting disorders. Empirically, her work shows how people are affected by their illness. Through her advocacy work, she speaks with lawmakers to encourage their support for legislation to improve the health and funding for nursing research.</p><p> Dr. Matura was also a member of our SON’s Social Justice Task Force (SJTF). This task included faculty and PhD students to ensure social justice principles were reflected throughout our PhD program. Dr. Matura is committed to the ideals of social justice tenets.</p></div></div>
  • <div class="row"><div class="col-sm-4 mb-sm-5"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/profiles/15515-dalmacio-flores"><picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2048,1365/14901_6531937b11021_8012.rev.1697747835.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2048,1365/14901_6531937b11021_8012.rev.1697747835.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2048,1365/14901_6531937b11021_8012.rev.1697747835.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2048,1365/14901_6531937b11021_8012.rev.1697747835.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2048,1365/14901_6531937b11021_8012.rev.1697747835.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2048,1365/14901_6531937b11021_8012.rev.1697747835.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2048,1365/14901_6531937b11021_8012.rev.1697747835.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2048,1365/14901_6531937b11021_8012.rev.1697747835.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2048,1365/14901_6531937b11021_8012.rev.1697747835.jpg 3x" data-max-w="2048" data-max-h="1365" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </a></span></div><div class="col-sm-8 ps-sm-0 mb-5"><h3> Dalmacio Dennis Flores, PhD, ACRN, FAAN </h3><p> Dr. Flores’ research is focused on articulating the family’s role as a proximal sexuality and mental health resource for adolescents who identify as LGBTQ+. This youth population has disproportionately been affected by HIV/STI infections, suicidality, depression, and a host of other negative health outcomes. His team’s work at Penn Nursing is rooted in the commitment that, to eliminate these longstanding health issues, parents and the institutions they routinely interface with (e.g. schools, healthcare, local government) can effectively provide inclusive health education tailored to youths’ emerging attractions, behaviors, and/or sexual and gender identities. Countering hetero- and cisgender-normative ways of parenting and teaching is the first step to allowing LGBTQ youth to thrive and achieve their fullest potentials.</p></div></div>
  • <div class="row"><div class="col-sm-4 mb-sm-5"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/profiles/50-therese-richmond"><picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2000,1389/14740_65319293a0811_11350.rev.1697747603.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2000,1389/14740_65319293a0811_11350.rev.1697747603.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2000,1389/14740_65319293a0811_11350.rev.1697747603.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2000,1389/14740_65319293a0811_11350.rev.1697747603.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2000,1389/14740_65319293a0811_11350.rev.1697747603.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2000,1389/14740_65319293a0811_11350.rev.1697747603.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2000,1389/14740_65319293a0811_11350.rev.1697747603.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2000,1389/14740_65319293a0811_11350.rev.1697747603.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/19/width/200/height/200/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2000,1389/14740_65319293a0811_11350.rev.1697747603.jpg 3x" data-max-w="2000" data-max-h="1389" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </a></span></div><div class="col-sm-8 ps-sm-0 mb-5"><h3> Therese S. Richmond, PhD, RN, FAAN </h3><p> Dr. Richmond’s research and scholarship are grounded in understanding and overcoming health inequities experienced by individuals and families living in low-resource and marginalized communities. She is committed to identifying and overcoming structural barriers that lead to and reinforce inequities. Her research has a dual approach. She partners with valuable community partners to examine the impact of living in pervasively violent, low-resource communities on families and rigorously producing data that can be used by agencies to inform programmatic initiatives to reduce inequity and improve health, well-being, and safety. She also has a substantive body of research that focuses on disparate outcomes after serious injury including PTSD and depression and to identify modifiable targets that drive disparities seen in transition to chronic pain after serious injury. She served on the Federal Advisory Committee for Healthy People 2030, which in this decade seeks to: eliminate health disparities, achieve health equity, and attain health literacy to improve the health and well-being of all; and create social, physical, and economic environments that promote attaining the full potential for health and well-being for all. Dr. Richmond serves on the Board of Population Health & Public Health Practice of the National Academies of Sciences which has a major focus on health equity.</p></div></div>

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