Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility

My commitment to health equity began during my undergraduate and medical training in North Carolina, where I worked to expand access to care for uninsured and underserved populations. As a student leader and Spanish interpreter at a local free clinic—and later as Executive Co-Director of the Delivering Equal Access to Care (DEAC) clinic—I witnessed firsthand how social determinants shape health outcomes. These experiences inspired my ongoing dedication to serving structurally disadvantaged communities.

At Boston Medical Center, I was drawn to the institution’s deep commitment to health equity. Beginning my residency at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic further exposed the far-reaching impact of racial and economic inequities in healthcare. I became a certified Spanish-language provider to better connect with my patients at the East Boston Community Health Center, which serves a predominantly Latinx community.

As a researcher, I study the social and environmental drivers of chronic kidney and cardiovascular disease. My work spans diverse populations—from racially segregated neighborhoods in Boston to agricultural communities in Central America and South Asia. I aim to translate epidemiologic findings into actionable strategies that address the root causes of health inequities. I am also deeply committed to mentoring women and individuals underrepresented in medicine and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within academic medicine.

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In addition to these self-described keywords below, a list of MeSH based concepts is available here.

Chronic Kidney Disease
Diabetic Kidney Disease
Social Determinants of Health
Epidemiology
Cardiovascular Disease
Physiology
Clinical research

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