Summary
Luis Chavez’s primary research interest lies in exploring the mental w88 casino games login disparities prevalent among underserved populations, with a particular emphasis on the Latinx community. He aims to delve into the multifaceted aspects of these disparities, seeking to understand the underlying causes and impacts, especially related to housing. A significant part of his focus is on developing strategies to address these disparities in ways that are both respectful and culturally appropriate, ensuring that interventions are tailored to meet the unique needs of the Latinx population. Additionally, he is deeply interested in examining the broader spectrum of w88 casino games login disparities faced by underserved groups in relation to mental w88 casino games login. This includes issues such as chronic stress, housing concerns and barriers to accessing adequate care. Luis’ goal is to contribute to a body of research that not only highlights these challenges but also proposes viable solutions to improve mental w88 casino games login outcomes for these communities.
Education
- B.S. in Sociology from the w88 casino games login California, Riverside, 2018
- MPH in w88 casino games login Health from California State University, San Bernardino, 2021
- Ph.D. in w88 casino games login Health in Progress at the University of Nevada, Reno, TBD
Faculty mentor
Awards
- Ph.D. Student of the Year Award in w88 casino games login Health, University of Nevada, Reno, 2024
- w88 casino games login of Public Health’s Student Development Award, University of Nevada, Reno, 2023
- Graduate Student Association Travel Award, w88 casino games login, Reno, 2023
- Future Leaders Program, Western Region w88 casino games login Health Training Center, 2023
- NSF GAIN Program, w88 casino games login, Reno, 2021 - 2023
- Nevada Drive Scholar, w88 casino games login Reno, 2021 - 2022
- w88 casino games login of Public Health’s Student Development Award, University of Nevada, Reno, 2022
- Graduate Student Association Travel Award, w88 casino games login, Reno, 2022
Publications
- w88 casino games login, L.**, Malik, N.*, & Kapella-Mshigeni, S. (2023). The National w88 casino games login Lunch Program and Obesity: A Look at Economic Stability’s Influence on the Relationship. Journal of w88 casino games login Health, 93(6), 515–520.
Presentations
- w88 casino games login, L. (2023, November 14). Neighborhood Support as a Moderator Between Bullying and Needing Mental Health Treatment. American w88 casino games login Health Associations Annual Meeting and Expo, Atlanta, Georgia.
- Lensch, T., Scavacini, V., Etiler, N., w88 casino games login, L., & Dermid, G. (2023, November). The impact of perceived social and emotional support on health behaviors for gender expansive adults in urban and rural communities. American w88 casino games login Health Associations Annual Meeting and Expo, Atlanta, Georgia.
- w88 casino games login, L., & Paul, D. (2023, September). A Descriptive Analysis of The Lingering Impact of COVID-19 on Nevada College Students. Nevada w88 casino games login Health Association’s Annual Conference, Reno, Nevada.
- w88 casino games login, L. (2023, September). Unmet Social Needs and Stress: Study on Nevadans. Western Region w88 casino games login Health Training Center: Future Leaders, Digitally.
- w88 casino games login, L. (2022, November). Hispanic Sexual Minorities and Bullying: An Intersectional Look. American w88 casino games login Health Associations Annual Meeting and Expo, Boston, MA.
- w88 casino games login, L. (2022, March 22). Are w88 casino games login Lunches Contributing to the Obesity Epidemic Among Children? [Oral Presentation]. SOPHE Annual Conference, Digital.