NCID-0946
Kristi Gamarel
Associate Professor of Health Behavior and Health Education
University of Michigan School of Public Health
Education/Degree:
1 Psychology (Graduate Center of the City University of New York)
About
Her program of research focuses on elucidating and addressing how intersectional oppression contributes health inequities among LGBTQ+ communities. She works closely with her mentees on the development of their independent program of research focused on stigma and health inequities. Her current research is largely focused on the development of community-engaged interventions designed with, by, and for transgender and nonbinary people of color.
Current Work
She is a founding member of the “Love Her Collective” which a community-academic partnership with the Trans Sistas of Color Project (TSoCP). The Love Her Collective seeks to meet the needs of transgender women of color. The Love Her Collective's current intervention research focuses addressing social determinants of HIV, including violence, gender affirmation, economic vulnerability, and health-harming legal needs.
Research Area Keyword(s)
LGBTQ Health