Andi Schwingel, PhD, Lab Director
Professor | andiara@illinois.edu | Learn More
I study ways to improve the health of underserved populations through community health programs that are culturally sensitive, sustainable, and often implemented in partnership with Community Health Workers. My research promotes health equity by informing public health practice and training CHWs to promote healthy lifestyles within their communities.
Kristen DiFilippo, PhD, RDN
Teaching Associate Professor| kdifilip@illinois.edu | Learn More
I study ways to improve health through nutrition interventions. As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, my research focuses on using mHealth to support behavior change to improve chronic disease outcomes.
Tim Paiva Neto, PhD
Post Doctoral Fellow | tim28@illinois.edu | Learn More
I study Organization of Health Systems with a focus on Health Care Models, in the Public Health area. I also carry out research related to the promotion of physical activity in community contexts based on implementation science and research on the environmental determinants of physical activity, particularly in the older adults.
Deanivea Mendes Felix
PhD Candidate, Community Health| dm36@illinois.edu
I study public health, trust, and health equity. My research focuses on how communities engage with health programs and how evidence can be used to design more effective and equitable public health policies and interventions
Grace Park, MD
PhD Student, Community Health | gleepark@illinois.edu | Learn More
My research interests focus on advancing health professions education through systems-minded, community-engaged, and culturally responsive learning and research. Building on my experience as a clinician-educator and academic scholar, I am particularly passionate about integrating social determinants of health, cultural humility, and interdisciplinary collaboration into health professions training.
Emmanuel Dubure
PhD Candidate, Community Health | edubure2@illinois.edu
My research interest is in nutrition education and its application to chronic disease prevention and management among vulnerable populations.
Iffat Noor
PhD Candidate, Community Health | iffatn2@illinois.edu
I am a PhD candidate and I study infectious disease dynamics and vaccine decision-making through compartmental (SEIR) and statistical modeling. My recent work includes a mixed-methods study of youth and parental perspectives on COVID-19 vaccination. I hold an MBBS and an MPH in Health Behavior & Promotion, and I bring a clinical and epidemiological lens to quantitative public health research.
Diana Morales
PhD Candidate, Kinesiology | dianam3@illinois.edu
My research interests include neurodegenerative disease and aging, as well as developing and implementing culturally adapted behavioral interventions in Latine populations to improve brain health outcomes.
Chloe Rivas
PhD Student, Community Health | cmrivas2@illinois.edu
My research centers on advancing health equity through community-engaged research and evidence-based interventions. My interests include Community Health Worker (CHW) programs, health promotion, and implementation research. I am deeply passionate about research and its application to policy-making
Aline Xavier Delpomdor
Master’s Student, Community Health | alinex@illinois.edu
Pharmacy, drug-drug interactions, medication labels, and self-medication
