Principal Investigator
Dr. Rebecca E. Lee is a professor in the College of Nursing and Health Innovation at Arizona State University. She is a community health psychologist, specializing in participatory research to promote physical activity and healthy eating. Her work focuses on environmental and policy strategies, capitalizes on innovations in technology and improves the quality of neighborhood environments. She draws on community partnerships to maximize impact and outreach for her work with Hispanic and Latino children and families in the U.S. and Mexico.
Program Manager
Montserrat Ganderats Fuentes is a public health professional with a background in nutrition and global health. Her work centers on promoting health equity among Latino communities through culturally grounded initiatives, including school and community food gardens. She has led and supported programs across the U.S. and Latin America that integrate nutrition education, agriculture, and policy strategies to improve food environments. She focuses on participatory approaches that strengthen local capacity and advance sustainable, community-driven solutions to improve health.
Program Coordinator
Joseph (Joey) Rhodes has a background in psychological research with a Master of Science in Psychology. Joey has a strong interest in cultural and social psychology, with an emphasis on how an individual's environment shapes their behavior and interventions that can change these behaviors. Joey hopes to further develop his research skills and interests and contribute to the greater scientific community as a whole while doing so
Research Technician
Mali earned her Master’s in Biological Data Science from ASU. She studied Premed as an undergraduate and developed a deep interest in patient care through experiences ranging from end-of-care internships to three years working as an ancillary technician in a doctor’s office. She hopes to become a medical doctor in the future.
Volunteers/Students
Cindy Herrick
Cindy is pursuing her PhD in Nursing and Healthcare Innovation and specializes in maternal mental health disorders and mental health policy. Her current research focuses on maternal mortality and suicidality during the perinatal period. In addition to her academic pursuits, Cindy serves as the Senior Editorial and Research Manager at the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health, where she leads the development of publications and briefs that highlight policy gaps, evidence-based recommendations, and emerging considerations in maternal mental health (MMH).