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Community Engagement Resources

Welcome!

Vision: Build partnerships between community members and academic researchers that lead to 1) a greater appreciation of the work we are each doing to create healthier communities and 2) an understanding of how we can collaborate to strengthen our impact. 
Let’s work together to create healthier communities.

Core Co-directors

Belinda Reininger, DrPH - [email protected] - 956-755-0600

Biography

Lorna McNeill, PhD, MPH - [email protected] - 713-794-3765

Biography

Program Manager

Erica Cantu, MPH - [email protected] - 832-904-0082

Programs

Community Scientist Program

Experts from the community provide their expertise to researchers. Learn more

Solutions in Action Workshop: Improving Health

Researchers provide their expertise to community organizations to assist with identified needs. Learn more.

Community Health Initiated Partnership (CHIRP) Awards

Community members and researchers come together to collaborate on a community research project. Funding provided by the Center for Clinical and Translational Research. Learn more.

Translational Science Expert Panel

Community members and researchers identify important factors to consider when building partnerships. Learn more.

Houston Faculty

Maria Fernandez, PhD - [email protected] - 713-500-9626

Biography

Angela Ross, DNP, MPH, PMP, PHCNS-BC - [email protected] - 713-500-3991

Biography

Larkin Strong, PhD, MPH - [email protected] - 713-563-8930

Biography

Vanessa Schick, PhD - [email protected] - 713-500-9398

Biography

Northeast Texas Faculty

Kimberly Elliott, PhD - [email protected] - 903-877-1498

Biography

Jessica Escareno, PhD, MPH - [email protected] - 903-877-7397