Healthier
Together
Collaborative Research to Facilitate Equity, Action, Trust, and Engagement (CREATE).
everyone should have a fair chance at achieving their
Best Health.
We design and implement programs that improve health and social outcomes, targeting disparities and driving equitable access to care and resources.
Through innovative, community-centered strategies, our work seeks to empower and equip historically marginalized and minoritized communities to achieve lasting wellness and resilience.
Pandemic, Preparedness, & Prevention
Investigating strategies to enhance pandemic preparedness and response efforts, specifically for historically marginalized and minoritized communities.
Chronic Disease Prevention & Intervention
Developing evidence-based strategies to prevent and manage chronic diseases, with an emphasis on addressing syndemics affecting marginalized communities.
Equitable Artificial Intelligence
Pioneering research in AI applications that promote social equity, ensuring fair and inclusive technology solutions for underserved groups.
Mental Health Equity
Advancing research on culturally competent mental health interventions to improve access and reduce stigma, with a focus on historically minoritized populations.
Our Work
Research
Our research is innovative, impactful, and deeply rooted in community voices and partnerships. With over $10 million in NIH funding since 2019, we lead cutting-edge studies in health equity, addressing the root causes of health disparities and advancing practical solutions to address them. Through collaborative efforts, we empower communities, engage diverse perspectives, and drive meaningful, lasting societal change.
Resources
Our resources provide tools, knowledge, and support to advance health equity. Explore evidence-based materials and practical guides designed to inspire action and drive lasting change.
The Team
Our team is driven by collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to creating equitable health opportunities for all. Partnering with diverse communities, we build trust, foster collaboration, and implement impactful solutions that drive lasting change.
Featured Research
Whatever Affects One Directly, Affects All Indirectly.
– MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
Values That Guide Us
Excellence
Collaboration
Innovation
Empowerment
Empathy
Trustworthiness