Adam J. Landeros is a doctoral student mentored by Dr. Arturo Durazo in the Nicotine & Cannabis Policy Center. He holds a Master of Public Health and Master of Science in Behavioral Health from the University of San Francisco and a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a Global Health minor from UCLA.
His research examines how personal identity, family dynamics, and community systems influence health behaviors in marginalized communities, particularly LGBTQ+ and Latino populations in California’s San Joaquin Valley. Using participatory and mixed methods approaches, Adam ensures community voices guide research processes to develop culturally responsive interventions addressing health disparities.
His long-term goal is establishing a research center focused on LGBTQ+ Latino health equity that fosters meaningful partnerships between academic institutions and the communities they serve.
