Selina Espinoza (she/her/ella) is a first-generation Latinx and third year health psychology Ph.D. student under Dr. Anna Epperson advisership and is a part of the Epperson & Health Behaviors Lab. Selina graduated with an A.A. in Art and A.A.-T in Psychology from Hartnell Community College. Additionally, Selina graduated with a B.A. in psychology and a minor in statistics from California State University, Monterey (CSUMB).
Selina's research interests include factors that influence cannabis perceptions and uptake among vulnerable subgroups such as veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, college students, and Mexican American young adults. Selina is also interested in community engagement and advocacy, which involves applying her research knowledge and skills that serve community members in order to improve public health. Selina also has conducted research within these research areas among these groups during the COVID-19 pandemic.
