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Interdisciplinary Researcher

Cristina Gomez-Vidal, PhD, MSW, is a social scientist specializing in health equity, governance, and place, with a particular focus on underrepresented and structurally vulnerable communities.​

Her research explores the intersection of governance systems and health disparities, emphasizing unincorporated communities across the U.S., which account for an estimated one-third of the nation's population.​

Dr. Gomez-Vidal employs a combination of quantitative, qualitative, and geospatial methods to examine how governance structures influence health outcomes, particularly in relation to environmental and climate-related challenges.​

Her work provides valuable insights for policies that aim to enhance community resilience and promote health equity.