Robert Rosales, Ph. D.

Hi, I’m Robert and I’m an Assistant Professor at Brown University. My research focuses on understanding how discrimination is connected to among LGBTQ+ and people of color. Personally, though, I like following basketball (mostly the Celtics) and I have a large collection of Pokémon card collectibles. I also enjoy watching Disney movies with my daughter. Feel free to contact me at Robert_rosales@brown.edu if you have any questions or concerns about our research lab.

Sophia Ordoñez

Hi, I’m a junior at Brown University concentrating in Public Health and Economics. I began working on this research as a UTRA recipient because of my interest in investigating health disparities in minority groups. In my free time, I like to play soccer and enjoy watching Marvel movies. Feel free to contact me at sophia_ordonez@brown.edu if you have any questions or concerns about our research lab.

Isabel Costas

Hi, I’m a junior at Brown University concentrating in Public Health on the pre-med track. I began working on this research in my third semester at Brown because I am very interested in how social factors like societal and institutional discrimination affect people’s individual health. In my free time, I enjoy dancing, listening to music (specifically, ballet scores!), and writing. Feel free to contact me at isabel_costas@brown.edu if you have any questions or concerns about our research lab.

Melissa Ponce

Hi, I’m a junior at Brown University concentrating in Public Health. I joined this research team as a UTRA recipient because of my passion for exploring health inequalities especially within minority communities. During my free time, I enjoy exercising, walking my dog, and listening to music. Feel free to contact me at melissa_r_ponce@brown.edu if you have any questions about our research lab.

Danae Lopez

Hi, I’m a junior at Brown University concentrating in Psychology. I began working on this research as a part of the Presidential Scholars Program because I’m interested in investigating the effects of discrimination on LGBTQ+ people of color. In my free time, I love being outdoors, going to concerts, and taking photographs! Feel free to contact me at danae_lopez@brown.edu if you have any questions or concerns about our research lab.

Brandon Hevey

Hi, I’m a current master of public health student here at Brown. After teaching for several years, running organizations serving youth experiencing homelessness, and my own extensive experience in the health sector, I wanted to get involved in improving access for all. In my free time I enjoy reading, writing, off-roading in Colorado where I grew up, and being outside with my husband and dogs.

Paloma Garcia Radice

Hi, my name is Paloma Garcia Radice and I am a second year medical student at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. My research and academic interests focus on the social determinants of health affecting the Latinx community. I was born and raised in Paraguay. I then moved to the US when I was 15 and have been living in New England since then. Feel free to contact me at paloma_garcia_radice@brown.edu if you have any questions about our research lab.

Meet Our Team!