Social Behavioral Research Manager
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Juan Rivera is the Social Behavioral Research Manager at Howard Brown Health’s Center for Education, Research, and Advocacy (ERA). Juan attended Northeastern Illinois University studying Community Health and Wellness and minored in Biology. His academic focus was on LGBTQ health, HIV/STI Education & Prevention, Drug Education/Prevention, Community Health Program Planning, Design, and Development, Curriculum Design and Implementation for grades K-12.
During undergraduate, he interned at Lake County Health Department as a Prevention Services Program Intern focusing on Drug prevention in Elementary and High Schools. His professional interest include LGBTQ Health and Wellness, HIV/STI Prevention and Education, and Behavioral Research to identify and address disparities within the community.
Juan’s interests include: Holistic and Mindfulness Practices, Mystery/Sci-Fi/Fiction Novels and TV Programs, Anime, and Traveling.