Dr. Jennifer Carrera

Biography

Jennifer Carrera is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at Michigan State University. She holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, obtained in 2014. Her research primarily focuses on community-driven questions regarding environmental health conditions utilizing Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) methods. From 2018 to 2021, she was awarded the Transition Independent Environmental Health Research Career Award (K01) by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. Her work, especially in Flint, Michigan, involves developing low-cost technologies to understand environmental risks and protect public health. Carrera emphasizes engaging communities in co-developing research questions and methodologies, thus enhancing public health literacy. Her research initiatives involve citizen science and innovative technologies for environmental monitoring in vulnerable communities. Carrera has authored several publications that delve into the intersections of health, environment, and community engagement. Her work not only addresses public health concerns but also aims to empower communities by equipping them with necessary knowledge and tools to manage their environmental challenges effectively.

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