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Pilar S. Horner is an Associate Professor in the School of Social Work at Michigan State University. She holds a PhD, MSW, and AB from the University of Michigan. Her research focuses on HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, particularly among Spanish-speaking populations. Horner's work also emphasizes the experiences of undocumented families and immigration issues through ethnographic and qualitative research methods. She is currently involved in projects like the Art-Based Inquiry Project, which explores Resilience Theory in Latino families, and studies the sociocultural effects of HIV prevention and care among immigrants and transnational migrants from the Dominican Republic. Horner has authored several publications examining refugee youth identity and the impact of spirituality on family adjustment and resilience in Puerto Rican families post-Hurricane Maria. She has received various awards and served in leadership roles, including President of Influencing Social Policy and Advisory Board positions for organizations promoting diversity and health.
Michigan State University • East Lansing, MI
Tenured faculty in the School of Social Work, focusing on research and teaching in social work practice.
Department of Psychology