Writings

Welcome to a curated selection of my written works, spanning peer-reviewed research, opinion pieces, and collaborative projects. My writing delves into the intersections of public health, behavioral science, and social justice, aiming to illuminate and challenge systemic inequities.

Peer-Reviewed Publications (selected)

• COVID-19 Vaccination Acceptability Among People Who Inject Drugs in San Diego County
  Preventive Medicine Reports
  This study examines the factors influencing COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among individuals who inject drugs, highlighting barriers and facilitators to vaccination in this population.
• Race and Dual-Mind Theories in the History of Experimental Psychology
  Science, Technology, & Human Values
  An analysis of how racial biases have influenced dual-process theories in psychology, tracing the historical development and implications of these frameworks.
• Disciplining the Akratic User: Constructing Digital (Un)Wellness
  Mobile Media & Communication
  This paper explores the role of psychological theories in shaping user experience design and the concept of digital well-being, critiquing the pathologization of user behavior.

For a comprehensive list of my publications and citations, please visit my Google Scholar profile.

Op-Eds and Public Commentary

Why Genetic Testing is a Tool — Not a Solution — to the Opioid Epidemic
The Hill
Co-authored with colleagues from genetic anthropology and public health, this op-ed critiques the FDA’s approval of genetic tests for opioid use disorder risk, arguing that such tests may perpetuate racial disparities in pain treatment.

Disabled People of Color Will Suffer from Criminalization of Homelessness
San Diego Union-Tribune
This op-ed discusses how policies criminalizing homelessness disproportionately impact disabled individuals of color, highlighting systemic inequities and advocating for more compassionate approaches.