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Maria De Jesus, PhD, MA

Title:
Associate Professor, Center on Health, Risk and Society, School of International Service, American University
Office:
SIS 244
Address: 4400 Massachusettes Avenue NW
Washington, District Of Columbia
20016
Phone: 202-885-6392
Email:
dejesus@american.edu
Website:
Faculty Profile

Current HIV/AIDS Research Activities:

  • Developing grant proposal on HIV testing barriers in African and Latino immigrants

Current HIV/AIDS Educational Activities:

  • Teach course entitled, “Health Communication Across Borders: Immigrants and Refugees” with modules on HIV/AIDS and effective culturally responsive communication strategies

Current HIV/AIDS Service Activities:

  • Actively involved with HIV prevention advocacy and education efforts in D.C. area