About the Lab
The Health Equity and Criminal Justice Lab is a public health research, education, and policy organization focused on sustainable change that uplifts justice-impacted communities.
The Health Equity and Criminal Justice Lab is a California nonprofit corporation awaiting IRS designation as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.
Our mission
Through a public health framework, we strive for sustainable and transformative change. Our work brings research, community engagement, and policy together to address the needs of justice-impacted populations.
Board of Directors
President
MPH
Nemesia Kelly is an associate professor in the Touro University California Public Health Program and chairs its Criminal Justice and Health concentration. Her work brings public health education and research into conversation with justice-system practice.
Treasurer
JD, MPH
Dr. Kevin Williams is an associate professor whose work connects law, public health, and criminal justice. He contributes to the Lab’s research and policy work, including research on California Racial Justice Act implementation.
Board Member
PsyD, MPH
Dr. Gayle Cummings is a public health educator and researcher who serves as a co-principal of the HECJ Lab. Her work includes community-engaged research, health equity, and the intersection of criminal justice and public health.
Partners
The Lab's partners and collaborators include Elevance Health, Exonerated Nation, Santa Clara County Public Defender’s Office Racial Justice Act Team, The California Endowment, Touro University California, the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and community and justice-sector partners.
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