Wow, honored to receive this award! It’s such an immense privilege to have the opportunity to shape the journeys of scholars via the classroom. Many thanks to my Chair Jessica Gokee LaRose, PhD for her unwavering support 😊

Two years ago we developed and implemented the first-ever #studentsuccess course tailored for Latinx/a/o students VCU This Fall 2024 we are offering two sections of this course to incoming first-year students at VCU. Learn more about our course here: youtu.be/3mmljSqWJFY

I’m starting off the academic year as the Social and Behavioral Sciences Graduate Program Director at the VCU SOPH. Today, I had the pleasure of welcoming a new cohort of doctoral students to our program! #thisispublichealth

Ended my week with SACNAS at VCU, fulfilling chapter advisor duties and working with the chapter president and graduate council lead to plan Fall 2024 activities. Keep up with our chapter here👉🏽 linktr.ee/SacnasatVCU?ut… #sacnas #communityinSTEM

People living with HIV/AIDS are more susceptible to dental infections, which can affect their overall health. It’s time to honor the Bali Declaration and integrate dental professionals within the healthcare team committed to achieving the aims of UNAIDS Global. #EndAIDS

Virginia CHWs, Let's celebrate National CHW Awareness Week starting this Monday August 26 thru August 30th! SHOW OFF your GREEN SWAG and TAG the National Association of CHWs and the Virginia Association of CHWs through social media X= VA Community Health Worker Association

We're kicking off Latinx/a/o Heritage Month with an atlas of inspiring #scientists I'm honored to be recognized in this list alongside amazing scholars & colegas. Muchísimas gracias to the scholars who made the #LatinxAtlas possible. Check it out here👇 fredhutch.org/en/about/about…

Congratulations to Kalpulli Research Group undergraduate trainee Mariah X. Cropp for presenting "Correlates of HPV Vaccine Uptake Among Latinx/a/o in the Greater Richmond area" at the 32nd Annual #McNairScholars #Research Conference at UMBC #sisepudo KalpulliResearch.com

Congratulations to Kalpulli Research Group #undergraduate trainees for presenting their #research at the Network for Undergraduate Research in Virginia Conference #NURVa2024 hosted by Virginia State University Check out highlights from the event:kalpulliresearch.com/nurva2024 #proudmentor #publichealth

Huge shoutout to the SACNAS at VCU student chapter for hosting a #resume and #personalstatement workshop tonight! Grateful for the opportunity to learn and connect with fellow sacnistas on campus! #SACNAS #StudentSuccess #CareerDevelopment #applicationseason

Congrats to Radhi Desai on her #undergraduate honors thesis proposal meeting today! As her mentor, I'm excited about her #research on how #caregiver #wellness influences #oralhealth caregiving for children with IDDs. S/o to her committee, Dr. Ellen Carpenter & Oswaldo Moreno

As Fall 2024 wraps up, I’m incredibly proud of the Kalpulli Research Group trainees: 3 #research presentations, 7 #abstracts submitted, 1 #thesis proposal, & 1 upcoming #dissertation defense. Learn more about us @ kalpulliresearch.com #proudmentor #welooklikescientists

Feeling full of joy as we celebrate the newly minted Dr. Nixon R. Araúz! As my 1st doc student, I grew so much as a mentor thanks to him. Excited to see him continue moving forward in his career, always with purpose & impact. #sisepudo #classof2024 kalpulliresearch.com/graduation

Congratulations to Kalpulli Research Group trainee Aashka Patel for being selected as one of three VCU scholars who will present their #research at the upcoming Inaugural #UndergraduateResearch Showcase at the Capital on February 6, 2025, from 3-5 pm EST. kalpulliresearch.com/refugeehealth

Thank you VCU Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences familia for the heartfelt congratulations! Special shout out to my chair Dr. LaRose for her continued support and unwavering efforts to cultivate a department culture where #mentorship and #teaching are valued and where faculty can thrive. #inspired #sisepudo