Dr. Linda Lara Jacobo
United States / Brawley, CA, USA

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Science in solidarity: community, health, environment, and sustainability

Institution

San Diego State University Imperial Valley

Based in

United States , Brawley, CA, USA

Languages

English French Portuguese Spanish

Short Bio

Linda is an Assistant Professor in the School of Public Health at San Diego State University, Imperial Valley, specializing in Health, Environment, and Sustainability. Her interdisciplinary research examines the connections between health, environmental conditions, and resource management in borderland and cross-regional settings. She focuses on the broader social and environmental factors affecting the well-being of populations through community-centered approaches. Her work advances collaborative science and contributes to a solidarity-based academy by fostering equitable partnerships that bridge health, environment, and international cooperation. She primarily studies environmental and health stressors, with an emphasis on strengthening community preparedness and long-term well-being.

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