School of Social Work
Dr. Rashida Crutchfield
Research Focus: Basic needs in higher education, youth homelessness, food insecurity, social work education.
Contact: Rashida.Crutchfield@csulb.edu
Dr. Trey Jenkins
Research Focus: how intersecting systems of oppression, particularly for Black transgender communities, shape lived experiences and informs transformative approaches to social work practice, policy, and mental health equity.
Contact: Trey.Jenkins@csulb.edu
Dr. Lalaine Sevillano
Research Focus: Cultural and social determinants of cardiovascular and mental health; health disparities among Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander populations.
Contact: Lalaine.Sevillano@csulb.edu
Dr. Jason Plummer
Research Focus: how young people, particularly youth of color, develop civic engagement, political voice, and strategies for social change.
Contact: Jason.Plummer@csulb.edu