Doctoral Student Daniel Do Selected for Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Health Policy Research Scholars Program

Daniel Do, a second-year doctoral student at Boston University School of Social Work, has been chosen to participate in the Health Policy Research Scholars program, a national leadership initiative of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF). RWJF’s programs connect changemakers across the country, from every profession and field, to learn from and work with one another in creating more just and thriving communities.

The Health Policy Research Scholars program is designed for doctoral students from historically marginalized backgrounds and populations underrepresented in specific disciplines. The initiative helps researchers from all fields apply their work to policies that advance equity and health, while building a diverse field of leaders who reflect our changing national demographics.

As a member of the program’s newest cohort, Daniel will focus on his research goals of addressing mental health disparities through policy and training avenues. He is specifically interested in understanding how racism within the therapeutic context impacts LGB persons of color. He hopes to translate this research into policy changes that address structural and systemic inequities, and into culturally affirming care training for mental health professionals.

To learn more about Health Policy Research Scholars and RWJF’s other leadership programs, visit www.healthpolicyresearch-scholars.org.