Author Archives: Evelyn Alvarez, Naeomi Chin, Jade Hernandez and Gregory Stevens

About Evelyn Alvarez, Naeomi Chin, Jade Hernandez and Gregory Stevens

Dr. Evelyn Alvarez, MPH is a first generation college graduate who recently completed a PhD in environmental health science at UCLA where she focused on the hospital environment and antimicrobials, hospital-acquired infections, and pediatric isolation. She earned her MPH in environmental health sciences from Columbia University. Her research interests also include examining underrepresented narratives in the climate change dialogue and making sustainability more accessible to lower socio-economic populations. She also plays contrabass for the Cal State LA Symphony Orchestra.

Every Little Bit Helps: On Climate Change and Hope With Sammy Roth and Caleigh Wells

By | August 14, 2024
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Every little bit helps.  That is one of the key messages from our conversations on public health, climate change and hope with climate journalists Sammy Roth and Caleigh Wells. Each visited California State University Los Angeles as part of our Department of Public Health’s annual book read. All faculty and students in the department received… Read More »

Pandemic PPE Waste: An Environmental Health Educational Opportunity

By | September 2, 2020
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PPE pandemic waste is a problem.

In our battle against COVID-19, one of our unique challenges is the use of face-coverings. Despite evidence that supports wearing face coverings, this has become a polarizing issue in a highly politically-divided climate. After shifting mask guidance in the early days of the pandemic, the WHO and the CDC issued formal guidelines on wearing face… Read More »