Safiya Friday is the Program Director for the HEALTH Research Institute and manages its novel research initiatives that address health challenges of diverse and underresourced communities. Safiya collaborates with an interdisciplinary group of researchers and stakeholders to implement prevention and intervention strategies that are culturally responsive and evidence-based. She is passionate about advancing health-equity and empowering minoritized populations through research, education, and advocacy. Safiya holds a Bachelor's in Biological and Physical Sciences from University of Houston-Downtown, which provides her with a strong foundation in the scientific and analytical aspects of health research.
