The Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) is comprised of nationally recognized experts in biological, biomedical, psychosocial, environmental, and related issues that impact minority health and health disparities.
The SAB advances El Centro’s mission by providing state of the science expertise and guidance regarding health conditions, interventions, and methodology that inform the conduct of existing studies, development of new initiatives, training and mentorship of developing health disparities scientists, and dissemination efforts.

Scientific Advisory Board
Guillermo Bernal, PhD
Professor, Department of Psychology
University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedra
Director, Center for Psychological Services and Research
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Richard Cervantes, PhD
Research Director and CEO
Latino Health and Wellness Institute
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Mario De La Rosa, PhD
Professor, College of Social Work, Justice and Public Affairs
Director, Latino HIV/AIDS Behavioral Science Center
Florida International University
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Daniel Feaster, PhD
Associate Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health
Miller School of Medicine
University of Miami
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Maria (Isa) Fernandez, PhD
Professor, Department of Public Health and Preventative Medicine
Director, Behavioral Health
College of Osteopathic Medicine
Nova Southeastern University
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Susana Nemes, PhD
President and CEO
Social Solutions International, Inc.
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John Bryan Page, PhD
Professor and Chairperson, Department of Anthropology
School of Arts and Sciences
University of Miami
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Isaac Prilleltensky, PhD
Dean, School of Education
University of Miami
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Jesus Ramirez-Valles, PhD, MPH
Division of Community Health Sciences
School of Public Health,
University of Illinois-Chicago
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Neil Schneiderman, PhD
Professor, Department of Psychology
School of Arts and Sciences
University of Miami
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Jose Szapocznick, PhD
Chair, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health
Associate Dean for Translational Research & Community Development
Miller School of Medicine
University of Miami
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Antonia Villarruel, PhD, FAAN
Professor and Nola J. Pender Collegiate Chair
Associate Dean for Research and Scholarship
School of Nursing
University of Michigan
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