Andrea Isabel
I'm a bilingual science communicator and public health researcher working to bridge the gap between science and science-skeptic Latine communities. Born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, I draw from my experience as a Boricua with a Protestant background to create culturally grounded strategies that promote healthier decision-making. With over a decade of experience in community-based research, science communication, and project management, my work focuses on building trust, especially among conservative and religious audiences, by exploring how faith and culture shape perceptions of science.
I'm currently a Public Engagement with Science Strategist at Ciencia Puerto Rico and a PhD student in Science Communication at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where I study the intersections of science, health, culture, and faith.
Current Work
Public Engagement with Science Strategist - Ciencia Puerto Rico
I provide expert guidance on science communication and public engagement strategies, lead reflexivity-focused trainings and develop supporting materials, and contribute to initiatives like Ciencia CoLab and Aquí Nos Cuidamos.
Lecturer, researcher, and PhD student - University of Wisconsin-Madison
I support research in the Science Communication Incubator Lab, which integrates science communication theory and practice to develop innovative public engagement strategies. Additionally, I serve as the lecturer for LSC 480: Culturally Responsive Science Communication. I am also a recipient of both the SciMed Graduate Research Scholars (GRS) Fellowship and the Kemper Knapp Graduate School Fellowship.
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