Elizabeth Vaquera
Associate Professor of Sociology and Public Policy & Public Administration, George Washington University
Chapter Member: Maryland-Washington, D.C. SSN
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About Elizabeth
Vaquera's research focuses on issues affecting Latinos in the U.S., Immigrants, and Immigration Policy. Overarching theme's in Vaquera's writings include social and emotional health of immigrant populations, particularly Latinos. Vaquera serves as Board Member of Believe in Students (BIS), is a volunteer interpreter for KIND (Kids in Need of Defense), and serves on the Board of the U.S-Spain Council.
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Opinion: "Here’s Why Florida Immigrants are Less Likely to Seek Health Care," Elizabeth Vaquera (with ), The Tampa Bay Times, March 12, 2025.
Opinion: "Survey Shows Immigrants in Florida – Even US Citizens – are Less Likely to Seek Health Care after Passage of Anti-Immigrant Laws," Elizabeth Vaquera (with ), The Conversation, February 22, 2025.