Cecilia Vu

Guest Author

Cecilia Vu is a social epidemiologist passionate about using data to tell stories that highlight structural roots of racial disparities. She is currently a data scientist at Boston University’s Center for Antiracist Research. She received her PhD in population health sciences from Harvard University, as well as her MPH and BA from Boston University.

Cecilia's Work:

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Documenting Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Is First Step to Promoting Mental Health

The COVID-19 pandemic was accompanied by an epidemic of anti-Asian hate crimes, with reports of these crimes rising by 89% between 2019 and 2021.

Guest Authors Leanne Villareal, Cecilia Vu

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The Persisting Racial Inequities in Food Insecurity

According to 2021 data, over 20% of Black, 15% of Latino, and 15% of American Indian households experience food insecurity, while only 7% of White families experience food insecurity.

Guest Authors Yukun Yang, Cecilia Vu