Kristina Carvalho

Guest Author

Kristina Carvalho is a policy analyst with the Partnered Evidence-based Policy Resource Center (PEPReC) at the VA Boston Healthcare System, in partnership with Boston University School of Public Health. Her work focuses on improving access to care for veterans and increasing the use of evidence-based policy in health care delivery.

Kristina's Work:

07.13.2023 young adolescent girl scrolling through social media on her phone

Sex Education and Social Media

Social media may serve as a promising outlet for sharing accurate sex education information for U.S. youth, but not without some risks.

Guest Authors PhiYen Nguyen, Kristina Carvalho

06.02.2023 elderly couple smiling at the camera

Updated Guidance Addresses LGBTQ+ Elder Health

Recent changes to the Older Americans Act aim to improve LGBTQ+ elder health outcomes by removing barriers to care.

Guest Authors Kristina Carvalho, Callie MacDonald

02.06.2023 a man sitting on the floor with his hands in his head

Safer Schools Means Better Mental Health Outcomes for LGBTQ+ Students

Intervention is needed at the federal, state, and local levels to address the disproportionate mental health challenges that LGBTQ+ students face inside and outside of the classroom.

Guest Author Kristina Carvalho