Family & Community Health Sciences / Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Mercer County, New Jersey
Ricardo Kairios, MS (he/him/his) is a tenure-track faculty member in the Department of Family and Community Health Sciences, specializing in Community Food Systems. His research focuses on enhancing food security and health equity for under-resourced communities, particularly for LGBTQIA2S+ individuals. Ricardo employs an intersectional approach to identify and address systemic barriers faced by marginalized populations. He is actively engaged with youth and emerging adults, leading initiatives that foster community involvement, leadership, and advocacy for inclusive policies. Through evidence-based strategies, Ricardo aims to create sustainable food systems that empower and uplift the most vulnerable members of society.
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