Kiana Devereaux (she/her/hers) resides in San Diego and earned both her bachelor’s degree in sociocultural anthropology and her Master of Public Health, with a concentration in public mental health, from University of California (UC) San Diego. Her research experience began at UC San Diego’s Center on Gender Equity and Health (GEH), where she supported epidemiology research focused on sexual violence prevention and gender equity through qualitative and quantitative analysis. Kiana brings over 10 years of professional and volunteer experience rooted in community-based work addressing animal, refugee, immigrant, and Native American health in San Diego County. Her experience includes leading and teaching a community health worker training program, as well as providing administrative support for the San Diego Crime Victim’s Memorial Garden. She is a certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor and applies a trauma-informed, equity-centered approach across her work in public health, mental health, and health equity education. Since March 2024, she has worked at the Foundation for California Community Colleges as part of the HCAI Wellness Coach Designated Education Program, supporting equity-driven behavioral health workforce development across the state. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, biking, and backpacking as well as spending time with her pets.