Art & Design

Adekemi Adeniyan ’19 developed the Anita Series book and website to teach children the importance of good oral hygiene. Through vibrant and engaging stories, the series helps kids learn about the benefits of brushing and flossing and proper care for their teeth and gums.

Gloria Annette Aguirre ’23 leads Creative Minds, the San Francisco community arts for brain health initiative that engages older adults in underserved neighborhoods through photography, art, storytelling, movement and craft-making.

Danielle Woodhouse Johnson ’19 and her organization, The Oasis Alliance, designed a food hub where families in need can "shop” for fresh foods that make sense for them instead of standing in line to receive bags of canned food that they cannot use. The Oasis Alliance recruited local muralists to paint inspirational artwork throughout the hub and designed the space with a children’s nook and meeting areas.

Ginger Ramirez ’17 was a co-investigator for the SOLACE partnership in the Philippines. This initiative united researchers from medicine, arts and humanities to explore innovative methods to enhance people's health in rural and remote areas. The collaboration included a cultural animation workshop, where participants created artistic, personal health diaries that the core research team analyzed.

Collaborating with healthcare providers, artists, and artisans, Eliza Squibb ’19 creates textile patterns that communicate health information for populations with low literacy or language barriers that prevent equitable healthcare access.