We are proud to announce that Meriam Salem, a doctoral student in Sociology at the University of California, Berkeley, has been selected to participate in one of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s leadership programs. These programs connect changemakers across the country—from diverse professions and fields—to learn from and work with one another in creating more just and thriving communities.
Specifically, Meriam Salem was selected for Health Policy Research Scholars. Designed for doctoral students from historically marginalized backgrounds and populations underrepresented in specific disciplines, Health Policy Research Scholars helps students from all fields apply their work to policies that advance equity and health while building a diverse network of leaders who reflect our changing national demographics.
As a member of the program’s newest cohort, Salem's research will focus on how securitization policies interface with behavioral healthcare. Her interest examines the ongoing implications of these practices from targeted violence and extremism prevention programs in hospitals to behavioral health treatment within the legal system. Ultimately, Salem aims for her work to inform holistic, community-based solutions that ground a 'culture of health' across multiple care settings.
To learn more about Health Policy Research Scholars and RWJF’s other leadership programs, and to meet other participants, visit www.
Congratulations Meriam!!!