Luis is currently an M.P.H. candidate at Rutgers School of Public Health, specializing in Population Aging. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Honors Neuroscience and Gender & Sexuality Studies from Davidson College and is a first-generation college student.
His work focuses on improving healthcare access and support for marginalized populations, including older adults, people living with HIV/AIDS, and LGBTI+ communities. He has contributed to clinical and academic research across institutions such as Rush University Medical Center and Rutgers Health, and has also engaged in international work through a Watson Fellowship project focused on dignity in elder care.
Leadership
- M.P.H. candidate, Rutgers School of Public Health (Population Aging)
- Watson Fellowship recipient conducting international elder care research
- Conducted clinical research at Rush University Medical Center and Rutgers Health
- Mentored first-generation college students at Davidson College
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman volunteer in Chicago
- Research and advocacy focus on aging, HIV/AIDS, and LGBTQ+ health equity
