David Salinas

David Salinas, MPH, is a seasoned public health professional with extensive experience in behavioral health and substance abuse research. Currently serving as a Senior Associate at the California Institute for Behavioral Health Solutions since March 2022, Salinas also operates as the Principal of David Salinas Consulting L.L.C., engaging in projects with notable organizations such as Boyle Heights Beat and the University of Southern California. A member of the National Hispanic Science Network since 2004, Salinas contributes to addressing health disparities within the Hispanic community. Past roles include Program Manager and Senior Grant Writer at Sunrise Community Counseling Center, and various research positions at institutions such as JSI Research & Training Institute and the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Salinas holds a Master of Public Health in Community and Behavioral Health and dual Bachelor's degrees in Environmental, Population, Organismic Biology and Spanish Literature from the University of Colorado Boulder.