Katia J. is a Research Program Assistant at Center on Substance Use and Health (CSUH). Katia is also the Small Business Owner of Trippy Hippie Threads, a successful clothing business that Katia created during the pandemic. With a Bachelor of Science in Human Physiology from Boston University, Katia has experience in various roles such as Guest Care Coordinator at Fusion 3 Salon Spa, Admissions Ambassador at Boston University, Intern at Marie Stopes Ghana, and Makeup Artist at Off the Cuff Magazine. Katia has also worked as a Sales Associate at kate spade new york and Stylist at Windsor Fashions. Additionally, Katia has experience as an Office Assistant at MITS AIRCONDITIONIG and Cashier at Target.
Center on Substance Use and Health (CSUH)
The Center on Substance Use and Health (CSUH) works on a variety of projects with the goal of improving health among people who use substances in San Francisco. CSUH investigates pharmacologic and behavioral interventions to maximize the health outcomes of people who use alcohol, methamphetamine, opioids, and other drugs, including the reduction of HIV transmission; conducts observational studies of patients with chronic pain and opioid use; and studies substance use-related morbidity and mortality. This work complements other HIV activities at the San Francisco Department of Public Health and benefits our community by generating new prevention strategies tailored to the local epidemic.