Madeline Stenersen, Ph.D.

Professor Stenersen’s research focuses on individual- and system-level approaches to promoting health equity and wellbeing among marginalized populations with a specific emphasis on the intersection of criminal justice, LGBTQ+ communities, and individuals involved in the sex industry. Within these areas, she uses both community-based and big data methods to 1) identify disparities in societal and treatment services, 2) develop, implement, and evaluate culturally informed interventions to address these disparities, and 3) examine the impact of system decision making and policy on marginalized groups. Her recent work involves a participatory approach to understanding the impact of health policies on sex workers in the United States (the Hustle & Health project) and using large data to understand the impact of transgender-related legislation on mental health outcomes. Stenersen’s community-based work involves partnerships with multiple organizations in the United States and abroad to understand and combat discrimination and violence.