Sue Anne Bell is a Clinical Associate Professor in the School of Nursing at the University of Michigan. Dr. Bell is a nurse scientist and family nurse practitioner, with...
Playlist - Public Health & Housing
In this module, we wi’ll hear from a number of experts and everyday people about the impact that the Hurricane had on public health and housing, the remaining challenges in the path to recovery, and the resiliency of communities in the face of these challenges. You will hear from a doctor based near San Juan, a FEMA Deputy Field Coordinator, a reporter from the Center for Investigative Journalism, and a Nurse Practitioner with the Federal Disaster Response Team.
Maritza Stanchich, PhD, is a Professor of English at University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras, where she teaches Caribbean, Latina/o and U.S. Literatures, and served for...
Laura Moscoso is a Puerto Rican journalist. She is a member of the Center for Investigative Journalism (CPI), the organization responsible for preparing the Puerto Rican...
Héctor Rodríguez is a resident of Morovis, a small mountain town located about 40 miles from San Juan. Morovis was cut off from electricity, clean water, and emergency...
Justo “Tito” Hernandez is the Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer for Response at the Puerto Rico Joint Field Office (JFO) in San Juan. The University of Michigan team...
Dr. Iván Figueroa Díaz is a physician in San Juan. Dr. Figueroa was very active with the local community following the hurricane. In the first conversation with Will, Dr...
José Lopez & María Melendez are farmers that live just outside of the small mountain town of Orocovis, about 40 miles from San Juan. In this conversation, Will...
Ivette Perfecto is the George W. Pack Professor of Ecology, Natural Resources and Environment at the University of Michigan. Her research focuses on biodiversity and...