López

Keynote Speaker:
Julia López, PhD, MPH, LCSW
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Infectious Diseases
WashU Medicine

Hosted by:
The Cambio Center at the University of Missouri

Topic: “Intersections of Migration, Identity, and Mental Health in Latine Communities”

Dr. López is a bilingual public health researcher and clinician committed to advancing care across reproductive, sexual, and mental health. Grounded in community-engaged research and real-world practice, her keynote talk aims to explore how structural forces such as immigration policy, language access, and health system design intersect with family dynamics and cultural resilience to influence well-being. Attendees will leave with actionable insights for advancing culturally responsive, equity-centered mental health care.

Dr. López will also lead a breakfast workshop: Trauma-Informed Mental Wellness in Migrant Communities: Clinical Strategies That Heal. The event will start at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, June 5.

About the conference

The Cambio Center at the University of Missouri will host the 2026 Cambio de Colores-Change of Colors Conference Wednesday, June 3 through Friday, June 5 at The State Historical Society of Missouri Center for Missouri Studies. Participants will share and learn about research and promising practices with a renewed focus on the Latin American and newcomer experience.