In Memoriam – Adrian Dominguez

Scientific Director, Urban Indian Health Institute | Member, Seattle Indian Health Board

Adrian Dominguez, MS, hailed from Los Angeles California and had over 25 years of experience in work spanning academic research, the government sector, and non-profit work. He received his Master of Science in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from the School of Public Health at the University of California at Los Angeles and he was awarded the Harvard University Health Professionals fellowship and attended Harvard University to study neurology, which introduced him to the field of public health. Over the course of his career, Mr. Dominguez worked with academic institutions and communities on topics that include pediatric lead poisoning in low-income areas, HIV/AIDS, maternal and child health, diabetes, breast and cervical cancer, social determinants of health and health equity, and community health assessments and evaluations. He was the Scientific Director for Urban Indian Health Institute, Seattle Indian Health Board and serves as a board member for the Washington State Public Health Association and the University of Washington Latino Center for Health. In 2015 Adrian was inducted into Eastern Washington’s Upsilon Phi Delta Honor Society for his work and contributions to public health in the state of Washington.