Teaching
Yonaira's philosophy is driven by Freireian dialogical teaching approaches where the instructor engages with individuals in a reflexive dialogue that fosters interactive learning. She strives to make every class session an intellectually stimulating one, teaching students to think critically about health communication and how new technologies impact the way we conduct research and practice. Yonaira also has a strong commitment to mentoring students, helping them grow and open doors for their successful academic and personal future.
Courses
Rutgers School of Communication & Information
192.359: Persuasive Communication
192.408: Health Messages & Campaign Design
503.503: Mediated Health Communication
503.588: Capstone
Johns Hopkins University
AS.280.441: Social Media and Public Health
Ponce Health Sciences University
MPH 6701: Principles of Health Education in Practice
Study Abroad Programs
Health Communication and Health Inequities Across the U.S. and P.R. (Rutgers Global)
This program provides an opportunity for a diverse group of students to examine health inequities with an emphasis on health communication and community engagement. The course explores health inequities and health communication among marginalized Puerto Rican communities that have been impacted by climate change, weather-related disasters, colonialism, and other structural issues impacting health inequities. Together with students and faculty from the University of Puerto Rico's School of Public Health, enrolled students have the opportunity to develop a health communication plan to assist a local community organization in achieving their outcomes.
