Cimmiaron F. Alvarez, Ph.D.

Cimmiaron Alvarez earned her Ph.D. from Rutgers University. Grounded in the intersection of interpersonal, family, and health communication, Dr. Alvarez's research focuses on illuminating the experiences of marginalized individuals and the cultural forces that contribute to that marginalization. Using both qualitative and quantitative methods, her research centers individuals with complicated health experiences, LGBTQ individuals, and those from stigmatized families. At Kean, Dr. Alvarez teaches courses focused on relational communication, communication theory, and communication research methods.