Mercy Bertero is a PhD candidate studying Health Communication at the University of Washington and a VA health science research specialist. As the lead research associate in the CCDE’s Health Equity Action Lab, she uses community-based qualitative methods to explore culturally responsive healthcare interventions and equitable access to care. Her recent projects examine postpartum depression support for new mothers and community-driven health promotion interventions for military veterans.
Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Mercy previously worked as an audience research and evaluation specialist at the Oakland Museum of California, where she developed her passion for bridging communities with cultural and educational institutions through innovative, accessible approaches.
