Kevin Liu

Beginning his 2nd year of at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health, Kevin Liu is hoping to continue as a scholar in neuroepidemiology by specializing in epidemiology and comparative effectiveness outcomes research. Previously a cognitive science student at the University of Rochester, Kevin has discovered neuroepidemiology as a newfound passion as concepts from both public health and cognitive science intersect. He has acquired practical skills as a FORWARD Community Action Fellow during his summer internship through working as a project manager at a small non-profit organization in South Bronx. Kevin incorporated public health tools in the work by learning how the non-profit organization operated, and coordinated/communicated the value of analytical tools and how to effectively utilize them to support the work of the organization. Further, Kevin has delved deep into mental health research from natural history studies on rare neurological diseases, neuroepidemiology of toxicants, and uncovering the underlying cognition of the Autistic community and how they process the world differently. At his core, Kevin is partner, advocate, and a devotee to mental health. As the Vice President for Trauma Free-NYC student organization Kevin is applying public health skills to further the mission of TFNYC, and to help spread awareness of trauma and its effects throughout communities and local organizations.