Bonnie Taub, PhD, MPH, MA

Bonnie Taub, M.PH., M.A., Ph.D., is a medical anthropologist at UCLA, where she is Co-Chair of the Latin American Studies M.A. Program, Associate Director of the Latin American Institute, and on the faculty of the Fielding School of Public Health. Dr. Taub earned her B.A. in Psychology and French from the University of Michigan and her M.P.H., M.A., and Ph.D. from UCLA. Her research focuses on indigenous and mestizo communities in Latin America and multi-ethnic groups in the U.S. She teaches courses on culture, health, human rights, and traditional medicine, including popular ones like "Health, Disease and Health Services in Latin America" and “Chocolate in the Americas.” Dr. Taub also consults on cultural assessments for clinicians and non-profits, contributes to humanitarian projects, and serves as an expert witness in legal cases involving Latin American youth and adults.