Darwin Rodriguez

Darwin Rodriguez is a Ph.D. candidate in Anthropology at the University of California, Irvine. His research explores how diverse organizations conceptualize and respond to substance use issues at the community level, examining policy and public health frameworks that shape substance use interventions across different organizational contexts. Previously, Darwin spent 15 years working in nonprofits and community organizing, focusing on higher education, HIV/AIDS, and sexual health. He currently serves as the chair of Drag Arts Lab and teaches part-time.