Natasha Crooks

Natasha Crooks

Health disparities marked by poor health outcomes among Black populations compared with white populations came into sharp focus during the COVID-19 pandemic and Black Lives Matter movement.

Natasha Crooks’ research focuses on Black female adolescents. She was lead author on a call to action to improve the ethics of research among Black populations, acknowledging historical trauma and ongoing impact.

Also among her published work is a deep dive into how the pandemic affected Black girls’ health, revealing that their physical, psychological and sexual development was “heavily impacted.”