Carol E. Kaufman, PhD, has 20 years’ experience in public health practice and research with tribal communities. Dr. Kaufman has grounded these efforts within a strong community-based participatory research framework, working closely with communities to enhance partnership and collaboration in all aspects of research. She is a demographer/sociologist with major interests in: (1) The cultural and community context of substance use, mental health, and sexual health risks, especially with youth; (2) the adaptation, implementation, evaluation, and dissemination of theory-based health interventions within and across diverse communities; and (3) new applications and approaches in research design and methodology to support inclusion of underserved communities. In her public health practice work, she supports outreach and service to improve the health of American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans. Dr. Kaufman teaches undergraduate and doctoral level public health courses, and embraces innovative approaches to promoting a diverse and well-trained public health workforce.