Martez D. Smith, LMSW, PhD

Dr. Smith's research addresses sexual health outcomes within the contexts of HIV prevention, treatment, and care among Black sexual and gender-diverse communities globally. He is particularly interested in social networks, with an emphasis on chosen families, and their impacts on HIV-related and sex...

Dr. Smith's research addresses sexual health outcomes within the contexts of HIV prevention, treatment, and care among Black sexual and gender-diverse communities globally. He is particularly interested in social networks, with an emphasis on chosen families, and their impacts on HIV-related and sexual health outcomes for Black men in the House Ball Community. Overall, Dr. Smith prioritizes developing community-driven, asset-based interventions to improve health outcomes for historically marginalized communities.