Leonardo Kattari, Ph.D., MSW

Leonardo Kattari (he/they), Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Health and Human Services at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. He received his doctorate in Social Work from the Michigan State University. Dr. Kattari also holds a Master's of Social Work from the University of Denver.  Their research is specifically centered around transgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals and allies, exploring civic engagement and its potential for effecting transformative community change. Dr. Kattari has over a decade of practice experience that spans various domains, including health education, health policy, community mobilization and organizing, and advocacy through the art of storytelling. His work is firmly grounded in the principles of community-driven action and data-informed decision-making by striving to advance health equity through civic engagement and transformative systems change.