Speakers - 2026

Biography

Gabrielle Veloso is an undergraduate student at William Paterson University pursuing a degree in Chemistry with a focus on medicinal and materials chemistry, alongside professional sales. She is a data analyst and researcher on a harm reduction-focused project examining Black Lives Matter community responses, public health access, and structural inequities. Her work bridges data-driven research, advocacy, and harm reduction through evidence-based and community-informed approaches. Gabrielle is especially interested in interdisciplinary work that reduces stigma and improves health outcomes in historically marginalized populations.

Research interests

• Harm reduction, health equity, community-based outreach, overdose prevention, HIV and STI prevention intersection