LaTunja Sockwell is a University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Faculty Research Instructor in the Department of Family and Preventative Medicine’s Research and Evaluation Division. Ms. Sockwell has a Masters in Criminal Justice and over 15 years of research experience with seven years leading and evaluating projects (SAMHSA, Pharma, and CDC). Ms. Sockwell’s research focuses on enhancing substance abuse (SA) treatment and wrap-around services for individuals with co-occurring SA and mental health disorders, youth substance abuse awareness, stigma reduction around HIV and related issues, HIV prevention and linkage to care, and rural healthcare access issues. Ms. Sockwell currently sits on several task forces for the betterment of those that have substance abuse, homelessness, and HIV related issues.