Dr. Coco is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Audiology at San Diego State University, and a faculty member of the SDSU/UCSD Joint Doctoral Program in Audiology. Dr. Coco’s research focuses on identifying disparities in the delivery of hearing healthcare services and developing strategies to improve access to, and equity of, audiology care for marginalized populations. Her specialty is using a Community Based Participatory Research approach to engage community members, including Community Health Workers, in co-developing culturally relevant interventions, and leveraging technology, including telehealth, to address access barriers.