Dr. Hayes-Bautista’s research focuses on the impact of racial narratives on research design and methods, especially the use of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget’s six racial/ethnic categories in researching health outcomes in California. He earned a bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley and master’s and doctoral degrees from UC Medical Center in San Francisco (now part of UCSF). Dr. Hayes-Bautista served as founding executive director of La Clínica de la Raza in Oakland. He has spent more than 40 years working to improve public understanding of Latinos and their health, history, culture, and contributions to California and the nation.
