Drew University of Medicine and Science. Dr. Harawa received a Doctorate of Philosophy in Epidemiology and a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology from the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health. She is interested in understanding trends in HIV and other sexually transmitted infections and developing effective, culturally relevant interventions in a variety of populations including high-risk African American men, sexually active African American and Latina women, older adults, and incarcerated and post-incarcerated men and women. Much of her research work has involved partnering with local governmental and community organizations.