She teaches clinical practice, group interventions, and advanced courses in substance abuse and trauma. She is also an advisor for the MSW/MPH dual degree students. Her research interests are in the areas of addiction, HIV/AIDS prevention, and development of culturally responsive trauma-informed interventions working with Latinos reintegrating into the community after incarceration. She also conducts an annual cultural immersion public health social work travel course and research experience in Puerto Rico, for Boston University graduate students. The focus of study is on public health approaches to substance abuse assessment, program development, evaluation and evidence-based practices, particularly community-based participatory research. Dr. López is passionate about teaching and creating innovative transformative educational opportunities that promote social justice.