The cores of CECHE function as an interconnected system, combining administrative leadership, cutting-edge data analytics, innovative research methodologies, and deep community engagement.

Our Center Cores

CECHE operates through four integrated research cores that work collaboratively.

Administrative Core

Provides the foundation for advancing research and community-driven solutions through leadership, coordination, capacity building, and strategic guidance.

Key Functions: Leadership & coordination, research support, capacity building, career development

Geospatial Data Analytics Core

Leveraging data science to protect health and build weather-resilient communities through data analysis that informs actionable knowledge for practical solutions.

Key Functions: Connecting the dots between extreme weather and health, building tools for action, mapping risk and opportunity, and providing analytic support and capacity building.

Research Project

Advances knowledge on urban forestry and green infrastructure in mitigating climate-related health risks through innovative research and environmental modeling.

Key Functions: Green infrastructure research, data integration & modeling, urban health strategies

Community Engagement Core

Fosters meaningful partnerships to develop effective climate-related health solutions through community-driven research and green solutions initiatives.

Key Functions: Community leadership, translating research to action, GROW Institute, policy solutions

How Our Cores Work Together

  • Shared Data Infrastructure

    All cores contribute to and utilize CECHE’s integrated data systems for comprehensive analysis and evidence-based decision making.

  • Community-Centered

    Research priorities are guided by community needs identified through the Community Engagement Core and supported by all other cores.

  • Policy Translation

    Findings from all cores are synthesized to inform policy recommendations and real-world implementation strategies.