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Adolph ‘AJ’ Delgado
Experienced applied statistician with twelve years conducting numerous research projects, developing comprehensive methodological and analytic strategies, and analyzing large, complex data sets.
Education
University of Texas at San Antonio
Ph.D. in Applied Demography
San Antonio, TX
2023
Dissertation: The State of HIV: An Analysis of the End HIV Epidemic Initiative in the United States
University of Texas at Austin
M.Ed. in Quantitative Methods
Austin, TX
2019
University of Texas at San Antonio
M.S. in Health and Kinesiology
San Antonio, TX
2014
Thesis: The Effect of Discrimination and Stress among Sexual Minorities in the Military: A Syndemic Approach
University of Texas at San Antonio
B.A. in Psychology with Highest Honors
San Antonio, TX
2010
Thesis: Patterns of Smoking and Tobacco Use among Depressed College-aged Mexican American Individuals
Work Experience
Postdoctoral Fellow
University of Texas at San Antonio, College for Health, Community and Policy
San Antonio, TX
2024 - Current
- Conduct interdisciplinary research to improve community health outcomes
- Collaborate with faculty to design studies, analyze data, and develop policies
- Mentor students in research and data analysis
Owner & Applied Data Scientist
Significant Results LLC,
San Antonio, TX
2019 - Current
- Oversee all facets of business operations and financial management processes such as invoicing and billing
- Design and execute research projects, including survey development and data collection strategies
- Develop and deliver comprehensive educational content to educate clients on project outcomes
Teaching Experience
Adjunct Professor
Texas A&M at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
2021 - 2023
- Created lesson plans and materials on research methods, applied statistics, and quantitative techniques. Designed lectures, tutorials, and practical exercises to provide students with both foundational knowledge and hands-on experience in social and psychological research.
- Empowered students to apply research methods and statistical techniques to issues like social isolation and mental health disparities. Guided them through the research process—from hypothesis development to data analysis—using tools, enhancing their analytical and critical thinking in addressing social and psychological challenges.
Lecturer I
University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
2015 - Current
- Designed comprehensive lesson plans and instructional materials focused on data management and quantitative methods, tailored for both undergraduate and graduate public health students. This included creating engaging presentations, hands-on workshops, and interactive exercises to facilitate a deeper understanding of statistical concepts and data analysis techniques
- Guided students in applying data management and quantitative methods to analyze real-world public health datasets, enabling them to critically evaluate complex health issues such as the spread of infectious diseases, health disparities, and the impact of public health interventions. Mentored students on using statistical software to perform data cleaning, manipulation, and advanced analyses, fostering a robust analytical skill set that enhances their research capabilities
Selected Posters and Publications
An Analysis of Syndemic Factors Within an End HIV Epidemic (EHE) Targeted County: Bexar County, Texas
Poster for Southern Demographic Annual Meeting
Savannah, GA
2024
Delgado, A.J. and Cossman, J.S.
An analysis of new HIV infections using administrative data: Investigating HIV trends among Hispanic MSM in Bexar County, Texas.
Poster for American Public Health Association Annual Meeting Virtual Conference
N/A
2021
Delgado, A.J. Sáenz, R., and Sparks, J.
Difference in Condom Use Between Bear Concordant and Discordant Dyads During the Last Anal Sex Event
Journal of Homosexuality, 64(2) 195-208
N/A
2017
Schnarrs, P.W., Rosenberger, J. G., Schick, V., Delgado, A.J., Briggs, L., Dodge, B., & Reece, M.
The Effect of Discrimination and Stress on Sexual and Behavioral Health among Sexual Minority Servicemen
Journal of Gay & Lesbian Mental Health, 20(3), 258-279
N/A
2016
Delgado, A. J., Gordon., D., & Schnarrs, P.W. (
Educational technology: A review of the integration, resources, and effectiveness of technology in K-12 classrooms.
Journal of Information Technology Education: Research, 14, 397-416
N/A
2015
Delgado, A. J., Wardlow, L., McKnight, K., & O’Malley, K. (2015).