With a wide range of different research foci centered on addressing health disparities in the SanFernando Valley, faculty member of Building Infrastructure Leading to Diversity (BUILD) Promoting Opportunities for Diversity in Education and Research (PODER) and the Health Equity Research and Education (HERE) Center serve as models for how research can support social justice ideals and local outcomes. Over the past two years, they have been awarded grants to fund their health equity-related projects and share their research expertise with the community.