Marylou Gilbert

Senior Policy Analyst and Coordinator, RAND Center for Housing and Homelessness in Los Angeles; Program Manager, Pardee RAND Community-Partnered Policy and Action Stream

Santa Monica Office

Education

J.D., UCLA School of Law; M.A. in Latin American studies and public health, University of California, Los Angeles; B.A. in social welfare and Chicano studies, University of California, Berkeley

One Page Bio

Overview

Marylou Gilbert is a senior policy analyst at the RAND Corporation, coordinator of the RAND Center for Housing and Homelessness in Los Angeles, and program manager of the Pardee RAND Graduate School's Community-Partnered Policy and Action stream.

Gilbert received her J.D. and M.A. from the University of California at Los Angeles and her B.A. from University of California at Berkeley.

Research Focus

Languages

Spanish, Portuguese

Publications

Journal Article
Incorporating the Patient and Caregiver Voice in Palliative Care Quality Measure Development
As part of a national effort to develop palliative care quality metrics for use in accountability programs, we sought to develop survey items assessing patients' experiences of outpatient palliative care, incorporating the patient's voice.
Oct 24, 2022
Report
Criminal History Record Information Sharing with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency: Education and Training Materials for State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Partners
This report presents materials to facilitate more effective and efficient criminal history record information sharing with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, which performs federal background investigations.
Sep 7, 2022
Journal Article
Supportive Housing for Sexual and Gender Minority Individuals With Criminal Justice Histories: Challenges and Opportunities Identified by Providers and Clients
To explore the service needs of sexual and gender minority individuals, we interviewed providers and clients from eight supportive housing organizations working with SGM populations in L.A. County.
May 12, 2022
Journal Article
Coordination of Sustainable Financing for Evidence-Based Youth Mental Health Treatments: Protocol for Development and Evaluation of the Fiscal Mapping Process
This protocol describes a mixed-methods research project designed to (1) develop and (2) evaluate a novel Fiscal Mapping Process that guides strategic planning efforts to finance the sustainment of evidence-based treatments in youth mental health services.
Jan 7, 2022
Report
2018 Department of Defense Health Related Behaviors Survey (HRBS): Results for the Active Component
In this report, RAND researchers review survey methods, sample demographics, key findings, and policy implications from the 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey of active component service members.
Apr 28, 2021
Report
2018 Department of Defense Health Related Behaviors Survey (HRBS): Results for the Reserve Component
In this report, RAND researchers review survey methods, sample demographics, key findings, and policy implications from the 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey of reserve component service members.
Apr 28, 2021
Research Brief
2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Substance Use Among the Reserve Component
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief reviews results for substance use among reserve component members, particularly use of alcohol, tobacco, and medication.
Apr 28, 2021
Research Brief
2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Summary Findings and Policy Implications for the Active Component
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief summarizes results for broad topics of the survey, such as substance use and mental health, among active component members.
Apr 28, 2021
Research Brief
2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Mental and Emotional Health Among the Active Component
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief reviews results for mental and emotional health among active component members.
Apr 28, 2021
Research Brief
2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Summary Findings and Policy Implications for the Reserve Component
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief summarizes results for broad topics of the survey, such as substance use and mental health, among reserve component members.
Apr 28, 2021
Research Brief
2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Deployment Experiences and Health Among the Reserve Component
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief reviews results for recent deployment experiences and health among reserve component members.
Apr 28, 2021
Research Brief
2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Among the Active Component
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief reviews results for health promotion and disease prevention among active component members.
Apr 28, 2021
Research Brief
2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Sexual Behavior and Health Among the Reserve Component
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief reviews results for sexual behavior and health among reserve component members.
Apr 28, 2021
Research Brief
2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Sexual Orientation and Health Among the Active Component
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief reviews results for sexual orientation and health among active component members.
Apr 28, 2021
Research Brief
2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Sexual Orientation and Health Among the Reserve Component
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief reviews results for sexual orientation and health among reserve component members.
Apr 28, 2021
Research Brief
2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Comparing the Active and Reserve Components
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief compares results for the active component and the reserve component.
Apr 28, 2021
Research Brief
2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Deployment Experiences and Health Among the Active Component
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief reviews results for recent deployment experiences and health among active component members.
Apr 28, 2021
Research Brief
2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Mental and Emotional Health Among the Reserve Component
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief reviews results for mental and emotional health among reserve component members.
Apr 28, 2021
Research Brief
2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Physical Health and Functional Limitations Among the Active Component
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief reviews results for physical health and functional limitations among active component members.
Apr 28, 2021
Research Brief
2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Physical Health and Functional Limitations Among the Reserve Component
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief reviews results for physical health and functional limitations among reserve component members.
Apr 28, 2021
Research Brief
2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Sexual Behavior and Health Among the Active Component
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief reviews results for sexual behavior and health among active component members.
Apr 28, 2021
Research Brief
2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Among the Reserve Component
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief reviews results for health promotion and disease prevention among reserve component members.
Apr 28, 2021
Research Brief
2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Substance Use Among the Active Component
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief reviews results for substance use among active component members, particularly use of alcohol, tobacco, and medication.
Apr 28, 2021
Infographic
Assessing the Health Readiness of Active Component Airmen: Results from Air Force Respondents to the HRBS
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This infographic reports key findings for active component members in the Air Force.
Apr 28, 2021
Infographic
Assessing the Health Readiness of Active Component Coast Guardsmen: Results from Coast Guard Respondents to the HRBS
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This infographic reports key findings for active component members in the Coast Guard.
Apr 28, 2021
Infographic
Assessing the Health Readiness of Active Component Marines: Results from Marine Corps Respondents to the HRBS
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This infographic reports key findings for active component members in the Marine Corps.
Apr 28, 2021
Infographic
Assessing the Health Readiness of Active Component Sailors: Results from Navy Respondents to the HRBS
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This infographic reports key findings for active component members in the Navy.
Apr 28, 2021
Infographic
Assessing the Health Readiness of Active Component Soldiers: Results from Army Respondents to the HRBS
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This infographic reports key findings for active component members in the Army.
Apr 28, 2021
Infographic
Assessing the Health Readiness of Air Force Reservists: Results from Air Force Reserve Respondents to the HRBS
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This infographic reports key findings for reserve component members in the Air Force Reserve.
Apr 28, 2021
Infographic
Assessing the Health Readiness of Air National Guard Members: Results from Air National Guard Respondents to the HRBS
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This infographic reports key findings for reserve component members in the Air National Guard.
Apr 28, 2021
Infographic
Assessing the Health Readiness of Army National Guard Members: Results from Army National Guard Respondents to the HRBS
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This infographic reports key findings for reserve component members in the Army National Guard.
Apr 28, 2021
Infographic
Assessing the Health Readiness of Army Reservists: Results from Army Reserve Respondents to the HRBS
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This infographic reports key findings for reserve component members in the Army Reserve.
Apr 28, 2021
Infographic
Assessing the Health Readiness of Coast Guard Reservists: Results from Coast Guard Reserve Respondents to the HRBS
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This infographic reports key findings for reserve component members in the Coast Guard Reserve.
Apr 28, 2021
Infographic
Assessing the Health Readiness of Marine Corps Reservists: Results from Marine Corps Reserve Respondents to the HRBS
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This infographic reports key findings for reserve component members in the Marine Corps Reserve.
Apr 28, 2021
Infographic
Assessing the Health Readiness of Navy Reservists: Results from Navy Reserve Respondents to the HRBS
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This infographic reports key findings for reserve component members in the Navy Reserve.
Apr 28, 2021
Journal Article
Influence of an Implementation Support Intervention on Barriers and Facilitators to Delivery of a Substance Use Prevention Program
Findings highlight that implementation support, such as Getting to Outcomes, is likely to help low-resourced community-based organizations improve program delivery through a focus on implementation processes.
2019
Tool
RAND's Fidelity Monitoring Protocol for Suicide Prevention Workshops in California
RAND developed a fidelity monitoring protocol composed of adherence and competence measures based on the Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) for the California Mental Health Services Authority.
Mar 7, 2017
Journal Article
Characteristics and Proximal Outcomes of Calls Made to Suicide Crisis Hotlines in California: Variability Across Centers
Because individuals calling a suicide crisis hotline generally cannot choose the center or responder who will take their call, it is critical to promote quality across all call centers and minimize variability in operating procedures.
Jul 14, 2016
Journal Article
Implementing Evidence-Based Suicide Prevention Training in Communities: Implications for Quality Improvement
Suicide prevention trainings are implemented to equip the public's ability to intervene with those who are at-risk, but their implementation is not often monitored for quality.
Nov 30, 2015
Research Brief
California's Statewide Mental Health Prevention and Early Intervention Initiatives Show Promising Early Results, But Sustained Investment Is Needed
Summarizes findings from an evaluation of a set of California initiatives to help reduce mental health stigma and discrimination, prevent suicide, and improve student mental health.
Sep 16, 2015
Tool
RAND's Silent Monitoring Protocol for Assessing Suicide Crisis Line Call Content and Quality
Report describes the methods for developing and testing a silent monitoring protocol for California suicide crisis call centers to evaluate call content and quality, document staff strengths and weaknesses, and identify areas for further training.
Sep 10, 2015
Report
A Case Study Evaluating the Fidelity of Suicide Prevention Workshops in California
Reports on an evaluation of California suicide intervention training workshops to provide evidence that training is delivered with fidelity and adherence to the workshop's design, as well as with high quality.
Aug 12, 2014
Journal Article
The HIV Risk Reduction Needs of Homeless Women in Los Angeles
Substance use, housing instability, and transactional sex all contribute to HIV risk engagement among homeless women.
May 1, 2013
Research Brief
Preventing Obesity and Its Consequences: Highlights of RAND Health Research
Summarizes key RAND studies on the causes of obesity, its economic and health consequences, and potential strategies for prevention, including work on health care costs, junk food, food deserts, school meals, and proximity of parks.
Aug 3, 2011
Journal Article
Discretionary Calorie Intake a Priority for Obesity Prevention: Results of Rapid Participatory Approaches in Low-Income US Communities
Reducing consumption of salty snacks, candy, cookies may be more effective than exercise in combating obesity
Sep 1, 2010
Journal Article
Developing a Tripartite Prevention Program for Impoverished Young Women Transitioning to Young Adulthood: Addressing Substance Use, HIV Risk, and Victimization by Intimate Partners
Little is known about the transition to adulthood for adolescent females and young women who are impoverished and homeless.
2009
Journal Article
A Pilot of a Tripartite Prevention Program for Homeless Young Women in the Transition to Adulthood
The authors tested the Power of YOU with 31 homeless women (ages 18-25) in 7 focus groups. Results from this pilot suggest that The Power of YOU may hold promise in helping homeless young women in the transition to adulthood make healthier choices and plan for high-risk situations, and that the nonconfrontational, nonjudgmental approach of MI appeared appropriate for this population.
2009
Journal Article
Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Hepatitis C Virus Testing Services at Syringe Exchange Programs: Availability and Outcomes
Efforts to increase the availability of HIV and HCV testing services at syringe exchange programs and the use of existing testing services are needed.
2007
Journal Article
Secondary Syringe Exchange Among Users of 23 California Syringe Exchange Programs
This article describes the SSE practices of IDUs attending 23 SEPs in the state of California during 2002.
2006
Journal Article
Unmet Need for Recommended Preventive Health Services Among Clients of California Syringe Exchange Programs: Implications for Quality Improvement
The authors examined use of recommended preventive services by clients of 23 Syringe exchange programs (SEPs) throughout California.
2006
Journal Article
Using Classroom Artifacts to Measure Instructional Practices in Middle School Mathematics: A Two-State Field Test
The purpose of this research is to determine whether we can use classroom artifacts as the basis for making valid judgments about the presence of reform-oriented teaching practices in middle-school mathematics classes.
Dec 1, 2005
Research Brief
Reducing Sexual Risk Among Injection Drug Users
Multiple sexual partnerships, sex work, and unprotected intercourse are common among injection drug users (IDUs).
Nov 25, 2005
Report
Condom Attitudes and Behaviors Among Injection Drug Users Participating in California Syringe Exchange Programs
Examines condom attitudes, preferences, barriers, and use among a sample of 550 injection drug using clients of syringe exchange programs in California.
2005
Journal Article
Sexual Risk Among Injection Drug Users Recruited from Syringe Exchange Programs in California
The objective of this study was to examine correlates of sexual risk among injection drug users (IDUs).
2005
Journal Article
Role of Black Churches in Health Promotion Programs: Lessons from the Los Angeles Mammography Promotion in Churches Program
Assesses pastor-level factors that affect the successful recruitment and implementation of community-based health promotion programs in Black churches
2002