Gabriel A. León (“Gabe”) is a second-year PhD student in Clinical Science at the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles, CA. Gabe works in the Neuroendocrinology of Social Ties Laboratory (NEST) at USC and is affiliated with the Couples Coping with Stress Laboratory at Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ. In his research, he uses intensive longitudinal data analysis to study the neurobiological and behavioral processes that strengthen close relationships. Recently, his work has focused on stress and emotion dynamics in diverse couples and families. He is interested in developing personalized, culturally-responsive, and family-focused behavioral health interventions for minoritized youth and families.