Educational Background

Licensed Psychologist

(OK HSP #832)

Doctor of Philosophy

Counseling Psychology

University of Maryland at College Park

Dissertation Title: An Exploratory Investigation of the Interrelationships of Cultural, Gender, and Personal Identity among Latinos and Latinas

Dissertation Chair: Janet E. Helms, Ph.D.

Master of Arts

Counseling Psychology

University of Maryland at College Park

Thesis Title: Defining and Measuring Universal Orientation

Thesis Chair: Charles J. Gelso, Ph.D.                                                                   

Bachelor of Science with High Honors

Psychology

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

Senior Thesis Title:  A Definitional Study of Universal Orientation

Scholarly Interests

Multicultural counseling

Latino/a mental health issues

Universal-diverse orientation

Social attitudes and identity development

Intersections of identities

Supervision, training, and consultation

Professional and student development