Academic & Professional Experience
Consultations & Professional Presentations
Exploring the Power of Dual Language in Texas, Conference Coordinator and Presenter at the Dual Language Symposium, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, (2010)
Uniting Latinos in the Community, Conference Coordinator and Presenter at the Hispanic Policy Network (HPN) / Uniendo Nuestras Organizaciones (UNO) Hispanic Heritage Month Community Conference, San Marcos, TX, (2010)
Intra / Interpersonal Relationships, presentation for the University Professional Development Programs, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX and the Texas University and College Counseling Centers Conference (TUCCC), San Marcos, TX, (2009, 2010)
University Policies in Action: ‘Identity Work’ and First Generation College Students, Field Dissertation Consultant for Dr. José Gerardo Alvarado at Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, (2010)
Latinos on College Campuses: Empowerment through Education, presentation at the Hispanic Policy Network / Latino Student Association Leadership Symposium, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, (2009)
Working with First Generation College Students, presentation for Clinical Staff of the University of Texas San Antonio (UTSA) Counseling Center, San Antonio, TX, (2009)
Effective Leadership Skill, presentation at the Alpha Psi Lambda Regional Leadership Conference, San Marcos, TX, (2008)
Internalized Oppression in the Mexican American Community, dissertation research participant/presenter, Austin, TX, (2008)
First Generation Students Speak Out, presentation at The College Board Regional Conference, San Antonio, TX, (2007)
Anger Management, presentation at the National Association of Forensic Counselors Conference, Las Vegas, NV, (2007)
Personal Characteristics for Success in Higher Education and Beyond , presentation at the University-Wide Council of Hispanic Organizations (UCHO), The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH (March, 2007).
First Generation Student Organization Conference , development of a student conference focusing on first generation college student issues, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX (April, 2006).
Creating a Latino Student Coalition , Leadership retreat presentation to Latino student leaders sponsored by the Hispanic Policy Network, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX (February, 2006).
Attaining Contentment , staff development presentation, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX (February, 2006).
Hispanic Professional and University Counseling Centers: A Survey , Texas University Counseling Center Conference, San Antonio, TX (February, 2006).
Texas Education Agency / Texas State GearUp "Ready for College", participant in a video production for Region XIII, Austin, TX (2005).
The Enneagram as a Counseling Tool , presentation to psychology interns, Texas State University Intern Seminar, San Marcos, TX (November, 2005).
First Generation College Students: Challenges, Expectations, Awareness , presentation to the Piney Woods Counseling Association, Stephen F. Austin University, Nacogdoches, TX (September, 2003); Texas Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (January, 2004); Texas Counselors Association, (November, 2004); Texas Psychological Association, (November, 2004); Texas State University Counseling Center, Intern/Staff Seminar, San Marcos, TX (April, 2005), (February, 2006); University Staff Development, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX (Oct./Nov. 2006).
Anger Management/Domestic Violence , presentation to the Piney Woods Counseling Association, Stephen F. Austin University, Nacogdoches, TX (September, 2003); Texas Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (January, 2004); Texas Counselors Association, (November, 2004); Texas Psychological Association, (November, 2004); Texas State University Counseling Center, Intern/Staff Seminar, San Marcos, TX (April, 2005), (February, 2006), (April 2007).
Video Production of First Generation College Students: Produced and Directed a Video on First Generation College Students’ Adjustment to College, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX (June 2003)
Affect Transformation- From Rage to Courage: An Anger and Domestic Violence Program: Authored a Handbook on Anger and Domestic Violence, presented for court-referred clients and as training for psychology doctoral interns, Counseling and Consulting Services (July 2002).
First Generation College Students: presentation at the Latino Leadership Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX (September, 2001).
El Mantenimiento de Equilibración en Cinco areas de Nuestra Vida: presentation at the Encuentro 2000 Conference, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX. (October, 2000).
Multiple Intelligence Assessment and the Latino Student: presentation at the Latino Leadership Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX. (September, 1999)
Latina magazine: Interviewed as expert consultant on Latino family issues for the article entitled “Sibling Rivalry” (April, 1999, p. 102).
Child Development & Parenting Aggressive Children: presentation to members of the Women’s Shelter at the Kyle Learning Center, Kyle, Texas (1999).
Counseling Strategies With At-Risk College Students: presentation to the counseling staff at San Antonio College, San Antonio, Texas (1998).
The Psychology of Learning from a Migrant's Perspective: Keynote presentation to the Ohio Migrant Education Teacher In-service Program, Fremont, Ohio (1997).
Understanding Anger & Family Violence: presentation for clients referred through the Department of Community Supervision & Corrections, Hays & Caldwell counties, San Marcos, TX (1996); the Texas State University Counseling Center Internship Training Program, San Marcos, TX. (1997).
Utilizing Gender Schema Theory to Understand the Male Offender: presentation to Texas State University faculty, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX. (1996).
The Development of Personal Effectiveness and Leadership Qualities: presentation at the 40th Annual TCA Professional Growth Conference, Ft. Worth, TX. (1996); the Southwest Leadership Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX. (1996); the Association of Mexican American Students (AMAS) Annual Leadership Retreat, San Marcos, TX. (1996).
Homophobia: presentation to the SWT Peer Education Network, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX. (1995).
Quality Management Training: Facilitator for SWT Academic and Student Affairs Committees & Task Forces, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX. (1995).
Helping Students Stay in School: Understanding Cultural, Familial, and Institutional Dynamics: presentation at the Ohio Migrant Teacher In-service Program, Fremont, Ohio, (1995).
Anger Intervention Seminar for Hispanic Offenders: conducted for the Community Supervision and Corrections Department, Caldwell, Comal, & Hays Counties, San Marcos, TX. (1995).
Acculturation, Acculturative Stress and the Importance of Culturally Relevant Counseling Strategies: presentation at the 2nd Annual Family Awareness State Conference, Seguin TX. (1995).
Counseling The Hispanic Offender: The Family Connection: in-service training for Caldwell, Comal, & Hays Counties, Adult Probation Officers and Supervision and Corrections personnel, San Marcos, TX. (1995); 39th Annual Texas Counseling Association, 1995 Professional Growth Conference, Austin, TX., (1995).
Multicultural Education and Culturally Relevant Strategies in Working with Hispanic Clients: presentation to graduate students in School Psychology, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX., (1994).
Problems Facing Hispanics in Higher Education: presentation at the Texas State University Tejano Unity Conference, San Marcos, TX., (1994).
Owning the Affect in Multiculturalism- Integrating Information and Experience: presentation at the 38th Annual Texas Counseling Association, 1994 Professional Growth Conference, Houston, TX., (1994).
Staff Development for Head Start Staff on Multicultural Awareness: presentation to Community Action, Inc. of Hays, Caldwell and Blanco Counties, San Marcos, TX., (1994).
A Confluent Approach to Multicultural Sensitivity for Persons involved in the Education of Migrant Students: presentation at the Ohio Migrant Education Teacher Inservice Program, Fremont, OH., (1994).
Hispanic Student Empowerment Seminar: presentation to Hispanic student organizations at Texas State University, San Marcos, Tx., (1993).
Multicultural Sensitivity Strategies for Persons Involved in the Education of Migrant Students: presentation at the Ohio Migrant Education Teacher Inservice Program, Fremont, OH., (1993).
Awareness of Differences: presentation to the Buckeye Boys Ranch, Inc., Grove City, OH., (1992); Southside Community Center, San Marcos, TX., (1993), Texas State University Faculty and Staff, San Marcos, TX., (1993), Texas State University Graduate School of Education, San Marcos, TX., (1993).
Interpersonal Communication in a Multicultural Environment: presentation to the Office of the Registrar, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX., (1993).
Minority/Racial/Ethnic Identity Development: Implications & Recommendations , presentation to the Ohio Department of Youth Services, State Conference, Orient, OH., (1992).
Alcoholism and Hispanic Children: A Study of Prevention , grant proposal submitted to the Office for Substance Abuse Prevention (OSAP), Washington, D.C., 1992.
Substance Abuse Prevention Among 3-5 Year Old Hispanic Children: A High Risk Youth Demonstration Program , grant proposal submitted to the Office for Substance Abuse Prevention (OSAP), Washington, D.C., 1991.
Career Development Leadership Project proposal submitted to the Hispanic Action Plan Implementation Committee, The Ohio State University, (1991).
Grants Proposal Reviewer for the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services, Columbus, OH., (1991).
Multiculturalism: The Hispanic Experience , presentation to Agricultural Education (Agricultural Communications 367), The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH., (1991).
Therapeutic Strategies and Treatment Recommendations in working with Abusive Parents , presentation to Texas Key, Inc., Harlingen, Texas, (1991).
Psychosocial Development, Acculturation, and Post-Traumatic Stress Among Adolescent Refugees in Child-Care Treatment Centers , presentation to child-care staff at the International Education Services, Inc., Harlingen, Texas, (1991).
Research Results on Acculturation of Hispanic Students in Ohio Universities (Personal Dissertation), presentation at Hispanic Awareness Week, The Ohio State University, (1991).
Hispanics in Higher Education: Demographics and Implications , presentation at La Casa Cultural Latina, The University of Illinois, Champaign, IL. (1991).
Grants Proposal Reviewer for the Ohio Department of Health- AIDS Unit, Columbus Ohio, (1990).
Names and Labels used for People of Hispanic Origin , presentation to the Office of Human Relations, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH., (1990).
Hispanic Student Life at OSU: A Video Presentation, presentation at Hispanic Awareness Week, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH., (1990).
Acculturative Stress Among Hispanic Students , presentation at Hispanic Awareness Week, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH., (1990).
Acculturation of Hispanic/Latino College Students , presentation at Oberlin University, Oberlin, OH., (1990)., Texas College Counselors Conference, San Marcos, TX., (1993).
Hispanic Student Life, Acculturation and Management , presentation at Hispanic Awareness Week, Bowling Green University, Bowling Green, OH.,(1990).
Outreach in a Midwest University , presentation at the Big Ten Counselors' Conference, University of Iowa, (1990).
Hispanic Background and Issues in Higher Education , presentations for the Office of Residence and Dinning, Office of Minority Affairs, Counseling and Consultation Service, University Health Service - Mental Health, and Academic Affairs Office of the Vice-President and Provost, (1989-90).
Video Production of Hispanic Student Life at Ohio State University (Internship Project), presented to Counseling and Consultation Service, Columbus, OH.,(1989).
Counseling Hispanic Americans, presentation to graduate students in Education Policy and Leadership , The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH., (1989).
The Mexican-American Experience- A Review of the Pyscho-Socio-Cultural Experience , presentation at Hispanic Awareness Week, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.,(1989).
La Psicologia de los Hispanos: Asuntos y Perspectivas , A bilingual presentation for Hispanic Ministries Program, Diocese of Saginaw, Saginaw, Michigan, (1989).
The Human Development Program by Palomares and Associates, presented at Hidalgo County Youth Village, Weslaco, Texas, (1986).
Development and Implementation of An Incentive Program for the Treatment of Juvenile Offenders in Residential Treatment Centers , presented for La Esperanza Home for Boys, Inc., Brownsville, Texas, (1985) and Casa Mirasol, Inc., Mission, Texas, (1986).
Development and Implementation of Basic Group Leadership Skill for Counselors working in Residential Treatment Centers , presented for La Esperanza Home for Boys, Inc. Brownsville, Texas and Hidalgo County Youth Village, Weslaco, Texas, (1984).
Early Adolescence: Social, Physical, and Psychological Development , presentation for La Esperanza Home for Boys, Inc., Brownsville, Texas, (1983).
Development and Implementation of Personal Growth and Development Program for Detained Youth , presented for the Cameron County Juvenile Probation Department, Brownsville, Texas. (1982-1984).
Working with "Hard Core" Teenagers , presentation at the Second Regional Counseling Conference, Region One Education Service Center, Edinburg, Texas, (1982)
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