I am a Clinical Psychology Graduate Student, specializing in Health Psychology at the University of Arizona. I primarily serve as a teaching assistant and instructor, supporting undergraduate psychology education. My research program investigates how biopsychosocial factors – such as stress, social vigilance, and other sociocultural influences – contribute to the development of adverse health outcomes, utilizing psychophysiological methods. Clinically trained in evidence-based practice, I provide psychological services through the Behavioral Health Clinic (BHC), conducting assessments and delivering interventions; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Research Interests:

• Stress, Health, and Disease Risk: Investigating the specific pathways through which stress influences cardiovascular health and immunity, especially in underrepresented populations.
• Sociocultural Resilience and Hispanic Health: Examining how interpersonal support, acculturation processes, and other related sociocultural resilience mechanisms influence stress and downstream physiology, for potential health protective effects among Hispanic/Latino populations.