Assistant Professor
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, Texas, United States
Dr. Luis R. Alvarez-Hernandez is originally from Puerto Rico, where he started his studies in social work. He completed an MSW with a Clinical Concentration and a PhD in Social Work, both from the University of Georgia. Dr. Alvarez-Hernandez’s research focuses on the wellbeing of Latinx, LGBTQ+, and immigrant communities with a particular attention to the experiences of people living at the intersections of these identities. His teaching and research are informed by over 10 years of experience as a bilingual (English and Spanish) social worker in mental health and healthcare settings, and by critical and feminist theories. Dr. Alvarez-Hernandez teaches courses on direct micro practice with individuals, families, and groups.
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Saturday, November 12, 2022
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM