My 
Research  Portfolio

Karely Valdez Lopez

Research Interests

My research interests include addressing the mental health needs of underrepresented groups, including the Latinx population, by examining structural systems, environmental contexts, and cultural factors (e.g., immigration) that shape the experiences of these families.

My research interests are focused on evaluating the effectiveness of interventions, guiding the cultural adaptation of evidence-based practices, and promoting their sustainable implementation in community settings to reduce disparities in access to care. 

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Research Experience

Skills I’ve Built as a Researcher.

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Research Presentations

I’ve presented research at academic/professional conferences and within my master’s program department. I have also mentored undergraduate students by providing guidance on abstract writing, data analysis, and developing research posters.

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Awards and Fellowships

  • 2025 Sally Casanova Summer Research Scholar‍ ‍

    2025 Graduate Equity Fellow‍ ‍

    2024-2025 Sally Casanova Scholar‍ ‍

    2024-2025 J. Robert Newman Scholar

    2024 Associated Students Inc. Student Travel Grant

  • 2020 The Humanities Institute Undergraduate Fellowship

    2020 Building Belonging Fellowship

Tools That Shape My Work

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    IBM SPSS

    Statistical Package for the Social Sciences

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    dedoose

    Qualtative Data Software

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    Qualtrics

    Survey Design and Data Collection

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Teams, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)

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    Google

    Google Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Slides, Forms)

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    Dropbox

    File Storage and Collaboration

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    Box

    File Storage and Collaboration

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    Canva

    Graphic Design Tool (Infographics, Flyers, Posters, Videos).

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    Websites

    Squarespace, Wordpress, Wix

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    LiveBinder

    Organize, Share, and Collaborate on Resources