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.
Research Experience
Skills I’ve Built as a Researcher.
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.
Awards and Fellowships
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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
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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