Jacqueline Lopez

I am is a first-year student at the University of Nevada, Reno in the Clinical Psychology PhD program working in the Dissemination and Implementation of Culturally Sensitive, Evidence-Based (DICE Center) Psychological Services under the supervision of Dr. Lorraine Benuto. Their research focuses on implementing Parent-Child Care (PC-CARE) with Spanish-speaking Latinx families and developing online psychoeducational telenovela interventions to expand mental health resources for the Latinx community. My clinical work includes providing evidence-based and culturally-sensitive services to underserved populations, including parents and families with young children experiencing behavioral, emotional, and psychological challenges.

STEP2 Reno - Individual Resiliency Trainer January 2025 to present

• Provide group therapy using evidence-based approaches such as DBT and offer psycho education and support for relapse prevention

Latino Education Advancement Foundation (LEAF) - Career Mentor  December 2024 to present 

• Enhance career trajectories and professional development of our Latinx students

Research Girl, Inc. - STEM Research Mentor  December 2024 to present

• Assist mentees secure research internships, understand the research process, and pursue independent research projects.

Psychology Undergraduates Pursuing (PUPs) Mentorship - Secretary  August 2024 to present

• Plan panels, psychology events, and share research and clinical experiences resources to undergraduate students

Psychology Undergraduates Pursuing (PUPs) Mentorship - Mentor  August 2024 to present

• Help undergraduate students at UNR navigate research, clinical work, classes, and higher education

DICE Clinic through the Psychological Services Center (PSC) - Practicum Student  August 2024 to present

• Provide parent training to Latinx immigrant parents for their children enduring behavioral and/or emotional issues

Latino Education Advancement Foundation (LEAF) - Undergraduate Mentor  August 2024 to present 

• Communicate to first generation Latinx college students about how to navigate higher education

Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (CADA) Bilingual Client Intake Coordinator  June 2024 - August 2024

• Assist the Santa Barbara The Daniel Bryant Youth and Family Center Office in connecting with new clients/families and scheduling intakes 

Koegel Autism Center - Peer Mentor  August 2023 to June 2024

• Provide personal, vocational, social, and adjustment (PVSA) services to clients on the spectrum.

Educational Opportunity Program, Chicanx/Latinx Cultural Resource Center - Peer Mentor July 2023 to June 2024

• Consult on 1:1 peer advising for academic, financial, social, personal, and cultural topics to EOP students.

UCOP Student Mental Health Oversight Committee (SMHOC) Representative - UC Student Representative  October 2023 to June 2024

• Ensure guidance and recommendations on systemwide coordination of holistic student mental health.

GRADUATE EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO (UNR) - COLLEGE OF SCIENCE 

Doctor of Philosophy, Clinical Psychology, Ph.D.  Expected May 2029

• Department of Psychology
• Working under the supervision & mentorship of Dr. Lorraine Benuto, Ph.D. (Clinical Psychology)
• Dissemination and Implementation of Culturally Sensitive, Evidence-Based Psychological Services (DICE) Lab

Thesis: Exploring Parent Perceptions and Experiences in PC-CARE: A Qualitative Analysis of Exit Interviews

Dissertation: A Culturally Responsive PC-CARE Telenovela Intervention (PC-TI) to Enhance Mental Health Equity for Spanish Speaking Latinx Families

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA (UCSB) - COLLEGE OF LETTERS AND SCIENCE

Bachelors of Science, Psychological and Brain Sciences (PBS), B.S. June 2024 

• Division of Mathematical, Life, and Physical Sciences

Minor, Spanish  June 2024

• Division of Humanities and Fine Arts

Minor, Applied Psychology  June 2024

• Gevirtz Graduate School of Education - Counseling, Clinical & School Psychology (CCSP)

MCNAIR SCHOLARS PROGRAM - RONALD E. MCNAIR SCHOLAR   November 2022 to June 2024

• Department of Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology (CCSP)
• Working under the mentorship of Dr. Jill Sharkey, Ph.D. (Special Education)
• Received specialized training in the Sharkey School Psychology Lab