Hispanic Healthy Marriage Initiative
Research Meeting Participants
The following individuals participated in one, or more, of several research meetings convened by the
Hispanic Healthy Marriage Initiative to encourage dialogue among researchers and practitioners
related to marriage education services for Hispanic couples. These meetings were held in Washington,
D.C., San Antonio, TX, and St. Louis, MO. The suggestions and advice from these participants led to
the development of resources and materials intended to assist practitioners and program developers in
the enhancement of existing services and/or the development of new marriage education programs
which are culturally appropriate and relevant for Hispanics.
Etiony Aldarondo, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Educational and
Psychological Studies
University of Miami
Margarita Alegria, Ph.D.
Cambridge Health Alliance
Jeremias Alvarez
Social Science Analyst
HHS/Office of the Assistant Secretary
for Planning & Evaluation
Anupa Bir, Ph.D.
Researcher
Research Triangle Institute,
Internacional
Stephanie Boddie, Ph.D.
Researcher
Washington University / Annie E. Casey
Foundation
Joaquin Borrego, Ph.D.
Texas Tech University
Jennifer Burnszynski
Social Science Analyst
HHS/Office of the Assistant Secretary
for Planning & Evaluation
Natasha Cabrera, Ph.D.
Assistant Profesor
Department of Human Development
University of Maryland
Jose Ruben Parra Cardona, Ph.D.
Michigan State University
Jose A. Cobas, Ph.D.
Arizona State University
Maritza Concha, M.A.
Researcher
YSPPP
Josefina Contreras-Grau, Ph.D.
Kent State University
Rolando Diaz-Loving, Ph.D.
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Preston Dyer, Ph.D.
Baylor University
David Fein, Ph.D.
Senior Associate
Abt Associates
Leticia Fernandez, Ph.D.
University of Texas at El Paso
Elena Flores, Ph.D.
Department of Counseling Psychology
University of San Francisco
Rosa Gil, Ph.D.
Dean, Health & Sciences
City University of New York
Norval Glenn, Ph.D.
Professor
University of Texas at Austin
Lorena Gonzalez, Ph.D.
Avance, Texas
Edwin Hernandez, Ph.D.
Program Director
Center for the Study of Latino Religion
Notre Dame University
Alan Hershey
Senior Fellow
Matemática Policy Research
Ted Huston, Ph.D.
Professor
University of Texas at Austin
David Ivey, Ph.D.
Associate Dean
Research and Faculty Development
College of Human Sciences
Texas Tech University
Pam Jordan, Ph.D., RN
Becoming Parents Program
Patricia Keith, Ph.D.
Keith Research and Evaluation
Kim Kotrla, Ph.D.
Baylor University
Ginger Knox, Ph.D.
MDRC
Alicia La Hoz, Psy.D.
Meier Clinics
Irene Lopez, Ph.D.
Rutgers, The State University of
New Jersey
Lyscha Marcynyszyn, Ph.D.
Mathematica Policy Research, Inc.
Consuelo Maturana, LPC, NCC
FOH Employee Assistance Program
Sharon McGroder, Ph.D.
Senior Scientist
The Lewin Group
Donald Mendez Quintana, Ph.D.
Universidad Centroamericana
Charles Negy, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and DCT
University of Central Florida
Lief Noll, Ph.D.
Mercy Professional Services
Representing PREP, Inc.
Juan Peña, Ph.D.
University of Rochester
Julia Perilla, Ph.D.
Assistant Research Professor
Georgia State University
Pilar Poal, Ph.D.
Council for Relationships
Representing PAIRS
Carlos Pozzi, Psy.D.
Wheaton College
Jorge Ramirez, Ph.D.
University of Illinois
Robert Reyes, Ph.D., CFCE
Associate Professor
Human Development and Family
Science
Messiah College
Fernando Rivera, Ph.D.
University of Central Florida
Sandra Runes, Ph.D.
Lincoln Medical and Mental Health
Center
Yolanda Santos
Research Consultant
MC-SA
Linda Skogrand, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Utah State University
Scott Stanley, Ph.D.
University of Denver
Juilet Caceras, M.A.
Chicago ALMA / Meier Clinic
Anna Cintron, Psy.D.
Lincoln Medical and Mental Health
Center
Michelle Cruz-Santiago, M.A.
University of Illinois
Dr. Blanca Enriquez
Head Start Director
ESC Region 19
Ana-Maria Garcia
Making Connections in Hartford
Luis Torres, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Fellow
Washington University in St. Louis
Luis Vargas, Ph.D.
University of New Mexico
Juvenile Forensic Evaluation Service
Julie Ward
Representative
Spanish-Language Becoming Parents
Program
Ellen Wilson, Ph.D.
Research Triangle Institute,
International
Luis Zayas, Ph.D.
George Warren Brown School of Social
Work
Washington University in St. Louis
Tony Garcia
Victory Outreach
Carolina Hausmann, M.A.
Puerto Rican Family Institute, Inc.
Manuel Laureano-Vega
Executive Director
La Liga Contra el Sida
Ernesto Loperena
Executive Director
New York Council on Adoptable
Children, Inc.
Emily Montoya, LMFT
Practitioners
Ana Morante, LMFT
Family Wellness Associates
Tina Nieves
Puerto Rican Family Institute, Inc.
Cyndee Odom
Strengthening Families Initiative
Florida Department of Children &
Families
Maria Rodríguez, M.D., Ph.D.
CLAPA Coalition
Marlene Rodríguez, LMSW
Bronx Mental Health Clinic
Puerto Rican Family Institute, Inc.
Carlos Salgado
Enfamilia, Florida
Guille Sastre
Creciendo Unidos/Growing Together
Carolyn Wiseheart
Executive Director
Healthy Families San Angelo
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