Specialties and Interests

• Access and Retention of Students of Color in Higher Education
• Workplace Satisfaction among LGBT Populations
  
  

Courses Taught

• Introductory Statistics & Research Design
• Ethical and Clinical Issues
• Diversity Focus – Race Relations
  
  

Research: Publications and Presentations

• Cerezo, A., & McWhirter, B.T. (In Submission). Examining the Effectiveness of an Academic Assistance Program Designed for Latino College Students.
• Cerezo, A., O’Neil, M.E., & McWhirter, B.T. (2009). Counseling Latino Students from an Ecological Perspective: The Case of Peter. Journal of College Counseling, 12.
• O’Neil, M.E., McWhirter, E.H, & Cerezo, A. (2008). Transgender Identities and Gender Variance in Vocational Psychology: Recommendations for Practice, Social Advocacy, and Research. Journal of Career Development, 34(3), 286-308.
  
  

Degrees, Professional Licenses, Certifications, and Honors

• 2009: Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, University of Oregon
• 2003: M.A., General Psychology, Research Emphasis, CSU Los Angeles
  
• 2000: B.A., Psychology & Women’s Studies, UCLA
  
  

Professional and Honorary Memberships

• Member, California Latina/o Psychological Association
  
• Member, American Psychological Association – Div. 17, 45, 44
• Member, American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education