Eduardo S. Morales, Ph.D.
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Eduardo S. Morales, Ph.D.

Distinguished Professor

Alliant International University
California School of Professional Psychology
1 Beach Street
San Francisco, CA 94133

Phone: (415) 955-2021
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Specialties and Interests | Courses TaughtResearch: Publications and Presentations  | Boards and Committees | Honors and Awards | Professional and Honorary Memberships | Recent Community Work | License | Recent Dissertations Chaired


Specialties and Interests

  • Multicultural Diversity with particular interest in Latino and LGBTQ communities
  • HIV/AIDS research
  • Substance Abuse
  • Behavioral Health Workforce Training and Development

Courses Taught

  • Latino Psychology
  • Adolescent Psychology
  • Clinical and Ethical Issues
  • Psychological Issues among Children of Color
  • Racism Awareness - Two day workshop for Graduate Students
  • Professional Development in the Field of Psychology
  • Interventions with Ethnic Minorities: Children of Color
  • AIDS Multicultural and Multidisciplinary Perspectives
  • Research Design and Implementation
  • Introduction to Multicultural and Community Psychology
  • Independent Study Courses on Women and AIDS. and Substance Abuse
  • Ph.D. Multicultural Research Class
  • Chair and Member of Various Dissertation Committees

Research: Selected Peer Review Publications (more available upon request)

  • Sorensen, J.; London, J.; Heitzman, C.; Gibson, D.; Morales, E.; Dumontet, R.; & Acree, M.  (1994) Psychoeducational group approach: HIV risk reduction in drug users.  AIDS Education and Prevention 6 (2), 95-112.
  • Morales, E.  (1996)  Gender roles among Latino gay men.  Chapter in book Green, Robert-Jay and Laird, Joan (1996)  Lesbians and Gays in Couples and Families:  A Handbook for Therapists.  Jossey-Bass, San Francisco.
  • Morales, Eduardo  (1998)  Understanding and Preventing HIV risk behavior:  Safer sex and drug use.  Contemporary Psychology, 43 No. 3, 185-186.
  • Díaz, Rafael;  Morales, Eduardo; Bein, Edward; Eugene, Dilán and Rodriguez, Richard (1999)  Predictors of sexual risk in Latino gay/bisexual men:  The role of demographic, developmental, social cognitive and behavioral variables.   Hispanic Journal of the Behavioral Sciences, 21 (4), 480-501.
  • Faryna, Ellen and Morales, Eduardo.  (2000)  Self-Efficacy and Risk Behaviors among multiethnic adolescents.   Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology,  6 (1), 42-56.
  • Morales, E. (2002) Book Review: Family Violence and Men of Color
    Ricardo Carrillo and Jerry Tello (Editors) (1998) Springer Publicating Company, New York, N.Y. Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology. 8, No 2, 170-171.
  • Morales, E.  (2007)  Society for the Psychological Study of Ethnic Minority Issues Division 45 of the American Psychological Association.  In Leong, Fredrick T. L. (Ed.) Encyclopedia of Counseling, Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, CA. (In Press).
  • Morales, E.  (2007)  Joseph Everett Trimble, Ph.D.  In Leong, Fredrick T. L. (Ed.) Encyclopedia of Counseling, Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, CA. (In Press).
  • Morales, E.  (2009)  Contextual Community Prevention Theory: Building interventions with community agency collaboration. American Psychologist, 64, 8, 805 – 816.
  • Morales, E.  (2007)   Society for the Psychological Study of Ethnic Minority Issues Division 45 of the American Psychological Association.  In Leong, Fredrick T. L. (Ed.) Encyclopedia of Counseling, Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, CA. (In Press).

Technical Reports: Over 35 Technical Reports


Research: Selected Presentations (more available upon request)

  • Morales, E. (2006)  (Discussant) Celebrating Diversity: Interdivisional Challenge, Initiative, Collaboration, and Commitment. Symposia presented at the APA Annual Convention, New Orleans, August, 2006.
  • Morales, E.  (2006)  Mentoring Students and Professionals. Conversation Hour presented at the APA Annual Convention, New Orleans, August, 2006.
  • Morales, E. (2006)  Invited Panel – Multiple Minorities Issues in Clinical Psychology. Symposia presented at the APA Annual Convention, New Orleans, August, 2006.
  • Morales, E.  (2006) (Chair)  The 2006 Division 45 Awards  Presented at the APA Annual Convention, New Orleans, August, 2006.
  • Morales, E.  (2006) (Chair)  Presidential Address of A. Toy Coldwell-Colbert of Division 45  Presented at the APA Annual Convention, New Orleans, August, 2006.
  • Morales, E. (2006)  (Discussant)  U.S. Hispanic Street Gangs.  Symposia at the 12th Annual Latino Behavioral Health Institute Conference, Burbank, CA, September 19-21, 2006.
  • Morales, E. (2006)  Counseling Latino Gays and Lesbians: Identity Formation and Psychosocial Issues Paper accepted for the National Latino Psychological Association Conference, Milwaukee, WI October 12-14, 2006.
  • Morales, E. (2006)  Reducing HIV Risk among Latino Gay Men.  Paper accepted for the National Latino Psychological Association Conference, Milwaukee, WI October 12-14, 2006.
  • Morales, E.  (2007)  Changing HIV Epidemic: Interventions and New Theoretical Perspectives.  Presentation at the California Latino Psychological Association Conference, California State University Fullerton, March 17, 2007.
  • Morales, Eduardo and Dominquez, Miguel (2007) Building College and Behavioral Health Career Knowledge.  Workshop presented at the 13th Annual Latino Behavioral Health Institute Conference, Los Angeles, CA, October 2, 2007.
  • Morales, Eduardo and Ortiz, Samuel (2007) Financing Your Education. Workshop presented at the 13th Annual Latino Behavioral Health Institute Conference, Los Angeles, CA, October 3, 2007.
  • Vega, William; Jacome, Marco; and Morales, Eduardo (2007)  Cultural Competence Considerations in Latino Behavioral Health. Workshop presented at the 13th Annual Latino Behavioral Health Institute Conference, Los Angeles, CA, October 3, 2007.
  • Morales, Eduardo and Jenkins, Sharon (2008)  Town Hall on Culturally Informed Evidence Based Practices.  Workshop presented at the National Culturally Informed Evidenced Based Practices: Translating Research and Practice for the Real World, Bethesda, MD, March 14, 2008.
  • Morales, E (2008)  (Conference Chair) Primer Encuentro de Lideresdel Ambiente LGBT en Mexico. The First Mexican LGBT  Leadership Conference in Mexico, Mexico City, D.F.  July 5, 2008.
  • Morales, E.   (2008) Effective Strategies for  Advocacy.  Presentation presented at Primer Encuentro de LGBT Lideres de Mexico. The First Mexican LGBT Leadership Summit.  Sheraton Hotel Maria Isabel, Mexico City, July 5, 2008.
  • Morales, E (2008) Infusing Evidence Based Practice into Clinical Science, Teaching, Supervision, and Practice.  Discussion hour at the APA Annual Convention, Boston, August, 2008.
  • Morales, E (2008)  Mentoring a Diverse Workforce.  Division 12, Section VI Presentation and discussion at the APA Annual Convention, Boston, August, 2008.
  • Morales, Eduardo  (2008) Behavioral Health Careers for Latinos.  Workshop presented at the 14th Annual Latino Behavioral Health Institute Conference, Los Angeles, CA, September, 2008.
  • Morales, Eduardo (2008)  Show me the Money!! Financing Your Education. Workshop presented at the 14th Annual Latino Behavioral Health Institute Conference, Los Angeles, CA, September, 2008.
  • Morales, Eduardo and Ferdman, Bernardo  (2008) Developing Latino Achievement Initiatives in Colleges and Universities: Building workforce pipelines.  Presentation at the National Latino Psychological Association meeting, Costa Mesa, CA, November 15 &16, 2008
  • Morales, Eduardo (Symposium Chair and Presenter)  (2008) Survey Results Regarding Use of Specific Psychological Tests by Latino/a Psychologists for Latinos/as. Presentation at the National Latino Psychological Association meeting, Costa Mesa, CA, November 15 &16, 2008
  • Morales, Eduardo (Discussant) (2009) Future Roles for Psychologists: We Can't Stay Here Forever.  Symposium presented at the California Psychological Association Convention, Oakland, CA, April 19, 2009
  • Morales, Eduardo (2009)  Culturally Competent Workforce Training and Creating a Latino Workforce Pipeline.  Presentation at the XXXII Interamerican Congress of Psychology Conference, Guatemala City, Guatemala, June 28 to July 3, 2009.
  • Morales, Eduardo (2009)  Psychologist’s Educational Preparedness and Comfort in Testing Latinos/as. Presentation at the XXXII Interamerican Congress of Psychology Conference, Guatemala City, Guatemala, June 28 to July 3, 2009.
  • Morales, Eduardo (2009) Best Practices of Educational Models: Alliant Latino Achievement Initiative.  Presentation at Movilizándonos Por Nuestra Futuro: Strategic Development of a Mental Health Workforce for Latinos. First Roundtable Latino Leadership Summit on Developing a Mental Health Workforce for Latinos, Office of Minority Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, July 9 &10, 2009.
  • Morales, Eduardo (2009)  Psychology’s preparedness in science and practice amid changing multicultural demographics.  Invited Address at the American Psychological Association Convention, Toronto Canada, August 7, 2009.
  • Morales, Eduardo (2009)  Psychosocial factors affecting Latino/a LGBT related to health and well-being.  Presentation at the American Psychological Association Convention, Toronto Canada, August 7, 2009
  • Morales, Eduardo (Discussant) (2009) Future Roles for Psychologists: We Can't Stay Here Forever.  Symposium presented at the California Psychological Association Convention, Oakland, CA, April 19, 2009
  • Morales, Eduardo (2009)  Culturally Competent Workforce Training and Creating a Latino Workforce Pipeline.  Presentation at the XXXII Interamerican Congress of Psychology Conference, Guatemala City, Guatemala, June 28 to July 3, 2009.
  • Morales, Eduardo (2009)  Psychologist’s Educational Preparedness and Comfort in Testing Latinos/as. Presentation at the XXXII Interamerican Congress of Psychology Conference, Guatemala City, Guatemala, June 28 to July 3, 2009.
  • Morales, Eduardo (2009)  Strategies for Engaging Latino Gay/Bisexual Men in Reducing HIV Risk. Presentation at the XXXII Interamerican Congress of Psychology Conference, Guatemala City, Guatemala, June 28 to July 3, 2009.
  • Morales, Eduardo (2009) Best Practices of Educational Models: Alliant Latino Achievement Initiative.  Presentation at Movilizándonos Por Nuestra Futuro: Strategic Development of a Mental Health Workforce for Latinos. First Roundtable Latino Leadership Summit on Developing a Mental Health Workforce for Latinos, Office of Minority Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, July 9 & 10, 2009.
  • Morales, Eduardo (2009)  Psychology’s preparedness in science and practice amid changing multicultural demographics.  Invited Address at the American Psychological Association Convention, Toronto Canada, August 7, 2009.
  • Morales, Eduardo (2009)  Psychosocial factors affecting Latino/a LGBT related to health and well-being.  Presentation at the American Psychological Association Convention, Toronto Canada, August 7, 2009.
  • Morales, Eduardo (2009)  Changing High-risk Sexual Behaviors among Latino Gay/Bisexual men.  Presentation at the International Academy of Sex Research, San Juan, Puerto Rico, August 19 to 22, 2009.
  • Morales, Eduardo (2009)  Multicultural and Diversity Training Programs for Clinical Psychology:  The approaches of the California School of Professional Psychology.  Presentation at the State of California Board of Psychology Diversity Conference, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, September 25, 2009
  • Morales, Eduardo (2009) Latino HIV Prevention:  Where do we go from here? Roundtable session at the United States Conference on AIDS.  October 28 to October 31, 2009.
  • Arguello, Erick and Morales, Eduardo (2009) Volunteer Management: An interactive dialogue on lessons learned in having a volunteer program Roundtable session at the United States Conference on AIDS.  October 28 to October 31, 2009.
  • Morales, Eduardo (2010) Gay People of Color & AIDS – The early Years: Fighting for our lives with our lives.  Presentation at San Francisco Community College, April 6, 2010

Boards and Committees (more available upon request)

  • President of APA Division of Clinical Psychology (12) -Section VI-Clinical Psychology of Ethnic Minorities (8/07 President elect; 1/08 to 12/08 President; 1/09-12/09 Past President)
  • Mental Health Loan Assumption Program (MHLAP) Advisory Committee of the State of California (2009-Present)
  • Government Affairs Liaison of Division VII of the California Psychological Association
  • Co-chair of the First National Conference on Evidence Based Practices for Ethnic Minorities held March 13 &14, 2008 Bethesda, MD
  • Chair of the First Leadership Summit of Mexican LGBT Leaders in Mexico City, July 5, 2008.
  • Appointed member of the California Mental Health Services Act (MHSA –Prop 63) Workforce Development Planning Committee for the city and county of S.F (2007 to present)
  • Member of the Regional Bay Area Collaborative for the California Mental Health Services Act (MHSA –Prop 63) of the State of California (2008- present).
  • Appointed by the Director of CSAT to the CSAT Hispanic Stakeholder Committee, Member (2003 to Present)
  • Co-Chair of the Latino Achievement Initiative Committee of Alliant International University (2008- Present)
  • Member of the Addiction Institute of Alliant (2007 to Present)
  • Fellow of the Rockway Institute of Alliant International University (2004 to present)
  • Chair of the International Multicultural Education Research Intervention and Treatment (I-MERIT) Committee of the Alliant International University – San Francisco Campus (2006-2007)
  • Member of the International Multicultural Education Research Intervention and Treatment (I-MERIT) of Alliant International University (October, 2006 to October, 2007).
  • Member of the Latino Achievement Committee of Alliant International University (October, 2006 to Present).
  • Co-chair of the Evidence-Based Conference on Ethnic Minorities committee of the Society for the Psychological Study of Ethnic Minority Issues (Div 45) of the APA (2006-present)
  • Chair of the Task Force on Psychological Testing in Spanish of the National Latino Psychological Association (2006-present)
  • President of the Society for the Psychological Study of Ethnic Minority Issues (Division 45), a Division of the American Psychological Association.  President Elect, 2003 to 2003; President 2004 to 2005; Past President 2005 to 2006).
  • CSAT Hispanic Stakeholder Committee Member (2003 to Present)
  • Co-Chair and co-founder of the National Latino Coalition for Community Prevention, Treatment and Recovery of the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) of NIH (1999 to 2002)
  • Chair of the Program Evaluation Committee of the National Latino Coalition for Community Prevention, Treatment and Recovery of the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) of NIH (2000 to present)
  • Member of the Editorial Board of the AIDS Prevention and Education  (2001-present)
  • Appointed Member of the Peer Review Board of the Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development (2000-present)
  • Consulting Editor for the Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences (1999-present)
  • Consulting Editor of the Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology (2000-present)
  • Oral Commissioner of the Examination Committee for the Board of
    Psychology of the State of California, Appointed July 31, 1990 (1990- 1998)
  • Member of the Committee on Ethnic Minority Issues of Division 44 of the APA - the Society for the Psychological Study of Lesbian and Gay Issues (1985-1999)
  • Chair of the Multicultural Education Research Intervention and Teaching (MERIT) Institute of CSPP (1998-1999)
  • Appointed Membership Chair of Division 45 of the APA - The Society for the Psychological Study of Ethnic Minority Issues (1998 to present)
  • Chair of the Multicultural Education Research Intervention and Teaching  (MERIT) Institute of CSPP (1998-1999)


Honors and Awards

  • 2010 Fulbright Fellow – Specialist Designation by the U.S. Department of Education, March, 2010
  • The 2009 American Psychological Association Award for Distinguished Contributions to Institutional Practice, August, 2009
  • 2009 Most Influential Bar Area Latinos Award from the San Francisco Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, September 18, 2009
  • 2009 Hispanic Heritage Salutes Leaders in the Community by ABC Channel 7 KGO-TV, San Francisco Bay Area
  • Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi
  • Certificate of Recognition from Congresswoman Jackie Speier
  • Certificate of Honor from Mayor Gavin Newsom
  • Certificate of Recognition from Senator Mark Leno, CA 3rd District Senator - SF
  • Certificate of Recognition Assemblyman Joe Coto, CA 23rd Assembly District - San Jose
  • Commendation from San Francisco Office of the Treasurer José Cisneros
  • The 2006 Star Vega Award for Distinguished Service to the Latino Community from the National Latino Psychological Association
  • Citation for Outstanding Service and Visionary Leadership from the Society for the Psychological Study of Ethnic Minority Issues (Division 45) of the American Psychological Association, August, 2005.
  • The 2002 Distinguished Career Contributions to Service Award from the Society for the Psychological Study of Ethnic Minority Issues (Division 45) of the American Psychological Association.
  • The 1998 Award for Outstanding Service given by AGUILAS, a Community  based Latino Organization in San Francisco.
  • The 1995 Award for Outstanding Accomplishments given by AGUILAS, a Community based Latino Organization in San Francisco.
  • The 1994 Outstanding Achievement Award given by the Committee of Lesbian and Gay Concerns of the American Psychological Association
  • Distinguished Contribution Award (1991) in Ethnic Minority Issues, Division 44 of the American Psychological Association
  • Fellow of the American Psychological Association and Divisions 9, 44, 45,  51
  • Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (Div. 9);
  • Society for the Psychological Study of Lesbian and Gay Issues(Div. 44);
  • Society for the Psychological Study of Ethnic Minority Issues (Div. 45)
  • Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinity (Div. 51);
  • Fellow of the American Psychological Association and Divisions 9, 12; 17; 27; 37; 38; 42; 44; 45; 50; 51:   
        Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (Division. 9);
        Society for Clinical Psychology (Division 12);
        Society of Counseling Psychology (Division 17)
        Society for Community Research and Action (Division 27);
        Society for Child and Family Policy and Practice (Division 37)
        Health Psychology (Div. 38)
        Psychologists in Independent Practice (Division 42)
        Society for the Psychological Study of Lesbian and Gay Issues (Div. 44);    
        Society for the Psychological Study of Ethnic Minority Issues (Div. 45);
        APA Division for the Study of Addiction (Div. 50);
        Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinity (Div. 51)
  • Ford Foundation Fellowship
  • Educational Testing Service at Princeton Summer Fellow
  • Four Year Fordham College Scholarship
  • Valedictorian in High School

Professional and Honorary Memberships

  • American Psychological Association, Fellow
  • Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (Div. 9 of APA), Fellow
  • Society for the Psychological Study of Ethnic Minority Issues (Div. 45 of APA), Fellow
  • Society for the Psychological Study of Lesbian and Gay Issues (Div. 44 of APA), Fellow
  • Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinity (Div. 51 of APA), Fellow
  • Division on Addictions (Div. 50 of APA), Member
  • Division of Health Psychology of APA, Member
  • Division of Clinical Psychology of APA, Member

Recent Community Work (more available upon request)

1989-Present 

  • Director of Workforce Development (Sept 1, 2007 to present)
  • California School of Professional Psychology-SF S.F., California (Alliant International University as of 2000) Title: Interim Program Director of the PhD Clinical Program (Sept 1, 2006 to present)
  • Coordinator of the Multicultural and Community Emphasis Area (1991 to present)
  • Distinguished Professor (2008 to present)
  • Assistant Professor (1989 to 1991)
  • Associate Professor (1991 to 1996)
  • Full Professor  (1996 to Present)
  • Interim Director for Clinical Ph.D. Program (2006-present) Title: Chair of the MERIT Institute (1998 to 1999) Responsibilities:  To coordinate the activities of the Multicultural  and Community Emphasis Area, teach doctoral level courses in psychology to doctoral students in the professional school, chair dissertations, participate in faculty meetings, design courses for the school, and to advise and supervise students.  Served as Chair in an acting capacity for the Multicultural Education Research Intervention and Teaching (MERIT) Institute of CSPP system-wide and oversee the institute’s activities across campuses.

1999-Present 

  • AGUILAS, Inc San Francisco, California Title:  Executive Director Responsibilities:  To oversee all operations and corporate matters of AGUILAS, Inc and it's program El Ambiente, an HIV prevention program for Latino gay bisexual men.  Hire, supervise and train staff, represent the organization to funding agencies, write grants, oversee all fiscal and procedural matters of the corporation and report to the Board of Directors of AGUILAS, Inc.

1976-Present 

  • Clinical and Consulting Psychologist Private Practice Clinical Psychological Services to individuals, children, and families, including psychotherapy, group therapy,  psychological assessments and consultation, services. Consultation Services to organizations, agencies and community groups, training in clinical procedures and organizational design consulting in starting up health oriented programs with a community focus, conducting evaluation and research activities.

1988-1989

  • Bayview Hunter's Point Foundation San Francisco, California Title: Coordinator of Program Development Responsibilities:  To develop and implement new programs within the Bayview Hunter's Point Foundation, conduct research and evaluation, and participate in the administration of the  Foundation.  To conduct program planning, write grants, develop new projects, train staff and consult with the program directors with regard to new projects.

License

  • Licensed to practice psychology in the State of California

Recent Dissertations Chaired

  • Magel, Nikita  (2002) Psychological predictors of health risk taking behaviors in gay men. Psy.D. Dissertation at California School of Professional Psychology-Alameda, April, 2002
  • Gambetti, Roberta  (2003) Sexual Coercion and HIV/STD Risk Taking Behaviors among Latinas. Proposal approved for Ph.D. Dissertation at California School of Professional Psychology-SF Bay Area, February, 2003
  • Schiller, Emily  (2003) Gender Differences in coping among Parents of Children with Congenital Heart Disease. Proposal approved for Psy.D. Dissertation at California School of Professional Psychology-SF Bay Area, March, 2003.
  • Kamins, Deborah  (2003) Acculturation and Ethnic Identity as correlates of perceived attractiveness, body image, and eating behaviors among Latinas. Ph.D. Dissertation at California School of Professional Psychology-Alameda, June, 2003.
  • Ito, Komoti (2003)  Cross Cultural Adjustment of Japanese International Students in the United States: A qualitative study. Psy.D. Dissertation at California School of Professional Psychology-Alameda, June, 2003.
  • Wong, Sharon (2005)  Comparing Outcomes of Community-Based Outpatient Clinic Services versus School-Based Clinic Services. Ph.D. Dissertation at California School of Professional Psychology-SF Bay Area, November, 2005.
  • Adray, Aimee (2007) Risk Factors for Deviant Behavior: A Study of 16-18 year-old adolescents in an urban city in the Midwest region of United States.  Ph.D. Dissertation at California School of Professional Psychology-SF of Alliant International University, April, 2007.
  • Ringwood, Kimberly (2010) Predicting Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Diagnoses in Early Childhood Clinical Assessments. Ph.D. Dissertation at California School of Professional Psychology-SF of Alliant International University, April 9, 2010

 

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