Manuel Thomas Lopez 3800 SW 34 St. Apt. G-57 Gainesville, FL 32608 (352) 337-6049 [email protected]

CURRICULUM VITAE

EDUCATION University of Florida, Gainesville FL Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology, Anticipated: May 2010

University of Florida, Gainesville FL Master of Science in Psychology, Anticipated: August 2007

University of Florida, Gainesville FL Bachelor of Science in Psychology Summa Cum Laude & Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology Cum Laude: May 2005

University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL Dual Enrollment Student: August 2000–May2001

FELLOWSHIPS McKnight Doctoral Fellowship, Florida Education Fund McKnight Doctoral Fellow: August 2006–Present

The Atlantic Coast Social, Behavioral, and Economics Alliance, National Science Foundation—University of Florida Research Fellow: June 2006–Present

Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program, United States Department of Education— University of Florida McNair Fellow: April 2004–May 2005

HONORS & AWARDS University of Florida, Division of Housing and Residence Education Certificate of Recognition: April 2005

University of Florida, Department of Psychology—Behavioral Medicine Research Team Outstanding Researcher Award Recipient: February 2005

Florida Department of Education—Bright Futures Florida Academic Scholarship Award Recipient: August 2001–May 2005

National Residence Hall Honorary, University of Florida Chapter, Department of Housing and Residence Education Rose Award Recipient: April 2004

University of Florida, Department of Housing and Residence Education Certificate of Recognition: April 2003 University of Florida, Office of Student Activities Outstanding Contribution: 2003

City of Coral Gables, Florida, Chamber of Commerce Certificate of Recognition: 2001

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE University of Florida, Department of Psychology, Behavioral Medicine Research Team—Dr. Carolyn M. Tucker’s Patient-Centered Culturally Sensitive Health Care Project Graduate Research Director: February 2005–Present

University of Florida, Department of Psychology, Behavioral Medicine Research Team—Dr. Carolyn M. Tucker’s Patient-Centered Culturally Sensitive Health Care Project Undergraduate Research Assistant: February 2003–May 2005

Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program, University of Florida McNair Fellow: April 2004–May 2005

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE University of Florida, Counseling Center Counseling Psychology Practicum Counselor: August 2006–Present

University of Florida, Department of Psychology—Dr. Brian Iwata’s Applied Behavior Analysis Laboratory Research Assistant: January 2004–May 2005

TEACHING EXPERIENCE University of Florida, Department of Psychology Graduate Assistant: August 2005–May 2006

St. Augustine Parish, Gainesville, FL—Continuing Christian Development Instructor: August 2001–May 2002

Epiphany Parish, Miami, FL—Continuing Christian Development Instructor: August 2000–June 2001

Gulliver Schools, Miami, FL—Gulliver Academy Teacher’s Assistant: August 2000–June 2001

SERVICE University of Florida, Department of Psychology—Diversity and Awareness Affirmation Committee Committee Member: August 2005–Present

University of Florida, Department of Psychology—Counseling Psychology Program Committee Student Representative: December 2006–August 2007

University of Florida, Office of Student Activities—Reitz Union Board Special Events Committee Co-Chair: June 2002–June 2004

University of Florida, Division of Housing and Residence Education—Graham Area Council Vice-President Elect: September 2001–May 2002 Habitat for Humanity, Homestead, FL Senior Volunteer: May 2001–August 2001

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE University of Florida, Department of Housing and Residence Education Night Clerk: June 2005–August 2005

University of Florida, Department of Housing and Residence Education Desk Manager: May 2003–May 2005

University of Florida, Department of Housing and Residence Education Student Assistant: March 2002– May 2003

Norman Brothers Produce, Miami, FL Courier/Assistant: May 2002–August 2002

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Psychological Association Student Affiliate: 2003–Present

Division of Counseling Psychology of the American Psychological Association Student Affiliate: 2003–Present

PUBLICATIONS Tucker, C. M., Herman, K. C., Ferdinand, L. A., Bailey, T. R., Lopez, M. T., Beato, C., Adams, D., & Cooper, L. (2007). Providing patient-centered culturally sensitive health care: A formative model. The Counseling Psychologist, 35, 679–705.

PRESENTATIONS Lopez, M. T. & Tucker, C. M. (August 2006). Family Factors in Hispanic Adolescents’ Engagement in Health- Promoting Behaviors. Poster session presented at the 114th convention of the American Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA.

Lopez, M. T. & Tucker, C. M. (March 2006). Family Factors in Hispanic Adolescents’ Engagement in Health- Promoting Behaviors. Poster session presented at the 52nd annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Atlanta, GA.

Lopez, M. T. & Tucker, C. M. (April 2005). Perceived Family Cohesion and Conflict, and Parents’ Health- Promoting Behaviors as Factors in Hispanic Adolescents’ Health-Promoting Behaviors. Paper presented at the Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program Research Presentation Day, Gainesville, FL.