Andrea Romero

Dr. Andrea Romero serves as Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs at the University of Arizona, overseeing faculty development, diversity initiatives, and leadership programs. She is a Professor in the Department of Family Studies and Human Development within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, with affiliations in Psychology, Mexican American Studies, Gender and Women Studies, and Public Health. Her research focuses on community-based participatory action research to address health disparities and equity in marginalized communities. Key initiatives include the Our Best Work Environment and Hispanic-Serving Institution Faculty and Research Initiatives.

Dr. Romero earned her doctorate in social psychology from the University of Houston. Her work emphasizes culturally responsive interventions, including the Asset-Based Bicultural Continuum Model for educational equity. She has authored two books and numerous articles on youth resilience, acculturation stress, and civic engagement. Notable awards include the Cesar Chavez Award and the Richard Ruiz Diversity Leadership Faculty Award.

As a leader, she collaborates with deans and department heads to enhance faculty recruitment, retention, and equity. She previously directed the Frances McClelland Institute for Children, Youth, and Families (2015–2019) and currently serves as President-Elect of the National Latinx Psychological Association. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges academia and community partnerships to foster inclusive environments.

• Education: PhD in Social Psychology, University of Houston; MA in Psychology, University of Houston
• Labs/Initiatives: Frances McClelland Institute, Office of Strategic Initiatives