Andres Valencia Agudelo

Professor Andres Valencia Agudelo serves as a Professor of Practice at the University of Houston's Barbara Gessner College of Nursing, with clinical expertise spanning medical-surgical nursing, emergency and disaster response, and specialized care for victims of sexual assault and intimate partner violence.

Education:

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Regis College (Expected 2026)
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Western Governors University (2020)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), University of Houston (2018)
• Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Texas A&M University (2017)

Research and Clinical Focus: Professor Valencia Agudelo's scholarly work centers on disability studies, bioethics, and LGBTQ+ health equity, directly informed by frontline clinical experience in high-acuity settings. His research examines ethical frameworks for vulnerable populations while advancing trauma-informed care protocols in emergency and disaster contexts, with particular emphasis on intersectional approaches to patient advocacy.

Professional Recognition:

• Daisy Team Award – Memorial Hermann Katy Float Pool (2023)
• Houston Methodist West Outstanding Clinician Award (2021)

Mentorship and Funding: Publicly available information does not specify graduate student advising activities, research grant funding, or laboratory affiliations.