Gil-Rivas, V.

Virginia Gil-Rivas is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She holds offices in Colvard 4006 and can be reached via vgilriva@uncc.edu. Her research focuses on cognitive, emotional, and social factors influencing psychological adjustment following major stressors such as disasters, grief, and chronic illness, as well as health behavior modification strategies for adolescents and adults.

• Education:
• B.A.: Universidad Veracruzana, Mexico
• M.A.: California State University
• Ph.D.: University of California

Her work examines how individuals navigate psychological well-being in high-stress contexts, integrating clinical and social perspectives to promote quality of life. While no specific awards or grants are documented here, her research emphasizes applied interventions for vulnerable populations.