Jason Burrow-Sanchez

Jason Burrow-Sanchez is a Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Utah, with a concurrent appointment as Adjunct Professor in Psychology. He holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Oregon, an MA in Psychology from the University of the Pacific, and a BA in Psychology from UC Santa Barbara. Fluent in Spanish, his work bridges clinical psychology and public health.

His research examines risk/protective factors for adolescent substance use (e-cigarettes, cannabis, alcohol), cultural accommodation in treatment for Latino/a populations, and mental health stigma reduction. Key themes include:

• Prevention strategies for youth substance use
• Cultural adaptation of evidence-based interventions
• Public health approaches to substance use disorders
• Developmental transitions (e.g., parenthood, adolescence)

Burrow-Sanchez has secured continuous external funding, including grants from NIH, SAMHSA, and Utah Department of Health. Notable projects include the Western Mountain Regional Prevention Technology Transfer Center and studies on culturally accommodated CBT for Latino adolescents.

Honors include:

• Presidential Leadership Fellow (2020)
• University Banner Project Professor (2019)
• Faculty Research Award (2009)

He mentors graduate students in thesis research and teaches courses on substance abuse, research methods, and clinical interventions. His grant portfolio exceeds a decade of sustained funding focused on prevention science and health equity.