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Linda G. Castillo is a Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at Texas A&M University, specializing in counseling psychology and school counseling. She holds Fellow status with the American Psychological Association (2009) and has secured over $10 million in federal grants. Her work focuses on Latine educational persistence, mental health, and program development for at-risk youth.
Education:
- Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, University of Utah (1999)
- M.S., Counseling Psychology, University of Utah (1996)
- B.A., Psychology, Southwest Texas State University (1994)
Research Interests:
- Latine educational and mental health disparities
- Scale development for cultural constructs (e.g., Marianismo Beliefs Scale)
- Evaluation of GEAR UP programs for college readiness
Her current NIH-funded Heart of Texas GEAR UP project ($6.3M) serves 1,200+ students to enhance postsecondary success.
Key Contributions:
- Published over 100 peer-reviewed articles on acculturation stress, ethnic identity, and counseling interventions
- Edited for journals like Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology and Journal of Hispanic Higher Education
- Recipient of APA Fellow recognition for research on college student mental health
Leadership:
- Ombuds Officer, Texas A&M Graduate School (2018–present)
- Principal Investigator for multiple GEAR UP federal grants
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