Nancy Valverde

Dr. Nancy Valverde is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Services at Western Carolina University's College of Education and Allied Professions. Her work focuses on trauma-informed clinical mental health counseling, particularly addressing adverse childhood experiences among Latinx emerging adults. She holds a Ph.D. in Counselor Education from Pennsylvania State University, an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Texas-Tyler, and a BA in Psychology from the College of Wooster.

Her research emphasizes culturally responsive mental health interventions for marginalized racial groups, with a focus on young adults navigating identity and trauma. She advocates for inclusive practices in counseling education and community outreach.