Oswaldo Moreno

Oswaldo Moreno, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at the Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Psychology, with a focus on clinical health psychology, social determinants of health, and mental health disparities. His work addresses systemic factors affecting marginalized communities, particularly Latine and immigrant populations.

• Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Clark University
• M.S. in Clinical Psychology, Clark University
• M.T.S. in Religious Studies and Social Science, Harvard University
• B.S. in Psychology, Arizona State University

Dr. Moreno's research examines how cultural, social, and contextual factors shape mental and physical health outcomes, with an emphasis on culturally responsive interventions to reduce healthcare disparities. His team develops frameworks for addressing stress, internalizing disorders, and addictive behaviors through community engagement and ecological approaches.

Recent publications (2024–2022) span substance use interventions for Latinx youth, ethnic discrimination impacts on tobacco use, decolonial research methodologies, and acculturative stress in immigrant populations. Themes include cross-cultural analysis, behavioral science, and policy-driven mental health equity.

• Presidential Citation Award for Outstanding Service, National Latinx Psychological Association, 2024
• Rising Star Award, ABCT Hispanic SIG, 2024
• Melba J.T. Vasquez Early Career Award, APA Minority Fellowship, 2024
• Dr. Edwin J. Nichols Cultural and Diversity Grant Award, 2024

Dr. Moreno mentors students in multicultural counseling practicum and personal awareness courses, while leading La Esperanza Research Program, which engages doctoral students, undergraduates, and staff in school-based and community-centered projects to improve mental healthcare access for Latine communities.