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Roberto L. Abreu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Florida, part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He holds a tenured position and leads the ¡Chévere! Lab, focusing on marginalized communities including LGBTQ+ individuals, BIPOC groups, and Latinx families. His work emphasizes social justice, systemic oppression, and resilience through mixed-methods research.
Education: Ph.D. from University of Kentucky (2015), APA-accredited internship at Federal Medical Center-Lexington, M.Ed. from Florida International University (2012). Mentored by scholars specializing in culture, collectivism, and queer advocacy.
Research focuses on four key areas:
- Latinx LGBTQ youth mental health and family dynamics
- Transgender youth and school inclusivity
- LGBTQ adults' experiences of violence and resilience
- Immigration impacts on Puerto Rican communities
Publications highlight intersectionality, parental acceptance scales, and policy impacts (e.g., bans on gender-affirming care). Awards include APA's Distinguished Book Award (2023) and McKnight Mentorship recognition (2023). Active in leadership roles, including APA divisions and national LGBTQ+ advocacy organizations.
Teaching emphasizes culturally mindful practices, anti-oppression frameworks, and active learning. Current lab projects explore Black transmasculine community support, LGBTQ+ activism impacts, and bi+/plurisexual disclosure dynamics.
