Paloma Pérez

Paloma Pérez's research focuses on promoting adolescent mental and behavioral health through the implementation, evaluation, and cultural adaptation of evidence-based interventions. Pérez contributes to several interdisciplinary research initiatives, including projects adapting and evaluating preventive interventions across cultural contexts and developing innovative approaches to support youth well-being in digital environments. Pérez's work aims to bridge research and practice by translating evidence into accessible, scalable prevention strategies that strengthen communities.

Ph.D., University of Kansas, 2023
Ed.S., Pittsburg State University, 2012
M.S., Pittsburg State University, 2010
B.S., Pittsburg State University, 2009
 

Curriculum Vitae

• Tiered systems of support
• Culturally adapted evidence-based practices
• Adolescent mental health
• Violence prevention
• Applied behavior analysis in schools