Paloma Pérez

Paloma Pérez is a former school psychologist specializing in the implementation and cultural adaptation of evidence-based interventions to support positive youth development. At the University of Virginia, she works across multiple projects focused on advancing adolescent mental and behavioral health with contextually relevant practices. Pérez currently leads the systematic adaptation of the Coping Power program for urban schools in Guadalajara, Mexico, and is also exploring the translation of interventions for youth into digital environments in a newly funded project.

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