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Student Scholar Latina Award
The purpose of the Latinx Student Scholar Award is to honor the scholarly contributions of a Section III student member who has conducted research and/or scholarly work that advances the psychology of Latinx women. Submissions for consideration may include products based on degree-related work (e.g., dissertations) or other projects (e.g. master's thesis or class papers).
Deadline: April 1
Chair: TBD
Presentations
Upcoming Presentations
Dellanira Garcia, Jacqueline Fuentes, Carrie Castañeda-Sound, Olivia Galvan, and Alyssa Arredondo (APA, August, 2025).
Re(membering) Mujerista Alegría/Joy en La Lucha.
2024-2025
Catalina Roads, and Alyssa Arredondo. (June 2025). From Eurocentrism to Equity: Decolonizing Supervision in Practice.
APA 2016 Annual Convention, Denver
Symposium
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"Latina Girls and Adolescents—Challenges and Resilience"
Donna Castañeda, Chair -
"Latina Girl's Sexual Development"
Bianca Guzmán -
"Latina Adolescents Linkage with Gang Violence"
Yoseline P. Lopez-Marroquin
"Caminante, no hay puentes, se hace puentes al andar." (Voyager, there are no bridges, one builds them as one walks.) ― Gloria E. Anzaldúa
What Sets Us Apart
Our History
Section III has a long history. It began in 1977 as a task force within Div. 35 and was led by Martha Bernal, PhD. In 1986 it became a committee within Div. 35, and in 2003 it was named a Section. Section III has benefitted from the leadership and participation of inspiring Latinas such as Oliva Espin, PhD; Hortensia Amaro, PhD; Maryann Santos de Barona, PhD; Cynthia de las Fuentes, PhD; Alberta M. Gloria, PhD; Rachel Navarro, PhD; Carrie Castañeda-Sound, PhD; Aida Hurtado, PhD; Bianca Guzman, PhD; Yvette Flores, PhD; and Dellanira Garcia, Ph.D.
Our Mission
Our mission is to foster meaningful collaborative relationships among Latinx womxn at all levels of professional development to advance our representation and cultural knowledge and wealth on how to best serve our communities. Our aim is to develop a vibrant community of scientists, practitioners, scholars, and activists in the pursuit of decolonization, liberation, and justice. Our temescal of values is grounded in our ancestral knowledge of respect, honoring lived experiences, and social responsibility.
Acknowledgement
Section III occupies the traditional homelands of Indigenous communities. We honor all descendants who are working today to preserve and nourish indigenous identities and homelands. Section III stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and its pursuit for Black liberation.
Jacqueline Fuentes, MEd., MSW, PhD.,
Incoming President
Alyssa Arredondo
Membership Chair
Olivia Hinojosa Galvan
Social Media Chair
Membership Benefits
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Networking and fellowship with professionals and students interested in Latinx issues.
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Convention programming
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Section III email listserv
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Leadership opportunities.
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Mentorship from leaders across the country
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Active collaboration with other sections and organizations
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Section III-sponsored awards and recognition