BIOGRAPHY
PhD, Clinical Psychology, University of Kentucky, 2008
MS, Clinical Psychology, University of Kentucky, 2007
BS, Psychology, Magna Cum Laude, Aquinas College, 1999
Curriculum Vitae: Ignacio Acevedo
RESEARCH
Ignacio Acevedo is an Associate Professor in the community psychology PhD program at Michigan State University, where he also serves on the faculty of the Chicano/Latino Studies and Latin American and Caribbean Studies programs.
Originally from Mexico and of mestize (Hñähñu, Binnizá, and european) descent, his current research spans two areas. First, applied research on adolescent sociopolitical development (e.g., how to promote community engagement). Second, applied research focused on language revitalization.
He is a lifetime member of the Society of Indian Psychologists (SIP) and the National Latinx Psychological Association (NLPA), and coordinates study groups on indigenous and anticolonial psychology within the latter organization. He has served as Associate Editor of the Journal of Latinx Psychology Journal and is a recipient of NLPA's Distinguished Early Career Award. Dr. Acevedo is a Co-Director of MSU's International Engagement in Mexico program.
A letter from Dr. Acevedo to potential graduate applicants.