Jessica Valenzuela, Ph.D., ABPP
Full-Time Faculty, Department of Clinical and School Psychology
Education:
- Ph.D. University of Miami
- M.S. University of Miami
- B.S. University of Florida
Professional Interests
Dr. Jessica Valenzuela is a Professor in the College of Psychology’s Department of Clinical and School Psychology at Nova Southeastern University. She is the Director of Pediatric Psychology Services within the Salah Foundation Children’s Hospital’s Comprehensive Pediatric Diabetes Center and Multidisciplinary Pediatric Gastroenterology Clinic, and currently serves as the President of APA’s Division 54 – the Society of Pediatric Psychology.
Dr. Valenzuela’s clinical and scholarly interests focus on pediatric health disparities, challenges in transitioning to adult care, family participation in care and shared decision-making, and community-based participatory models of research. Dr. Valenzuela’s community partnerships focus on consultation to develop and expand community health promotion programs, increase the cultural competency of providers, and improve the quality of care to children and families. Dr. Valenzuela is also the faculty advisor for two graduate student organizations in the College of Psychology, GO PLAY (focused on service learning with children and adolescents) and EMAGS (focused on multicultural issues impacting the mental health field).
News and Event
- Remembering the Parkland 17: Community events are set for Friday
- Spotlight on Graduate Student in Pediatric Psychology Research
- Gilda’s Club hosting screening of movie on breast cancer
- College of Psychology team part of childhood obesity research grant
- Lab News and Events
- College of Psychology awarded the APA Suinn Minority Achievement Award