EDUCATION

2017-2018 Allstate Foundation Greater Good Nonprofit Leaders Program 

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University 

Chicago, IL

 

2004-2006 Postdoctoral Fellowship in Behavioral Science Research

Center for AIDS Intervention Research, Psychiatry & Behavioral 

Medicine Medical College of Wisconsin

Milwaukee, WI

 

2004 Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology

Carlos Albizu University - Miami  (CAU)

Major Field: Clinical Psychology

Supporting Field: Forensic Psychology

 

Dissertation: Project One: A Prevention Program for Lonely Latino Men 

who have Sex with Men Supervisors: Cristian del Rio, Psy.D. & Gerald 

Specter, Ph.D.

 

2001 M.S. in Clinical Psychology 

Carlos Albizu University – San Juan (CAU-SJC)

Carlos Albizu Universty – Miami (CAU)

Major Field: Psychology

 

1997 B.A., Psychology 

University of Puerto Rico- Rio Piedras (UPR-RP)

Major: Psychology

Minor: Biology

 

LICENSURE

05/2010-Present Licensed psychologist by the State of Illinois

License No. #071007914

 

07/2006 -08/2011 Licensed psychologist by the State of Wisconsin

License No. #2624-057 

 

Present NPI: 1346333713

Present CAQH Provider ID: 12169116

 

HONORS & AWARDS

 

2014 Presidential Citation, Professional Leadership & Service: National Latina/o Psychological Association (NLPA)

 

2014 Advocates for Boys of the Year Award by American Psychological Association’s Division 51. 

 

2014 2014 Diversity MBA Magazine’s Top 100 under 50 Emerging and Executive Leaders Award.

 

2013 Outstanding Professional Contribution Award by Milwaukee Area Psychological Association. 

 

2013 Recognition by the Center for Latino/a Mental Health

 

2010 Recognition by the City of Chicago’s Commission on Human Relations, Advisory

Council on Latino Affairs 

 

2010 Nomination for the Judy E. Hall, Ph.D., Early Career Psychologist Award, 

National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology

 

2010 American Psychiatric Foundation Award for Advancing Minority Mental Health

 

2009 Nomination as a Candidate for Chicago’s Latino Professional of the Year, 

Chicago Latino Network

 

2009 Award for Multicultural Teaching Excellence, the Chicago School of Psychology

 

2004 NIH Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Clinical Psychologist and Organizational Effectiveness Consultant

Colibí Counseling and Consulting

Chicago, IL

2020-Present

 

Responsibilities:

• Partners with organizations to support training and capacity building; strategic planning and implementation; racial equity efforts; and address specific organizational challenges.

• Design, develop, and implement tools and processes in areas such as assessment, team-building, strategy alignment, organization design, change management, problem solving, and performance improvement. 

• Identify, recommend and execute processes related to organizations´ planning, implementation, evaluation, reporting, and communication.

• Provide training in areas of leadership skills, strategic planning, cultural competence, and racial equity.

• Draft and submit proposals to government agencies and foundations to secure competitive funding.

 

Chief Clinical Officer 

Center on Halsted

2016-2020

 

Responsibilities:

 

• Serve as a member of the Executive Team and contribute to the strategic vision

• Oversee a staff of 32 (5 direct reports) 

• Direct the full lifecycle of staff development

• Foster a strong leadership base among Program Directors 

• Develop a culture that promotes employee engagement and accountability 

• Provide leadership for the design and delivery of quality services 

• Oversee the development and execution of all program budgets 

• Ensure services meet the objectives of the strategic plan 

• Develop objective performance measurements 

• Participate in workgroups that advocating for our mission 

• Establish sound working relationships and cooperative agreements with community leaders and organizations 

• Serve as an effective spokesperson for the organization 

• Work with staff to develop objective performance measurements across all Social and Clinical Service and Public Programs to ensure consistent, high-quality evaluation and goal setting for all staff

• Proactively seek opportunities to participate in committees, workgroups and task forces that will allow being an advocate for our mission and enhancing our reputation in the communities we serve.

• Meet financial objectives by forecasting program needs, preparing annual budgets, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating any necessary corrective actions.

• Monitor and complete appropriate reporting to funders.

 

Clinical Psychologist 

Centro Castillo for Personal and Family Wellbeing

Chicago, IL

2010-2020

 

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and provide outpatient psychotherapy to adults and families, with an emphasis on couples, identity, substance use and trauma. 

• Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations and reports. 

 

Director

Behavioral Health Services

Center on Halsted

2015-2016

 

Responsibilities:

• Oversee behavioral health operations, the Anti Violence Project, the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Institute, and Behavioral Health’s Training Program.

• Develop and maintain policies and procedures for the department and its projects

• Develop and oversee expansion and/or creation of new programs 

• Conduct individual, couple, family or group therapy 

• Supervise staff, trainees, volunteers, and training program

• Maintain appropriate records and provide reports

• Participate in annual preparation of budget and strategic planning

 

Health System Clinician, Faculty 

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

2015-Present

 

Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical supervision to pre-doctoral interns

• Mentor pre-doctoral interns in other areas of psychology such as administration, producing scholarship and research

• Maintain appropriate data on interns

• Collaborate in the coordination of didactic activities for interns

 

Associate Professor 

Counseling Department

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, IL

2012-Present

 

 Responsibilities:

• Develop and teach master's and doctoral level courses, including in-person, hibrid, and online courses

• Advise and mentor students

• Conduct research and other scholarship

 

Instructor of record for the following graduate level courses:

• Substance Use and Addictions

• Advanced Practicum Seminar

• Theories of Psychotherapy

• Clinical Interviewing

• Latino/a Mental Health courses

 

Course lead for the following graduate level courses:

• Substance Use and Addictions

• Theories of Psychotherapy

• Human Sexuality

• Multicultural Counseling

 

EPPP Item Writer

Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB)

2010-2013

 

Responsibilities:

• Develop and propose of items for the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP)

 

Director of the Center for Latino Mental Health Studies and Assistant 

Professor for the Masters in Clinical Psychology Program

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Chicago, IL

2007-2012

 

Responsibilities:

• Establish and implement strategic plans and priorities for the Center

• Manage Center’s budget

• Pursue external funding sources, including grant writing

• Create and promote educational and support opportunities 

• Develop and coordinate study abroad and other international initiatives 

• Foster effective partnerships with local and international institutions

• Teach courses in the Masters in the Counseling Program, including:  Theories of Psychotherapy, Clinical Interviewing, Introduction to Addictions, and Latino/a Mental Health courses

 

Co-Founder and Facilitator

Building a Better Man Project

Milwaukee, WI

2008-Present

• Develop, coordinate and implement this violence prevention program directed towards males

• Visit prisons, high schools, and middle schools to facilitate 8 week workshops that address violence, substance use, and masculinity

• Develop a national campaign on Toxic Masculinity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koPmuEyP3a0 

 

Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Clinical Professor

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Center,

Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin

Milwaukee, WI

2006-2007

 

Responsibilities:

• Evaluated and provided psychotherapy to children and their families, mostly individuals who had experience trauma or who were LGBT

• Developed independent research agenda 

• Contributed to the development of the Trauma Clinic

• Trained medical students and residents 

 

 

Postdoctoral Fellow in Behavioral Science Research

Center for AIDS Intervention and Research, Psychiatry & 

Behavioral Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin

Milwaukee, WI 

2004-2006

 

Responsibilities:

• Prepared and submitted a NHI-format intramural grant application, addressing sensation seeking, sexual risk, and substance use among male adolescents

• Collaborated with faculty in local, national, and international research studies 

• Lead a research team, which included recruiters and statisticians

• Conducted clinical interviews and reports, as part of research study

• Provided psychotherapy to individuals living with HIV or dealing with addictions

 

Psychology Pre-Doctoral Intern and Practicum in Clinical Psychology

South Florida Evaluation and Treatment Center

Miami, FL 

2002-2004

Responsibilities:

• Evaluated and provide psychotherapy to inmates in forensic hospital with an emphasis on substance use and trauma

• Completed psychological evaluations and other court reports

• Facilitated psycho-educational and therapeutic groups, including substance abuse, illness awareness, and anger management

 

Research Associate II

Behavioral Health Promotion Program, Department of Epidemiology, University of Miami

Miami, FL 

2003-2004

Responsibilities:

• Collaborated in the development of studies and publications addressing risk behaviors among MSM, including sexual risk and substance use

• Recruited, interviewed, and guided  participants through studies’ protocols

 

Substance Abuse Counselor

Miami Behavioral Health Center 

Miami, FL

2002-2003

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and provide outpatient psychotherapy to adolescents and their families, with a focus on substance abuse/dependence

 

 

Proyecto Valiente Coordinator

Unión Positiva

Miami, FL 

2001-2002

Responsibilities:

• Contributed to writing and development a SAMSHA grant addressing substance use prevention among adolescents and their parents

• Coordinated  and supervised workshops and daily operations 

• Facilitated substance abuse prevention workshops

• Fostered effective partnerships with local agencies 

 

Youth Services Program Coordinator

Abriendo Puertas

Miami, FL 

2001

 

Responsibilities:

• Coordinated  and supervised afterschool prevention program, drop in center, summer camp, and all other daily operations 

• Facilitated educational workshops addressing substance abuse, sexual risk, violence, and gang involvement prevention

• Fostered effective partnerships with local agencies 

 

Program Coordinator, Youth Net Program

Care Resource

Miami, FL 

1999-2001

 

Responsibilities:

• Developed and implement HIV and substance use peer based prevention and education program

• Coordinated  and supervised daily activities

• Fostered effective partnerships with local agencies 

 

Interviewer (Part Time)

Department of Psychiatry, University of Miami

Miami, FL 

1999-2000

 

Responsibilities:

• Recruited, interviewed, and guided  participants through study procedures

 

Director, Department of Prevention

Puerto Rico Community Network for Clinical Research on AIDS

Río Piedras, PR 

1999

 

Responsibilities:

• Developed and implement HIV and substance use prevention and education programs

• Coordinated  and supervised daily activities

• Facilitated educational workshops

• Trained and supervised staff 

• Foster effective partnerships with local agencies

• Pursued external funding sources, including grant writing

 

Program Outreach/Facilitator/Preventive Case Manager

Department of Prevention and Education

AIDS Foundation of Puerto Rico

Caparra Terrace, PR

1996-1999

 

Responsibilities:

• Recruited gay and bisexual participants so they would participate in prevention interventions 

• Co-facilitated HIV prevention peer based education programs

• Maintained a case load of gay and bisexual youth and provided them with preventive case management

 

 

Additional Clinical Experience: 

 

Psychotherapist (Part Time)

Mental Health Department, Milwaukee Health Services &

Counseling Department, AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin

Milwaukee, WI

2005-2006

 

Responsibilities:

• Evaluated and provided outpatient psychotherapy to children and their families

 

Additional Teaching Experience:

 

Adjunct Professor (Courses taught included: Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy)

Counseling Psychology Program

Wright Institute

Berkley, CA

2011

 

Adjunct Professor (Courses taught included: Introduction Psychology and LGBT Psychology)

College of Letters and Science

University of Wisconsin

Milwaukee, WI

2005-2006

 

Adjunct Professor (Courses taught included: Research Methods and Theories of Psychotherapy)

Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI

2005-2006

 

International Experience:

 

Adjunct Professor 

Universidad del Valle de Guatemala, Masters in Counseling

Guatemala City, Guatemala

2010-Present (Biennial) 

 

Responsibilities:

• Course taught: Substance Use and Addictions

 

Coordination of Specific Study Abroad Programs

The Chicago School of Psychology

Chicago, IL

2007-2015

 

Responsibilities:

• Developed and implemented a total of five study abroad programs in coordination with Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Universidad de Puerto Rico, and Villa la Paz in Peru.

 

Consultant and Trainer

Acción Solidaria Contra el SIDA

Caracas, Venezuela 

2001

             Responsibilities:

• Conducted a training on HIV prevention interventions

 

Selected Grants:

2017               Positive Youth. Viiv Healthcare. $200,000 per year for two years. (Awarded) 

 

2016 2017 LGBTQ Health Conference: Bridging Research and Practice. NIMH R13 MD011360-01. $50,000 (Awarded) 

 

2016  2017 LGBTQ Health Conference: Bridging Research and Practice. National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, Sexually Transmitted Diseases & tuberculosis Prevention Public Health Conference Support. Award Number: 1NU14PS005075-01. $40,500. (Awarded)

 

2016 2017 LGBTQ Health Conference: Bridging Research and Practice. The National Institutes of Health. Award Number: 1R13MD011360-01. $50,000. (Awarded)

 

2014 Perceptions of culturally based gender role attitudes, social inequality, and bullying effects on children’s academic performance. Spencer Foundation. $50,000. (Awarded)

 

2014 Youth empowerment program II. Office of Minority Health. $480,185 (Proposal)

 

2008-2011 Latina Mental Health Network. Chicago Community Trust. $390,000 (Awarded)

 

2005 The Influence of Personality, Psychological Factors, Cognitive Processes and Social Context on Adolescent Behavior. Center for AIDS Intervention Research. $75,000. (Awarded)

 

2001 Proyecto Valiente. SAMHSHA. $200,000. (Awarded)

 

2001 Gente Joven. Annie E. Casey Foundation. $250,000. (Awarded)

 

1999-2001 Youth Net. United Ways. $225,000. (Awarded)

 

1999 HIV Prevention Program for adolescents, Puerto Rico's Health Department. $250,000. (Awarded)

 

Selected Research Experience: 

 

Principal Investigator 

Barriers to Mental Health Service Provision to Latino/as

The Chicago School of Psychology

Chicago, IL

2007-2011

 

Principal Investigator 

The Influence of Personality, Psychological Factors, Cognitive

Processes and Social Context on Gay and Bisexual Adolescent Behavior

Center for AIDS Intervention, Medical College of Wisconsin

Milwaukee, WI

2004-2006

Research Associate II 

HIV and Hispanic MSM: Impact of Drugs, Sex, and Culture and 

Promoting Early Detection of HIV among Hispanic MSM

University of Miami 

Miami, FL

2003-2004

 

Interviewer

HIV Testing Issues among Hispanic MSM in Miami

University of Miami

Miami, FL

1999-2000

 

Selected Social Awareness Campaign Experience:

Co-Founder and Facilitator

Building a Better Man Project

A violence prevention program directed towards males, addressing issues of masculinity and heterosexism. The program consists of a website, workshops, and presentations.  

http://www.bbmproject.com/ 

2008-Present

 

Contributor and Collaborator

Gay Neighbors Campaign 

A campaign interested in normalizing LGBT families and encouraging their support. The campaign consists of a website, printed ads,  and billboards.

http://gayneighbor.org/

2008 -Present 

 

Director

Te Escuchamos: We Hear You Campaign

A mental health awareness campaign targeting Latino/a youth and their Parents. The campaign consists of printed materials, website, and presentations.

http://te-escuchamos.org/ 

2011-2012

 

Moderator and Co-Producer

Te Escuchamos Radio Show

A weekly radio show, in Spanish, where guests and moderator discussed common concerns faced by the Latino community. 

http://radiocosmos.net/

2011-2012

 

 

Selected Media Appearances:

 

Black Nouveau, Milwaukee Public Television

Topic: Building a Better Man

http://www.mptv.org/localshows/black_nouveau/latest_episode/?v=fsDVey8UnW4&e=2222 

2014

 

Mynd Talk with Dr. Pamela Brewer

Topic: Building a Better Man

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/myndtalk-with-dr-pamela-brewer/2014/09/23/myndtalk--building-a-better-man--dr-hector-torres

2014

 

Vida Mujer, Telemundo 

Topic: The Power of Forgiveness

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygBe6KdQEvU 

2014

 

14.50 AM, Radio, WWW.Zubario.com 

Topic: Mental Health Among Latino/as in the US

2012

 

Lake Effect, National Public Radio

Rebuilding the Male Machine

http://www.wuwm.com/programs/lake_effect/lake_effect_segment.php?segmentid=8246

2011   

 

La Ke Buena, Univision Radio 

Topic: Suicide among Latino/as Adolescents

2011-2010

 

Membership in Professional Societies:

2006-2015 National Latino Psychological Association

 

2005-2015 Sociedad Interamericana de Psicología 

 

2007-2013 American Psychological Association

 

2007-2010 Midwest Association of Latino Psychologists 

 

2005-2009 Association for Psychological Science

 

Regional and National Committee Positions:

2020-Present National Coalition on LGBT Health

 

2017-Present LGBTQA Community Advisory Council Charter

Illinois Masonic Hospital

 

2017- Present CoC's Service Providers's Commission

 

2017- 2020 DCFS/Youth Task Force

 

2016-Present CFAR Community Collaboration Board

 

2016-2019 LGBTQ Immigration Coalition

 

2015-Present National LGBTQ Health Conference

Core Organizing Committee

 

2013-2016 National Latino/a Psychological Association

International Liaison (2013/2014)

Community Violence Project Co-Chair (2015-Present)

Conference Planning Committee (2015-Present)

 

2013-2016 Sociedad Interamericana de Psicología

US Region Delegate (2013/2015)

 

2008-2016 Member, Orgullo Latina/o: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Interest Group, National Latina/o Psychological Association (NLPA)

 

2009-2015 Advisory Board Member, Latino Alzheimer’s & Memory Disorders Alliance, Chicago, IL

 

2011 Member, 20 Senate District Assembly Scholarship Committee,

Chicago, IL

 

2009-2011 Board of Directors, Trilogy Behavioral Healthcare, Chicago, IL

 

2008-2010 Member, NAMI Diversity Committee, Chicago, IL

 

2008-2009 Member, Milwaukee’s Latino Youth Partnership, Milwaukee, WI

 

2007-2009 Member, Wisconsin LGBTQ Youth Advisory Council, WI

 

2006-2007  Member, Wisconsin Public Health Council’s Planning Committee 

 

2005-2006 Member, National Latino Coalition for Justice

 

2003-05/2004 Member, Prevention Committee, Miami Prevention Partnership

 

03/2001-2001 Youth Committee Co-Chair, US Conference on AIDS

 

2001-2001 Member, Miami Accion LGBT Organizing Committee, Miami, FL

 

The Chicago School of Psychology Committees and Leadership Positions:

2012-2015 Faculty Development and Promotion Committee

 

2011-2014 Presidential Taskforce on Diversity

 

2010-2011 Latino Behavioral Health Conference Planning Committee 

 

2008-2012 Masters in Clinical Psychology Program’s Leadership Team

 

2008-2011 Multicultural and Diversity Affairs Committee

 

2008-2009 Advisor, Latino Students and Friends Association

 

2007-2008 Co-Chair, Cultural Impact Conference

 

Dissertation Committees

Cespedes, C., DeLoach, C, Ph.D., Hardin, B. & Torres, H. (2014). “Vivir Asi No Es Vivir:” The Emotional Impact of the Drug War on Mexican Immigrants in the US. 

 

Invited Presentations

 

Torres, H. (2019). Keynote Speaker: Stretching Your Thinking to Maximize Your Pedagogical   

Prowess.” Black and Latino Achievement Annual Retreat. Milwaukee, WI

 

Horowitz, C., Goytia, C., Mustanski, B., Torres, H., Chen, M., & Thao, K. (2015).  Ethics of  

Community Engagement. Panel presentation as part of the Ethical and Regulatory Aspects of Clinical Research Course at the National Institute of Health (NIH), Department of Bioethics. Bethesda, MD

 

Torres, H. (2013). Sensation Seeking, Alcohol Use, and Sexual Risk among GBT Male Adolescents. Presentation at the HIV/AIDS Substance Abuse and Trauma Training Program Fall Institute. Los Angeles, CA.

 

Seymour, W., Smith, R., & Torres, H. (2013). Building a Better Man: A blueprint for decreasing violence and increasing prosocial behavior in the American male. Workshop at the Illinois Psychological Association Annual Convention. Schamburg, IL.

 

Torres, H.L. (2013). La Cultura Cura: Integrando la Cultura en el Tratamiento para el Abuso y Dependencia de Drogas. NW Latino Institute Conference. Portland, OR.

 

Seymour, W., Torres, H., & Smith, R. (2012). Fearing what you don't understand, destroying what you fear: When race, masculinity, and violence intersect in America. Invited Talk presented at the 120th American Psychological Association National Convention. Orlando, FL

 

Torres, H, Quiñonez, V., & Toro-Alfonso, J. (2012). Affirmative psychotherapies: Practice and supervision issues with Latino/a LGBT clients.  Pre-Conference workshop presented at the biennial meeting of the National Latino Psychological Association. New Brunswick, New Jersey. 

 

Torres, H. (2011). Centro para salud mental latina: Un modelo educativo para la integración de cultura y psicología. XXXVIII Congreso Nacional para Enseñanza e Investigación en Psicología, Ciudad México, D.F.    

 

Smith, R., Torres, H., and Seymour, W. (2011). Building a Better Man: A Violence/Abuse Prevention Model for Boys & Young Men. 25th Together for Children Conference, Lake Geneva, WI.

 

Torres, H. and Chavez, N. (2011). Translating the “Gringo Concept” of mental health:  Moving past cultural barriers and stereotypes to engage clients in mental health treatment. DCF’s 23rd Annual Latino Family Institute, Lisle, IL.

 

Torres, H. (2009). Breaking down walls: Overcoming barriers due to racism. Latino Advisory Committee Institute, Illinois Department of Children and Families Services, Itasca, IL

 

Torres, H. (2009). Overcoming the challenges: Cultural competent service to Latino/as. How Healthy is Your Zipcode? Summit, Chicago, IL.

 

Torres, H. (2008). 2nd annual conference: The art of feeling well. Conference’s Moderator. Evanston, IL

 

Torres, H. (2008). Latino health status report. Diverse and Resilient, Inc. Milwaukee, WI 

 

Torres, H. (2007). The art of feeling well: Depression among Latino/as. Conference’s Moderator. Evanston, IL

 

Torres, H. (2007). Culturally sensitive therapy: Working with Latino/a client. Grand Rounds. Chicago, IL 

 

Torres, H. (2001). Innovative Ways of Working with Adolescents. Acción Solidaria Contra el SIDA, Caracas, Venezuela 

 

Torres, H. (2000-2003). HIV/AIDS Basics. HIV/AIDS School Board Speaker Bureau, Miami, FL Peer Reviewed International Conferences

 

Torres, H., Consoli, A., Rosa, Y., & Ferreira, A. (2014). Intersecciones e identidades múltiples 

del/a Latino/a Americano/a. Symposium presented at V Congreso Regional de Psicología, El Salvador

 

Torres, H., Clinton, A., Ferreira, J., Galindo, O., Oros, L., & Vargas, J. (2014). Pobreza en Latinoamérica. Roundtable presented at V Congreso Regional de Psicología, El Salvador

 

Torres, H. & Herskowitz, E. (2014). Clinical Applications of Liberation Psychology. Roundtable   presented at V Congreso Regional de Psicología, El Salvador

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Adames, H.Y., Chavez, N.Y., Torres, H., & Zaman, F. (2011). Collectively building bridges 

in the academy: Culture centered pedagogy. Paper presented at the biennial International Conference on The Teaching of Psychology. Vancouver, Canada.

 

Torres, H., Chavez, N., and Adames, H. (2011). Teaching Latino/a Style: Addressing challenges and strengths of US Latino/a Graduate Students. XXXIII Congreso Interamericano de Psicologia, Medellin, Colombia. 

 

Torres, H. and Quinonez, V. (2010). Necesidad y creación del Centro para Salud Mental Latina en Chicago. VII Congreso Iberoamericano de Psicología, Oviedo, Spain

 

Chavez, N. and Torres, H. (2010). Dificultades en el acceso de servicios de salud mental entre los Latino/as. VII Congreso Iberoamericano de Psicología, Oviedo, Spain. 

 

Schreier, D., Torres, H., Dubrow, N., Swaroop, S. and Petersen, M. (2009). Consultations amidst Trauma and Loss: Recognizing and Honoring Differences among Cultures Poster. The International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies’ 25th Annual Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia 

 

Torres, H., DeLonga, K., Lee, S., Gladstone, K., Barrad, A., Huckaby, S., Koopman, C., and Gore-Felton, C. (2009). Predictors of Unprotected Anal Intercourse Among Gay and Bisexual Adolescent Males Poster. Society of Behavioral Medicine 30th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions, Montreal, Canada.

 

National and Regional Peer Reviewed Conferences

 

Day, J., Ratz, C., & Torres, H. (2015). Relationship attribution among gay interracial couples. Poster at Sexploration 2015: Sex and Power. Chicago, IL.

 

Torres, H., Antuña, C., Benson-Flórez, G., & Consoli, A. (2014). The internationalization of psychology: Its impact on Latino/a mental health and our role. Symposium at National Latino Psychological Biennial Conference, Albuquerque, NM. 

 

Gallardo-Cooper, M., Torres Fernández, I, & Torres, H. (2014). ¿Hablas español?:  Language as an agent of social justice advocacy and competent practice with Latinos/as. Roundtable at National Latino Psychological Biennial Conference, Albuquerque, NM. 

 

Consoli, A., Toro-Alfonso, & Torres, H. (2014). Interamerican Society of Psychology and NLPA: Advancing international engagement across the Americas. Roundtable National Latino Psychological Biennial Conference, Albuquerque, NM. 

 

Torres, H., Seymour, W., & Smith, R. (2014). Reducing violence and increasing prosocial behavior by supporting healthy masculinity development. Workshop at 122nd Annual APA Convention, Washington, D.C.

 

Gallardo, M., Domenech Rodriguez, M., Field, L., Torres, H., & Capielo, C. (2014). Raising our voices---Updates from ethnic minority psychological associations on the APA ethics code: Critical ethical incidents from the National Latina/o Psychological Association. Symposium at 122nd Annual APA Convention, Washington, D.C.

 

Consoli, A., Gibbons, J., & Torres, H. (2014). In good company: The benefits of collaboration and partnership with APA Division 52. Symposium at 122nd Annual APA Convention, Washington, D.C.

 

Consoli, A., Consoli-Morgan, M, & Torres, H. (20014). Perspectives on psychology in Latin America and the Caribbean: A personalized history of psychology in Latin America. Symposium at 122nd Annual APA Convention, Washington, D.C.

 

Torres, H., & Kestner, J. (2013). Latino/a gangs from an ecological perspective: Fighting for wellness. Presentation at the Illinois Counseling Association Annual Conference. Skokie, IL. 

 

Torres, H.  (2013). The use of Liberation Psychology when working with Latino/a LGBT individuals. Paper presented at the 30th Annual Teacher’s College Columbia University, Winter Roundtable Conference. New York, NY. 

Torres, H., Seymour, W., & Smith, R. (2012). How to become a Latino man and not die in the attempt. Paper presented at the biennial meeting of the National Latino Psychological Association. New Brunswick, NJ. 

 

Chavez, N.Y., Adames, H.Y., & Torres, H.L. (2012). The application of Latina/o 

cultural value in teaching (LCVT): An integrative model. Paper presented at the biennial meeting of the National Latino Psychological Association. New Brunswick, NJ. 

 

Chavez, N., Torres, H., & Evans, S. (2010). Symposium: The cycle of gender role socialization for Latino/as. National Latino Psychological Associations’ Biennial Conference, San Antonio, TX.

 

Taylor, M., Torres-Eaton, N., Huszti, H., Torres, H., & Morales, E. (2010). Developing spanish language competencies among clinical psychologists: Emerging strategies and programs. National Latino Psychological Associations’ Biennial Conference, San Antonio, TX

 

Fuentes, M., Adamés, H., Laria, A., Morales, E., Peña, E., Quinonez, V., Ramos Sánchez, L., & Torres, H. (2010). Preparing mental health professionals to work with Latinos: Promising training models. National Latino Psychological Associations’ Biennial Conference, San Antonio, TX.

 

Seymour, W., Smith, R., & Torres, H. (2010). Getting the Ene-Me out of me: A cross-cultural exploration of aggression and conceptions of masculinity in the socialization of boys. WACYCP Midwest Regional Youth Care Conference, Waukesha, WI.

 

Langtiw, C., Sargeant, G., & Torres, H. (2010). Discussion on the experience of supervisors of color. Illinois Association for Multicultural Counseling Conference, Chicago, IL.

 

Sierra, A., Torres, H., & Chávez- Dueñas, N. Y. (2010). Sensation seeking and its relationship with externalizing behaviors in Gay youth. Poster presented at the Cultural Impact Conference, Chicago, IL.

 

Chávez- Dueñas, N. Y. & Torres H. (2009). Students’ evaluations of the Latino Mental Health 

Concentration (LMHC). Individual presentation at Boston College Institute for the Study and Promotion of Race and Culture’s Diversity Challenge, Boston, MA.

 

Torres, H. (2009). Covert racism as a traumatic event in Latino/a clients. Southeast Counseling Psychology Regional conference, Athens, GA. 

 

Torres, H. (2008). Day to day racism/discrimination and its psychological consequence on Latino/a clients. 16th Annual Latino Mental Health Conference, Chicago, IL.

 

Torres, H. & O’Connor, A. (2008). I shouldn’t need to press ‘1’ for English: racism as a 

traumatic event in Latino/a clients. National Latino Psychological Association’s Bi-Annual Conference, Costa Mesa, CA.

 

Torres, H. & Barbosa, P. (2008). Agapé Christian reconciliation conversations: A program 

addressing religion and homosexuality among Latino/as. National Latino Psychological Association’s Bi-Annual Conference, Costa Mesa, CA.

 

 Lopez-Tamayo, R., Schifferdecker, J., Smith, A., & Hector L. Torres, PsyD. (2008). Literature review on specific barriers that mental health providers must address in providing services to Latinos/as. Cultural Impact Conference, Chicago, IL.

 

Coley, B., Gutnecht, L. Hermann, M., Hollander, G. & Torres, H. (2007). HIV prevention/safer sex for FTMs and mental health providers. Forge Forward Conference, Milwaukee, WI. 

 

Torres, H. (2005). Loneliness: An overlooked HIV risk factor. American Psychological Society’s 17th Annual Convention, Los Angeles, CA. 

 

Torres, H. (2002). Youth and adults: A generation gap & internalized homophobia. National Encuentro, National Latin Lesbian Gay Organization, Miami, FL.

 

Torres, H. (2001). Youth, men and women of when? Working with adolescents. Ryan White National Youth Conference, Denver, CO. 

 

Torres, H. & Jablonki, A. (2001). Camera, action, go: Interactive techniques. Ryan White National Youth Conference, Denver, CO.

 

Torres, H. (2000). Innovative ways of working with adolescents. SIDA Esperanza y Vida, Miami, FL. 

 

Torres, H. (1998). Youth, men and women of when? Working with adolescents. National Encuentro, National Latin Lesbian Gay Organization. Chicago, IL.

 

Selected University Presentations:

 

Berkey, B., McClain, F.L. Ennis, C., Switzer, R., Larson, P., Torres, H., Bailey, M., Handy, J., & Aten, E. (2014). Politics are personal – How marriage equality impacts identity. Projects Advancing Sexual Diversity. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, IL. 

 

Torres, H. (2010). Latino Gay Macho. 

Latino Heritage Month Event. The Chicago School of Psychology, Chicago, IL.

 

Torres, H. (2009). Best Practices in Multicultural Teaching. 

Faculty Council. The Chicago School of Psychology, Chicago, IL.

 

Torres, H. (2009). Minority stress and trauma in LGBT populations. MA in Clinical Counseling Program, The Chicago School of Psychology, Chicago, IL.

 

Torres, H. (2008). The impact on cognitive and emotional functioning on individuals living with HIV/AIDS. The Chicago School of Psychology, Chicago, IL. 

 

Torres, H. (2008). Culturally sensitive care: Working with Latino/as clients

Department of Psychology, Illinois Advocate Masonic Hospital, Chicago, IL.   

 

Torres, H. (2007). Culturally Sensitive Care: Working with Latino/as Clients Psychiatry & Behavioral Medicine Department, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI.

 

Torres, H. (2007). Implementing CBT with children and adolescents with behavioral problems Psychiatry & Behavioral Medicine Department, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI.

 

Torres, H. (2005-2011). Regional Trainer, HIV Office for Psychology Education (HOPE) Program, American Psychological Association, Milwaukee, WI.

 

Torres, H. (2005). Sexual minorities of color: Cultural complexity and oppression

University of Wisconsin, Department of Psychology, Milwaukee, WI.

 

Torres, H. (2004). Cognitive-Behavioral applications in psychiatric settings. Medical College of Wisconsin, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Medicine, Milwaukee, WI.

 

Publications

 

Peer Reviewed Publications:

 

Urzúa, A.M., Toro-Alfonso, J., Sánchez Cardona, I., Torres, H.L. Quality of Life in Latin American Gay Males. Manuscript submitted for review at Journal of Homosexuality.

 

Torres, H.L., Chavez-Dueñas, N., & Seal, D.W. (2014). Sensation Seeking and Alcohol Use Among GBT Male Adolescents in the Midwest. The Journal of Counseling in Illinois,3(1): 27-37.

 

Torres, H.L., Delonga, K., Lee, S, Gladstone, K.A., Barrad, A., Huckaby, S., Koopman,    & Gore-Felton, C. (2013). Sociocontextual Factors: Moving Beyond Individual Determinants of Sexual Risk Behavior Among Gay and Bisexual Adolescent Males. Journal of LGBT Youth, 10(3): 173-185.

 

Torres, H.L., O’Conor, A., Mejia, C.m Camacho, Y., & Long, A. (2011). The American Dream: 

Racism Towards Latino/as in the U.S. and the Experience of Trauma Symptoms. Interamerican Journal of Psychology,   45 (3): 319-474 

 

Chavez, N., Torres, H.L., & Adames, H.Y. (2011). Barriers to Mental Health Utilization 

Among Latino/as: A Contextual Model and Recommendations. Journal of Counseling in Illinois, 2: 49-58.

 

Delonga, K., Torres, H.L., Kamen, C., Evans, S.N., Lee, S., Koopman, C., & Gore-Felton, C.  (2011). Loneliness, internalized homophobia, and internet use: Factors associated with sexual risk behavior among gay and bisexual adolescent males. Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity: The Journal of Treatment & Prevention, 18: 61-74. 

 

 Barbosa, P., Torres, H., Khan, N., & Silva, M. (2010). The Agapé Christian Reconciliation 

Conversations: An intervention exploring the intersections of culture, religiousness and homosexual identity in the Latino and European Americans. Journal of Homosexuality. 57: 1, 98-116.

 

Randolph-Frye, M.E., Torres, H., Gore-Felton, C., Clavet-Jennings, G., McGarvey, E. (2009).  Variations by gender and ethnicity in the alcohol and sexual risk relationship. American Journal of Alcohol and Drug Abuse, ifirst: 1-5. 

 

Torres, H.L. & Gore-Felton, C. (2007). Compulsivity, Substance Use, and Loneliness: The Loneliness and Sexual Risk Model (LSRM). Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity: The Journal of Treatment and Prevention, 14: 63-75. 

 

Fernandez, M.I., Varga, L.M., Perrino, T., Collazo, J.B., Subiaul, F., Rehbein, A., Torres, H., 

Castro, M., & Bowen, G.S. (2004). The Internet as recruitment tool for HIV studies: Viable strategy for reaching at-risk Hispanic MSM in Miami? AIDS Care, 16(8): 953-963.

 

 

 

Editorship/Journal Reviews: 

 

10/2016 Reviewer for Model/Population Review of the National Mentoring Resource Center Web site: Mentoring LGBTQ Youth.

 

08/2015           Reviewer for the 4th annual LGBTQ Health Conference: Bridging Research and Practice. 

 

2012         Ad Hoc Reviewer for Journal of Latina/o Psychology

 

2012         Ad Hoc Reviewer for American Psychologist

 

2011 Ad Hoc Reviewer for Health Education & Behavior.

 

2011 Ad Hoc Reviewer for Health Education & Behavior.

 

2009 Reviewer of the Resource Manual Working with Limited English Proficient Clients and Interpreters in Mental Health Care Settings by Erin Gabrielson, M.A.

 

2006 Reviewer for the Innovative Research Methods and Interventions Track. The 134th Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association. 

 

2005  Ad Hoc Reviewer for Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine.

 

2005 Reviewer for the Community Planning, Programming, and Interventions Track. The 133rd Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association. 

 

Non-Peer Reviewed Publications:

Torres, H., Storms, G., & Sheridan, V. (2019). End of Life: Honor and Celebration of TGNC Individuals. In Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Health and Aging (pp. 191-202). Springer, Cham.

 

Seymour, W., Smith, R., & Torres, H. (2014). Building a Better Man: A Blueprint for 

Decreasing Violence and Increasing Prosocial Behavior in Men. New York, NY: Routledge. 

 

Torres, H. (2014). Homosexuals and Immigration. In Ochoa O’leary, A. (Ed.), Undocumented Immigrants in the United States Today: An Encyclopedia of Their Experience. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO-Greenwood. 

 

Torres, H.L. (2013, Summer/Fall). Politics and Psychotherapy. El Boletin: The Newsletter of the National Latino/a Psychological Association, pp.4.

 

Torres, H. & Ely, K. (2010). Breaking the Silence: A call to address the intersection between Religion, Sexual Orientation, and Latina/o Cultures El Boletin: The Newsletter of the National Latino/a Psychological Association: Summer/Fall.

 

Torres, H., & Chavez-Duenas, N.Y. (2009) Latino/a graduate students: Challenges, sources of stress, and training implications. El Boletin: The Newsletter of the National Latino/a Psychological Association: Summer/Fall.

 

Torres, H. (2009). LGBT Hispanics. Chapter in Hispanic American Religious Cultures (2nd volume), book edited by De La Torre, M. ABD-Clio: Santa Barbara, CA.

 

Torres, H. (2003).   Intervention Manual: The Pool Party: A prevention program for adolescents 

based on the Transtheoretical Model. Hispanic AIDS Awareness Program. Miami, FL.

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Torres, H. (2001). Intervention Manual, Projecto Valiente: A Prevention Program Applying the Transtheoretical Model, Union Positiva, Miami FL.

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Torres, H. (2001). Substance abuse prevention program’s newsletter, Gente Joven (Young People), Abriendo Puertas, Miami, FL.

 

Torres, H. & Jablonki, A. (2000). HIV prevention program’s newsletter, Youth Net’s News, Care Resource, Miami FL.

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Torres, H. & Jablonki, A. (2000). Intervention Manual, Youth Net: An Interactive HIV Youth Prevention Intervention, Care Resource, Miami FL.