What it Means to be Latinx in the US: A Conversation with Estela Lopez and Noel Casiano
Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 12:45 p.m.–2 p.m., to hear from Dr. Estela R. López and Dr. Noel Casiano about identity development, what it means to be Latinx in the US, and feeling seen. This engaging conversation will address the challenges that accompany the question “where are you from” and explore how the speakers came to know, understand, and embrace their Latinx identities. Register here to join us.
More about our speakers:
Estela R. López, PhD
Estela R. López retired from the CT State Colleges and Universities System where she served as the interim provost and senior vice president for academic and student affairs. She is the former vice chancellor of academic affairs of the Connecticut State University System (2002–2007). In 2019, she was reappointed for a third term as a board member of the Connecticut State Board of Education and is currently the vice chair of the board. In addition, she serves on the boards of Connecticut Health and Education Financial Authority, Bay Path University, Malta House, and the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.
She is the recipient of the Hispanic Caucus of the American Association of Higher Education Distinguished Leadership in Higher Education Award and the Illinois Latino Council in Higher Education Distinguished Service Award. In 2005, she was the recipient of the Connecticut Women’s Education and Legal Fund Award. The Latino and Puerto Rican Affairs Commission selected her as the Latina Citizen of the Year for 2006. In 2008, she also received The Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association Achievement Award. She was selected as one of the 2017 Wonder Women by Malta House.
López earned a bachelor’s degree in Spanish literature at Queens College. She then attended Columbia University, where she earned both a master’s degree and a Ph.D. in Spanish literature.
Noel Casiano, PsyD, LMFT
Dr. Noel Casiano is an Assistant Professor of Psychology & Human Services at the University of Hartford's - Hillyer College. He teaches courses in Psychology and the newly formed Human Services Concentration. Dr. Casiano's research areas include: neurobiology of trauma & substance use, effects of urban trauma, health equity and assess of mental health services, and the Importance of Parent-Child Attachment. He holds a PsyD in Clinical Psychology from California Southern University, an MS in Marriage and Family Therapy from Central Connecticut State University, and a BA in Sociology from Central Connecticut State University.
Questions? Contact Christine Grant, Assistant Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Community Engagement (cgrant@hartford.edu; 860-768-4220), and/or Lisa Coté, Assistant Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (licote@hartford.edu; 860-768-4932).