Eliza Galvez is a PhD Candidate at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Social Work. Her research focuses on implementation science, cultural tailoring, and community-based approaches to prevention. Her scholarship is informed by her experience working with underserved communities through nonprofit and health-focused initiatives, and she currently provides pro bono clinical services to Spanish-speaking clients in Tennessee. Galvez is also actively involved in community outreach and presentations aimed at promoting behavioral health awareness and reducing stigma. As a proud, current doctoral fellow of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Minority Fellowship Program, she is committed to advancing equity in behavioral health by bridging research and practice through community-engaged scholarship.
Dissertation
Strengthening Families in Tennessee: A Mixed-Methods Evaluation of the Familias Fuertes Program
Research Interests
- Implementation Science
- Culturally-Tailored Family-Based Prevention Programs
- Community-Engaged Research
- Behavioral Health Disparities
Education
- Anticipated spring 2026: PhD, Social Work, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- B.S.-Psychology- Georgia State University
- M.S.W (clinical concentration)- Kennesaw State University
Featured Publications
- Galvez, E.S, Held, M., Wang, F., & Lucio, R. (2025). Unraveling the Immigration Journey: Understanding the Impact of Migration Stage Stress on the Mental Health of Mexicans and Central Americans. Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, 27, 564–577. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-025-01692-z
- Galvez, E.S. & Rodriguez, D.X. (2024). Examining Pre-Pandemic Healthcare Barriers Among Latino/a Adults in Georgia: A Case Study in Community Public Health. Perspectives on Social Work, 19(1), 40-57. https://uh.edu/socialwork/academics/phd/doctoral-journal/perspectives-on-social-work-volume-19.pdf
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