Cristina Cox Bio Page | Adler University

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Overview

As a long standing faculty member at Adler, I am involved in teaching and training students in a variety of areas. My interests include clinical child psychology, development and assessment. Additionally, I have research expertise in bilingual learning and assessment; Latinx mental health; and multicultural treatment models. In educating and training students to be future socially responsible psychologists, I encourage them to develop an awareness of the intersectionality of power structures and privilege.

In my role as Training Director for the Juvenile Justice Division of Adler Community Health Services, I am directly involved in providing clinical training and overseeing a collaboration with the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) within a juvenile correctional setting.

Adler University’s social justice mission closely aligns with my commitment to fostering socially responsible practice.

Please email or call me 312.662.4336 if you have questions or would like more information.

Education

Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Loyola University of Chicago
M.A., Clinical Psychology, Loyola University of Chicago
B.S., Psychology, Michigan State University

Professional Memberships

American Psychological Association (APA)
Illinois Psychological Association (IPA)
National Latino/a Psychological Association (NLPA)
Sociedad Interamericana de Psicología (SIP)

Select Presentations

Cox, C., Garcia, C.J., & Georgator, A. (2012, November). Minority youth in special education: Reducing overrepresentation through collaboration. Presentation at the Annual Convention of Illinois Psychological Association (IPA). Schaumburg, Illinois.
Cox, C., Dyson, V., Bolden, M., Digby, H. M., Link, M., & Robinson, K.D. (2011, November). Limitations of mental health resources in low socioeconomic neighborhoods. Presentation at the Annual Convention of Illinois Psychological Association (IPA). Chicago, Illinois.
Cox, C. Trauma in juvenile justice youth. (2011, November). Presentation at the International Conference of Sociedad Interamericana de Psicología (SIP). Medellin, Colombia.
Cox, C. Juvenile justice: Training model for social responsibility and service to marginalized populations. (2009, July). Presentation at International Conference of Sociedad Interamericana de Psicología (SIP). Guatemala City, Guatemala.
Cox, C. Holistic mental health services with HIV-positive, substance-abusing clients in the Latino/a community. (2009, July). Presentation at International Conference of Sociedad Interamericana de Psicología (SIP). Guatemala City, Guatemala.

Professional Appointments

Co-Chair; Treasurer, Executive Committee; Diversity Liaison to APA, Illinois Psychological Association (IPA)
2011 and 2012 Diversity Delegate (APA-funded) at State Leadership Conference, Washington D.C., American Psychological Association (APA)
Executive Council; Diversity Committee Chair, National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology (NCSPP)

Chicago Campus

Located in the heart of the city, the Chicago Campus was designed to provide and inspire the learning and living experience. To that end, we have created an environment that caters to your mental, emotional, and intellectual growth. Our classrooms are bright and spacious with windows to the outside world and the latest technology. In our Library, you will find every resource you need to research, form, and shape your journey. At Adler University, we have more than enough room to share your thoughts and flex your intellect.