James J. García, PhD (He/Him/Él) 

Dr. García is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Cal State Fullerton. He received his Ph.D. in Clinical Health Psychology from the University of North Texas. He completed his Pre-Doctoral Clinical Internship at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System and a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Health/Rehabilitation Neuropsychology at Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare. Clinically, he has worked with medical populations for over a decade, delivering health psychology interventions and neuropsychological evaluations to communities of color, Spanish speakers, and racial/ethnic LGBTQ+ patients across the continuum of medical care. His research focuses on racial/ethnic and LGBTQ+ People of Color health disparities. He has published work in cardiovascular diseases, Latinx health, and has an edited book published book on racial/ethnic LGBTQ+ health disparities. Currently, he is an Editorial Board Member of four flagship journals in his field, Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology, Annals of Behavioral Medicine, Annals of LGBTQ Public and Population Health, and Health Psychology, where he reviews hot-off-the-press science on racial/ethnic LGBTQ+ health disparities. In addition to research and clinical work, Dr. García has been involved in national and local community-based organizations, including his leadership role as Vice President of Outreach and Community Engagement for the Pomona Pride Center. Currently, he is the Chair of the Interprofessional Health Committee of the Stroke Council and is part of the Stroke Leadership Committee of the American Heart/Stroke Association.