Cristalís Capielo Rosario

Dr. Cristalís Capielo Rosario, is an associate professor in the Department of Counseling and Counseling and Psychology (CCP) at Arizona State University (ASU). Before joining ASU in 2016, she received her doctorate degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Georgia. Dr. Capielo Rosario’s research and advocacy primarily focuses on understanding and dismantling economic, political, and social determinants of mental and physical health disparities in Latinx populations living in the United States, particularly Puerto Ricans. Her research has been disseminated through 25 peer-reviewed scientific articles in top tier counseling psychology journals, nine book chapters, and more than 50 professional invited and peer-reviewed presentations. Dr. Capielo Rosario actively engages in media appearance where she translates psychological knowledge for the public. She often speaks on topics related to mental health Latinx populations. She has appeared in broad reach media outlets including PBS, NBC News, NBC Latino, Telemundo, and The Washington Post among several others. Her scientific and community contributions have also been recognized by various professional and community organization and institutions, including the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts Early Career Outstanding Research Award (2021), the University of Georgia, College of Education Alumni Early Career Researcher Award (2020), and the Society of Counseling Psychology's Section for Ethnic & Racial Diversity Outstanding Contribution to Scholarship on Race / Ethnicity Award (2020).