Latinx, Acculturation & Rural United States: Ethical Considerations

Presenter: Dr. Mayra Zoe Ortiz Original air date: March 31, 2023 CEs: This is a 3 CE course. The U.S. Census continues to project an increasing diverse population over the next several decades. By 2045, we will be a majority pluralistic nation. The fastest growing groups are Two or More Races, followed by Asians and Hispanics. (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020). Latinx/Hispanics are the second largest group in the U.S. and the ethnic minority group most responsible for the U.S.’s rural diversification (Figueroa et al., 2021; Johnson & Lichter, 2022; Melotte, 2022; Moyce et al., 2022; U.S. Census, 2020). Dr. Mayra Zoe Ortiz is a clinical psychologist who has been delivering psychological services for 19+ years. She has worked with diverse populations including children, adolescents, adults and older adults in NY, CT and GA. Dr. Ortiz previously owned two small private practices in NY and has worked extensively with the Latinxs population. She is currently the Co-Chair of the Diversity Committee, APA Division 31, and 2023 President-Elect for Division 31. She is the Co-Chair of the EDI Network sponsored by CESPPA and Division 31. In addition, Dr. Ortiz was the Chair of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in a private sector hospitality company where she created a 12-month diversity program for executives and managers.