Julia Gallegos, Ph.D., is a research associate with the Texas Institute for Excellence in Mental Health (TIEMH) in the School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Austin.
She received her Ph.D. in 2008 from the College of Education at The University of Texas at Austin as a Fulbright Scholar, focusing on learning disabilities and behavioral disorders. Previously, she completed a master’s degree at the University of Sussex in Brighton, England. Dr. Gallegos has more than 20 years of experience in teaching and research.
Her research interests include the implementation of evidence-based practices and interventions to promote resilience and wellness, the validation of measures, and the effects of programs on youth and adult outcomes. Dr. Gallegos is particularly interested in prevention and implementation science, and in supporting students and early-career researchers through mentoring. She has extensive experience collaborating on research across different disciplines and national and international research teams.
Projects:
- Innovative Healing Centered Project – Youth Expansion Program (IHCP-YEP)
- Prevention and Behavioral Health Programs Needs and Capacity Assessment (NCA)