Faculty: Luis R. Alvarez-Hernandez

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Prof. Alvarez-Hernandez Named to CSWE MFP Fellowship Board

Luis Alvarez-Hernandez, professor at Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW), was recently appointed to the Council on Social Work Education Minority Fellowship Program Advisory Board (CSWE MFP).   MFP Advisory Board members play a key role in supporting the CSWE mission to reduce health disparities and improve outcomes for populations experiencing – or at risk for – mental health and substance use disorders in public and […]

Prof. Luis Alvarez-Hernandez Delivers Keynote on Human Rights & Social Action at National Latino Social Worker’s Conference

Prof. Luis Alvarez-Hernandez Delivers Keynote on Human Rights & Social Action at National Latino Social Worker’s Conference

Boston University School of Social work (BUSSW) Professor Luis Alvarez-Hernadez delivered the keynote, “Untamed Wild Tongues: Upholding Human Rights Through Social Action” last week at the Latino Social Workers Organization’s National Conference in Seattle.   Professor Alvarez-Hernandez shared insight on human rights and his award-winning book, “See Me!: Gay and Trans Latinos’ Testimonios on Mental Health, […]