Maria Teresa Velez, Ph.D.

Dr. Velez is a Clinical Psychologist licensed in the State of Arizona and currently Associate Dean of the Graduate College with responsibility for Recruitment, Admissions, Enrollment Management, and Under-represented students. She is PI of eight federal and foundation grants focusing on building a pipeline of under-represented graduates, and on providing financial, academic and cultural support to graduate students at the University of Arizona. She is the faculty advisor for the Graduate and Professional Student Council and the Woman of Color student organization.