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Alberta A. Arviso, PhD (she/her/hers)

Senior Engagement Officer
University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine
Oro Valley, Arizona

Alberta A. Arviso, PhD is Dine’ from the Navajo Nation, is currently the Senior Engagement Officer, University of Arizona (UA) College of Veterinary Medicine, Oro Valley, Arizona. Dr Arviso is a skilled psychologist with vast experience in hospital, community, and school-based programs. At UA, she works collaboratively with early outreach (grades K-12), community college & Tribal college pathway programming, and service-learning opportunities. Dr. Arviso has a strong history of mentoring Native American and underrepresented students in health profession programs. She is dedicated to respectful professional university-Tribal community engagement and partnerships by honoring sovereignty. Dr Arviso excels at integrating Indigenous knowledge systems with Western educational frameworks. Dr Arviso is grateful to promote holistic wellness through a culturally fluent framework. She is proud of her cultural heritage and is fluent in Diné Bizaad (Navajo Language). She has a lifelong commitment to animal welfare and holds a steadfast belief in advancing inclusivity. Dr Arviso is a first-generation college student. Her doctoral degree is in clinical psychology from Washington State University (WSU). Her post-doctoral degree is in school psychology from the University of Arizona (UA). She is a new Fellow with the Teaching Academy of the Consortium of West Region Colleges of Veterinary Medicine (RTA). Dr. Arviso is a wife, mother, sister, auntie, and grandmother who honors Ke’ (relationships) and sustaining community. She is the Past President of Section 6: Alaska Native/American Indian/Indigenous Women, American Psychological Association Division 35 Society for the Psychology of Women. She is an advocate with professional work experience involving MMIP, ICWA, and boarding schools. She has a deep passion for supporting veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other vulnerable populations. Dr Arviso loves to run, read, laugh, ride horses, and spend time with family.

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