Luis R. Alvarez-Hernandez
· Assistant ProfessorBoston University · School of Social Work
Active 2016–2024
About
Luis R. Alvarez-Hernandez is an Assistant Professor at Boston University School of Social Work with a background rooted in Puerto Rico. He completed his BSW at Dalton State College, followed by an MSW with a Clinical Concentration, and a PhD in Social Work from the University of Georgia. His research centers on the social determinants of health affecting Latinx, LGBTQ+, and immigrant communities, with a particular focus on the liberatory experiences of individuals living at the intersections of these identities. His work is informed by over ten years of experience as a bilingual clinical social worker in mental health and healthcare settings, and is guided by critical and feminist theories. Alvarez-Hernandez teaches courses on direct practice with individuals, families, and groups, emphasizing culturally responsive mental health approaches, community resistance, and social justice. His scholarly contributions include numerous publications and presentations that explore mental health, community engagement, and social justice issues affecting marginalized populations.
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