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ABA doctoral student receives Josie Torralba Romero Scholarship

Arturo Garcia

Garcia is currently a doctoral student in the Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) program.

Arturo Garcia, MA, BCBA has been awarded a scholarship through the National Latino Behavioral Health Association's (NLBHA) Josie Torralba Romero Scholarship Fund. This scholarship supports outstanding Latino students who are pursing a degree in mental health, with the aim to alleviate the disparities that exist in Latino behavioral healthcare. Garcia is currently a doctoral student in the Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) program. He has served as a Guardian Ad Litem for the State of Florida and is a board certified Behavior Analyst.

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The Mission of the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences (CBCS) is to advance knowledge through interdisciplinary teaching, research, and service that improves the capacity of individuals, families, and diverse communities to promote productive, satisfying, healthy, and safe lives across the lifespan. CBCS envisions the college as a globally recognized leader that creates innovative solutions to complex conditions that affect the behavior and well-being of individuals, families, and diverse communities.