Giselle Cordero Arroyo received her PhD in Psychology with an emphasis in Academic Research from the University of Puerto Rico in 2017. She works as an Assistant Professor at Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU; 2020–Present) and as a researcher at the Cognition, Health, and Technology Laboratory. Her research topics include psychological assessment, cognitive functioning, neurodevelopmental disorders, mental health conditions, and gastrointestinal disorders. She has presented her research works at local and international conferences and has published books and articles in various scientific journals. She is the editor-in-chief of the PHSU journal Health and Human Behavior and a reviewer for peer-reviewed scientific journals. She is also affiliated with various professional associations, such as the Puerto Rico Psychological Association, the Inter-American Society of Psychology, and the Society for the Improvement of Psychological Science, among others.
José A. Ramos is a PhD student from Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU). He was recognized by the university’s marketing department for his strong academic performance and achievements, becoming a spokesperson for the university. As a primary investigator in Project EPCON, José has led multiple presentations at various scientific conferences, and he has published scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals. José currently serves as a team leader for the Cognition, Health, and Technology laboratory at PHSU and mentors' other students in their research projects. His research interests include executive function, planning methodology, psychometric analyses, instrument development and validation, cognition, and studies involving children and adolescents. He is affiliated with various local and international professional associations.
Imalay M. Cruz Figueroa holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications with a concentration in Journalism and a minor in Psychology from the Universidad del Sagrado Corazón in San Juan. She also holds a master’s degree in psychology with a specialization in Neuropsychology from the School Psychology program at Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU). Imalay has distinguished herself through her strong interest in research, particularly in the areas of planning and executive function in children and adolescents. As a primary investigator for Project EPCON, she has led multiple presentations at scientific conferences and published articles in peer-reviewed journals. Currently, she collaborates with the Cognition, Health, and Technology Laboratory at PHSU. Her research interests include cognitive neuroscience, focusing on cognitive processes such as planning, memory, and attention.
Loggina S. Báez-Ávila holds a Ph.D. in Academic-Research Psychology from the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus. She has 15 years of experience working on projects aimed at developing sustainable infrastructures to address issues such as violence, health disparities, and mental health problems in schools across Puerto Rico, using a Community-Based Participatory Research approach. She has served as a researcher, university professor, and coordinator of community outreach projects. Currently, Dr. Báez-Ávila works as a researcher and specialist in Trauma-Informed Approaches at Grupo Nexos, where she focuses on implementing evidence-based practices to tackle public health challenges in communities. Additionally, she served as co-investigator for the project Cognitive Planning Strategies Used by Puerto Rican Children in the Cognitive Assessment System (CAS2: SP) at Ponce Health Sciences University. Dr. Báez-Ávila has presented her work at various national and international conferences and has published in several peer-reviewed journals. She is also the co-author of the chapter “Challenges and Opportunities in Conducting Collaborative Transdisciplinary Research: A Case from a Small Academic Institution in Puerto Rico,” published in the book Communication in Transdisciplinary Teams in 2020. Her research interests include cognitive processes, human development, the psychology of sport and physical activity, and research models based on community participation.
Manuel Gonzalez-Gonzalez earned, from the University of Puerto Rico, an M.P.H. in Biostatistics (2014) and a PhD in Psychology with an emphasis in Academic Research (2020). He worked as an Associate Professor (2020–2021) and Adjunct Professor (2021–2022) at Albizu University. In 2021, he moved to the College Board as Associate Director, Research and Data Analytics. His research topics mainly include psychological and educational measurement, test validity, and soft skills in education.
Mary A. Moreno Torres is Full Professor at the doctoral program in School Psychology, at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus. In this program, Dr. Moreno oversees the School Neuropsychology training track. She is also Adjunct Researcher in the Clinical Psychology PhD program at the Ponce Health Sciences University and Visiting Professor in the Clinical Neuropsychology master’s degree at the Universidad del Valle de Guatemala. She holds a PhD from the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus in Academic-Research Psychology, with an emphasis in School and Developmental Psychology. In 2010, Dr. Moreno completed a postdoctoral certificate in Clinical Neuropsychology at Fielding Graduate University. Her research areas include neuropsychological assessment, translation and cultural adaptation of psychological tests, and neurocognitive profiles in school populations with learning disorders and health conditions. She participated in the translation and adaptation into Spanish of the Cognitive Assessment System-2 and the psychoeducational interventions manual Helping Children Learn: Intervention Handouts for Use in School and at Home. Dr. Moreno has clinical experience in clinical and school neuropsychology. She has over 100 presentations at national and international professional conferences and more than 20 publications of articles, chapters, and book editions. In 2018, the Puerto Rico Psychological Association recognized her with the Psychologist of the Year Award.
Mario E. Bermonti-Pérez, MA, PhD, received his Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus. He is currently a professor of psychology at Ponce Health Sciences University, where he co-leads the Cognition, Health, and Technology Laboratory. His work focuses on using technology and real-time data (e.g., mobile devices, sensors) to understand protective and risk factors (e.g., cardiometabolic health, chronic health conditions, mental health) for cognitive functioning (e.g., working memory, attention, executive functioning) and advancing methodological and analytical approaches to behavioral and health science. Dr. Bermonti-Pérez addresses these goals from a transdisciplinary perspective by integrating behavioral research methods from cognitive psychology and neuropsychology with computational approaches from data science and computer science. He has participated in several research studies funded by the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), the American Cancer Society (ACS), the School of Behavioral and Neural Sciences, and the Puerto Rico Council on Higher Education (CES). Dr. Bermonti-Pérez is part of the peer review team for journals such as Applied Neuropsychology: Child, Revista Caribeña de Psicología, Revista Puertorriqueña de Psicología, and Salud y Conducta Humana.