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Dr. Milton A. Fuentes is a professor in the psychology department at Montclair State University as well as a licensed psychologist in New Jersey and New York. He received his MA in psychology with a Latinx psychology focus from Montclair State University and his doctorate in clinical psychology from Rutgers University. He completed a pre-doctoral fellowship in clinical and community psychology at Yale University and secured post-doctoral training in epidemiology at Columbia University. He is the 2012 President of the National Latinx Psychological Association.
Dr. Fuentes has also served as an ethnic minority delegate to the America Psychological Association’s (APA) Council of Representatives and as a member of APA’s Board for the Advancement of Psychology in the Public Interest, APA’s Committee on Ethnic Minority Affairs, and the APA Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Collaborative. Dr. Fuentes’ research and clinical interests are in the areas of Latinx, multicultural, and family psychology; program development; pedagogy; and motivational enhancement. He serves as a consultant to institutions of higher education, community-based agencies, and corporate clients, including the Council of University Directors of Clinical Psychology.
After engaging in an extensive and competitive application process and completing the relevant forum training, he secured membership in the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers.
Research interests
Latinx, multicultural, and family psychology; program development; pedagogy; and motivational enhancement.
Scholarly Interests
Latinx psychology, diversity science, child/ family psychology, EDI-informed pedagogy and motivational interviewing.
Teaching
Introduction to Psychology and Systems of Psychotherapy.
Faculty/Media Expert
Expert on DACA, Latino and multicultural psychology, child psychology, family psychology, pedagogy and motivational interviewing.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Examining recruitment and retention strategies for racially and ethnically minoritized students in health service psychology doctoral programs.
Fox, J. K., Sital, M., Fuentes, M. A., Grapin, S. L. & Lau, M. Y., 2026, In: Training and Education in Professional Psychology. 20, 1, p. 72-88 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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NAVIGATING TENSIONS AND CONFRONTATIONS: Opportunities for Social Justice Dialogues in the Classroom
Fuentes, M. & Quiros, L., 1 Jan 2025, Cultivating Equitable and Inclusive Conversations in Higher Education. Taylor and Francis, p. 165-183 19 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Professional directives and personal capacities for culturally responsive instructors: A call to action
Fuentes, M., Castellanos, J., Madsen, J. W., Chávez-Korell, S. & Boulon, F., 18 Jun 2025, Developing Culturally Responsive Curriculum in Higher Education. IGI Global, p. 1-22 22 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Students' perspectives on culturally responsive instruction (or lack thereof) in higher education
Padmore, K., Clara, M. L., Simon, L. & Fuentes, M., 18 Jun 2025, Developing Culturally Responsive Curriculum in Higher Education. IGI Global, p. 403-418 16 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Applying Critical Consciousness Through the Use of Testimonios to Rethink Latinx Cultural Values
Fuentes, M. A., Consoli, A. J., Rosario, C. C., Sullivan, L. A. D. J. & Zelaya, D. G., 2024, In: Journal of Latinx Psychology. 12, 4, p. 375-393 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Recent Research from Montclair State University Highlight Findings in Psychology Education (Examining Recruitment and Retention Strategies for Racially and Ethnically Minoritized Students In Health Service Psychology Doctoral Programs)
Fuentes, M., Grapin, S. & Fox, J. K.
14/11/25
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Montclair State University Receives $3 Million Grant to Provide Mental Health Services During Internship Experiences
Goodey, N., Hannon, M., Fuentes, M., Billings, L. & Tuininga, A.
12/11/24
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Montclair State University Receives $3 Million Grant to Provide Mental Health Services During Internship Experiences
Goodey, N., Hannon, M., Fuentes, M., Billings, L. & Tuininga, A.
11/11/24
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After Settlement with Howard University, Students Call for Sweeping Changes
10/04/24
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