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Beyond the Uniform Episode 5: Being a Woman of Color in Military Psychology; An Interview of MAJ (P) Chaska Gomez
Beyond the Uniform Episode 5: Being a Woman of Color in Military Psychology; An Interview of MAJ (P) Chaska Gomez
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Length:
38 minutes
Released:
Mar 15, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
As more awareness of the impact of limited representation of Women of Color in Military Leadership has on the ranks, understanding the unique challenges Women of Color face when developing as a psychologist in the Military is imperative to the growth and development of leaders and colleagues alike. MAJ (P) Chaska Gomez discusses the challenges she has navigated as a woman of Color serving as a Psychologist in the Army as well as her role as a mother, wife, and advocate. She also lays out practical steps on how to expand cultural competence and to be an ally.
MAJ (P) Chaska Gomez is a Clinical Health Psychologist in the US Army with over 15 years of experience as a mental health professional. She has served in several leadership positions, to include a Brigade Behavioral Health Officer for a Stryker Brigade in Afghanistan, US Army Recruiting Command, and completing the Health Psychology Fellowship at Tripler Army Medical Center. She is a graduate of LaSalle University, where she earned her PsyD, as well as her Masters degree in Clinical Psychology. She also holds a Masters degree in Sports Psychology from Temple University. Her areas of professional interests include Health Psychology, Sports Psychology, addressing health care disparities, psychoeducation, risk assessment, as well as psychological assessment.
MAJ (P) Chaska Gomez is a Clinical Health Psychologist in the US Army with over 15 years of experience as a mental health professional. She has served in several leadership positions, to include a Brigade Behavioral Health Officer for a Stryker Brigade in Afghanistan, US Army Recruiting Command, and completing the Health Psychology Fellowship at Tripler Army Medical Center. She is a graduate of LaSalle University, where she earned her PsyD, as well as her Masters degree in Clinical Psychology. She also holds a Masters degree in Sports Psychology from Temple University. Her areas of professional interests include Health Psychology, Sports Psychology, addressing health care disparities, psychoeducation, risk assessment, as well as psychological assessment.
Released:
Mar 15, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (22)
Beyond the Uniform Episode 1: Understanding White Privilege by Military Psychology Podcast