Here, you will find links to my published articles and pieces of academic writing that I am particularly proud of
Cross-cultural examinations in the academic sector are important for developing a comprehensive understanding of the functionality of higher education (HE) and promoting an open-minded, student focused approach to pedagogy. The purpose of this literature review is to compare HE landscapes in the United States (US) and Colombia, emphasizing socioeconomic status (SES) and rurality as a barrier to student success in both countries. A major focus of this review is the relationship between rurality as a component of SES and student success in HE. A discussion follows of approaches to increase rural education attainment in the US and Colombia that support suggestions for future research in the educational field.
This article reviews the literature on attachment theory and substance use disorder (SUD), risk factors, and treatment for SUDs. The purpose of this article is to help foster a deeper understanding of what attachment theory is and what it could offer treatments involving people suffering from SUD. When looking at attachment-based therapies for SUD, little research has been done in a clinical or longitudinal study to confirm short-term attachment-based therapies’ success when treating people suffering from SUD. It is crucial to discover a more comprehensive treatment for SUD to help those in recovery abstain from substances over the long term, avoid relapse, and establish healthier relationships. Exploring this could fuel further longitudinal research and give more populations access to comprehensible care that addresses the underlying factors of addiction instead of merely addictive behaviors.
Below, I have attached some of my more recent academic work that reflects my interests in higher education and the culmination of my academic efforts.