Dr. Kevin Nadal
Distinguished Professor, Author, Psychologist, Activist
Dr. Nadal's Consultations, Trainings, and Keynote Speeches integrate a holistic, multicultural approach and may include the following:
Motivational/ Keynote Speeches for events and organizations. Organizations that seek motivational or keynote speeches, lectures, or symposia for events, conferences, colloquia, cultural history months, etc. Topics may include multicultural issues, Filipino American issues, Asian American issues, LGBTQ issues, activism and community organizing, and social justice advocacy.
Book Dr. Kevin Nadal for your next event! Highlighted speaking topics include:
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Microaggressions
Dr. Nadal is one of the leading scholars on the topic of microaggressions, or subtle forms of discrimination towards people of historically marginalized groups. This lecture focuses on the current research on the common microaggressions that occur, discussions on how to navigate microaggressions when people experience them, and ways institutions and groups can prevent or manage microaggressions in the most effective ways.
LGBTQ Psychology
Dr. Nadal is one of the leading scholars in understanding psychological issues affecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people, particularly LGBTQ people of color. This talk focuses on the many issues affecting LGBTQ people - ranging from homophobic and transphobic legislation to microaggressions to historical trauma. He shares his personal experiences from his youth as a way of highlighting ways that people can better advocate for LGBTQ people and help LGBTQ young people live happy and healthy lives. Finally, he describes his own activism within LGBTQ communities, from his work in Queer Studies to the formation of the LGBTQ Scholars of Color National Network.
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Filipino American Psychology
As one of the leading scholars on Filipino American psychology, Dr. Nadal describes the experiences of Filipina/o/x Americans in the United States. Combining humor and academic literature, he reviews topics such as racial and ethnic identity, colonial mentality, intersectional identities, and mental health issues. He also shares personal narratives about his own activism in Filipino American communities, as well as his work with the Filipino American National Historical Society and the Asian American Psychological Association.
Sample of Past Keynote Speeches and Symposia
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health - Los Angeles, CA (2019)
Illinois Psychological Association Convention (2019)
New York Psychological Association Convention - Buffalo, NY (2019)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Atlanta, GA (2018)
Congressional Lecture at U.S. Capitol Building- Washington DC (2016)
White House Filipino American History Month Celebration - Washington DC (2016)
American Psychological Association Convention- Washington DC (2017); Toronto, Canada (2015)
Sample of Past Workshops and Grand Rounds Presentations:
Cornell Medical Center- White Plains, NY & New York, NY
Bronx Lebanon Medical Center - Bronx, NY
Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center- Wards Island, NY
Portland State University- Portland, OR
Yeshiva University, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology- Bronx, NY
New York University School of Social Work- New York, NY
Mount Sinai Medical Center- New York, NY
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