Assistant Professor
Portland State University
Dr. Lainey Sevillano is an Assistant Professor of Social Work whose research is supported by the NIH and CDC. She is an interdisciplinary minority health and education scholar who examines how socio-historical experiences, such as coloniality and discrimination, impact health and well-being among minoritized populations. Grounded in an indigenist perspective, her work explores how culture serves as a buffer against traumatic stressors, addressing outcomes like substance misuse, psychological distress, and cardiovascular disease. Dr. Sevillano completed her doctorate at the University of Texas at Austin, where her award-winning dissertation investigated internalized colonialism, psychological distress, and academic success. She is also a Fellow of the NIH-funded INSPIRE program, advancing research on Indigenous substance use prevention. Her scholarship reflects a deep commitment to promoting health equity through culturally informed and community-engaged approaches.
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