Lucas E. Espinoza, PhD, CHW, CHW-I

• Adult Mental Health First Aid Instructor – September 9, 2023 to Present
  Certification ID 178830846, National Council for Mental Wellbeing. Maintained with three trainings per year.
• Youth Mental Health First Aid – February 2025 to February 2028
  Certification ID 250616018, National Council for Mental Wellbeing. Renewed every three years.
• Community Health Worker Instructor – February 28, 2025 to February 28, 2027
  Certification ID 1320, Texas Department of State Health Services. Renewed every two years after earning 25 CEUs.
• Community Health Worker / Promotor(a) – December 30, 2024 to December 31, 2026
  Certification ID 19760, Texas Department of State Health Services. Renewed every two years after earning 25 CEUs.
• Adult Mental Health First Aid – July 27, 2023 to July 27, 2026
  Certification ID 174568905, National Council for Mental Wellbeing. Renewed every three years.
• Human Rights Consultant – August 7, 2023
  Certified Human Rights Consultant, US Institute of Diplomacy & Human Rights (USIDHR).
• Sexual Assault Advocate – June 7, 2023 to June 13, 2023
  Office of the Attorney General, Mid-Coast Family Services.
• Peer Educator – March 19, 2021
  Certified Peer Educator, NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education.

Educator with strong foundation in academic teaching and research. Adept at fostering engaging learning environment while collaborating effectively with colleagues. Skilled in curriculum development, student mentorship, and scholarly publication. Known for adaptability and delivering measurable results in line with institutional goals.