Steven Lopez

Steven Lopez, professor of psychology and social work, received the 2025 James S. Jackson Lifetime Achievement Award for Transformative Scholarship from the Association for Psychological Science. The award recognizes his groundbreaking research on cultural and diversity issues, particularly in improving mental health care for marginalized communities. Lopez’s work advances understanding of sociocultural influences on mental illness and provides vital models for reducing disparities in care. His contributions align with the award’s mission to honor research that enhances knowledge of racial and ethnic diversity, equity and inclusion.