HELLO, I'M
Marisol Marroquín.
PhD, MSW
Marisol Marroquín, PhD, MSW
About
BACKGROUND
Dr. Marisol Marroquín is a Guatemalan-American first-generation PhD from East Los Angeles. Dr. recently received her PhD in Social Work from Arizona State University. She received her Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from California State University, Long Beach and her undergraduate at Whittier College with a double major in Spanish and Social Work. Marisol is currently a clinical social worker in Arizona (LMSW). She has 6 years of clinical service experience varying from permanent supportive housing, outpatient therapy, and hospital social work. She is uniquely experience in collaborating with the Latinx community by providing services, in Spanish when preferred, and using her bi-cultural experience to support clients’ overall mental health and access to basic needs such as housing, food, and health care. Marisol has combined her experiences with communities and passion for justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion into her academic career to enrich the knowledge of diverse communities. She uses critical frameworks to understand the importance of intersectional identities and how it impacts individuals health experiences. As such, her research and teaching include discussions of systemic disparities and community resistance and resilience.
Feel free to continue exploring the website to learn more about Marisol and feel free to reach out to her directly with any questions.
Education
WHAT I’VE LEARNED
2018 - 2023
Arizona State University – Phoenix, AZ; Spring 2023
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Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work
Dissertation Title: An Exploration of the Mental Health & Quality of Life of Latinx Young Adults with Autism
Academic Appointment
WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY
2023-2025
Rutgers University, Newark; Department of Social Work
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Presidential Postdoctoral Fellow
Priority Areas: Health Equity, Race, Racism, and Inequality
https://academicaffairs.rutgers.edu/people/marisol-marroquin
2016–2017
California State University, Long Beach - Long Beach, CA;
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Master of Social Work: Integrated Health
Applied Project: Horizon Speaks: Empowering Formerly Homeless Youth
2012–2016
Whittier College - Whittier, CA
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Bachelor of Arts: Social Work with minor in Psychology
Thesis: Increasing Self-Regulation Scores with Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder Using Evidence-Based Practices
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Bachelor of Arts: Spanish
Thesis: Exploring Cultural Factors Impacting Educational Attainment
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Study Abroad: Anthropology in the Andean; Cuzco, Peru; 2015
Clinical Experience
WHERE I’VE WORKED
July 2021–July 2023
Valleywise Health Medical Center - Phoenix, AZ
Care Management PRN Licensed Master Social Worker
May 2019 - August 2020
Family Service Agency - Phoenix, AZ
Outpatient Counselor, LMSW
August 2017 - August 2018
The People Concern - Los Angeles, CA
Clinical Case Manger, ASW
July 2016 - June 2017
Alma Family Services - Pico Rivera, CA
Outpatient Clinician, MSW Intern
Skills & Languages
WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE
Clinical Skills
Literature Review Research
Qualitative Analysis
Quantitative Analysis
SPSS Analysis
Diversity & Equity Focused Lens
Bicultural
English
Spanish
Published Work
JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
Revisiting an RCT study of a parent education program for Latinx parents in the United States: Are treatment effects maintained over time?
Zeng, W., Magaña, S., Lopez, K., Xu, Y., & Marroquín, J. M. (2022). Revisiting an RCT study of a parent education program for Latinx parents in the United States: Are treatment effects maintained over time?. Autism. 26(2), 499-512. https://doi.org/10.1177/13623613211033108
The intersection of housing and mental well-being: Examining the needs of formerly homeless young adults transitioning to stable housing
Mercado, M., Marroquín, J. M., Ferguson, K. M., Bender, K., Shelton, J., Prock, K. A., Maria, D. S., Hsu, H. T., Narendorf, S. C., Petering, R., & Barman-Adhikari, A. (2021). The intersection of housing and mental well-being: Examining the needs of formerly homeless young adults transitioning to stable housing. Social Science and Medicine - Population Health. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssmph.2021.100775
Methods to Decrease Disparities in Age of Autism Diagnosis and Treatment Access among Latinx Children
Lopez, K., Marroquin, J. M., & Gutierrez, C. (2020). Methods to Decrease Disparities in Age of Autism Diagnosis and Treatment Access among Latinx Children. Social Work,
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
Clinician’s Commentary to Accompany Barriers to Referral and Evaluation and Corresponding Navigation Services for Toddlers Screening Positive for Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Marroquín, J. M. (2023). Clinician’s Commentary to Accompany Barriers to Referral and Evaluation and Corresponding Navigation Services for Toddlers Screening Positive for Autism Spectrum Disorder. Families, System & Health. 41(3), 389–390. https://doi.org/10.1037/fsh0000836
Service to the Community
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION/ CONTRIBUTION
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Latinx Therapist in Action Network: Clinician/Peer Support & Project Consultant (2019 - Present)
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Success through Education, Exploration & Development (SEEDS) for Autism: Board Member (2020 - 2023)
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Inclusive and Multicultural Association of Social Work Scholars: Member & Vice President (2018 - 2023)
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Latin@s Unid@s: Vice President, Member (2018 - 2023)
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Accessibility Coalition, Director of Programming, Member (2022- 2023)
Awards
WHERE I SHINE
-Association of Latina & Latino Social Work Educators
-Grand Challenges for Social Work Doctoral Award for Closing the Health Gap (2023)
-ASU JEDI Spotlight Award (2022)
-ASU Graduate Research Support Program Terminal Award (2022)
-Interdisciplinary Minority Fellowship Program (2020- 2022)
-ASU Graduate College Travel Grant Award (Spring & Fall 2022)
-Competitive Travel Grant Award from the ASU School of Social Work (2022; 2019, 2018)
-Dean’s Impact Award: Implicit/explicit social work doctoral program curriculum review subcommittee member (2021)
-Watts College Diverse Doctoral Scholars Initiative (2020)
-CSWE Council on Disability & Persons with Disability Manuscript Award (2020)
-ASU Graduate Research Award (2020)
-California Social Work Education Center- Mental Health Initiative Stipend (2016)
-Theta Theta Chapter of Phi Alpha National Honor Society (2016)
-Sociedad Nacional Honoraria Hispanica Sigma Delta Pi (2016)
-Mary Davis Fellowship (2014)
-Scholar Athlete Award- Cross Country and Track & Field (2013)
Interests
OUT OF OFFIC LOVES
Hiking
Travel
Gardening
Cooking
Yoga
Dog
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