Biography

Fuji Robledo Yamamoto successfully defended her dissertation, “Incorporating Community in the Design of Mental Health Technologies”, from the University of Colorado, Boulder in December 2022. She will be awarded her doctorate from the Department of Information Science in May 2023. Her research has focused on working with bilingual and bicultural community members, mental health therapists, and technology workers to identify the benefits and challenges of using mental health technologies. She uses community-based research methods to address issues of equity as they relate to accessing these technologies. Additionally, she has worked and managed research projects in the educational field that focus on increasing inclusivity and cultural competence in different educational settings, ranging from informal community centers to general elementary school education to more specific computer science education. In addition to her research experience, Fuji has over 7 years of experience as a clinical licensed social worker (LCSW). She graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology and a Masters of Science in Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin. The majority of her clinical experience has been providing bilingual and bicultural individual, family, and group therapy to primarily Spanish speaking families who have experienced trauma. She has specialized training in the neurological effects of trauma on the developing brain and trauma-informed methods, including trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness-based practices. Her invisible labor has included translating forms, content, and programs for various research and non-profit organizations.
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