Biography
Dr. Angela Vergara is a Lecturer in the Department of Sociology at the University of Central Florida. Her areas of expertise include Latin American sociology, global and social inequalities, and reproductive health. Her research involves topics in Hispanic/Latinx race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, mental health outcomes, and interwoven identities. Her current research focuses on gender differences, immigration status, culture, and language and the effects on the educational achievement gap, social class, health inequalities, and mental health accessibility in the Hispanic/Latinx population. Her teaching interests include qualitative research methods, health inequalities, and global inequalities.
Education
• Ph.D. Sociology, 2020 – University of Central Florida
• M.A. Experimental Psychology, 2015 – St. John’s University
• B.S. Psychology, 2012 – University of Central Florida
• A.A. Psychology and Sociology, 2009 – Valencia College
Research Interest
Research Interest
- Latin American Sociology
- Medical Sociology
- Culture and Language
- Race, Ethnicity, and Gender
- Reproductive Health
- Global Inequalities
Office Hours
Tuesdays, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM, email to make an appointment at least 24 hours in advance.
For appointment, email angela.vergara@ucf.edu