Kevin Leo Yabut Nadal, Ph.D., is a professor, psychologist, performer, activist, and author, who received his doctorate in counseling psychology from Columbia University in New York City. Currently, he is an associate professor of psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice- City University of New York, where he is also the deputy director of the Forensic Mental Health Counseling Program. He is one of the leading researchers in understanding the impacts of microaggressions , or subtle forms of discrimination, on the mental and physical health of people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people, and other marginalized groups. He has published over 30 works on multicultural issues in the fields of psychology and education. In 2007, he led a vast international campaign against ABC Studios for the negative statements made about Filipino medical schools on the television show “Desperate Housewives.” A California-bred New Yorker, Kevin is also a part-time comedian and spoken word artist who has performed across the United States since 2000. He was named one of People Magazine's hottest bachelors in 2006, he once won an argument with Bill O'Reilly on Fox News Channel’s “The O’Reilly Factor,” he has been featured on The Filipino Channel, PBS, the History Channel, HGTV, Philippine News, and Filipinas Magazine, and he was even once a "Hot Topic" on ABC's "The View." He is the author of the books Filipino American Psychology: A Handbook of Theory, Research, and Clinical Practice (2011, John Wiley and Sons) and Filipino American Psychology: A Collection of Personal Narratives (2010, Author House), a co-editor of Women and Mental Disorders (2011, Praeger), and the author of the forthcoming book That's So Gay: Microaggressions and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Community (expected 2012, APA Books). He is an executive board member of the Asian American Psychological Association, the president of the metro New York Chapter of the Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS), a FANHS National Trustee, and a fellow with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. In 2011, he received the Early Career Award for Contributions to Excellence by the Asian American Psychological Association.
On this amazing 11.11.11, I am so proud and humbled in announcing that I received TENURE and PROMOTION, after a short and wonderful 3 years of being an assistant professor. Maraming salamat (many thanks) to all of you for being my support and inspiration! :)
Love, Kevin Nadal, Ph.D.,
Associate Professor of Psychology
UPDATE (August 18, 2011) Now that I same-sex marriage is legal in the state of New York, I am proud to offer my services for weddings and committment ceremonies. As a legal, ordained minister of the Universal Life Church, I can officiate weddings, baptisms, and funerals. For more information, please click here or contact KN.Publicist@gmail.com.
UPDATE (August 9, 2011) I'm honored to have been nominated as one of The Outstanding Filipino Americans of New York.
I am also honored to have received awards from the
Asian American Psychological Association (AAPA)
and the Filipino American Human Services, Inc. (FAHSI)
Maraming Salamat (Many Thanks) for two amazing honors.
UPDATE (July 15, 2011) For the most recent updates, please see my facebook or twitter pages below. In the meantime, here are some announcements.
1) I am honored to announce that I have been the recipient of three wonderful awards
a) Early Career Contributions to Excellence Award of the Asian American Psychological Association
b) the first "Kababayan Award" from the Filipino American Human Services, Inc.
c) 2011 Champion of Diversity Award from DiversityBusiness.org
2) I am also happy to announce that my Racial and Ethnic Microaggression Scales (REMS) is now available for use. If you are interested, please contact my publicist at the email provided.
UPDATE (May 6, 2011) Check out my new photo shoot!
My newest book, Filipino American Psychology: A Collection of Personal Narratives, has been released.
UPDATE (June 12, 2010) Thank you for Queensborough President Helen Marshall, Filipino American Human Services, Inc. (FAHSI), Philippine Forum, and the Foundation for Filipino Artists, Inc. (FFA) for the wonderful recognition in honor of Philippine Independence Day.
UPDATE (May 29, 2010) Thank you for a great academic year, everyone. I finished my last keynote lecture/ book tour appearance at Portland State University and the University of California, San Diego. With my new book coming out this summer, let's hope for another successful schoolyear!
