Eduardo Vega, M.Psy.
About Eduardo Vega, M.Psy.
Eduardo Vega, M.Psy., is an Associate Faculty member at Yale University and the Chief Executive Officer of Humannovations. He has held leadership roles in mental health organizations and has contributed to various initiatives aimed at reducing stigma and advancing public health.
Work at Yale University
Eduardo Vega has been serving as Associate Faculty at Yale University since 2017. In this role, he contributes to academic programs and research initiatives within the institution. His position involves collaboration with faculty and students to advance knowledge in psychology and mental health.
Leadership at Mental Health Association of San Francisco
From 2010 to 2016, Eduardo Vega held the position of President and CEO at the Mental Health Association of San Francisco. During his tenure, he led various initiatives aimed at improving mental health services and advocacy within the community.
Education and Expertise
Eduardo Vega's educational background includes a Master of Arts in Psychology from The New School, where he studied from 1998 to 2003. He also studied Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics, as well as Clinical Psychology. Additionally, he completed a year at the California Institute of Mental Health/University of Southern California School of Public Policy in 2007-2008.
Current Role at Humannovations
Since 2018, Eduardo Vega has been the Chief Executive Officer and Founding Humannovator at Humannovations in the Greater Los Angeles Area. In this capacity, he focuses on developing innovative solutions in mental health and public health sectors.
Contributions to Mental Health Advocacy
Eduardo Vega serves on the Steering Committee of the Global Anti-Stigma Alliance and the Executive Committee of the US National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention. He has been recognized by the United States Senate and the US Surgeon General for his contributions to culturally focused programs and systems change in mental health.