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Membership Types

Student Members
• Enrolled graduate student (either part- or full-time) studying Psychology at an accredited university.
• Includes international students.

Postdoctoral Fellow Members
• Individuals who have obtained their doctoral degree and are currently working in a postdoctoral trainee program.
• Includes international postdoctoral fellows.

Affiliate Members
• Interest in neuropsychological issues pertaining to Latinx and/or Spanish-speaking populations, but do not meet the minimum credentialing requirements in any other category.

Professional Members
• Ph.D./Psy.D. in Psychology or M.D. in Neurology with specialization in Neurobehavior in an applied professional setting for >3 yrs. (two at the post-doctoral level).
• State licensure for independent practice required.

Academic Partners:
• Psychology or related programs with an interest in expanding the field of Latinx/cultural neuropsychology.

Associate Members
• Terminal master’s degree in Psychology or a related discipline required.
• Licensed for independent practice is not required.
• May include unlicensed professionals with a doctoral degree in Psychology or related discipline.

International Member
• Requires a terminal degree and license as independent practitioner in their country of residence.

Fellow Members:
• In good standing for >5 yrs. and >10 yrs. post-fellowship.
• Fellows are nominated by the Membership and Elections Committee based on contributions to cross-cultural neuropsychology.

Corporate Partners
• Businesses interested in the field of Hispanic/cultural neuropsychology.
• Corporate members may note this status in publications, but may not represent this membership as indicating any form of quality assurance or endorsement, approval of any activities, or any indicating special status of their activities or programs.

Benefits Student ($30) Associate ($65) Affiliate ($65) Professional ($75) Fellow ($75) Academic Partner ($250) Corporate Partner ($250)
Benefits Access to HNS website & resources
Student ($30)
Associate ($65)
Affiliate ($65)
Professional ($75)
Fellow ($75)
Academic Partner ($250)
Corporate Partner ($250)
Benefits Access to HNS social events
Student ($30)
Associate ($65)
Affiliate ($65)
Professional ($75)
Fellow ($75)
Academic Partner ($250)
Corporate Partner ($250)
Benefits Access to a specialized network of culturally diverse neuropsychologists
Student ($30)
Associate ($65)
Affiliate ($65)
Professional ($75)
Fellow ($75)
Academic Partner ($250)
Corporate Partner ($250)
Benefits Professional Development & Mentorship Opportunities in multicultural neuropsychology
Student ($30)
Associate ($65)
Affiliate ($65)
Professional ($75)
Fellow ($75)
Academic Partner ($250)
Corporate Partner ($250)
Benefits Participation in Governance & Leadership effecting change in cultural neuropsychology
Student ($30)
Associate ($65)
Affiliate ($65)
Professional ($75)
Fellow ($75)
Academic Partner ($250)
Corporate Partner ($250)
Benefits Discounts for Continuing Education offerings
Student ($30)
Associate ($65)
Affiliate ($65)
Professional ($75)
Fellow ($75)
Academic Partner ($250)
Corporate Partner ($250)
Benefits Discounts to HNS Conference & HNS Sponsored Activities
Student ($30)
Associate ($65)
Affiliate ($65)
Professional ($75)
Fellow ($75)
Academic Partner ($250)
Corporate Partner ($250)
Benefits Participation in the HNS Listserve
Student ($30)
Associate ($65)
Affiliate ($65)
Professional ($75)
Fellow ($75)
Academic Partner ($250)
Corporate Partner ($250)
Benefits Identification & Endorsement via the HNS Professional Locator Feature
Student ($30)
Associate ($65)
Affiliate ($65)
Professional ($75)
Fellow ($75)
Academic Partner ($250)
Corporate Partner ($250)
Benefits Consultation with specialized HNS Members Leading the field of cultural neuropsychology
Student ($30)
Associate ($65)
Affiliate ($65)
Professional ($75)
Fellow ($75)
Academic Partner ($250)
Corporate Partner ($250)
Benefits Advertise via HNS outlets
Student ($30)
Associate ($65)
Affiliate ($65)
Professional ($75)
Fellow ($75)
Academic Partner ($250)
Corporate Partner ($250)
Benefits Sponsor HNS networking events
Student ($30)
Associate ($65)
Affiliate ($65)
Professional ($75)
Fellow ($75)
Academic Partner ($250)
Corporate Partner ($250)
Benefits
Student ($30)
Associate ($65)
Affiliate ($65)
Professional ($75)
Fellow ($75)
Academic Partner ($250)
Corporate Partner ($250)
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DELIA SILVA, PSYD, ABPP

Dr. Silva’s parents immigrated from Panama and Chile to the United States, and she was born and raised in melting pot that is New York City. She grew up speaking Spanish at home and feels fortunate to have grown up in an environment where cultural diversity was the norm, not the exception.

During her training to become a neuropsychologist, Dr. Silva was often asked to work with Spanish-speaking patients, though most training sites did not have supervisors who also spoke Spanish or had sufficient cultural knowledge relevant to Latinx populations. She joined HNS as a student and found mentorship and training resources that helped her gain competency in providing neuropsychological services to these patients. Dr. Silva has served on the HNS Board as Member-at-Large (2014-2016) and Secretary (2019-2022). She has also been involved with several committees over the years and is currently serving as the Chair of the Information Technology (IT) Committee. She views HNS as the main organization to promote development of professional resources and scientific advancements in neuropsychology that are specific to Latinx groups; she is honored to help the organization in any way she can. 

Dr. Silva is the owner of Pacific Neurobehavioral Clinic, PC, a group practice in San Diego, California that offers neuropsychological evaluation and psychotherapy services to adults with various neuropsychiatric conditions. She engages in clinical and civil forensic work and oversees the clinic operations.

Educational, training and professional experiences include:

  • Doctorate in Clinical Psychology – Florida Institute of Technology
  • Post-doctoral fellowships – Fullerton Neuropsychological Services, St. Jude Medical Center (one year; neurorehabilitation) and University of California San Diego (one year; clinical neuropsychology)
  • Staff neuropsychologist at Sharp Memorial and Grossmont hospitals from 2009-2012
  • Board certified through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) in Clinical Neuropsychology
  • Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) for the state of California
  • Treasurer and Current Chair of California Psychological Association-Division 8 (Neuropsychology)

In her spare time, Dr. Silva enjoys playing and making music (piano and electronic instruments; she recently took up learning how to play the theremin), playing tennis, karaoke, and spending time with family and friends.