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Celestina Barbosa-Leiker

Psychologist and Researcher in Spokane Region
Washington State University
Celestina Barbosa-Leiker is a researcher, psychologist, and Executive Vice Chancellor for Research and Administration at Washington State University Health Sciences Spokane. Her research explores the psychological experiences of people with substance use disorders. With her help, healthcare providers are learning betters ways to care for people negatively affected by substance use. You can learn more about Celestina in the interview on our Blog. Posted March 2022.
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"Figure out what you love and don’t love about it. Change your mind if you want to. It’s OK to succeed and it’s OK to fail. Try it all. Ask questions, take up space, work hard, and find a supportive team. If you are the only girl or woman in a class or on a project, they are lucky to have your perspective."
Celestina Barbosa-Leiker, Washington State University
Fun Fact
When Celestina was a graduate student, she was part of the Graduate Women in Science group. They had shirts made that said, “THIS IS WHAT A SCIENTIST LOOKS LIKE," which they wore at community events so children could see that anyone can love STEM.