Carlos Albizu Miranda

Carlos Albizu Miranda (1920–1984) was a Puerto Rican psychologist and educator who helped establish culturally responsive professional training in psychology. After earning a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Purdue University, he taught at the University of Puerto Rico and founded the Instituto Psicológico de Puerto Rico in 1966, later renamed the Caribbean Center for Advanced Studies. He also served as the first president of the National Hispanic Psychological Association and was recognized for advancing psychology education in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.