Dr. Martha Bernal – First Latina PhD Google Doodle

In celebration of her 93rd birthday @google honored Dr. Bernal 🇲🇽 with her own Doodle ✍🏽 Martha Bernal was born on April 13, 1931 in San Antonio, Texas. Despite many obstacles she became the FIRST LATINA to earn a PhD in clinical psychology in the United States in 1962. Early in her career, she studied children’s psychology and later invested her time promoting diversity within the field of psychology. In 1979, she received a National Research Service Award from the National Institute of Mental Health for her achievements and contributions. Dr. Bernal also worked to create the National Hispanic Psychological Association ✨✨✨✨ Thank you @google for honoring such a PODEROSA!