Researcher · Scholar · Advocate
Undergraduate researcher at the University of Puerto Rico in Ponce with a focus on rehabilitation counseling, participatory action research, and community-based initiatives. Passionate about mental health advocacy and supporting the Deaf community.
University of Puerto Rico in Ponce
Major: Social Sciences, Psychology, and Mental Health
Concentration: Rehabilitation Counseling
Experienced in conducting semi-structured interviews, ethnographic fieldwork, archival research, literature reviews, and designing data collection instruments.
Proficient in SPSS for statistical analysis. Skilled in creating annotated bibliographies and synthesizing research findings.
Strong oral and written communication skills in both Spanish and English, with experience in academic writing and editing.
Basic proficiency in Puerto Rican sign language. Active member and former President of Pro-Deaf University Students Association.
Teaching Assistant and Fellow experience supporting student learning in research design, methodology, and data analysis.
Experienced in participatory action research and community-based initiatives. Facilitator for student mentoring programs.
University of Maryland, College Park
Research Title: The Beckett Family and the Re-Signification of Widowhood Post-Emancipation
University of Puerto Rico-Ponce & UPR-Mayagüez
PAR Project: Arenas Community, Guánica, Puerto Rico — Mentor: Dr. Luisa Seijo
UPR Ponce, MIT & Diné College
Course: Design for Environmental Issues
Research Center for Social Development (CIDeS), UPR Ponce & Sea Grant Puerto Rico
Research Title: Ethnotaxonomy of Fishing Communities in Puerto Rico — PI: Miguel H. Del Pozo Santos
University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
University Students' Attitudes Towards the use of ADHD Medication
Rodríguez-Aviles, E., Maldonado-Colón, A., García-Torres, T., García-Negrón, C., Boria-Figueroa, E., & López-Torres, E. (June 2025). Experiences About the Symposium "I Sign Up…Against Child Abuse"
Boria-Figueroa, E. (July 2025). The Beckett Family and the Re-Signification of Widowhood Post-Emancipation
Boria-Figueroa, E., Calzada, A., & Martinez, J. (May 2025). Participatory Action Research Project (PAR): Arenas Community in Guánica, Puerto Rico
Boria-Figueroa, E., Irizarry, R., Santiago, L., & Sépúlveda-Santiago, M. (April 2025). Attitudes Toward the Use of Medication for ADHD to Improve Cognitive and Academic Performance
Boria-Figueroa, E., Ríos-Quevedo, M., & Del Pozo, M. (May 2024). Ethnotaxonomy of Fishing Communities in Puerto Rico
President · May 2025 – Present
Active member since August 2023. Previously served as Senior Representative.
President · May 2024 – May 2025
Active member since August 2023. Previously served as Vocal.
Alternate Representative, UPR Board
Also served as Executive Secretary and Social Sciences Representative.
Mental Health Coordinator · Aug 2024 – May 2025
Active member since August 2023.
Committee Member · Feb 2024 – Present
Provided academic writing seminars to the student community.
Peer Mentor · Aug 2023 – Present
Facilitated the transition of new students to university life.