Hello!

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I am currently an Assistant Professor int he Department of Social Work in the College of Public Health at George Mason University. I completed my doctorate in the Human Development and Family Studies program at The Pennsylvania State University in 2022, and received my Master's in Social Work in 2015. My academic expertise is in the sociocultural processes that affect daily life for youth, families, and communities, as well as ways to assist families to support child and adolescent development and well-being across contexts.

 

My research examines how a combination of individual characteristics, socialization processes and sociocultural factors support (or undermine) child and adolescent development across contexts using advanced statistical methodologies. Through my research, I strives to create and inform intervention and prevention programs working to undermine and dismantle the perpetuation of oppressive ideologies through socialization practices in family and school contexts,  

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In addition to my academic work, I strive to provide relevant and practical information to individuals, families, and communities around child development, family dynamics, and parenting. Supporting families and communities through my public engagement is incredibly important to me.

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I hope we can find a way to connect.