CV
Professional Summary
OVERVIEW
Doctoral candidate in the Human Development and Family Studies program at The Pennsylvania State University aiming to leverage her extensive interpersonal skills, advance statistical methodological training, and extensive knowledge of educational, psychological, and sociological theories and theoretical perspectives to improve the lives and outcomes of Black youth, families, and communities.
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TRAINING
Keiana is currently a fellow through The Pennsylvania State University's IES funded Training Interdisciplinary Scientist Program (TIES). The training program develops fellows expertise in: 1) social and behavioral context for academic learning, 2) early learning program and policies, and 3) effective teachers and teaching. Program training is supported by three interdisciplinary research centers at Penn State — Child Study Center; Prevention Research Center; Methodology Center. Her training provides unique perspectives and insights to examine how families support child and academic academic functioning.
During her time as a doctoral student, Keiana took 11 courses in statistical methodology preparing her to conduct advanced statistical analysis. Her statistical training includes multilevel modeling, structural equation modeling, time varying effect models, actor-partner interdependence models, latent profile analysis, and more. She is proficient in SPSS, SAS, R, and Mplus statistical programs.
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Education
2015 - Present
The Pennsylvania State University
Ph.D. | Human Development & Family Studies
Concentrations: Individual Development, Family Studies, Prevention Research
Advisor: Dr. Susan M. McHale
2015 - 2018
The Pennsylvania State University
M.S. | Human Development & Family Studies
Thesis: Linkages between school and home: Associations between adolescent school-days and maternal perceptions of family relations.
Advisor: Drs. Gregory M. Fosco and Susan M. McHale
2013 - 2015
University of Wisconsin - Madison
M.S.W. | School of Social Work
Mentor: Dr. Katherine Magnuson
2007 - 2011
University of Virginia
B.A. | Sociology & Studies of Women and Gender
Mentor: Dr. Geeta Patel
Awards & Honors
2020
Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Award to Reduce Racism & Promote Antiracism,
The Pennsylvania State University
2017 - Present
Training Interdisciplinary Education Scientists Program Fellow,
The Pennsylvania State University
2015 - 2016
Hintz Graduate Educational Enhancement Fellowship,
The Pennsylvania State University
2013 - 2015
Advance Opportunity Fellow
University of Wisconsin - Madison
2013 - 2014
L&S Community of Graduate Research Scholars, Fellowship Recipient,
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Interests
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Family Processes in Relation to Racial Socialization
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Family Processes in Relation to Adolescent Academic Functioning in Black Communities
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Family- and School-Based Prevention Programs Targeting Adolescent Academic Functioning in Black Communities
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Family-Based Prevention Programs Targeting Family Socialization Practices