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Marlene Matarese, Ph.D.

Marlene Matarese, Ph.D.

Associate Research ProfessorUniversity of Connecticut

Marlene Matarese works to improve access to and the quality of systems and services for children and youth with public system involvement.

Child WelfareJuvenile Justice and Behavioral Health SystemsFamily Reunification in Child WelfareImplementation ScienceIntervention Design and Evidence Based Practices
Theo Liebmann

Theo Liebmann

Clinical Professor of LawHofstra University

Professor Liebmann has directed the interdisciplinary Hofstra Youth Advocacy Clinic since its inception

Trial AdvocacyChild WelfareYouth AdvocacyImmigrationJuvenile Delinquency
Lori Wilkinson

Lori Wilkinson

Professor of SociologyUniversity of Manitoba

Professor of Sociology, specializing in immigration and refugee studies and survey methods

Research MethodsRace and Ethnic RelationsSettlementIntegrationYouth and School-To-Work Transitions
Rick  Eckstein, PhD

Rick Eckstein, PhD

Professor of Sociology | College of Liberal Arts and SciencesVillanova University

Rick Eckstein, PhD, is an expert on mental health in college athletics, sports and society, stadium financing and labor and unions.

Mental Health in College SportsTitle IXCollege Athletics ReformSociology of SportStadium Financing
Carolyn Snider

Carolyn Snider

Emergency Physician at Winnipeg Health Sciences Centre & Medical DirectorEmergency Department Violence Intervention Program

An academic emergency medicine physician dedicated to advocating for people affected by violence

Trauma CareYouth ViolenceIntimate Partner ViolenceEmergency Medicine
David Lubinski

David Lubinski

Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Psychology and Human DevelopmentVanderbilt University

An expert who co-leads the foremost longitudinal study of gifted individuals in the world.

PsychologyGifted LearnersGifted ChildrenCreativityLearning
Eric Layland

Eric Layland

Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Layland bridges LGBTQ+ developmental research to community impact.

LGBTQ+ Developmental ResearchHealth DisparitiesHealth EquityQuantitative ResearchLGBTQ+ Advocacy
Maury Nation

Maury Nation

Associate Professor, Core Faculty, Human Development CounselingVanderbilt University

An expert in restorative justice, suspensions, equity for students of color and restorative discipline practices.

Public School SystemsRaceBullying and School-Age ChildrenNeighborhood Characteristics and Mental HealthCommunity & School-based Prevention Research
Leo Barbe

Leo Barbe

Founder Think Don't Shoot

Award winning youth activist, published author, spoken word artist, National figure on youth vioelnce and founder of a youth empowerment org

Youth AssistancePost Traumatic Stress DisorderEmotional IntelligenceYouth ViolenceEmpowering Victims of Violence
Mary Twis

Mary Twis

MSW Program Director and Associate ProfessorTexas Christian University

Dr. Twis specializes in research on human trafficking.

Human TraffickingYouth Sex TraffickingDomestic Minor Sex TraffickingHomelessness and Human TraffickingViolence and Human Trafficking