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Caitlin Elsaesser, Ph.D.

Associate ProfessorUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Elsaesser partners with communities to create health promotion efforts that are empowering, with a focus on youth violence prevention.

Technology and Interpersonal ViolenceYouth ViolenceGun Violence PreventionResearch MethodologyChild and Adolescent Development
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Sandra M. Chafouleas

Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor of Educational PsychologyUniversity of Connecticut

Professor Chafouleas is an expert on whole child, school mental health, behavioral assessment, and K12 tiered systems of support.

Multi-Tiered FrameworksWhole School, Whole Community, Whole Child ModelSocial-Emotional-Behavioral AssessmentSchool Mental HealthTrauma-Informed Schools
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David C. Virtue

ProfessorWestern Carolina University

David C. Virtue is the Taft B. Botner Distinguished Professor of Middle Grades Education in the School of Teaching and Learning.

Comparative AnalysisAnthropology of Curriculum PolicyMiddle Level Teacher PreparationCurriculum DesignMiddle Grades Education
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Carolyn Heinrich

University Distinguished Professor of Leadership, Policy, and OrganizationsVanderbilt University

An expert in k-12 education public policy, economics, healthcare and impact of opioids on families.

Public Policy AnalysisK-12 Education PolicyNongovernmental OrganizationsSocial Welfare PolicyOpioids Impact on Families
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Jessica Smith Schwind

Assistant Professor of EpidemiologyGeorgia Southern University

Jessica Smith Schwind researches emerging infectious diseases in global health settings

CoronavirusGlobal HealthEmerging Infectious DiseasesDisease Detection and ResponseCOVID-19
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Jian Zhang

Associate Professor, BiostatisticsGeorgia Southern University

Jian Zhang's research focuses on chronic disease from both public health and preventative medicine perspectives.

Public Health SurveillanceVaccine-preventative DiseasesEpidemiologyChronic DiseasesGlobal Health
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Alisa Leckie

Associate ProfessorGeorgia Southern University

Alisa Leckie's research is focused in the areas of education of language minority students, and analyzing policies impacting education.

Literacy Across the Content Areas and Adolescent LiteracyEducation of Language Minority StudentsCritical Analysis of Policies Impacting Education
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Ronald Rogge

Associate Professor of PsychologyUniversity of Rochester

Rogge's research focuses on understanding dynamics within romantic relationships and families.

Rom-com moviesMarriageCouples PsychologySex and SexualityCouples and Families
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Holly Oxhandler, Ph.D.

Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development, Associate Professor, Diana R. Garland School of Social WorkBaylor University

Social work expert in the ethical integration of clients' religion and spirituality in evidence-based mental and behavioral health treatment

Religion and Spirituality in Clinical PracticeMentoring and Professional DevelopmentMental Health
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Deborah J. Rhea

Professor and Director LiiNK ProjectTexas Christian University

Deborah J. Rhea, Ph.D. is a full professor in Kinesiology and associate dean of Research and Health Sciences at Texas Christian University.

Children and Physical ActivitySchool RecessUnstructured PlayChildhood ObesityEating Disorders