Judith Smetana
Professor of Psychology · University of Rochester
Smetana is an expert on adolescent-parent relationships, moral reasoning, and development in cultural contexts.
Teens and Self-Esteem Cultural Contexts Children's Moral and Social Reasoning Adolescent-Parent Relationships Parenting Beliefs
Elizabeth Cauffman
Professor of Psychological Science, Education and Law · UC Irvine
Elizabeth Cauffman’s research addresses the intersect between adolescent development and juvenile justice.
Social Ecology Juvenile Justice Adolescent Development Mental Health Legal and Social Policy
Bo-Kyung Elizabeth Kim
Assistant Professor of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Elizabeth Kim is committed to research that seeks to reduce racial disproportionality endemic to the juvenile justice system.
Translation Research Delinquency/Violence Schools Children & Families Juvenile Justice
Christopher L. Busey
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Christopher Busey’s research broadly examines the intersection of race and education.
Intersections of African American and Afro-Latinx Racial Thought in Education Educational Activism and Policy for Afro-descendant Communities Afro-Latin History and Citizenship Education Latin American Studies
Holly Schiffrin
Professor · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Schiffrin is an internationally known expert on intensive and helicopter parenting.
Emerging Adulthood Helicopter Parenting Positive Psychology Infant and Child Development Intensive Parenting
Arieahn Matamonasa-Bennett, PhD
Associate Faculty - Clinical Psychology · Fielding Graduate University
Adjunct Faculty in the School of Psychology
Multicultural Psychology Equine Assisted Therapy Equine Assisted Learning Cultural Diversity Issues in Education, Research, Treatment and Assessment Prevention and Treatment of Social Violence
Elizabeth Stoddard
Associate Professor Emeritus · Loyola Marymount University
Department of Educational Leadership and Administration
Higher Education Mission Based Learning Outcomes Assessment Adolescent Development
Chris Melde
Associate Professor · Michigan State University
Chris Melde is an expert in youth violence, gangs, school violence, and youth violence prevention and intervention strategies
School Violence Program Evaluation Adolescent Development Youth Violence Gangs
Negin Ghavami
Associate Professor of Psychology · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Gender Intersectionality School based research Race/ethnicity Psychology of Gender & Diversity
William Perez
Professor · Loyola Marymount University
Department of Educational Leadership and Administration
Immigration Status & Nationality Race and Ethnicity Diversity Social Identity Motivation
Juan Araque
Clinical Associate Professor of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Dr. Araque is an expert in leadership, education, community development, diversity, violence prevention and positive youth development.
Leadership, management and social policy in the public and not-for-profit sectors Amber Alert Adolescent Development Violence Prevention Youth Development
Karen Melton, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Child and Family Studies · Baylor University
Her research focuses on positive family leisure experiences that enhance child development and family relations.
Program Effectiveness Intentional Family Family Finances Decison-making Family Time
Ann Douglas
Author, Magazine Writer, On-Air Parenting Columnist, Speaker · Independent
A bestselling author and the weekend parenting columnist for CBC Radio, Ann has been called "Canada's most trusted parenting writer."
Parenting Pregnancy Children Babies Mental Health
David Dodell-Feder
Assistant Professor of Psychology · University of Rochester
David Dodell-Feder's research looks at the processes that contribute to healthy and disordered social functioning, and their improvement.
Empathy Behavioral Methods Psychotic Spectrum Disorders Neuroimaging Relationship Psychology
Dorian Traube
Associate Professor of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Dr. Traube focuses on early child development, home visitation, and telehealth solutions for families with young children.
Parent Education Telehealth Children’s Mental Health Infant Mental Health Home Visitation
Michael Y. Simon
Psychotherapist, Author and Parent Educator · Practical Help for Parents
Psychotherapist, Author, Educator and Public Speaker
Teens and Digital Media Alcohol Drugs and Parties: New Ways for Understanding
Stacie Pettit, PhD
Associate Professor · Augusta University
A respected leader in middle level teacher education and meeting the needs of marginalized young adolescents.
Social Media Use in Middle Grades Education Documentary Novels for Middle Grades Foster Care and Education Middle Level Education Mathematics Education
Ferol Mennen
Associate Professor of Social Work Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Ferol Mennen focuses on child abuse, neglect, and post-traumatic stress disorders, as well as children's mental health services
Mental Health Child Abuse and Neglect Social Work Social Work Education Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Jerome Schultz
Clinical Neuropsychologist · Harvard Medical School
Experienced clinician and teacher. Captivating, informative speaker who makes the stress/learning connection with humor and wisdom.
The Connection Between Stress and Learning in Kids With Ld Adhd and Asperger Syndrome Understanding and Meeting the Needs of Children With Fragile Emotions and Challenging Behaviors. The De-Stress Model of Intervention for Children With Ld and Adhd The Myths and Realities of Inclusion