Stacey Havlik, PhD
Associate Professor of Education & Counseling | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University
Stacey Havlik, PhD, is an expert in school counseling, homeless children and youths, and first-generation college students.
First -Generation College Students School Counseling Homeless children and youths
Terese C. Aceves
Professor · Loyola Marymount University
Department of Specialized Programs in Professional Psychology
Supporting Low-Income, Diverse Families in Special Education Using Evidence-Based Practices with Culturally and Liguistically Diverse Students Investigating Early Home Literacy Practices with Latino Families Providing Assessment and Intervention of Early Reading Skills with English Language Learners
Mariana Brussoni
Associate Professor · University of British Columbia
Brussoni's research focuses on child injury prevention, including risky play, parents' perspectives on safety, and Aboriginal injuries.
Injury Prevention Child Development Parenting Outdoor Play Higher Education
Beth Mineo
Associate Professor, Education; Director, Center for Disabilities Studies · University of Delaware
Prof. Mineo's Research focuses on autism and other communication disorders, particularly language disorders.
Assistive Technology Development Accessible Instructional Materials Speech and Language Pathology Communication Difficulties
Sara Smith
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Sara Smith is an expert on emerging technologies for language learning, including digital environments and immersive virtual environments.
Virtual Reality (VR) Augmented Reality Learning Differences Language EMI
Leapetswe Malete
Associate Professor of Kinesiology · Michigan State University
Leps Malete is an associate professor and coordinator of global initiatives in the Department of Kinesiology.
Motivational processes Youth Sport International and Comparative Education Kinesiology Physical Activity and Health
Gail E. Thomas, PhD
Professor of Sociology · Soka University
Professor Thomas is a sociology professor who specializes in the analysis of higher education.
Mentoring and Empowering Youth Race, Class and Gender Differences in Educational Access and Outcomes Education and Status Attainment Effective Education for Diverse Learners and At Risk Youth Race and Gender Relations
Sandra M. Chafouleas
Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor of Educational Psychology · University of Connecticut
Professor Chafouleas is an expert on whole child, school mental health, behavioral assessment, and K12 tiered systems of support.
Multi-Tiered Frameworks Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child Model Social-Emotional-Behavioral Assessment School Mental Health Trauma-Informed Schools
Lori Wilkinson
Professor of Sociology · University of Manitoba
Professor of Sociology, specializing in immigration and refugee studies and survey methods
Research Methods Race and Ethnic Relations Settlement Integration Youth and School-To-Work Transitions
Teal Benevides, PhD, OTR/L
Associate Professor & Director of Faculty Development, Institute of Public and Preventive Health · Augusta University
Teal Benevides has a passion for addressing disparities among those on the autism spectrum, including racial and ethnic minorities.
Mental Health Research Autism Adults With Autism Services and Support Autism Research and Treatment
Georgene Troseth
Associate Professor of Psychology · Vanderbilt University
An expert in how toddlers' brains process (and learn from) what they see on screens, TV and video chat.
dialogic questioning Skype toddlers Ipad Child Development
Julia Hanigsberg
President and CEO · Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Champion for children and youth with disabilities & healthcare CEO. Expert speaker and leader on diversity, innovation and inclusion.
Disabilities Patient Centred Care Children's Health Leadership Women in Leadership
Sameer Hinduja, Ph.D.
Professor · Florida Atlantic University
Sameer Hinduja is recognized internationally for his work on the subjects of cyberbullying, safe social media use, and youth well-being.
Safe Social Media Use Cyberbullying
Robin Cox
Research Director and Professor · ResilienceByDesign Research Lab and Royal Roads University
Robin Cox's expertise includes the psychosocial dimensions of disasters, disaster resilience, and traumatic stress and coping.
Resilience Higher Education Community Resilience Disaster Psychosocial Response Stress and Coping
William Perez
Professor · Loyola Marymount University
Department of Educational Leadership and Administration
Immigration Status & Nationality Race and Ethnicity Diversity Social Identity Motivation
Casey Call
Associate Director of the KPICD and Associate Professor of Professional Practice · Texas Christian University
Dr. Casey Call is the Assistant Director at the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development
Therapeutic Family Camps Trauma-Informed Classrooms & Schools Caregiver & Child Attachment Developmental Trauma & Intervention Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®)
Tammy Clifford
Chief Scientist and Vice President, Evidence Standards · Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH)
Supporting evidence-informed decisions in Canadian health care as CADTH's Chief Scientist and Vice President, Evidence Standards.
Epidemiology Evidence-Based Medicine Health Health & Healthcare Law and Policy health technology assessment
Victoria Graf
Professor Emeritus · Loyola Marymount University
Department of Teaching and Learning
Teacher Education Catholic Inclusion Bilingual/Multicultural Special Education School Reform
Mical Raz
Charles E. and Dale L. Phelps Professor in Public Policy and Health · University of Rochester
Author of "What's Wrong with the Poor? Psychiatry, Race and the War on Poverty."
Foster Care and Adoptions Child Welfare Psychiatry Education Policy Race Culture and Ethnicity
Candice Odgers
Professor Psychological Science · UC Irvine
Candice Odgers is a developmental psychologist who studies adolescents’ mental health and development.
Early Adversity Quantitative Psychology Social Inequality Technology and Young People Digital Inequality