- Professor of Psychiatry (Psychology), in the Child Study Center and of Public Health (Social and Behavioral Sciences)
- Director, Division of Prevention and Community Research, Department of Psychiatry
- Director, The Consultation Center
- Chief Psychologist, Connecticut Mental Health Center
- Program Director, NIDA T32 Postdoctoral Research Training Program in Substance Abuse Prevention
Resilience; prevention of adolescent substance use; incorporating equity, social justice, and anti-oppressive principles into research; community research methodology, program evaluation, philosophy of science, and team science
I seek to advance equity and social justice through my research. I do so by conducting community-based studies that promote resilience, prevent substance misuse, and foster the adoption of systems- or population-based solutions to human problems due to trauma, mental illness, addiction, or systemic oppression (based on race, ethnicity, gender, social class, ability status, indigenous background or other social differences). The ultimate goal of my research is to transform settings and communities so that they are less oppressive, more equitable and just, and better able to promote resilience, thriving, and well-being. I also have scholarly interests in philosophy of science, community research methodology, program evaluation, and team science aligned with this research goal.