Over the past two decades, I have had the privilege of conducting research/evaluation on more than 30 federal grants and projects with a portfolio of over $95 million in extramural funding as PI, Co-PI or Evaluator. This success is reflective of highly successful collaborative and multi-disciplinary teams and strong community partnerships. This research has served as the foundation for the Center for Family and Community Well-Being, a translational research center focusing on training and evaluation in the Kent School of Social Work and Family Science. My research has also driven my involvement in teaching and service, through integration of research into coursework and mentoring and service to the University and professional in my areas of expertise.