I am a Full Professor in the Kent School of Social Work & Family Science (Kent School), a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. My research is focused on understanding the complex factors that lead to healthy functioning among children, adolescents, families, communities, and systems.  I have taught courses in the Bachelor of Social Work, Master of Social Work, Master of Science in Couple & Family Therapy, and PhD in Social Work programs, such as Historical and Contemporary Abolitionism, Clinical Supervision, and Systemic Change. I am engaged in a number of service endeavors in the Kent School, university, and community related to improving the functioning of these systems.