I study  the links between genomics, psychological strengths and vulnerabilities, interpersonal relationship dynamics, characterististics of larger systems (e.g., neighborhoods, schools, child welfare), and physical and emotional well-being among children, adolescents, and families. For example, my research has examined genomic and neighborhood influence (e.g., cohesion, disorganization) on behavioral difficulties among adolescents of African genetic ancestry living in high poverty neighborhoods. Methodologically, my program of research entails quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research, as well as both strictly researcher-conducted and community-engaged designs. Currently, I am collaborating with other researchers and community members to implement and examine solutions to poverty-related involvement in the child welfare system that have been developed by community members. I also am collaborating on a study examining community-researcher partnerships to carry out community-engaged research in HIV care coordination clinics.