Sánchez’s work primarily focuses on the impact of gender norms on LGBTQ people. He is active within the American Psychological Association where he focuses on translating psychological science to inform public policy.

Coffey examines how we can enable all individuals, regardless of their background, to overcome adversity and thrive. He does this by researching how emotions and relationships from infancy to adulthood are linked to happiness, resiliency, and health.

Research explores mental health in biology learning environments, with a focus on depression and cohort-sequential longitudinal methods. Prior experience in mixed methods design for both biology education and psychology.