I am interested in how people accomplish changes in their immediate social contexts. I also originated the Community Action Research Experiences (CARE) program.

Spinrad's research focuses on the socio-emotional development of young children, particularly the relations of children’s self-regulation abilities to children’s social adjustment.

Updegraff's interests focus on the role of family relationships in youth development from early adolescence to young adulthood in Latinx families.

Professor Anthony studies thriving and joy among young people exposed to environmental stressors.

Almășan teaches Culture and Society Transformation and Romanian Language and Culture at SILC. She is a former ASU Fulbright scholar (School of Public Affairs - 2010-2011) and holds a doctorate in public management.

Ferguson's research focuses on the design, implementation, and evaluation of vocational interventions for homeless and disconnected youth that integrate employment and clinical services.

Management Experience in Public Child Welfare, Title IV-E Adoption & Foster Care Recruitment, Peer Parent Programs Gaming and Virtual Simulations for Social Work, Juvenile Probation, Dependency Mediation, Youth Care