Research Interests
My program of research addresses prevention of and intervention for childhood and adolescent obesity and related disorders. I have primarily focused my research efforts on (a) developing and evaluating behavioral weight control programs for children and adolescents, (b) investigating the psychological and social experiences of overweight and obese youth (e.g., peer victimization; quality of life), (c) assessing the utility of innovative technologies in pediatric obesity prevention and intervention, and (d) examining brain processes relevant to weight-related pediatric behavior.
Teaching Interests
Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology
Pediatric Psychology
Health Psychology
Education
- PhD, Clinical Child Psychology , University of Kansas (2011)
- MA, Clinical Child Psychology , University of Kansas (2008)
- BS, Psychology , Zoology, Brigham Young University (2004)
Memberships
- The Obesity Society (2011 - Present)
- American Psychological Association (2006 - Present)
- Society of Pediatric Psychology - APA Division 54 (2006 - Present)
Professional Citizenship
- Editor, Associate Editor, Journal of Pediatric Psychology (2019 - Present)
- Committee/Council Member, Society of Pediatric Psychology (2020 - 2022)