My research interests lie at the intersection of culture, human development, education, and health, and how these factors influence psychological behaviors. My current research focuses on understanding how culture shapes people’s conceptions of topics such as morality and education. I am also interested in identifying family factors and examining their roles in adolescents’ health-related decisions and behaviors.

My expertise includes both qualitative and quantitative research methods, and my recent publications often integrate one or both approaches within a single study. Before joining the faculty at St. Francis College, I completed postdoctoral training in quantitative psychology. I currently teach Statistical Methods, Developmental Psychology, and Research Methods, and I also enjoy teaching courses in development, education, cross-cultural psychology, social psychology, and personality psychology.