Stories: The impact of Family Scientists’ work
Scholars and professionals in Family Science — the scientific study of families and close interpersonal relationships — work to better understand families and to empower families to strengthen their relationships and well-being.
Click below to read more about how these Family Scientists make a difference for families and society.
Jenell Kelly, Ph.D., CFLE, LCCE // Owner of Blossom Family Life Practice
Karim A. Martinez, Ph.D., CFLE // Family Life & Child Development Specialist
Glen Palm, Ph.D., CFLE // Emeritus Professor, Parent & Family Educator
“I feel privileged to experience the caring, tender, emotional side of the men
in the class as I record them reading a book to their child.
Few people ever get to see this side of incarcerated fathers. ”
Nina Bates, Ph.D., CFLE // Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program Director
Erika Sheaffer, M.S., CCLS // Child Life Clinical Supervisor
Alexander Chan, Ph.D., LMFT // Extension Specialist & Marriage and Family Therapist
“I’m so encouraged to see clients finish their education, work toward better employment, and pursue stability in their lives and the lives of their children.
It’s amazing to watch and be a small part of their journeys.”
Kimberly Leach. B.S., CFLE-P // Housing Case Manager
Lorena Aceves, Ph.D. // Research Scientist
Ahlishia Shipley, Ph.D., CFLE // U.S. Government Program Leader
“I find it so exciting to work on things happening in real life, like partnering with school districts on how to engage families and creating solutions together.”
Rachel Sullivan, LMFT, CFLE-P // Owner & Founder, Solid Ground Counseling Center
Miguel Brambila, M.S. // Family Literacy Program Manager
Markell Kunzelman, CFLE-P // Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist
“It’s rewarding when I can empower a patient and their family to be successful. I often say it’s “helping them find their brave.” When patients are provided knowledge, they’re able to develop coping skills that allow them to succeed.”
Janeal M. White, Ph.D., CFLE, MIE // Coordinator for Homelessness Coalition
Lisa Krause, M.A., CFLE // Family Coach
Janis L. Henderson, Ph.D. // Consultant & Educator
“One of the greatest compliments I can get is when a parent’s face lights up and they say, “I know what to do. I figured it out.” It is truly exciting.”
Jennifer Rojas-McWhinney, Ph.D., CFLE // Certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor
Jacklyn Milton, M.A., CFLE // Administrative Director, Children’s Literacy Nonprofit
Matthew Rodriguez, Ph.D., Th.M. // 4-H Youth Development Advisor, University Extension