Areas of Expertise


Justice system Reform

  • Empirically-supported methods for making a more equitable justice system and understanding the role of mental health in justice-involved persons.


Behavioral Health

  • Causes, outcomes, and treatments for mental health and substance use disorders.

  • Specialized knowledge in areas of adolescent development, developmental psychopathology, trauma, and substance misuse disorders.


Health & Health Care Law & Policy

  • Development, research, analysis, presentation, and advocacy geared toward the improvement of health and healthcare policy, legislation, and regulations.


marginalized & disadvantaged groups

  • Specialized knowledge relating to the health of those belonging to racial/ethnic, gender identity, or sexual orientation minoritized groups.