Writing
Thinking out loud about psychology, education, policy, healthcare, and whatever else has my attention.
Nonprofits depend on fundraising for survival. Research on donor psychology, effective appeals, and how organizations build loyal supporter bases offers practical evidence.
Optimism is associated with better health outcomes across multiple studies. Research on the mechanisms through which optimism affects physical health reveals a complex but consistent picture.
Project based learning has strong advocates and a growing evidence base. Understanding what the research shows, and what conditions produce strong outcomes, is essential for educators.
With federal climate policy uncertain, states have become the primary arena for climate action. Research on state climate policies and their emissions and economic effects is growing.
Housing First, providing permanent housing without preconditions, has become the dominant evidence based approach to chronic homelessness. Implementation gaps remain substantial.
Mental health conditions are among the most common complications of pregnancy and the postpartum period. Research on the full spectrum of perinatal mental health, beyond postpartum depression, reveals significant gaps.
Substance use disorders and mental health conditions frequently co-occur. Understanding the relationship between them is essential for effective treatment and policy.
Medicaid is the largest public health insurance program in the United States. Decisions about its structure and expansion have significant consequences for coverage, access, and health outcomes.
Nonprofits claim missions of equity and inclusion but leadership has remained predominantly white. Research on the diversity gap and what organizations are doing about it is growing.
