Areas of Interest
- Dr. Kathryn Maguire-Jack
Dr. Kathryn Maguire-Jack is Director of the Child Maltreatment Prevention Lab and Associate Professor at the University of Michigan School of Social Work. Her research examines how social welfare policies and neighborhood factors influence child maltreatment, with a focus on supporting families and helping children thrive. She specializes in program evaluation and advanced statistical methods and has secured over $14 million in external research funding. […] - Yanghyun Park
Yanghyun Park, MSSW, is a PhD student in the University of Michigan’s Joint Social Work and Developmental Psychology program. A former medical social worker, her research focuses on intimate partner violence, child maltreatment, physical punishment and spanking, and family dynamics. […] - Yujeong Chang
- Yinqi Chen
inqi Chen, a Master of Social Work student at the University of Michigan, specializing in the Interpersonal Practice in Integrated Health, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse pathway. Yinqi has interned in child and adolescent psychiatry, gaining valuable insights into familial dynamics. Currently, she is interning in Adult Kidney Transplantation at Michigan Medicine, broadening her practical […] - Olivia D. Chang
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Yoonzie Chung, MSW, is a doctoral student at the University of Maryland School of Social Work. She earned her Master of Social Work from the Ohio State University in 2020. Prior to joining the PhD program, She was an assistant manager at SK Energy (the leading oil company in Korea) in Korea for 6 years. […] - Erna Chiu
Erna Chiu is an MSW student at the University of Michigan on the Welfare of Children and Families track. She has experience with psychology research focused on childhood risk and resilience, and clinical work with children on the autism spectrum. She is particularly interested in parenting interventions to support child and family wellbeing, as well […] - Sophie Hammond
Sophie Hammond, B.A., earned her bachelor’s degree in Sociology and BCN (Biopsychology, Cognition, & Neuroscience) from the University of Michigan in 2025. She is now an MSW student at UM, on both the Interpersonal and Program Evaluation/Applied Research pathway. Her research interests range from socioeconomic topics like welfare policy evaluation to more clinical topics like […] - Shengyi Jing
Shengyi Jing (she/her) is an MSW student at the University of Michigan School of Social Work. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree in Social Work from China. Her research interests include positive parenting, father engagement, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and program evaluation. Shengyi is dedicated to advancing child maltreatment prevention through data-driven, evidence-based […] - Justin Kim
- Minjoo Lee
Minjoo Lee (she/her) earned her Bachelor of Economics and MA in Social Welfare from Ewha Womans University, South Korea. Prior to entering this Ph.D. program, she served as an investigator and case manager at a Child Protective Services agency in Seoul. This work experience has deepened her passion and interest in the field of child […] - Ellie Maly
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Yunzi Yu, LMSW, is a licensed master social worker in New York State. She got her master’s degree from the University of Michigan in 2022 and specialized in the welfare of children and families and research. She currently works at CARES, a non-profit mental health clinic in NY. She provides comprehensive and specialized care for […] - Lijian Zhao
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Dr. Rebecca L. Bosetti is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at the University of Kentucky whose research examines childhood maltreatment, trauma, and adolescent delinquency. Her work explores developmental risk factors for offending behaviors and promotes developmentally responsive juvenile justice practices and inclusive sex education as a means of preventing sexual violence. […] - Dr. Fei Pei
Dr. Fei Pei is a tenure-track assistant professor at Syracuse University’s School of Social Work in Falk College. Her research promotes healthy development among vulnerable children, including maltreated and immigrant children and youth, by examining community disparities, resilience, contextual environments, child development, and family well-being. […] - Dr. J. Bart Klika
Dr. J. Bart Klika is Chief Research Officer at Prevent Child Abuse America and research faculty at Florida State University’s College of Social Work. His research focuses on preventing child abuse and neglect, including evaluating policies and supports such as paid family leave, childcare assistance, and state child sexual abuse prevention initiatives. […] - Rujeko O. Machinga
Rujeko “Rue” Machinga-Asaolu is a certified social worker and Ph.D. candidate at the University of Kentucky. Her research focuses on child maltreatment, intimate partner violence, and post-traumatic growth among survivors. With extensive experience in community-based programs, family therapy, and behavioral health, she is committed to advancing social work education, violence prevention, and equitable support for individuals and families. […] - Dr. Katherine Marçal
Dr. Katherine Marçal is an Assistant Professor at Rutgers University whose research focuses on housing insecurity and homelessness among families with children, maternal and child mental health, and community-based systems. She collaborates with community organizations and policymakers to advance affordable housing, prevent homelessness, and improve outcomes for vulnerable children and families. […] - Dr. Kathryn Showalter
Dr. Kathryn Showalter is an Assistant Professor at the University of Kentucky College of Social Work whose research examines the intersection of intimate partner violence (IPV) and employment stability. Her work explores how abuse affects survivors in the workplace and informs survivor-centered policies to protect against workplace discrimination related to personal violence. […] - Dr. Xiafei Wang
Dr. Xiafei Wang is an Assistant Professor at Syracuse University’s School of Social Work and a Research Scientist at the Life Path Research Center. Her research examines intergenerational trauma transmission and resilience among trauma-affected individuals and families, with attention to factors such as race, gender, disability, and military experiences. Her work aims to inform culturally responsive program development and evaluation. […] - Dr. Susan Yoon
Dr. Susan Yoon is an Associate Professor at The Ohio State University College of Social Work and Director of the THRIVE Research Lab. Her research focuses on promoting resilience and well-being among children who have experienced trauma and maltreatment. She examines pathways to resilient development, the effects of childhood adversity on youth behavioral outcomes, and the role of fathers in supporting resilience among trauma-exposed youth. […]