Leadership
Hallie E. Ford Center
Megan McClelland, Ph.D.
Hallie E. Ford Endowed Director
Megan McClelland is the Endowed Director of the Hallie E. Ford Center and participates in research focusing on optimizing children's development, especially as it relates to children’s self-regulation, early learning, and school success.
Megan MacDonald, Ph.D.
Core Director
Early Childhood
This core focuses on optimizing children's development and well-being in families, early care and educational settings, and communities.
Jonathan Garcia, Ph.D.
Core Director
Youth and Young Adults
Researchers in this core study the behaviors and environments that threaten or enhance the health and well-being of youth.
Kathy Gunter, Ph.D.
Core Director
Healthy Eating and Active Living
This core focuses on the promotion of healthy lifestyles and the prevention of obesity in children and families through nutrition and physical activity.
Shauna Tominey, Ph.D.
Core Director
Parenting and Family Life
Researchers and faculty in this core examine healthy parenting and family life as a strong foundation for child and youth development, and healthy communities as a strong foundation for families.
