Ellen Ratajack

Dr. Ellen Ratajack serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Psychological Sciences and Counseling at Valparaiso University. She joined the faculty in 2022 and specializes in interpersonal relationships, focusing on power dynamics, aggression, motivation, and stress coping mechanisms among student populations. Her research also addresses stalking, parental alienation, homelessness, incarceration factors, conservation, and spirituality.

Education:

• B.A. in Psychology from Saint Mary’s College
• M.A. in Research Psychology from East Carolina University
• Ph.D. in Applied Social and Health Psychology from Colorado State University

Her courses include PSY 111 General Psychology Lab, PSY 201 Statistical Methods, and PSY 225 Social Psychology. Dr. Ratajack’s work integrates academic research with community-focused studies, though no specific grants or awards are noted in the provided information. She collaborates with colleagues in her department on interdisciplinary projects.

Outside academia, she engages in painting, bowling, and attends concerts, reflecting her balance between professional and personal interests.