Kristin Litzelman

Kristin Litzelman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Development & Family Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's School of Human Ecology. Her research focuses on family caregiving dynamics, particularly in cancer contexts, emphasizing caregiver well-being, dyadic interactions between caregivers and care recipients, and policy/system improvements to support families. She holds a PhD in Population Health Sciences (UW-Madison) and a BA from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

• Education: PhD, Population Health Sciences, UW-Madison; BA, University of Illinois
• Affiliations: Carbone Cancer Center, Center for Demography of Health and Aging, Population Health Sciences

Research Interests

Litzelman's work examines caregiver stress, mental health outcomes, and healthcare access, with attention to spousal caregiver experiences and population-level caregiving impacts. Methodologically, she uses large datasets and advanced statistical techniques like dyadic modeling and generalized additive modeling.

Grants & Outreach

Her research disseminates findings through policy briefs, media engagement, and clinical collaborations, aiming to bridge research and practical support systems for caregivers. Recent projects address caregiving during the pandemic, employment impacts, and resilience strategies.