Lisa Schainker

Lisa Schainker serves as an Extension Associate Professor in the Department of Family & Consumer Sciences at Utah State University Extension, based in Salt Lake County with office location S1-300. Her role focuses on community-oriented extension services addressing family and consumer well-being through practical educational programs.

Her academic credentials include:

• MPH in Public Health (Health Behavior) from University of Alabama at Birmingham (2005)
• PhD in Developmental Psychology from University of Alabama at Birmingham (2005)
• MA in Developmental Psychology from University of Alabama at Birmingham (2002)
• BA in Psychology from University of Kentucky (1998)

Dr. Schainker's expertise centers on parenting education, substance misuse prevention, relationship strengthening, workforce development, emotional well-being, and health promotion. Her work bridges developmental psychology and public health through community-based interventions, creating accessible resources for families navigating daily challenges and seeking enrichment opportunities.

Her publication record (2020-2024) consists predominantly of the "Hidden Gems" curriculum series, which provides location-specific activity guides for Utah families and couples at natural attractions like Bear Canyon and Oquirrh Lake. These non-peer-reviewed materials emphasize practical application over theoretical research, with her 2024 technical report on virtual marriage celebration outcomes demonstrating program evaluation within extension contexts.

No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials.

Schainker leads multiple long-term extension initiatives including Youth Skill Development (2024-2034), Emotional and Physical Well-being promotion (2020-2030), Relationship Skills strengthening (2020-2030), and Workforce Development (2020-2022). While specific grant details are absent, these decade-spanning projects indicate sustained funding and community impact. The materials do not list any formal graduate student advisees.