Penny A. Leisring

Penny A. Leisring serves as Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychology at Quinnipiac University's College of Arts & Sciences. A licensed clinical psychologist, she maintains active roles in research, teaching, and community intervention programs focused on violence prevention.

Her educational background includes:

• B.A. in Psychology and Child Development from Connecticut College
• Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the State University of New York at Stony Brook

Dr. Leisring's research program systematically examines physical, psychological, and cyber manifestations of intimate partner violence through empirical studies published in specialized journals. Her scholarly work intersects with gender studies and developmental psychology, particularly regarding victimization patterns and intervention efficacy across diverse populations. Teaching responsibilities include core courses such as Abnormal Psychology (PS 272) and Child Psychopathology (PS 372), where she integrates clinical insights with academic frameworks.

No scientific awards were documented in available records.

As an academic advisor, Dr. Leisring supervises community-based student internships and mentors undergraduate researchers in violence prevention studies. Her Fall 2025 teaching schedule confirms active institutional engagement, while her clinical work includes directing domestic violence intervention groups for male and female offenders. This dual focus bridges theoretical knowledge with practical community applications.

Her ongoing clinical leadership in domestic violence intervention programs demonstrates applied research translation, directly connecting academic scholarship with community mental health services through structured offender rehabilitation initiatives.