Suzanne Mazzeo

Dr. Suzanne Mazzeo is a tenured Professor at the College of Humanities and Sciences at Virginia Commonwealth University, specializing in Counseling Psychology. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2000) and focuses on eating disorders and obesity research.

• Ph.D.: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2000

Mazzeo's research examines how cultural and environmental factors influence genetic predispositions to eating disorders, with an emphasis on designing culturally sensitive interventions for healthy eating and exercise in community settings. Her work spans clinical psychology, public health, and behavioral medicine.

Recent publications highlight interventions for adolescent obesity and eating disorders, emphasizing family therapy and cultural sensitivity. Key trends include community-based clinical trials and cross-cultural analysis.

• Scientific Awards
  • Excellence in Scholarship Award, Virginia Commonwealth University College of Humanities and Sciences (2009)

She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses, including Health Psychology, Theories of Counseling and Personality, and Stress & Its Management. No student advising details or grant funding are mentioned in the provided text.