Suzette Fromm Reed

Suzette Fromm Reed, PhD, is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Community Psychology PhD program at National Louis University (NLU). Her expertise includes primary prevention, community resilience, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), and mentoring non-traditional students. She teaches in psychology and human services programs, emphasizing innovative approaches for adult learners.

• Education: PhD in Psychology (North Carolina State University), MA in Clinical Psychology (California School of Professional Psychology), BA in Psychology (University of Illinois Chicago)

Her research bridges academia and practice, focusing on ACEs in communities and higher education, with a lens on social capital and collective efficacy to mitigate child maltreatment. She consults internationally on resilience and has collaborated with non-profits on family and child welfare.

Research Trends: Her work centers on ACEs’ impact on health/resilience, community mobilization strategies, and interdisciplinary solutions blending psychology, public health, and sociology.

Grants & Advising: No specific grants listed, but she advises PhD and MA students in community psychology. Her prior nonprofit work included national and local initiatives for children/families.

Labs/Teams: None explicitly mentioned in the provided materials.