Todd Jensen

Todd Jensen, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, affiliated with the UNC School of Education. He holds positions in the Department of Applied Developmental Science and Special Education (ADSSE), Human Development and Family Science (HDFS), and School Psychology. His research focuses on youth development, particularly in the context of family structural transitions, maltreatment prevention among military-connected families, and strengthening youth-serving systems. Jensen is a Fellow of the Society for Social Work and Research and a Faculty Fellow at the Carolina Population Center.

Education includes a Ph.D. in Social Work from UNC Chapel Hill (2017), M.S.W. from Brigham Young University (2013), and B.S. in Family Studies (2011). His teaching includes courses on family dynamics, human development, program evaluation, and quantitative methodology.

Jensen's research emphasizes identifying family processes that promote youth well-being in stepfamilies, preventing maltreatment in military families, and advancing implementation science for sustainable interventions. His work integrates quantitative methods and program evaluation to address systemic challenges.

He has received awards such as the Fellowship from the Society for Social Work and Research and is involved in editorial roles, including Deputy Editor of the Journal of Family Theory & Review. His service includes contributions to professional organizations and academic governance.

Todd Jensen advises students and leads research projects funded by various grants. His work often involves collaboration with military and social service organizations to enhance evidence-based practices. He is also engaged in lab activities focused on family dynamics and policy impact analysis.