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Roberto BaioccoView profile

Professor

• Developmental Psychology
• LGBTQ+ Mental Health
• Family Dynamics
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Roberto Baiocco is a Full Professor of Developmental Psychology at Sapienza University of Rome, affiliated with the Department of Developmental and Socialization Psychology and the School of Medicine and Psychology. He holds leadership roles, including Director of the Center for the Study of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity since 2010, and President of the Master's Program in 'Developmental and Atypical Development Psychology'. His research focuses on sexual minority adolescents, coming out processes, and same-sex parenting, with over 300 international publications. Education: Clinical and Community Psychology degree, PhD in Psychology, both from Sapienza University, and a Master's in Family Psychotherapy from Scuola Romana di Terapia Familiare. Research Interests: Risk/protective factors in adolescents, LGBTQ+ mental health, family dynamics in same-sex parent families, and minority stress. Notable projects include studies on sexting, cyber dating violence, and resilience in marginalized communities. Grants & Awards: 2024 Fondazione Francesco De Sanctis Salute Sociale Award for 'Mental Health in Gender Disorders'. Active in institutional roles, including President of Sapienza’s Equality Committee and Director of the Centro Interuniversitario per la ricerca sulla genesi e sviluppo delle motivazioni prosociali e antisociali. Labs/Teams: Leads the 'Homoparenting' research group and the 'Well-being of LGBTQ+ Individuals' initiative. Affiliated with the clinical service '6 come sei' for gender and sexual orientation research/intervention.

• Parenting and Family Functioning
• LGBTQ+ Well-being
• Coming Out Processes
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Jessica Pistella is a Researcher (Ricercatore a Tempo Determinato Tipo B) at the Department of Developmental and Social Psychology, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome. She holds a PhD in Developmental and Social Psychology from Sapienza and is a systemic-relational-symbolic-experiential family psychotherapist. Her primary affiliation is with the 'Be as You Are' Clinical and Research Center, focusing on LGBTQ+ well-being. Her research interests span parenting dynamics, family functioning, coming out processes, homophobic bullying, sexual stigma, and LGBTQ+ mental health. She has led and contributed to over 20 national and international research projects, including studies on nonbinary identities, LGBTQ+ inclusion in education, and minority stress. Dr. Pistella teaches courses like 'Developmental Psychology for Inclusion' and has published extensively in journals such as Journal of Homosexuality , Sexuality Research and Social Policy , and Frontiers in Psychology . Her work emphasizes intersectional approaches to LGBTQ+ issues, with a focus on resilience and policy advocacy. Key grants include the 2024 project on microaggressions in nonbinary populations (€40k) and the 2022 PRIN-funded study on LGBTQ+ university students' mental health (€210k). She actively reviews for 20+ journals and serves on editorial boards, including Gender, Sex and Sexuality Studies . Her clinical work involves supervising cases at the '6 come sei' clinical service and co-facilitating the A.ge.d.o support group. She advocates for inclusive language and anti-discrimination policies in healthcare and education.

Elijah SalzerView profile

Clinical Professor

• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Reproductive Health
• Gender and Sexual Minority Health
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Elijah Salzer is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies at the College of Health Professions, Pace University, New York City. He has over 30 years of clinical experience in obstetrics and gynecology and maintains active practice at Eastchester Medical Associates and as a sexual assault forensic examiner at Mount Sinai Medical Center. Education: DMSc, Advanced Professional Practice, Obstetrics and Gynecology — University of Lynchburg Postgraduate Certificate, Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology for Physician Assistants — Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center MA, Religion — Columbia University and Union Theological Seminary BS, Physician Assistant Studies — Summa cum laude, Long Island University Artium Baccalaureus, Religion and Biblical Literature — Smith College Dr. Salzer's research and clinical interests center on obstetrics and gynecology, with a strong focus on cervical neoplasia, reproductive justice, and the care of gender and sexual minority patients. His work emphasizes inclusivity, health equity, and evidence-based clinical practice. He is a guest lecturer for numerous PA programs and has presented nationally and internationally on topics including transgender healthcare and intrapartum emergencies. His recent publications span reproductive health in gender minority populations, hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, placental pathology, and postpartum depression. These works reflect a consistent commitment to advancing clinical knowledge and improving care for underserved populations. Scientific Awards and Honors: Paul Lombardo, MPS, PA-C Emeritus Educator of the Year award, NYSSPA, 2025 Elected to Fellowship, New York Academy of Medicine, 2020 Lydia Martinez Collaboration Award nominee, 2009 Alpha Eta and Pi Alpha Honor Society memberships Multiple teaching and clinical excellence awards from Long Island University and Montefiore Medical Center Dr. Salzer is actively involved in academic service, serving as chair of the College of Health Professions Clinical Faculty Promotions Committee and the Department of PA Studies Faculty Search Committee. He contributes to curriculum development, admissions, and diversity initiatives. He also serves on interprofessional education and collaborative health informatics committees. His grants and funding sources are not explicitly mentioned, but his leadership in curriculum and national test item writing indicates significant scholarly engagement. He is affiliated with key clinical and academic teams, including the Sexual and Violence Intervention Program at Mount Sinai and the LGBT PA Caucus, where he serves as president-elect. His leadership in professional organizations and editorial boards underscores his national influence in PA education and women’s health.

Elizabeth BoskeyView profile

Researcher

• Sexual and Reproductive Health
• Transgender and Gender-Diverse Health
• Gender-Affirming Care
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Elizabeth Boskey is a prominent researcher at Boston Children's Hospital, where she serves as Co-Director of Research in the Division of Gynecology and co-chair of the Social Work Research Committee. She is affiliated with Harvard Medical School and actively collaborates across departments including Gynecology, Gender Multispecialty Service, Endocrinology, and Adolescent Medicine. Education: Undergraduate: Johns Hopkins University (2000) Graduate: Johns Hopkins School of Public Health (2001) Graduate: University of Louisville (2015) Fellowship in Bioethics: Harvard Medical School (2019) Her research centers on sexual and reproductive health, particularly among sexual and gender minority populations. She investigates gender-affirming care, ethical considerations, fertility, mental health, and surgical outcomes for transgender and gender-diverse youth and adults. Her work emphasizes health equity, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient-centered approaches. Dr. Boskey's recent publications reveal a strong focus on transgender health, including hormone therapy, surgical outcomes, reproductive counseling, and the impact of policy and legislation. Her research spans clinical gynecology, bioethics, public health, and psychosocial factors, often using survey, cohort, and qualitative methods. Scientific Awards: Fellowship in Bioethics at Harvard Medical School (2019) She is dedicated to mentoring researchers across disciplines and advancing social work research within clinical settings. Dr. Boskey leads institutional efforts to improve research infrastructure and equity, including establishing health equity review processes. She collaborates extensively with clinicians and researchers to translate findings into improved care for vulnerable populations. Her work contributes significantly to the evidence base for gender-affirming care, particularly in pediatric and adolescent settings, and addresses critical gaps in knowledge, policy, and clinical practice.

Amney CastanedaView profile

Professor

• Multicultural Counseling
• LGBTQ+ Populations
• Transgender and Non-binary populations
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Amney Castaneda, Ph.D., is a Full Professor and Department Chair for Professional Counseling & Human Services Leadership at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. She also serves as Graduate Program Coordinator for Professional Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program Coordinator. Her roles include teaching in the Women and Gender Studies Department's LGBTQ Certificate program. Employed since September 2008, she holds a Ph.D. in Counselor Education from Auburn University (2008). Her research focuses on Multicultural Counseling, LGBTQ+ populations, transgender/non-binary identities, racial identity, white privilege, and supervision. She actively participates in committees such as the College of Education and Human Services' Inclusive Excellence Committee (since 2014) and the UWO North American Graves Protection and Repatriation Committee. Nationally, she served as past president of the Association of LGBTQ Issues in Counseling (ALGBTIC) and co-chairs community support groups like OUT and BiPanPoly. No specific articles are listed in the provided text. Awards or grants are not mentioned. She coordinates counseling practicum/internship programs and teaches courses including Professional Identity and Ethics, Social and Cultural Foundations in Counseling, and WAGS: Trans and Nonbinary Lives. Her community engagement includes SAFE training, Trans Safe Training, and involvement in the LGBTQ Advocacy Council, Campus Pride Index Taskforce, and TransAction Committee.

• Sociology of Sport
• Gender and Sexuality
• Women in Sport
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Barbara Ravel is an Associate Professor at Laurentian University's School of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, where she has held academic appointments since 2008. She was promoted from Assistant Professor in 2015. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Human Kinetics from Université de Montréal, complemented by a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Université Lyon 2 Lumière in France. Her research centers on critical analyses of gender, sexuality, and media representation in sports, with emphasis on soccer/football and ice hockey in Canadian and French contexts. Key methodological approaches include feminist, poststructuralist, and queer theoretical frameworks, employing qualitative designs to explore identity politics, media narratives, and inclusivity in athletic environments. Publications from 2006 to 2025 demonstrate sustained focus on LGBTQ+ experiences in sports, with recent work examining media portrayals of transgender Olympians and motherhood in hockey. Early scholarship established foundations in deconstructing heteronormative assumptions in women's sports, while contemporary studies address evolving media landscapes during global events like the COVID-19 pandemic. Awards: Barbara A. Brown Outstanding Student Paper Award (2006)

Jaime Lane DerringerView profile

Associate Professor

• Behavior Genetics
• Personality Psychology
• Gender and Sexuality
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Jaime Lane Derringer is an Associate Professor and Assistant Head of Information & Communication in the Department of Psychology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She co-directs the Etiology of Personality and Individual Characteristics (EPIC) lab with Dr. D. A. Briley, focusing on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of personality psychology and molecular genetics. Education: Post-Doctoral Fellow, Institute for Behavioral Genetics, University of Colorado Ph.D. in Psychology, University of Minnesota B.S. in Psychology, Carnegie Mellon University Research Interests: Her work emphasizes two pillars: (1) broadening inclusion of sexual/gender minority perspectives in psychological science through quantitative method development, and (2) critically examining public and scientific understanding of human behavior genetics. She actively challenges genetic determinism and advocates for anti-racist frameworks in the field. Teaching: Develops open educational resources for PSYC 408 (Human Behavior Genetics) and PSYC 567 (Personality Assessment). Her pedagogical approach emphasizes critical evaluation of primary literature and ethical considerations in genetics research. Lab & Teams: Leads the EPIC lab, which conducts longitudinal studies like the POWER Relationship Survey to model personality processes in gender/sexuality-diverse populations. Current projects explore agency measurement, nonbinary attachment models, and psychometric validation of queer-inclusive instruments.

Corey FlandersView profile

Associate Professor

• Psychology
• Gender Studies
• Public Health
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Corey Flanders is an Associate Professor of Psychology and Education at Mount Holyoke College. Their work bridges psychology, gender studies, and public health to address identity and health equity among marginalized communities, particularly focusing on young queer and trans people. Ph.D. and M.A. in Social Psychology from University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Graduate certificate in Women’s Studies B.A. in Psychology from University of Kansas Flanders employs mixed-methods and community-based research approaches, emphasizing intersectional and social ecological models to study mental/sexual health disparities. Their recent work explores pathways for health equity and stigma reduction in bi+ and nonbinary populations. They teach critical applied social psychology, human sexuality, and advanced qualitative methods. Flanders co-authored publications in Current Sexual Health Reports and the Journal of Bisexuality on intersectional stigma and sexual violence disparities. They are involved with the W.I.S.H. Research Lab and contribute to campus academic events like the Senior Symposium.

• trans studies
• nonbinary studies
• feminist theory
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Marquis Bey holds a Professorship in Black Studies and English at Northwestern University while serving as core faculty in Gender & Sexuality Studies and Critical Theory programs. Their interdisciplinary scholarship bridges critical race theory, feminist thought, and abolitionist frameworks. Professor Bey's research centers on trans and nonbinary studies with specific emphasis on Black experiences, feminist theory, abolition, and critical theory. Their work critically examines intersections of race, gender, and sexuality while challenging cisnormative structures through Black feminist epistemologies. Key contributions include analyses of identity formation under systems of oppression and envisioning liberatory futures grounded in intersectional resistance. Recent scholarship demonstrates consistent engagement with Black trans and nonbinary subjectivity, cisgender hegemony, and abolitionist praxis. The 2022 publications 'Black Trans Feminism' and 'Cistem Failure' establish foundational frameworks for understanding how Black trans and nonbinary communities navigate and transform societal structures. Bey's work consistently prioritizes interdisciplinary approaches that connect literary analysis, critical theory, and social justice movements.

• Child Welfare
• 2SLGBTQ+ Youth Health and Well-being
• Migrant Youth Health and Well-being
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Daniel Ji serves as Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Regina, bringing extensive frontline experience and methodological expertise to vulnerable youth research. His academic journey includes a PhD in Social Work from the University of British Columbia with sub-specialization in Measurement, Evaluation, and Research Methodology. His educational background features: PhD in Social Work (Measurement, Evaluation, and Research Methodology), University of British Columbia Master of Social Work specializing in child welfare Bachelor of Social Work specializing in child welfare Dr. Ji's research program centers on child welfare systems , 2SLGBTQ+ and migrant youth health , and parent-adolescent interaction dynamics . He employs innovative methodologies like state space grid analysis to examine dyadic resistance during critical transitions, while his measurement expertise ensures rigorous analysis of administrative data in child welfare contexts. His work consistently addresses systemic inequities through community-engaged approaches. Analysis of his 10 publications (2020-2025) reveals three dominant trajectories: (1) Cultural identity maintenance for Indigenous youth in foster care; (2) Sexual health behaviors and healthcare access for migrant and 2SLGBTQ+ adolescents; (3) Longitudinal examination of parent-adolescent interactions during educational transitions. His work appears in leading journals including Journal of Adolescence (5 publications), BMC Public Health, and Children and Youth Services Review, demonstrating growing influence in social work research. Dr. Ji actively mentors graduate students through hands-on research collaborations, drawing from his six years of frontline child welfare practice and two years as a Practice Analyst with British Columbia’s Aboriginal Services Branch. He serves as a reviewer for the Journal of Adolescence and maintains active partnerships with national research centers like the Stigma and Resilience Among Vulnerable Youth Centre. His research group focuses on translating findings into practice through simulation-based training and measurement tools for child welfare agencies. Current projects examine cultural identity practices in foster care, healthcare information needs of gender-diverse youth, and longitudinal patterns in parent-adolescent communication during high school transitions.

• Intersectionality
• Psychosocial Studies
• Gender Studies
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Professor Ann Phoenix is Professor of Psychosocial Studies at the Social Research Institute, University College London (UCL), where she has established herself as a leading scholar in intersectional and psychosocial approaches to identity, social relations, and cultural processes. Her work spans multiple European contexts with specific expertise across Denmark, Finland, Germany, the Netherlands, and Sweden. Her research interests encompass: Intersectionality as theoretical framework and methodological approach Psychosocial dimensions of racialization and identity formation Gender studies, particularly masculinities and feminist theory Family studies and childhood research Transnational families and migration experiences Qualitative research methodologies with emphasis on narrative approaches Professor Phoenix's recent publications reveal a sustained commitment to examining how gender, race, class, and migration status intersect to shape individual experiences. Her work on boys and schooling provides nuanced understandings of masculinities in educational contexts across multiple European countries, while her research on translocational belongings explores complex identity navigation across multiple spaces. She has made significant contributions to understanding children's rights in conflict zones, sexual harassment experiences over time, and diversity in family practices. As a Co-Investigator on the ESRC-funded Behavioural Research UK project, she bridges academic research with policy relevance. Her teaching focuses on identities, qualitative research methods, intersectionality, family lives, and childhood studies. Professor Phoenix is available for supervision of research degrees, collaborative projects, external examining, and grant application assessment.

M. Killian KinneyView profile

Assistant Professor

• LGBTQ Health Equity
• Transgender and Nonbinary Wellbeing
• Participatory Action Research
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M. Killian Kinney, PhD, MSW (they/them) serves as Assistant Professor and Online Advanced Standing MSW Associate Director at Pacific University's Claire Argow Social Work Program. They also hold appointments as Adjunct Professor at the University of Utah College of Social Work and Clinical Research Coordinator at Indiana University School of Medicine. As Co-Director of the Queer Social Work Lab, Dr. Kinney leads community-driven research initiatives focused on LGBTQ health equity. Dr. Kinney's research specializes in transgender and nonbinary wellbeing through participatory action research methodologies. Their work includes legal epidemiology tracking LGBTQIA-related legislation across all 50 states and D.C., PhotoVoice studies examining community belonging, and development of practical tools like the Transgender Equity Impact Assessment. This research consistently follows the 'by, with, and for the community' ethos to ensure community-centered knowledge production. Recent publications demonstrate strong output in both academic journals and practical resources, including the 2025 authored book 'Gender identity and expression' and the award-recognized 2020 edited volume on transgender healthcare. Their scholarly work shows increasing impact with Google Scholar citations reaching 343 and an h-index of 9. Distinguished Alumni Award from Indiana University School of Social Work Alumni Association (2022) Postdoctoral fellowship at Wayne State University School of Social Work (2021-2022) Honorable mention for the 2022 SSWR book award Excellence in Teaching from Indiana University School of Social Work (2018) Leadership Education in Adolescent Health (LEAH) Fellowship (2017-2018) Dr. Kinney actively mentors students through research projects and serves as a bridge between academic research and clinical practice. Their dual roles as Clinical Research Coordinator at Indiana University School of Medicine and academic faculty enable direct translation of research findings into healthcare practice. The Queer Social Work Lab provides students with hands-on experience in community-based participatory research while addressing critical gaps in LGBTQ healthcare provision.