Dr. Bridgette Rickett is a Senior Lecturer and Head of Psychology, Sociology, and Politics at Sheffield Hallam University 's College of Social Sciences and Arts. She chairs POSCUPI, a UK collaboration examining social class psychology, and specializes in feminist-informed research at the intersection of gender and class inequalities. PhD in Social Psychology from University of Sheffield Former Head of Psychology at Leeds Beckett University Her research focuses on: Classed and gendered discourses in education, health, and organizations Body management and parenting narratives Digital media gender constructions Emotional labor in academia Recent publications analyze class-gender intersections in UK parliamentary discourse, academic belonging, and health policy. She has advised BBC, UK Parliament, and NHS on EDI strategies, and co-edited Critical Social Psychology of Social Class (Springer, 2020). She supervises PhD work on: Class and masculinities Gender diverse children's healthcare Construction industry femininities Classed belonging in higher education
Jane Alver is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Canberra specializing in Public Policy, Law, Civil Society, Gender Studies, and International Development. Her work centers on feminist perspectives within Pacific regional contexts, addressing structural inequalities through critical analysis of workplace cultures, political institutions, and transnational governance systems. Dr. Alver's research explores feminist alliance-building across Pacific diversity, gendered workplace dynamics, and the integration of autoethnography as a transformative research methodology. She investigates how gender intersects with race, class, and colonial histories in policy implementation, with particular focus on Sustainable Development Goal 5 (gender equality). Her methodological approach emphasizes lived experience narratives to challenge traditional knowledge production frameworks and advocate for inclusive institutional reforms. Analysis of her 2021-2025 publications reveals three dominant trajectories: (1) Pacific feminist solidarity through intersectional alliance-building, (2) critical examination of gendered labor in political institutions, and (3) innovative governance models for just transitions in resource management. Her work consistently bridges academic theory with policy applications, particularly in Australian-Pacific regional cooperation and workplace diversity initiatives. No scientific awards or fellowships were identified in available sources. While no student supervision details appear in current records, Dr. Alver's research demonstrates significant engagement with Pacific civil society organizations and Australian government bodies. Her evaluation work for the Defence Suicide Prevention Program indicates substantial grant-funded applied research, though specific funding mechanisms remain undocumented. Current projects focus on transforming parliamentary workplaces and advancing feminist regionalism through the Pacific Feminist Forum.
Dr. Sarah Thompson is a Researcher at the Children's Social Care Research and Development Center (CASCADE) within Cardiff University's School of Social Sciences. Her work focuses on improving outcomes for autistic children in care, social work staff well-being, and evaluating social care interventions. Since 2019, she has led projects including evaluations of trauma-informed domestic abuse services, Schwartz Rounds for staff mental health, and devolved budget models in children's social care. Education PhD in Psychology, Cardiff University (2013–2017) MSc in Psychology, University of Essex (2011–2012) BA in Geography, University of Sheffield (2001–2005) Research Focus Her research addresses challenges in child welfare systems, including autism support, social worker resilience, and evidence-based policy. Key projects include a Health and Care Research Wales fellowship (2021–present) investigating autistic children's care experiences and a randomized trial of Schwartz Rounds to reduce staff psychological distress. Grants & Projects Evaluated Action for Children's Serious Organized Crime Early Intervention Service Contributed to What Works for Children's Social Care initiatives on school-based social workers and budget devolution Authored rapid reviews on pandemic impacts during 2020 Affiliations Previously held research roles at Durham University (2018–2019) and Estyn (Wales education regulator), focusing on education policy and parent support programs for autistic children.
Dr. Mandy Matthewson is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Tasmania and a Senior Clinical Psychologist in private practice. She leads the Family and Interpersonal Relationship Research Lab, focusing on family violence, relational trauma, and child safety. Her work bridges clinical practice, legal systems, and social services to prioritize child wellbeing. Education: Bachelor of Arts (Honours), University of Tasmania (1998–2001) PhD in Clinical Psychology, University of Tasmania (2009) Her research examines the long-term impacts of adverse childhood experiences, parental alienation, and trauma-informed interventions. She collaborates globally with professionals in psychology, law, and public health to address hidden family violence and improve clinical protocols. Recent publications highlight trends in family violence (e.g., electronic monitoring of offenders), health psychology (e.g., endometriosis and PCOS), and clinical psychology (e.g., trauma, parental alienation). Key subfields include relational trauma , developmental psychology , and forensic psychology . Scientific Awards: None listed. Supervision & Grants: She supervises doctoral students in trauma recovery and family dynamics, with grants totaling over $200,000 for projects on pelvic pain, family violence monitoring, and worker compensation systems. Labs & Collaborations: Leads the Family and Interpersonal Relationship Research Lab at UTAS, partnering with organizations like the Eeny Meeny Miney Mo Foundation and Tasmania Police.
Nicholas Westers is an Associate Professor at UT Southwestern Medical Center and a Clinical Psychologist specializing in children's health. He is board certified in Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology (ABPP) and hosts the podcast *The Psychology of Self-Injury*. His research focuses on non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), suicide prevention, and adolescent mental health. Westers completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children's Hospital (2010-2012) and a predoctoral internship at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center (2009-2010). His work spans clinical practice, education, and policy advocacy, particularly regarding firearm violence prevention and media representation of mental health issues. His research emphasizes evidence-based interventions for adolescents engaging in NSSI, including risk assessment frameworks (e.g., SOARS model) and clinician training curricula. He also investigates cultural and developmental factors influencing self-injury behaviors. Westers has contributed to high-impact journals such as *J Adolesc Health*, *Clin Child Psychol Psychiatry*, and *Am J Public Health*. His recent work addresses media guidelines for responsible reporting of NSSI and interdisciplinary approaches to firearm safety advocacy. No scientific awards were explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. His professional activities include leadership roles at UTSW and affiliations with organizations focused on adolescent health and violence prevention.
Dr. Emma Howarth is an Associate Professor in Child and Family Mental Health within the School of Psychology at the University of Sussex. Her Orcid identifier is 0000-0002-3969-7883, and she can be contacted at E.H.Howarth@sussex.ac.uk. Her research focuses on child mental health, domestic violence, and family dynamics, with a particular emphasis on intervention strategies, trauma-informed care, and policy development. Research Interests: Dr. Howarth’s work examines the intersection of domestic violence, child maltreatment, and mental health outcomes. She investigates service coordination mechanisms, survivor-driven outcome frameworks, and the economic impacts of abuse. Her projects often involve multidisciplinary collaboration and survivor involvement to ensure interventions are both effective and culturally sensitive. Grants & Funding: National Institute for Health and Care Research: NIHR Policy Research Unit (Aug 2023–Dec 2023) Home Office: Preventing Violence Against Women and Girls and Supporting Children (PVSC) Evaluation (Aug 2023–Mar 2025) UK Research and Innovation: Modern Slavery Core Outcome Set (Jun 2021–Nov 2022) National Institute for Health Research: Family Recovery after Domestic Abuse (FReDA) Feasibility Trial (Jan 2020–Apr 2022) Economic and Social Research Council: Violence, Abuse and Mental Health: Opportunities for Change (Nov 2018–Apr 2023) Labs & Teams: While specific lab affiliations are not detailed, her work is embedded within collaborative networks addressing domestic violence, child safeguarding, and public health policy. She frequently partners with organizations like the Family Nurse Partnership and local safeguarding agencies.
Dr Fiona Challacombe is a NIHR Clinical Lecturer and Senior Clinician at the Maudsley Centre for Anxiety Disorders and Trauma (CADAT), based at King’s College London’s Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN). She holds an academic position in the Department of Health Service & Population Research and specializes in perinatal mental health, particularly obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety disorders during pregnancy and postpartum periods. She completed her clinical psychology training at IoPPN in 2005 and earned a PhD from King’s College London in 2014, focusing on postpartum OCD. Her research interests include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) interventions for perinatal anxiety, maternal-infant interactions, and paternal mental health. She leads a sub-service at CADAT for parents with anxiety disorders and has published extensively on perinatal OCD, including a self-help book Break Free from OCD . Dr Challacombe is also a patron of the charity Maternal OCD, advocating for awareness among professionals and service users. She provides national training on perinatal mental health to IAPT services and has secured grants from NIHR and the Maudsley Charity for studies on anxiety treatments and paternal perinatal depression. Her work emphasizes translational research, bridging clinical practice and academic inquiry.
Prof. Dr. Annette Riedel is a Professor at the University of Applied Sciences Esslingen and a leading expert in Nursing Science and Ethics . Her work focuses on Palliative Care , Ethics Counseling , and Moral Distress in nursing contexts. She serves as Studiendekanin for the Master Pflegewissenschaft (MPW) program and leads ethics committees at institutions like the German Ethics Council and German Society for Nursing Science (DGP). Her research integrates interdisciplinary perspectives on end-of-life care and sustainable healthcare practices. Her research interests span Ethics in Nursing , Palliative Care Ethics , Moral Resilience , and Ethical Case Consultation . She emphasizes Advance Care Planning , Interprofessional Ethics , and Ethical Competency Development for caregivers. Her publications highlight tensions between patient autonomy and professional ethics , with a focus on geriatric care , dementia , and medically assisted suicide debates. She advocates for ethics education in nursing curricula and organizational ethics structures . Key scientific contributions include co-developing the Ethik-Café method for ethics training, Advance Care Planning frameworks, and analyses of moral distress in hospice settings. Her work addresses legal-ethical conflicts , spiritual care , and sustainable healthcare models.
Nancy DeCesare is a Professor of Human Services at Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia, PA, where she teaches across a wide range of social work and human services courses. She holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Social Work from New York University's Silver School of Social Work, along with advanced degrees in social work and public administration. Ph.D., Clinical Social Work, New York University M.S., Public Administration, New York University M.S.W., Marywood University B.S.W., Marywood University Her research and practice focus on trauma, veterans' mental health, foster care, street children, and grief counseling. She integrates clinical expertise with policy and leadership, emphasizing strengths-based and culturally sensitive approaches. Her work particularly highlights the needs of marginalized youth and military families. The publications and presentations reflect a strong trend in clinical social work, trauma intervention, and advocacy for underserved populations. Topics span veteran PTSD, military sexual trauma, foster care attachment, and cross-cultural grief. Her work consistently bridges academic research with community-based practice. Her scientific honors include: National Jefferson Award for Public Service Excellence Award from U.S. Army: Army One Source Leaders and Legends Award for advocacy for women veterans Healthy Caregiver Community Foundation Humanitarian Award Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work Nancy DeCesare has served as a grant writer, author, and board member for organizations including Marywood University, Friends of the Poor, and the Governor’s Advisory Board for People with Disabilities. She has advised students through fieldwork and capstone courses, though specific names are not listed. Her leadership as former Executive Director of Boys Hope Girls Hope of New York underscores her commitment to youth development and nonprofit management. She is actively involved in multiple professional organizations, including the National Association of Social Workers and the Academy of Certified Social Workers, and is licensed in both New York and Pennsylvania. Her interdisciplinary team collaborations include work with the Soldiers Project PA, Pennsylvania Military and Family Behavioral Health Coalition, and various academic conferences.
Dr. Elizabeth Cook is a Senior Lecturer at the Violence and Society Centre, City, University of London, joining in January 2020. She holds a PhD in Criminology from the University of Manchester and has held postdoctoral positions at the University of Oxford, University of Sheffield, and Monash University. Her research intersects criminology, sociology, and gender studies, focusing on homicide, family advocacy in post-violence contexts, and statutory fatality review systems. UKRI-funded Prevention Research Partnership Consortium Co-Investigator British Academy Small Grant awardee for femicide research Member of AHRC Peer Review College and Sociology Editorial Board Her research explores pathways between gender inequality and homicide , family activism in justice systems , and improving institutional responses to fatal violence . Publications emphasize victim-centered approaches, policy reform, and cross-sector data integration. Articles span Lancet Psychiatry , Current Sociology , and Criminology & Criminal Justice , reflecting interdisciplinary engagement with public health, legal studies, and trauma analysis. Recent articles highlight femicide prevention , digital data collection , and multi-agency violence interventions . She co-edited a special issue in Current Sociology redefining femicide metrics and authored a Routledge monograph on Family Activism After Fatal Violence . Her work informs policy through the Prevention Research Partnership Consortium, collaborating with governmental and third-sector bodies. Scientific Awards: ESRC +3 Studentship Presidential Doctoral Scholarship (University of Manchester) UKRI Prevention Research Partnership Consortium Award British Academy Small Grant She has contributed to studies on traumatic bereavement , media portrayals of violence , and political economy of prevention strategies . Her role involves theory development for violence-health-society intersections and advocating for systemic reforms in fatality review processes.
Scott R. A. Starbuck, Ph.D. serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Religious Studies at Gonzaga University, where he has been teaching since 2002. He is also affiliated with Whitworth University in Theology. Dr. Starbuck is a co-founder of Gonzaga's Interreligious Textual Study Institute and serves as the Teaching Elder of Manito Presbyterian Church, having been ordained by the Presbyterian Church (USA) in 1990. Dr. Starbuck's academic background includes: Ph.D. in Hebrew Bible and Ancient Near Eastern Studies from Princeton Theological Seminary M.Div. in Biblical Studies from Princeton Theological Seminary B.A. in Philosophy from Whitworth University Dr. Starbuck specializes in biblical theology and hermeneutics, with particular focus on the Hebrew Bible and Ancient Near Eastern contexts. His research explores trauma recovery through biblical narratives, royal psalms, Isaiah interpretation, and the intersection of social justice with theological reflection. He examines how ancient texts can inform contemporary spiritual growth and address modern challenges including ecclesial sexual violence and trauma healing. Dr. Starbuck's recent publications demonstrate a growing focus on trauma recovery through biblical interpretation, particularly examining how scriptural texts can support survivors of ecclesial sexual violence. His work increasingly connects ancient Near Eastern contexts with contemporary religious practice, while maintaining his longstanding expertise in psalm studies and royal psalms. His scholarship bridges academic biblical studies with practical pastoral concerns. Dr. Starbuck has received recognition for his teaching excellence: Exemplary faculty award for excellence in teaching (2017) While specific advising relationships aren't detailed in available materials, Dr. Starbuck's role as faculty sponsor of the Gonzaga Cycling Club demonstrates his commitment to student engagement beyond the classroom. His regular publication record suggests ongoing research activity that likely involves student collaboration, particularly in his areas of biblical scholarship and theological reflection. Dr. Starbuck co-founded Gonzaga's Interreligious Textual Study Institute, which serves as a scholarly community examining religious texts across traditions. His involvement with this institute demonstrates his commitment to interfaith dialogue and collaborative textual study.
Diogo Lamela is an Associate Professor in Developmental Psychopathology and Child Clinical Psychology at Lusófona University. He serves as Deputy Director of the Digital Human-Environment Interaction Lab and Deputy Director of the Clinical Psychology Program at the same institution. Education: Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Minho. Training: Child Maltreatment Data Collection Short Course, Modified Strange Situation Procedures, Attachment Story Completion Task, The Alarm Distress Baby Scale, Couple Interaction Task, Intimate Relationship Interview, Teacher in Higher Education Training Certificate, Psychological Networks Amsterdam Winter School, Translating Child Sexual Abuse Research to Practice, Compassion Focused Therapy for Difficult Emotions. His research focuses on child maltreatment, intimate partner violence, coparenting dynamics, and high-conflict divorces. He has authored 46 articles in international journals and contributed to eight funded research projects, emphasizing cross-cultural studies and European child protection frameworks. Key article trends include perinatal mental health, child abuse surveillance, coparenting assessments, and trauma-informed clinical guidelines. His work employs systematic reviews, longitudinal analyses, and multinational cohort studies. Lamela actively collaborates with European institutions, serving on editorial boards, advisory panels, and as an expert for the European Commission’s Citizens, Equality, Rights, and Values Programme. He also supervises multidisciplinary teams supporting child protection procedures in Portuguese courts.
Georgina Ramsay is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Delaware's College of Arts & Sciences. She serves as an affiliate faculty member in the Department of Geography and Spatial Sciences and holds editorial and leadership positions as co-editor of Political and Legal Anthropology Review and board member of the Association for Political and Legal Anthropology. Dr. Ramsay earned her Ph.D. from the University of Newcastle, Australia. Her research fundamentally explores displacement as a lens to examine global precarity and instability, challenging the notion that displacement is exceptional rather than a general condition of contemporary life. With extensive multi-sited ethnographic fieldwork, she has conducted research with refugees from Central Africa in Uganda and Australia, internally displaced persons in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and people experiencing homelessness in the United States. Her scholarly work critically examines how displacement reflects and reinforces structures of inequality, with particular attention to the temporal dimensions of refuge and the control of possible futures. Dr. Ramsay's publications span prestigious journals including Humanity , Anthropological Theory , Critique of Anthropology , and Public Culture , alongside public-facing commentary in outlets like Slate , The Conversation , and New Matilda . Her influential book Impossible Refuge: The Control and Constraint of Refugee Futures (Routledge, 2018) provides a theoretical foundation for understanding refugee experiences beyond conventional politico-legal frameworks. Dr. Ramsay's recent scholarship demonstrates a consistent focus on deexceptionalizing displacement, examining how forced migration intersects with broader global conditions of insecurity. Her work increasingly addresses the temporal dimensions of displacement, the political economy of refugee regimes, and the gendered experiences of displacement, particularly among Central African refugee women. She has also expanded her research to address the impacts of climate change, political instability, and economic precarity on global displacement patterns. Selected for The Conversation Yearbook 2016: 50 Standout Articles from Australia's Top Thinkers Co-editor of Political and Legal Anthropology Review Board member of the Association for Political and Legal Anthropology Dr. Ramsay is actively engaged in public scholarship and community outreach, as evidenced by her participation in events like TEDxDelaware where she discussed refugees, citizens, and the rise of displacement. She has contributed to media discussions about refugee experiences and has been involved in campus initiatives addressing displacement, including the 'Hostile Terrain 94' art installation representing casualties at the US-Mexico border. As a migrant within the United States herself, Dr. Ramsay is committed to creating more safe, welcoming, and receptive communities for all humans regardless of legal, political, social, or economic backgrounds.
Amy Pattee is a Professor at the School of Library and Information Science at Simmons University, specializing in youth librarianship and young adult literature. She holds a doctorate in library and information science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a master's in library science from Rutgers University. Education: PhD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; MS, Rutgers University Her research focuses on youth librarianship, young adult literature, popular fiction, and cultural intersections of reading. Recent publications address themes like African American teen literature inclusion, unnatural narratology in YA fiction, and media discourse around children's fear. Pattee contributes to professional journals such as School Library Journal and The Horn Book . Her book Developing Library Collections for Today's Young Adults (2013, 2020) remains a key resource in the field. Scientific Awards: Co-President, Children’s Literature Association (ChLA) She teaches courses on children's literature, young adult collections, and library services, emphasizing practical and theoretical approaches to youth information needs.
Dr Alexandra Georgiou serves as a Senior Lecturer in Education (Primary) at the School of Human and Social Sciences, University of West London, holding Fellowship status with the Higher Education Academy. A fully qualified teacher with QTS, she brings extensive practical experience from London's mainstream primary schools and Greek complementary schools to her academic role. Her academic credentials include: PhD in Language and Education, UCL Institute of Education (2020) MA in Literacy Learning and Literacy Difficulties, UCL Institute of Education (2014) BA (Hons) in Primary Education, University of Cyprus (2013) Georgiou's research centers on inclusive education through sociocultural lenses, specializing in multilingual refugee populations. Her groundbreaking PhD ethnography in Cyprus revealed how holistic integration of refugee children's linguistic repertoires fosters metalinguistic awareness and reverses classroom power dynamics. This work directly informs international educational policy for vulnerable multilingual learners, emphasizing cultural resource utilization and equitable curriculum design. Her publication trajectory demonstrates consistent focus on refugee/migrant education, evolving from Cypriot classroom studies to UK credential recognition barriers and inclusive research methodologies. The corpus reveals strong thematic continuity in examining language policing, vulnerability frameworks, and power structures across educational contexts, with increasing policy relevance. Her scientific recognition includes: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Georgiou has secured competitive funding from the British Academy and European Erasmus+ programs, collaborating with multilingual families across the UK and community organizations throughout Europe. She teaches across undergraduate programs in Early Childhood Studies and Education Studies, plus supervises PhD candidates, while maintaining active school partnerships. Her research-practice nexus is evident in translating classroom ethnography into actionable inclusive pedagogies. She maintains active partnerships with European community-based organizations through Erasmus+ initiatives, developing transnational frameworks for multilingual inclusion. Her work bridges academic research with grassroots implementation, particularly in refugee education contexts where cultural resources become pedagogical assets.
