Alexandra Blackwell

Alexandra Blackwell is a National Institute of Mental Health Postdoctoral Fellow at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health. She specializes in implementation science for violence prevention and mental health promotion with conflict-affected and marginalized populations.

• Current focus on mixed-methods evaluations of humanitarian interventions
• Collaborates on human-centred and trauma-informed design
• Translates findings into global action for marginalized communities

Her research includes randomized controlled trials, such as a study on conflict-affected families in the Central African Republic and adaptations of youth violence interventions for trauma-affected adolescents. Key trends in her recent articles highlight violence prevention in humanitarian contexts, family functioning, and child wellbeing in low-income conflict zones.

• Scientific awards: National Institute of Mental Health Postdoctoral Fellowship

Alexandra’s work bridges academic rigor with practical implementation, emphasizing collaboration with clients and providers in diverse settings.