Anne Brodsky

Anne Brodsky is a Professor in the Department of Psychology and Associate Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. She holds a Ph.D. in Community/Clinical Psychology from the University of Maryland, College Park (1995).

• Education: Ph.D. in Community/Clinical Psychology, University of Maryland, College Park (1995)

Her research spans two decades, focusing on resilience in marginalized communities, particularly Afghan women. Key theoretical contributions include multi-level analyses of Psychological Sense of Community (PSOC) and the role of relationships in applied research. She has led international community-based participatory research initiatives in Afghanistan and co-edited special issues on community research processes.

Recent publications explore organizational resilience, cross-cultural PSOC dynamics, and gendered violence in conflict zones. Her applied work includes community programs for women's economic empowerment and trauma-informed interventions in post-war settings.