Annette M. La Greca

Dr. Annette M. La Greca is a **Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Pediatrics** at the University of Miami, affiliated with the **College of Arts and Sciences** and the **Department of Psychology**. She holds titles as Cooper Fellow and Provost Scholar. Her research focuses on risk and resilience in children and adolescents, particularly in the context of trauma, natural disasters, peer relations, and chronic illnesses like diabetes. She leads the **Youth Risk and Resilience Lab**, developing interventions to support families during crises.

**Research Interests**: Her work spans child mental health, trauma responses, peer victimization, and pediatric health psychology. She has authored evidence-based guides like *After the Storm* and *Helping Children Cope with COVID-19*.

**Awards & Honors**: Cooper Fellow, Provost Scholar, and recognition for contributions to clinical psychology.

**Advising & Grants**: Mentors numerous graduate and undergraduate students, with former advisees pursuing leadership roles in academia and clinical practice. Active in securing grants for disaster-related mental health research.

**Lab & Teams**: The lab emphasizes translational research, focusing on interventions for trauma-exposed youth and families. Collaborates with institutions like the Miller School of Medicine and Children’s Mercy Hospital.