April Few-Demo

Dr. April Few-Demo is a Professor and Department Head of Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) at the University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant institution where she emphasizes the land-grant mission of community service and education. A double alumnus of UGA, she returned after 22 years to strengthen the HDFS program through research-active faculty collaboration, innovative teaching, and community-focused initiatives. Her leadership priorities include expanding career pathways for students, developing an accredited master’s program in marriage and family therapy, and addressing mental health provider shortages in Georgia through experiential learning opportunities.

Education: Holds multiple degrees from UGA, including one in HDFS. Her academic background blends family science, sociology, and critical race studies.

Research Interests: Focuses on intersectionality in family dynamics, LGBTQ+ family structures, grandparenting roles, racial equity in family policy, and marginalized communities’ mental health needs. She employs qualitative methods to explore topics like queer motherhood, transgender experiences in relationships, and the impact of incarceration on family systems.

Collaborations: Seeks partnerships within UGA’s College of Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) and external stakeholders to advance interdisciplinary research and community engagement. Highlights include reimagining family theories through critical praxis and advocating for inclusive pedagogy.

Labs/Teams: Engaged with UGA’s Institute on Human Development and Disability, though specific lab affiliations are not detailed. Her work bridges academic research with practical solutions for families in underserved regions.