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Caroline Mavridis is an Assistant Research Professor in Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) at the University of Connecticut, serving as Associate Director of the Center for Healthy and Humane Development (CHHD). Her work bridges cultural anthropology and developmental science, focusing on parenting practices across cultures and well-being among caregivers, particularly new mothers and family service providers. She co-leads the National Family Development Credential® Program, a nationwide staff training initiative emphasizing empowerment skills for frontline workers and leaders.
Education and Professional Background: Details not explicitly provided in text, but her roles suggest advanced academic credentials in cultural anthropology and human development. Her affiliations include collaborations with Connecticut Office of Early Childhood and UConn's CHHD.
Research Interests:
- Cultural influences on parenting and child development
- Self-care practices and organizational support systems for caregiving roles
- Evaluation of workforce training programs for family service providers
- Impact of stress on professional and personal well-being
Grants & Collaborations: Received CHHD Faculty Seed Grant (2020, $5,000) for pandemic-related research on remote supervision in home visiting programs. Collaborates with Ashley McAuliffe and Haley Scott-DeClerck at Connecticut Office of Early Childhood.
Labs/Teams: Core member of CHHD research team, involved in national credentialing program management and pandemic adaptation studies.
