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Cindy A. Crusto, Ph.D., is a Professor of Psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine, specializing in the Psychology Section. With over two decades of experience in preventive interventions, program evaluation, and child trauma research, she has held significant leadership roles including Associate Dean for Gender Equity and Director of the Office for Women in Medicine and Science at Yale.
- Ph.D. in Clinical-Community Psychology, University of South Carolina
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, Yale University School of Medicine
- Director of Program Evaluation & Child Trauma Research, The Consultation Center
Her research focuses on the ecological influences on child and family well-being, emphasizing culturally relevant interventions for racial/ethnic minority and low-income children. Key areas include family violence, school-based behavioral health services, and substance use prevention. Recent publications explore DNAm accelerated aging, perceived discrimination, and blood pressure outcomes in African American/Black mothers through the InterGEN Study, with applications in epigenetics and social determinants of health. Collaborative works span disciplines including public health, mental health, and community psychology.
Dr. Crusto’s scholarly contributions have earned recognition such as the Healthcare Executive Diversity and Inclusion Certificate (HEDIC) from the Association of American Medical Colleges and multiple fellowships from the American Psychological Association. Her leadership in programs like the Women’s Leadership Development at Yale School of Medicine and the Getting Racism Out of Our Work (GROW) initiative highlights her commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in academic medicine and mental health research.
