Cristina Wilson

Cristina Wilson is a Professor and Henry M. and Judith M. Zachs Chair in Social Work at the University of Connecticut School of Social Work. She serves as Director of the Ph.D. Program and Research Director at the University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. Her roles include Editor-in-Chief of Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services since 2022.

• Affiliations: Hartford Campus (Room 310 HSSW), Puerto Rican and Latin@ Studies Project
• Grants: Co-PI on $20M+ federal grants from U.S. Department of Education and HRSA, Equity Center grant for equitable training in special education

Research Focus

Her work centers on culturally responsive interventions for Latino families, particularly in contexts of adversity. Key themes include:

• Latino fatherhood and family resilience
• Substance use prevention and mental health
• Support systems for children with disabilities (e.g., autism spectrum disorder)
• Training diverse professionals in culturally competent social work

Teaching

Teaches doctoral courses in Research Methods, Multivariate Statistics, and Mixed Methods, plus masters-level Program Evaluation.