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Dr. Donald Bruce Ross III serves as an Associate Professor in the Family Sciences Department at the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Kentucky. He also holds dual leadership roles as Program Director for the Family Financial Counseling undergraduate major and the Family Financial Therapy Graduate Certificate program. With credentials as an Accredited Financial Counselor® and Certified Financial Therapist™, Dr. Ross bridges financial counseling and therapeutic practices to enhance family well-being through a holistic approach.
Dr. Ross earned his academic credentials through:
- Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Science with emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from University of Georgia (2017)
- M.S. in Couples and Family Therapy from University of Maryland (2012)
- B.S. in Psychology with Research and Philosophy from Vanderbilt University (2010)
His research program centers on personal and family financial well-being through the systemic practice of financial therapy. Key areas include analyzing relationship dynamics around money from three perspectives: inter- and intra-personal family dynamics associated with resilience to financial strain, best practices in financial counseling and therapy, and intergenerational patterns of family financial socialization across diverse populations. His publications reveal consistent focus on how financial stress impacts family relationships, attachment patterns, and coping mechanisms.
Dr. Ross serves in significant professional capacities including:
- Board member of the Financial Therapy Association (FTA), having served as 2020 President and in multiple leadership roles since 2013
- Editorial Board member for Journal of Financial Therapy and Journal of Personal Finance
- Ad hoc reviewer for Family Relations, Contemporary Family Therapy, Financial Services Review, and Journal of Financial Counseling and Planning
- Co-host of the "Modern Husbands" podcast providing practical financial relationship advice
His teaching portfolio encompasses courses from Introduction to Personal and Family Finance (FFC 251) through advanced topics including Family Financial Therapy (FAM 746), reflecting his integrated approach to financial and relational health. Dr. Ross's work contributes to Sustainable Development Goals related to reduced inequalities and good health and well-being through his focus on financial resilience and family systems.
