Jessica L Griffin

Jessica L Griffin is an Associate Professor at UMass Chan Medical School in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, with additional appointments in Pediatrics and Psychiatry within the T.H. Chan School of Medicine.

Education:

• BA in Clinical Psychology from College of Wooster, Wooster, OH
• PSYD in Clinical Psychology from College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA

Her research centers on trauma-informed care implementation across pediatric and child welfare systems, focusing on vulnerable populations including young children in state care. She develops evidence-based curricula for healthcare professionals and investigates trauma screening methodologies, bridging clinical psychology with public health interventions. Her work emphasizes relationship-based approaches to build resilience in both patients and practitioners within high-stress environments.

Publication trends reveal consistent focus on translating trauma research into practice through statewide initiatives like the Massachusetts Child Trauma Project, with recurring themes in child welfare policy reform, interdisciplinary collaboration, and age-specific trauma interventions for early childhood populations.

Scientific Awards:

No awards documented in source materials.

While specific advising relationships and grant details remain unreported, her leadership in the Pediatric Approach to Trauma Treatment and Resilience initiative indicates substantial grant-funded program development involving multi-agency partnerships across Massachusetts child welfare systems.

Dr. Griffin operates within UMass Chan's Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences infrastructure while collaborating extensively with the Massachusetts Child Welfare Department, contributing to the Massachusetts Child Trauma Project's statewide implementation of trauma screening protocols and professional training frameworks.