Jill H. Bohnenkamp

Jill H. Bohnenkamp is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and Co-Director of the National Center for School Mental Health within the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Her work bridges research, policy, and clinical practice to enhance school mental health systems.

Education:

• B.A. in Psychology, Georgetown University
• M.Ed. and Ph.D. in Clinical and School Psychology, University of Virginia
• Internship: Children's National Health System (Child Clinical/Pediatric Psychology)
• Fellowship: National Center for School Mental Health

Research Focus: Behavioral and academic outcomes of school mental health services, mental health training for educators and pediatric providers, and strategies to improve access to evidence-based care. Her work emphasizes school safety, multidisciplinary collaboration, and policy interventions.

Grants & Leadership:

• Principal Investigator: CDC-funded National Initiative to Advance Emotional Well-Being in K-12 Education
• UMB Principal Investigator: Medicaid School-Based Services Technical Assistance Center
• Lead on Maryland School Mental Health Response Program Training (MD State Department of Education)

Labs/Teams: Core faculty at the National Center for School Mental Health, leading national projects on school mental health systems and policy implementation.