Judy Radiloff

Judy Radiloff is a Lecturer in the Early Childhood Education Department at Sonoma State University, where she also teaches in the MA program for Depth Psychology. A child and family psychologist with nearly three decades in early learning, her career began as a Pre-K teacher in 1994 and evolved through roles as preschool program director, instructional coach, and clinical developmental psychologist.

Education

• Ph.D., 2015, Clinical Psychology, Pacifica Graduate Institute
• M.A., 2002, Psychology, Sonoma State University
• B.A., 2000, Humanistic and Existential Psychology, Sonoma State University

Research & Scholarly Focus

Dr. Radiloff’s work integrates developmental neuroscience with trauma-informed practice. She investigates the neurobiological foundations of resilience, the role of attachment in early childhood mental health, and the impact of play and music on children’s emotional and self-regulation capacities. She also emphasizes self-care strategies for early childhood professionals.

Publications

Her 2018 co-authored article in The Learning Professional explores collaborative models that nurture and support early learning educators, highlighting her commitment to professional development and systemic improvement in early childhood programs.

Consultancy & Outreach

Beyond teaching, Judy consults widely with early learning agencies, schools, and districts to implement trauma-informed practices and resilience-building strategies, bridging academic research with real-world application.