Kate Kellum

Kate Kellum is an Instructional Associate Professor, Director of Undergraduate Studies, and Assistant Chair of Psychology at the University of Mississippi. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Nevada-Reno (2008), an M.S. in Education from Purdue University (1995), and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Mississippi (1987). Her work bridges behavioral science, educational assessment, and contextual interventions.

• Ph.D., Psychology, University of Nevada-Reno (2008)
• M.S., Education, Purdue University (1995)
• B.A., Psychology, University of Mississippi (1987)

Kellum specializes in applied behavior analysis, psychological resilience, and contextual behavioral science. She investigates how organizational and educational contexts influence learning outcomes, with a focus on autism interventions, sexual racism, and restorative justice frameworks. Her research leverages single-case designs, psychometrics, and technology-driven text analysis.

Recent publications highlight trends in contextual behavioral science applications, including autism treatment, social justice, and psychological flexibility. Her work spans health psychology (SARS-CoV-2 outcomes), gender equity, and educational innovation, often integrating relational frame theory and acceptance-based interventions.