Kelli Hill

Kelli Hill, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the University of the District of Columbia's College of Arts and Sciences. As a developmental psychologist specializing in social psychology, she focuses on human development, social behavior, and cultural socialization processes.

• Doctor of Philosophy in Developmental Psychology, Howard University
• Master of Science in Psychology, Howard University
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, The Pennsylvania State University

Her research centers on social development and identity formation, analyzing parent-child socialization patterns, self-efficacy building, and the impact of cultural socialization on academic and social outcomes. She explores how interpersonal relationships and universal design for learning (UDL) influence educational environments, particularly in HBCU settings.

Kelli Hill's publications demonstrate expertise in developmental psychology, social action initiatives, and pedagogical innovation. Her recent works examine self-regulation mechanisms in academic contexts (2024), pandemic-era resilience among Black women faculty (2023), and UDL applications in hyflex teaching (2022).

Scientific Awards:

• Leader of Promise Award, College of Arts and Sciences, UDC (2024)

Hill mentors students through her Social Development and Identity Formation Lab and serves as STEM Mentor at UDC. Her grants include funding from Howard University for dissertation research and federal mental health/substance abuse block grants through Bridging Resources in Communities, Inc. She also holds leadership roles as Psychology Program Coordinator and Psi Chi Honors Society Advisor.