Kimi Crossman

Kimi Crossman is an Associate Professor in the Human Development and Family Science Department. She holds a BS in Psychology from Florida State University, and both an MS and PhD in Human Development and Family Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her research focuses on family dynamics, developmental psychology, and cultural heritage within family contexts.

Her work emphasizes midrange family theories, methodological approaches to family studies, and the intersection of family activities with cultural identity. Recent research includes studies on death education in undergraduate settings during the pandemic and the role of nature-based activities in reinforcing Latinx family relationships.

Dr. Crossman has contributed chapters to major family theory texts and publishes in peer-reviewed journals like the Journal of Family Theory and Review. No specific grants or labs are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.