Kristina Taylor Porter

Kristina Taylor Porter is an Assistant Teaching Professor at the Pennsylvania State University's College of Health and Human Development, specifically within the Department of Human Development and Family Studies. She plays a pivotal role in the Child Maltreatment and Advocacy Studies (CMAS) Minor program, focusing on teaching and advising. Her work centers on advancing child advocacy and family support through academic instruction and community engagement.

• Education
  • MA in Sociology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania (2008) - Specialization in Families and Children
  • BA in Sociology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania (2006)

Her research expertise spans critical areas in child welfare, including Child Forensic Interviewing, Child Abuse prevention, Multidisciplinary Team Response protocols, and the Children's Advocacy Center Model. Professionally, she serves as a Board Member for Pennsylvania's Children's Advocacy Centers, a Child Forensic Interviewer, and a Site Reviewer for the National Children's Alliance. Prior roles include Founding Director at the Children's Advocacy Center of Centre County (2013-2019) and Director/Forensic Interviewer at The CARE Center of Indiana County (2010-2013).