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Laura Ligouri is an Honors Lecturer at the University of Southern Maine and the Executive Director/Founder of Mindbridge, a nonprofit integrating psychological/neurobiological research into human rights work. Affiliated with the Honors Program, her work bridges neuroscience and social justice. She completed research at MIT's Saxelab on discrimination/violence mechanisms and collaborates globally on trauma healing and conflict prevention. Currently finishing a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with concentrations in neuropsychology and social justice.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (in progress)
Research Focus: Applies neuroscience to human rights challenges, studying the neurobiological impacts of trauma and how these inform conflict resolution strategies. Her work emphasizes intersectional approaches to mental health in marginalized communities, leveraging interdisciplinary collaborations across five continents. Mindbridge serves as a platform for translating academic research into actionable human rights interventions.
Professional Contributions: Leads global partnerships linking neuropsychological insights to trauma recovery programs. Her nonprofit work complements academic teaching by creating real-world applications of neuroscientific principles in social justice contexts.
