Lindsey Weiler

Dr. Lindsey Weiler is an Associate Professor in the Department of Family Social Science at the University of Minnesota, specializing in interventions for children and adolescents. Her research focuses on leveraging relationships and social capital to improve mental health outcomes, particularly for those exposed to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). She is a recognized expert in community-based research and serves on national boards such as the National Mentoring Resource Center.

Education:

• PhD, Applied Developmental Science, Colorado State University
• MS, Human Development & Family Studies, Colorado State University
• BA, Psychology, Concordia University – Saint Paul

Research Interests:

• Prevention science targeting ACEs and mental health disparities
• Evaluation of youth mentoring programs, including trauma-informed models
• Community psychology approaches to foster social connectedness
• Support systems for LGBTQ+ youth in foster care

Awards:

• 2024 Marty and Jack Rossmann Faculty Development Award
• 2023 Outstanding Alumna, Colorado State University
• 2018 Engagement Scholarship Consortium Excellence Award
• 2018 Rising Star in Youth Mentoring Research

Grants & Advising:

• Secured funding for rural mental health mentoring expansions
• Mentored over 40 undergraduates and 35 graduate students since 2015
• Advises PhD and MA/PhD candidates in Family Social Science

Labs & Outreach:

• Director of the Weiler Lab, advancing relational interventions
• Co-developer of the Campus Connections mentoring program (replicated at 4 universities)
• Collaborates with MENTOR Minnesota and local school districts