Lisa Sanetti

Dr. Lisa Sanetti is a Professor and Research Scientist in the Department of Educational Psychology at the Neag School of Education, University of Connecticut. She joined UConn in 2007 and holds certifications as a licensed psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Her expertise spans implementation science, educator well-being, and school-based mental health. She has authored over 90 publications and secured $6.7M in grants, emphasizing translational research bridging evidence-based strategies and practical school settings.

Education:

• Ph.D. Educational Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2006)
• M.S. Educational Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2004)
• B.A. Psychology, Boston College (1999)

Research focuses on educator well-being post-pandemic, implementation planning efficacy, and fidelity of interventions. Her work addresses systemic barriers to equitable mental health support in schools. Notable contributions include developing frameworks for intervention fidelity assessment and promoting Total Worker Health® programs for educators.

Awards include APA's Early Career and Mid-Career Awards, and recognition as a Teaching Fellow. She serves on editorial boards of Implementation Science and Journal of School Psychology, and co-founded the NASP Dissemination and Implementation Interest Group.

Grants and advising: Dr. Sanetti leads projects totaling $6.7M, mentoring students in implementation science. She advises on funded projects, emphasizing scalable solutions for educator and student well-being.

Labs/Teams: Active in the UConn Implementation Science initiative and Sustain Collaborative, advancing research-practice partnerships to reduce implementation gaps in education.