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Mary Beth Medvide, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Suffolk University. She was on leave during Spring 2023. Her research focuses on adolescent career development, school-to-work transitions, and the role of hope and purpose in marginalized youth. Medvide employs qualitative methodologies and explores systemic barriers to academic attainment and work equity.
Education:
- PhD, Boston College
- MA, Boston College
- MA, Columbia University
- BS, Lehigh University
Research Interests: Medvide investigates organizational and relational factors fostering hope in youth, particularly through work-based learning programs. Her work addresses structural barriers faced by marginalized groups and emphasizes mentorship and skill development in vocational pathways.
Publications: Her articles analyze hope in low-income youth, noncollege-bound career transitions, and work-based learning supervision. These studies highlight qualitative approaches to understanding vocational aspirations and systemic inequities.
Professional Background: She completed a predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship at Dartmouth College’s Geisel School of Medicine and is a licensed psychologist in Massachusetts.
Teaching: Medvide teaches courses like Life Span Development and Psychological Disorders of Childhood/Adolescence, focusing on diverse populations and counseling practices.
