Penny Haney

Penny Haney is a Professor of the Practice in the Department of Counseling, Developmental & Educational Psychology at Boston College's Lynch School of Education and Human Development. She holds a Ph.D., M.A., and B.A. from Loyola University Chicago and Loyola Marymount University. Her expertise spans child trauma, forensic evaluations, and advocacy for underserved populations, approached through a social justice lens.

• Roles: Licensed psychologist, clinician, consultant, and court expert
• Teaches courses on child development and trauma
• Former appointments include positions at Harvard Medical School and Loyola University Chicago

Research focuses on child maltreatment, systemic challenges in families, and forensic psychology. Publications include studies on sexual abuse evaluations and trauma-informed school practices.