معرفی
Rachel Chazan Cohen is an Associate Professor at the University of Connecticut, specializing in early childhood development and program evaluation. She co-leads the Applied Research on Children (ARC) Lab, focusing on infant/toddler development, home visiting programs, and workforce competency building. Her work bridges research, policy, and practice to improve outcomes for vulnerable families.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Psychology, Yale University
- M.A. in Child Study, Tufts University
- B.A. in Psychology, University of Pennsylvania
Research Focus:
- Biological, relational, and environmental factors influencing infant/toddler development
- Evaluation of Early Head Start and Head Start programs
- Home visiting and child care policy impacts
- Early childhood workforce training
Key Projects:
- Evaluation of CT Start Early (2023-2026)
- Long-term effects of Early Head Start on Black children (2022-2024)
- National Research Conference on Early Childhood Scientific Director (2015-)
Awards/Grants:
- Multiple grants from federal agencies (DHHS, ACF) and state governments (MA, CA)
- First 5 California Home Visiting Workforce Study (2020-2024)
Labs/Teams: Co-directs the ARC Lab, collaborates with the Network of Infant Toddler Researchers (Coordinator since 2012).
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