Sebrina L. Doyle Fosco

Sebrina L. Doyle Fosco is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at Pennsylvania State University, affiliated with the College of Health and Human Development. Her work focuses on fostering wellbeing through mindfulness-based strategies in high-stress professions like education, mental health, and juvenile justice.

• Ph.D. in Educational Leadership (2022)
• M.S. in Psychology (2006)
• B.S. in Psychology (2002)

Her research explores sustainable mindfulness-based interventions, such as the Cultivating Awareness and Resilience in Education (CARE) program for educators and the Mindful Awareness Program (MAP) for juvenile justice workers. She emphasizes mixed-methods research to evaluate program efficacy, implementation fidelity, and cost analysis.

The 15 most recent publications highlight a focus on implementation science, SEL, and digital health, with applications in K-12 education, chronic pain management via voice assistants, and ethical considerations in school-based mindfulness programs. Themes include teacher leadership, community engagement, and adapting evidence-based practices to real-world settings.

Dr. Doyle Fosco is actively recruiting graduate students and leads projects like CREW (2022–2024) funded by Penn State’s Healthy Workplaces Initiative, and Mindfulness-Based Self-Care for Youth Services Workers (2017–2019) supported by the PA Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services. She serves as a certified CARE facilitator and master trainer, bridging research and practice.

She is affiliated with the Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center, contributing to program evaluation, policy outreach, and the integration of research into community practices.