Suzanne G. Fegley

Suzanne G. Fegley is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education (Penn GSE). Her work focuses on self-identity, resiliency, and developmental psychology, particularly in low-income populations. She holds a Ph.D. and has extensive research experience in child development, resilience, and bias-related perceptions.

Dr. Fegley's career includes roles as a data manager at Temple University (NICHD study) and a research associate at Penn GSE’s CHANGES Center (2000–2009), where she explored resiliency and identity processes in diverse communities. She co-developed training programs to integrate developmental knowledge into organizational and educational practices.

• Research Interests: Identity formation, coping strategies, skin tone bias, and human development
• Key Projects: Resiliency studies in low-income populations, identity processes across life stages

Her professional contributions emphasize translating developmental research into practical tools for schools and organizations, with a focus on equity and systemic challenges faced by marginalized groups.