I am an Assistant Professor of Childhood Education at the NYU partner university St. Thomas Aquinas College. I am a Bilingual Educator and an advocate for quality and equity in the early care and education of children from diverse cultural, ethnic, and linguistic backgrounds. I have experience working with different bilingual programs both as an early childhood and elementary school teacher and as a teacher trainer/mentor. I have been a member and collaborator of the CFD Lab since 2018. In partnership with the CFD team, I investigate the rich language and education practices that are embedded in Latine families’ everyday lives. Learning from and with Latine families, I also work in developing new resources for early childhood education teachers, providers, and parents to enhance the practices of teachers and families that support the school readiness of young children in a culturally responsive and relevant way. The aim of my work is to strengthen partnerships between educators and parents to share knowledge and strategies that can improve the education and well-being of ALL young children.

I am an Assistant Professor of Human Development & Family Studies at University of Wisconsin-Madison. I earned my PhD in human development and MA in child development from the
University of California, Davis, and my BA in psychology and economics from Barnard
College. I am an interdisciplinary feminist scholar exploring how early social and
cultural environments support well-being, particularly within Latine/x communities and
in contexts of stress. My work takes a strength-based approach to highlight how
caregivers, especially mothers, are nurturing their children’s emotional and physiological health and what systemic, interpersonal, and intrinsic factors help them or challenge them. I am passionate about Earth, interconnectedness, and storytelling.

I'm a researcher who works in the CFD lab. Currently, I am seeking to deepen my understanding of the development processes affecting children, adolescents, women, and LGBTQI+ communities, with the goal of ensuring their meaningful involvement in policy making and research processes.

I hold an MA degree in Human Development Research and Policy from NYU Steinhardt, as well as a law degree from Torcuato Di Tella University in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and I have specialized in the development of socio-community projects, gender, and international affairs. Over the past 15 years, I have worked in both the public sector and nonprofits, dedicated to promoting urban community development in vulnerable habitats.

I am a doctoral student in the developmental psychology program, Department of Applied Psychology at New York University’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. I received both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Psychology from The City College of New York. My work examines how the Quechua Runa, the ancestral people of the Andean highlands, socialize their children, and how their children's early STEM learning is developed and supported in the home, the community, and through children's media.

I am a doctoral student in the Developmental Psychology program at NYU Steinhardt. My research focuses on bilingual Latine children’s and families’ early STEM experiences; I am particularly interested in the family practices as well as individual cognitive processes that support early math learning for bilingual Latine children.

I hold a B.A. with Honors in Psychology with a minor in Biology from the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA); my thesis was titled “Two times four” equals “Dos por cuatro”: A study of memory for arithmetic in bilinguals.

I am a student in the Applied Psychology department at NYU's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. I decided to join the CFD team because I am interested in understanding how familial narratives and cultural contexts shape the trajectory of human development. As a member of CFD, I have the opportunity to volunteer at one of the sites at the New Life Child Development Center and interact with children from varying cultural backgrounds, especially those from Spanish-speaking and Spanish-English bilingual families. Through my volunteering experience, I am able to witness first hand the varied cultural norms, values, and practices that influence a child's upbringing.

I am a student athlete in the Applied Psychology department at NYU’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. I play on the Women’s Tennis Team and am the Sports/Club chair on the NYDM Executive Board. I joined the CFD lab because I am passionate about how varying cultural contexts and norms affect the integration of STEM into children’s’ lives. I love working with children and it’s a privilege to witness the beauty of their curiosity and the human development amongst different cultural backgrounds.

I am pursuing a degree in Applied Psychology at the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development at New York University. I am an undergraduate research assistant. I am particularly interested in mental health and wellness, and being able to find a way to provide support to those struggling with mental illness and help reduce the stigma that we still have about it.

I am a student at New York University, majoring in Applied Psychology at the Steinhardt School with a minor in Sociology. I currently serve as a research assistant at the CFD Lab. I have a strong passion for developmental psychology and have consistently dedicated my efforts to assisting minority groups. In my free time, I have a deep love for both art and animals; I enjoy visiting art exhibitions and rescuing stray cats and dogs.

I am a student majoring in Biology and minoring in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Studies on the pre-med track under NYU’s College of Arts and Science. As an undergraduate Research Assistant, I am responsible for transcription and little projects. Through this lab, I am looking to gain experience, knowledge and give back to the community. I joined the CFD Lab because I aspire to become a doctor that works with low-income/minority families. I believe being able to explore how varying cultures have an impact on a child's development through STEM/literacy related subjects is inspiring and essential.

I am a student at the NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Psychology with a minor in Communicative Sciences and Disorders. I have previously interned at The BELLE Project/The Video Interaction Project, a research project at the NYU School of Medicine designed to enhance parent-child interactions and school readiness for low-income children. I joined the CFD in the Fall of 2023 to grow my research experience and engage myself with communities that have been historically ignored and downplayed in psychology research. As a part of the team, I help transcribe video recordings from data collection and volunteer once a week at a Head Start. My interests include multicultural counseling for marginalized communities, immigrant and refugee mental health, child development, and looking at child-parent interactions, particularly in Latine families.

I am a student at NYU College of Arts & Sciences, pursuing a joint degree in Linguistics and Cultural Anthropology, and minoring in the Business of Entertainment, Media, & Technology on the pre-law/ph.d track. I am an undergraduate Research Assistant at the CFD Lab, where my duties are assisting with research projects and transcribing analyzed data. At the lab, I further pursued my interest in applied linguistics, sociology, and educational development. My contribution to the lab is by my ethnographic approach to research and my anthropological perspective towards highlighting minority groups and prompting cultural educational practices. The experience I am garnering through the lab will assist me in my future as an attorney with linguistic expertise.

I am currently a student at NYU's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, pursuing a degree in Global Public Health and Applied Psychology. I joined the CFD team to deepen my understanding of Developmental Psychology, particularly the influence of family practices on early human development while improving my Spanish fluency. Additionally, I am passionate about health policy and management and committed to reducing inequalities and barriers to healthcare access as part of my study of Global Public Health.

Dayana Orr is a student at NYU Steinhardt majoring in Applied Psychology, with minors in American Sign Language and Teacher Education. She is also the President of the American Sign Language Club at NYU, and is a Resident Assistant (RA) in an NYU dorm.

I am a student studying Psychology at NYU’s College of Arts and Science and I serve as an undergraduate research assistant. My role involves supporting ongoing research projects through transcription and data verification. I joined the CFD Lab to develop research skills aligned with my long-term academic and career goals. Moreover, I am deeply committed to understanding the challenges marginalized groups face, particularly in educational systems where resources often fall short. By identifying these gaps, I hope to contribute to creating targeted solutions that better support minoritized communities.

I'm currently an undergraduate majoring in Applied Psychology and Global Public Health with hopes of pursuing a doctoral degree in clinical psychology. I joined CFD with an interest in how culture and family practices affect children's academic learning. In my free time, I love to bake, go to museums, and run.

I am a student pursuing a bachelor of science degree in Applied Psychology at Steinhardt. I currently serve as a research assistant in the CFD lab. I joined the CFD lab because of my passion for developmental psychology, family relationships, early childhood learning, and first math. Also, I expect to gain a deeper understanding and skills within research experience, which aligns with my future career goals. During the experience, I hope to contribute to people needing support and solve real-world problems.