Ben is a developmental scientist, former tenured faculty member and experienced licensed marriage and family therapist. He is widely published in topics such as the socialization of adolescent emotion regulation, promoting resilience through adversity, character and identity development in sports. Ben has a strong record of procuring grant funding and leading interdisciplinary research teams. His motivation to pursue his doctoral degree emerged from his clinical experience and desire to empower youth facing tremendous adversity due to socio-economic disadvantage and marginalization. As a result, he is passionate about linking research insights with practitioner wisdom to have maximum impact on the lives of youth.

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Strengths. Relationships. Opportunities.

Every young person deserves to thrive, if the environmental conditions and resources support them to reach their full potential. However, research shows not all youth have access to the conditions and web of relationships necessary to achieve life and career goals. Search Institute is focused on advancing the way organizations and practitioners can support students’ success. Learn more about the Youth Opportunity Navigator today!