I study how early home learning environments influence the development of infants and young children in various ecological contexts. My current research program centers on three areas: 1) the critical influence of parenting; 2) risk, promotive, and protective factors for both parents and children; and 3) preventive interventions promoting positive parenting and healthy development. I investigate these questions through observational and experimental designs, advanced statistics (e.g., SEM, latent growth curve models), qualitative methods, and machine learning models.

I received my PhD in Human Development from the University of Maryland-College Park. I also have extensive experience analyzing mother-child and father-child interactions, assessing early developmental skills, evaluating longitudinal randomized controlled trials, and implementing preventive interventions addressing health disparities.

In my spare time, I enjoy being surrounded by nature, watching shows and movies (crime, thrillers, science fiction), jogging, cat sitting, and exploring new places to eat.