Dr. Cynthia García Coll: Frameworks, Perspectives, & Relevance for Today

Wednesday, May 25, 2022 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT

Join the Foundation for Child Development for a webinar dedicated to the work of Dr. Cynthia García Coll. 

Dr. García Coll is a champion in the field of developmental psychology. She was pivotal in leading the field of developmental psychology to confront racism, discrimination, and prejudice in research practice. Dr. García Coll’s research focuses on the interplay of sociocultural and biological influences on child development, with particular emphasis on minoritized populations. In the 1990s, Dr. García Coll introduced the Integrative Model of minority youth development — a theoretical framework that is used widely today. She has published over 160 peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and books. In addition, Dr. García Coll served as editor of two major journals, Child Development and Developmental Psychology. Her work has had far-reaching impacts on research, policy, and practice.

Attendees will have an opportunity to join the conversation and pose questions during a live Q&A session with Dr. García Coll and our featured speakers.