Laura Lee McIntyre is the Castle-McIntosh-Knight professor and interim dean of the College of Education at the University of Oregon. She is a psychologist and special educator who is passionate about working collaboratively with families, educators, and community partners to promote positive outcomes for kids and families. Laura Lee has had longstanding research collaborations with CRISP investigators and looks forward to learning from participants about their pandemic experiences. Laura Lee is mom of two and loves spending time with family and enjoying the outdoor beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

Dr. Cameron Neece is a Professor at Loma Linda University whose career has been devoted to supporting families of children with developmental delays and autism spectrum disorders. Dr. Neece has developed several interventions for families of young children with developmental disabilities. She has three young children of her own and in her free time enjoys going to the beach and spending time with her family.

Dave DeGarmo is a researcher at the University of Oregon that studies how families adjust to stress. Dave has worked with families undergoing divorce, military deployments, and has focused on the contributions of fathers. Dave relaxes by playing guitar and likes to fish in all the different bodies of water in Oregon.

Dr. Stormshak is a Knight Chair and Professor in the Counseling Psychology and Human Services department in the College of Education. Dr. Stormshak's research focuses on understanding risk factors in early and middle childhood associated with the development of problem behavior in late adolescence, including substance use and delinquency. She has worked collaboratively with a variety of service providers, including elementary and middle schools in the state of Oregon as well as community mental health agencies.

Dr. Allison Caruthers is a Developmental Psychologist and Portland Projects Director at the University of Oregon’s Prevention Science Institute. In this role, she helps facilitate research on family-centered intervention and contextual factors affecting child development. Allison managed six different research projects during the COVID-19 pandemic in which families shared the pandemic-related stressors and difficulties they endured, but also some surprising “silver linings.” She is passionate about helping researchers and community leaders understand the long-term impacts of the pandemic on children’s development in order to help children get the social, emotional, and academic support they need. In her free time, she loves hiking, snowshoeing, and playing board games with her three school-aged children.

Kasie is a Project Coordinator for the University of Oregon. She is passionate about providing support to people who are pregnant and/or parenting and understands that pregnancy and parenting come with many rewards and challenges. Kasie’s educational background in Social Work has contributed to her belief in respecting the inherent dignity and worth in individuals and the importance of prioritizing human relationships. In her free time, Kasie enjoys getting lost in a good book, exploring the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, and spending quality time with her daughter and partner.

Dr. Megan Kunze is a research associate and instructor at the University of Oregon. Her passion is supporting children and their families, which she is excited to do as part of the CRISP project. Megan’s research concentrations include accessibility and impact of early diagnosis, professional development for early care providers, and family-focused naturalistic interventions. Her favorite activities include soccer games, crew regattas, and tennis matches where she can cheer on one of her three teenage children. Hiking with her husband and dogs is also top of her list.

Laurel is a bilingual research coordinator of the PRO-Parenting Project at Loma Linda University. She is passionate about studying the mental health of youth, families, and providers from minority groups. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, crosswording, and crafting. She loves working with children and parents from diverse backgrounds and looks forward to continuing to connect with families to better understand the impact of Covid-19 on their lives.

Melissa is a bilingual project coordinator at Loma Linda University. She is interested in learning how to increase access to mental health services among underserved youth and their families. In her free time, she likes to watch Dodgers games, try new dessert places and complete puzzles. She is excited to connect with families in this project and learn how to better support them post school closures.

Daryl is the Research Manager of the University of Oregon’s Prevention Science Institute in Portland. She recruits and schedules participants for multiple grants and enjoys connecting with them knowing that our work makes a positive impact on the lives of many families. She is a big sports fan (especially of the Oregon Ducks) and enjoys spending time with her family and her two dogs; Sam, the Airedale and Max, the Husky.

Andrea is a bilingual Spanish-speaking Research Assistant at The Child and Family Center in the Prevention Science Institute at the University of Oregon in Portland. She is in her senior year of her Bachelor's of Social Work at Portland State University. Andrea looks forward to obtaining her Masters in Social Work and become a Clinical Social Worker to serve families and children, specifically the Spanish-speaking population. Andrea has worked as a Behavioral Therapist for about five years and has provided one on one therapy for children with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and other related disorders. She enjoys meeting and connecting with families and is passionate about advocating and supporting families. Andrea is interested in learning more about the impacts Covid-19 has had on families and finding ways to better support them. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and loves to explore new places.

- Francisco is a recent graduate of George Fox University, where he earned a Master’s degree in Education. He also holds an undergraduate degree in Spanish and History, minoring in Latin American Studies as well as Politics. For the last 13 years, Francisco has been part-time staff at the University of Oregon-Portland as a bilingual research assistant. He also teaches full-time and has coached youth sports (football, basketball and track and field) for over 10 years. Francisco wants to help children and families be successful by sharing best practices supported by research.

Kathryn is an Assessment Coordinator at the University of Oregon. She works on several research projects supporting children and families. Kathryn is passionate about promoting the health and well-being of children and families and is pursuing a graduate degree in Public Health. She is excited to connect with families about the impact COVID-19 has had on their lives. In her free time, Kathryn enjoys cooking, painting, and drinking her morning coffee over a good book!

Miranda is an assessment coordinator at the University of Oregon. She is interested in working with families in underserved populations and increasing knowledge of and access to mental health services for all. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, painting and taking advantage of her newfound passion for kayaking. She is looking forward to gaining a better understanding of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on youth and families and navigating the best ways to support them in present and future experiences.

Devon Henery is a Research Assistant at the University of Oregon Prevention Science Institute. She received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Oregon. She is looking forward to learning more about the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic had on families and better ways to support them as they grow. In her free time Devon enjoys hiking, jigsaw puzzles and spending time with loved ones.

Emily is a Research Assistant at the University of Oregon’s Prevention Science Institute in Portland. They are passionate about providing mental health services to families without traditional means of access, and hopes to bridge this gap by entering the field of School Psychology. Emily is also interested in learning more about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children and families, along with finding ways to best support families as we move forward from the pandemic. In their free time, Emily enjoys doing puzzles, watching horror movies, and cross stitching.