We are an interdisciplinary team of researchers, scientists, learning designers, and digital creatives committed to providing outstanding support. We’re here to partner with professionals who provide programs and services to military service members, veterans, and their families. Our team is comprised of more than 50 full-time employees located within the Social Science Research Institute (SSRI) at Penn State.
Our Leadership Team
Daniel F. Perkins, Ph.D.
Principal Scientist
Daniel F. Perkins, Ph.D., is the Principal Scientist (founder) of the Clearinghouse and is a Professor of Family and Youth Resiliency and Policy at Penn … Continue
Keith R. Aronson, Ph.D.
Director and Research Professor
Keith R. Aronson, Ph.D., is the Director of the Clearinghouse and is a Research Professor in the Department of Biobehavioral Health at Penn State. He … Continue
Deb Johnson, M.B.A.
Associate Director
Deb Johnson, M.B.A., is the Associate Director of the Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State. She supports the Clearinghouse’s day-to-day efforts related to … Continue
Our Team
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey, Robin | Proposal and Award Generalist | rjb55@psu.edu | 814-865-2644 |
| Balotti, Brandon | Research and Evaluation Associate | bab94@psu.edu | 814-865-4720 |
| Beaston, Micah | Implementation Specialist | mlb6157@psu.edu | 814-867-4148 |
| Boone, Mandie | Research and Evaluation Associate | mkb290@psu.edu | 814-865-9663 |
| Brawley, Kristi | Research Project Manager | kkb18@psu.edu | 410-336-5559 |
| Burns, Molly | Research and Evaluation Associate | mkr13@psu.edu | 814-865-7419 |
| Chesnut, Ryan | Research and Evaluation Scientist | rpc5108@psu.edu | 814-865-9637 |
| Davenport, Katie | Research and Evaluation Scientist | ked15@psu.edu | 814-865-7408 |
| Dreibelbis, Elise | Editor | efd1@psu.edu | 814-865-0618 |
| Ealy, Phillip | CYFAR Coaching Coordinator | ple13@psu.edu | 814-865-7406 |
| Estella-Croad, Derek | Learning Designer | dpc5813@psu.edu | 814-865-4797 |
| Forziat Pytel, Kellie | Part-time Research and Evaluation Scientist | kef5181@psu.edu | 814-865-0796 |
| Getgen, Cora | Research and Evaluation Associate | cbg592@psu.edu | 814-867-4490 |
| Gregor, Courtney | Research Project Support Specialist | cbg5601@psu.edu | 814-865-4745 |
| Gregory, Duane | Implementation Specialist | dpg5564@psu.edu | 814-863-0745 |
| Griggs, Jerah | Research and Evaluation Associate | jzg271@psu.edu | 814-865-4807 |
| Gyurik, Jaemie | Web and Development Projects Manager | jfg5318@psu.edu | 814-865-9620 |
| Hall, Cristin | Faculty Affiliate | cmh187@psu.edu | 814-863-2414 |
| Hixon, Mark | IT Support Specialist | mfh5013@psu.edu | 814-867-4184 |
| Kanaskie, Brooke | Research Project Manager | bzk2@psu.edu | 814-865-4716 |
| Karre, Jennifer | Research and Evaluation Scientist | jxk79@psu.edu | 814-865-7407 |
| Kiser, Ray | Graphic Designer | rqk5548@psu.edu | 814-865-0847 |
| Lawton, Kristen | Research Project Manager | kna121@psu.edu | 814-863-4524 |
| Lemieux, Sarah | SSRI IT Support | sej14@psu.edu | |
| Luckey Goudelock, Jessa | Research Project Manager | jdl6025@psu.edu | 814-863-4435 |
| Lynch, Jessica | Research and Evaluation Associate | jfl6106@psu.edu | 814-865-9662 |
| Mathies, Brittny | Research Project Manager | bxm63@psu.edu | 814-865-7417 |
| Matthews, Jennifer | Marketing and Communications Specialist | jas6149@psu.edu | |
| Mazer, Timothy | Research Project Manager | tum279@psu.edu | 814-865-4716 |
| McAdams, Ellie | Research Project Support Specialist | eem5712@psu.edu | 814-867-4184 |
| McCarthy, Kimberly | Research Project Manager | kxc255@psu.edu | 814-865-1196 |
| McFetridge, Brian | Full Stack Developer | bjm5447@psu.edu | |
| McGee, Matt | Learning Designer | mrm5572@psu.edu | 814-865-9610 |
| Mitchell, Mary | Research Professor | mlm170@psu.edu | |
| Nusom, Holly | Research and Evaluation Associate | hxn15@psu.edu | 814-865-4687 |
| Richardson, Cameron | Research and Evaluation Scientist | cbr124@psu.edu | 814-865-7416 |
| Rudy, Terri | Research Program Manager | tlr141@psu.edu | 814-865-7412 |
| Saathoff-Wells, Tara | Research and Evaluation Scientist | tss16@psu.edu | 814-865-7408 |
| Schulte, Jill | Research Program Manager | jas1070@psu.edu | 814-863-6089 |
| Smith, Jennifer | Implementation Specialist | jls1119@psu.edu | 814-867-4491 |
| Urbassik, Robert | Research and Evaluation Scientist | rfu106@psu.edu | 814-865-4754 |
| Urusow, Avery | Graphic Designer | anu5022@psu.edu | 814-865-1461 |
| Weldon, Brett | Research and Evaluation Associate | buw89@psu.edu | 814-867-6316 |
| White, Lisa | Research Project Manager | ldw112@psu.edu | 814-865-7418 |
| Woika, Savanna | Research and Evaluation Associate | slw338@psu.edu | 814-865-4716 |
| Wolbert, Evie | Research Project Support Specialist | edj114@psu.edu | |
| Wong, Sing | Manager of Learning Design and Communication | szw5009@psu.edu | 814-865-9719 |
| Zack, Melissa | Research Project Manager | mkz1@psu.edu | 814-867-5647 |