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 a Distinguished 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 | Position | Phone | hf:tax:taxonomy_team | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Bailey | Proposal and Award Generalist | rjb55@psu.edu | 814-865-2644 | faculty-and-staff | |
 | Brandon Balotti, M.S. | Research and Evaluation Associate | bab94@psu.edu | 814-865-4720 | faculty-and-staff |
 | Jim Beamesderfer, MBA | Executive in Residence | jmb10566@psu.edu | faculty-and-staff | |
 | Micah Beaston, D.S.W., L.S.W. | Implementation Specialist | mlb6157@psu.edu | 814-867-4148 | faculty-and-staff |
 | Mandie Boone | Research and Evaluation Associate | mkb290@psu.edu | 814-865-9663 | faculty-and-staff |
 | Kristi Brawley | Research Project Manager | kkb18@psu.edu | 410-336-5559 | faculty-and-staff |
 | Molly Burns, M.A. | Research and Evaluation Associate | mkr13@psu.edu | 814-865-7419 | faculty-and-staff |
| Courtney Carmichael, M.P.A. | Research Project Support Specialist | cfc6115@psu.edu | 814-865-0429 | faculty-and-staff | |
 | Ryan Chesnut, Ph.D. | Research and Evaluation Scientist | rpc5108@psu.edu | 814-865-9637 | faculty-and-staff |
 | Katie E. Davenport, Ph.D. | Research and Evaluation Scientist | ked15@psu.edu | 814-865-7408 | faculty-and-staff |
 | Elise Dreibelbis | Editor | efd1@psu.edu | 814-865-0618 | faculty-and-staff |
 | Phillip L. Ealy, Ph.D. | CYFAR Coaching Coordinator | ple13@psu.edu | 814-865-7406 | faculty-and-staff |
 | Derek Estella-Croad, M.A. | Learning Designer | dpc5813@psu.edu | 814-865-4797 | faculty-and-staff |
 | Kellie Forziat Pytel, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, ACS | Part-time Research and Evaluation Scientist | kef5181@psu.edu | 814-865-0796 | faculty-and-staff |
 | Cora Getgen, M.S. L.I.S. | Research and Evaluation Associate | cbg592@psu.edu | 814-867-4490 | faculty-and-staff |
 | Courtney Gregor, M.S. | Research Project Manager | cbg5601@psu.edu | 814-865-4745 | faculty-and-staff |
 | Jerah Gregory Griggs, M.Ed. | Research and Evaluation Associate | jzg271@psu.edu | 814-865-4807 | faculty-and-staff |
 | Jaemie Gyurik | Web and Development Projects Manager | jfg5318@psu.edu | 814-865-9620 | faculty-and-staff |
 | Cristin Hall, Ph.D. | Faculty Affiliate | cmh187@psu.edu | 814-863-2414 | faculty-and-staff |
| Mark Hixon | IT Support Specialist | mfh5013@psu.edu | 814-867-4184 | faculty-and-staff | |
 | Brooke Kanaskie, M.S.P.M. | Research Project Manager | bzk2@psu.edu | 814-865-4716 | faculty-and-staff |
 | Jennifer Karre, Ph.D. | Research and Evaluation Scientist | jxk79@psu.edu | 814-865-7407 | faculty-and-staff |
 | Ray Kiser | Graphic Designer | rqk5548@psu.edu | 814-865-0847 | faculty-and-staff |
 | Maria Kurth, Ph.D. | Assistant Research Professor | mfk5959@psu.edu | faculty-and-staff | |
 | Kristen Lawton, M.S. | Research Project Manager | kna121@psu.edu | 814-863-4524 | faculty-and-staff |
 | Jungeun Lee, Ph.D. | Assistant Research Professor | jpl5372@psu.edu | faculty-and-staff | |
 | Sarah Lemieux | SSRI IT Support | sej14@psu.edu | faculty-and-staff | |
 | Jessa Luckey Goudelock, Ph.D. | Research Project Manager | jdl6025@psu.edu | 814-863-4435 | faculty-and-staff |
 | Jessica Lynch, M.S.W. | Research and Evaluation Associate | jfl6106@psu.edu | 814-865-9662 | faculty-and-staff |
 | Brittny Mathies, Ph.D. | Research Project Manager | bxm63@psu.edu | 814-865-7417 | faculty-and-staff |
 | Jennifer Matthews | Marketing and Communications Specialist | jas6149@psu.edu | faculty-and-staff | |
 | Timothy Mazer | Research Project Manager | tum279@psu.edu | 814-865-4716 | faculty-and-staff |
 | Kimberly McCarthy | Research Project Manager | kxc255@psu.edu | 814-865-1196 | faculty-and-staff |
| Brian McFetridge | Full Stack Developer | bjm5447@psu.edu | faculty-and-staff | ||
 | Matt McGee, M.Ed. | Learning Designer | mrm5572@psu.edu | 814-865-9610 | faculty-and-staff |
 | Mary M. Mitchell, Ph.D. | Research Professor | mlm170@psu.edu | faculty-and-staff | |
 | Holly Nusom, M.A. | Research and Evaluation Associate | hxn15@psu.edu | 814-865-4687 | faculty-and-staff |
 | Cameron Richardson, Ph.D. | Research and Evaluation Scientist | cbr124@psu.edu | 814-865-7416 | faculty-and-staff |
 | Terri L. Rudy, M.P.A. | Research Program Manager | tlr141@psu.edu | 814-865-7412 | faculty-and-staff |
 | Tara Saathoff-Wells, Ph.D., CFLE | Research and Evaluation Scientist | tss16@psu.edu | 814-865-7408 | faculty-and-staff |
 | Julie Schatz-Stevens, Ph.D., LP, LPC | Research and Evaluation Scientist | jns6027@psu.edu | 814-865-0413 | faculty-and-staff |
 | Jill A. Schulte, M.Ed. | Research Program Manager | jas1070@psu.edu | 814-863-6089 | faculty-and-staff |
 | Jennifer Smith, M.Ed. | Implementation Specialist | jls1119@psu.edu | 814-867-4491 | faculty-and-staff |
 | Robert Urbassik, Ph. D. | Research and Evaluation Scientist | rfu106@psu.edu | 814-865-4754 | faculty-and-staff |
 | Avery Urusow | Graphic Designer | anu5022@psu.edu | 814-865-1461 | faculty-and-staff |
 | Brett Weldon | Research and Evaluation Associate | buw89@psu.edu | 814-867-6316 | faculty-and-staff |
 | Lisa White, M.Ag. | Research Project Manager | ldw112@psu.edu | 814-865-7418 | faculty-and-staff |
 | Savanna Woika, M.Ed. | Research and Evaluation Associate | slw338@psu.edu | 814-865-4716 | faculty-and-staff |
 | Evie Wolbert, MPS | Research Project Manager | edj114@psu.edu | faculty-and-staff | |
 | Sing Wong, M.Ed. | Manager of Learning Design and Communication | szw5009@psu.edu | 814-865-9719 | faculty-and-staff |
 | Melissa Zack, Ph.D. | Research Project Manager | mkz1@psu.edu | 814-867-5647 | faculty-and-staff |