Positive Environments for Adolescents and Children (PEAC)
The PEAC lab focuses on the role of contextual influences in children and adolescents’ development, both in terms of their well-being and psychopathology. We consider the multi-level interplay between family, school, and neighborhood environments. Specific areas of strength include the design of preventative interventions and school contexts. We specialize in research-practice partnerships which are defined as “long-term, mutually beneficial collaborations that promote the production and use of research”
Many children experience early adversity and trauma at some point in their life. A main focus of the PEAC lab is examination of trauma-informed family and school-based interventions for children who have experienced early adversity. Family and school-based interventions that address children's experiences of trauma can give caregivers and children the skills to thrive.
Key aspects the PEAC Lab focuses on:
- Community/School Safety
- Children’s success in school environments
- Children’s health and wellbeing
- Parent’s/Caregiver engagement
Interested in working with us?
New and Exciting!
The Trauma Sensitive Schools Symposium (TSSS) is an annual event bringing together Arizona educators, school staff, and community members to share the latest research and best practices for trauma-sensitive education. Now in its 8th year, the symposium has grown from a grassroots effort into a widely attended professional development opportunity, featuring expert keynote speakers, networking, and breakout sessions.
Supported by the PFS CARE project and an IES grant, TSSS continues to expand its reach while maintaining its strong community-driven foundation. With 92.7% of attendees satisfied in 2023, continued funding will help sustain and grow this impactful event.
Programs
People
Members
Elise Beaudoin
Ella Canada
Kennedy Cahill
Lexi Sanchez
Lilah Kaplan
Nita Kulkarni – Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student at the University of Kentucky
Kamryn Morris – Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of California, Berkeley
Selin Saka – Mental Health Therapist
Cate Marken – Medical Student at University of Washington School of Medicine in Spokane
Rebecca Taylor – will be attending the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine starting summer 2025
Preethi Bandlamuri – Medical Assistant
Charlie Wall – Manager at Anthropologie
Chloe Wall – Undergraduate Student at ASU
Julia Wegiel – Undergraduate Student at ASU
Dr. Kit Elam – Associate Professor at Indiana University
Dr. Chanler Hilley - Assistant Professor at Kennesaw State University
Hannah Berendzen – Data Scientist at Expedia Group
Darcy Rinaldo – Youth Minster
Hsiao Ya Chen – School Age Instructor
Cami Mcintire
Esynia Molina
Kiara Ortloff – Store Training at In-N-Out Burger
Contact us
Sarah Lindstrom Johnson, PhD
sarahlj@asu.edu
(480) 965-9975
Sue Annie Rodriguez, PhD
sue.rodriguez@asu.edu
(480) 884-0369
Office Location: Wilson Hall 428A
Lab Location: Wilson Hall 428A
Lab Email: peaclab@asu.edu
Interested in working with us?
(Undergraduate Research Assistants, Graduate Research Assistants, honor students, volunteering, etc.)
