Dena Swanson, an applied developmental psychologist and Warner faculty member, is leading the way in culturally-relevant, developmental research examining psychological vulnerability in relation to minority identity processes, cultural values, and multiple stressors. Her work focuses specifically on adolescents in a variety of contexts including schools, faith-based institutions, and the workplace.
Warner professor Martin Lynch has published numerous articles related to his research on self-determination theory, exploring links between motivation, basic psychological needs, and well-being. His 2014 Fulbright Fellowship in Russia led to a long-term relationship with Kazan Federal University.
Warner professor Silvia Sörensen is involved in many research projects in collaboration with the University of Rochester Medical Center – offering unique research apprenticeship opportunities for Warner students. One of her current grant-funded projects – REBUILD-VL –aims to strengthen the capacity of older adults to cope with impeding severe vision loss in order to prevent or reduce subsequent depression.
“I had a very unique situation. I wasn’t going down the typical path of a Warner student, and the school was just so flexible and supportive.”
Shannon Walton, Sports Performance Counselor, Rochester, NY
“When it came time to interview for jobs, it was very easy for me to talk about anything in the field, and that set me apart,” he says. “You name it, and I had at least one experience in it—largely due to Warner.”
Jeremy Friedman, Research Associate, Harlem Children's Zone, New York, NY
“As educators, it’s our job to make sure we’re giving students the knowledge to be successful when they move on in their life….Warner was the best grad school experience I’ve ever had because it prepared me extremely well to jump into my career, and I will forever be grateful for that.”
Jody Goodman, Program Director, UMass Amherst
"The growth I’ve realized in myself is something I will be forever grateful for. I’ve learned to question, analyze, think and create in ways I never considered. I’ve changed as an educator and as a person."
Laura Van Laeken, Teacher, Midlakes, NY
“It was more than I expected. Not only what I learned in the program, which I’ve been able to put into practice every day since, but also the connections I was able to make and the relationships I was able to form."
Beatriz M. Folch-Torres, MD, Rochester, NY
"The most important thing I received there was the opportunity to be immersed in the study of education and leadership with very talented people, that think-tank mentality of being surrounded by the best of the best. The intellectual stimulation from both the staff and fellow classmates really did allow me to think about things differently."
Dawn Santiago-Marullo, Superintendent, Victor, NY
