Areas of Research
Wellness and Childhood Traumas
We make grants, provide goods and services, and conduct and disseminate research designed to map and understand the range of Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) as a buffer to childhood traumas, particularly Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Sociocultural, Historical, and Intergenerational Traumas (SHIT).
Other Research
We also do a lot of research with / in our local community, in response to local needs. Much of this has been in partnership with PODER Emma or Colaborativa La Milpa, both local Latine-led organizations.
Educator Wellness
We make grants, provide goods and services, and conduct and disseminate research related to Educator Wellness in low wealth / highly diverse communities, which relates to both teacher retention and student achievement..
Wellness and Volunteering
We make grants, provide goods and services, and conduct and disseminate research related generally to wellness / well-being and the alleviation of distress in adults. Specifically, we conduct research on volunteering and wellness / the alleviation of distress