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OUR RESEARCH TEAM
I’RAISE CENTER FOR RESEARCH focuses on identifying the needs of vulnerable youth of color and their families in the areas of research, training, and service. We promote the use of evidence-based practices for vulnerable youth of color and equips our staff and non-profit leaders and executives in New York State to address the needs of this vulnerable group.
Become a member of our research team to conduct new, innovative studies or sign up as a research study participant to fill out a survey, help us better serve our community, and enter for a chance to win gift cards. Our current study, the COVID-19 Vaccine Perception Study includes a 15-minute survey for you to fill out. Upon completion, you will be entered to win a gift card! Whether or not you received a vaccine, you are encouraged to participate if you are 18+ years of age and live in New York City.
RESEARCH TEAM MEMBERS (2022-2023 Current)
RAMZIYA AMINI, Undergrad, Early Childhood Education Program at University of Washington
CARLY HAVRANEK, LCSW
SANOORI WELMILLAGE, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Touro College'24
ELIJAH LOCKHART, MFA Program at SIUC, pursuing PHD in Psycology
RONNIE DE LEON, B.A. in General Psychology at CSUSB
ANOUAR SMITH, B.A. in Psychology at NYU
This volunteer role is closed. Next opening will be on April, 2023
OUR RESEARCH STUDIES
The Impact of Racial Injustices on Adolescents
APA Citation: Asokumar, D., Baskind-Wing, S., Cunningham, C., Iwatsubo, S., Jahangir, S., Li, M., Woo, A. (2021). The impact of racial injustices on adolescents. Center for Research and Development, I'RAISE Girls and Boys International Corporation.
COVID-19 Adolescent Psychological Impact Survey
APA Citation: Ahmed, N., Baskind-Wing, S., Girand, M., Hassan, N., Li, M., Lyu, Z., Miskiewicz, M. (2021). COVID-19 adolescent psychological impact survey. Center for Research and Development, I'RAISE Girls and Boys International Corporation.
COMING SOON - Partake in our COVID-19 Vaccine Perception Study
FORMER RESEARCH TEAM (2020 - 2021)
MOLLIE MISKIEWICZ, LMSW
SHARON BASKIND-WING, PHD in Cultural Anthropology
NAZIAT HASSAN, LMHC, CASAC-T
MICHELLE LI
MALCOLM GIRAND, M.A. in Human Rights Study
ZIXI LYU, M.S. in Developmental Psychology
MAGGIE CASHMAN, M.S. Occupational Therapist
SHEYNNON FEDER, B.A. in Sociology, Completing UX Research Certificate
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