Julia Davis

Pronouns: she/her

Current research project: The United States consistently trails global counterparts in maternal mortality, infant mortality, child maltreatment rates, and kindergarten preparedness, with families of color particularly disadvantaged. I am interested in early childhood interventions that support families as they have and care for their children. More specifically, I am working with Dr. Kenneth Dodge's intervention program: Family Connects (FC). FC is a universal program to identify family-specific needs and refer families to tailored community services (e.g., maternal mental health resources).

Post-Duke plans: After Duke, I intend to work for a few years as a research assistant before pursing a PhD in Clinical Psychology, with a focus in child clinical psychology. After my PhD, I hope to fulfill multiple roles, including seeing patients, conducting early childhood development research, mentoring psychotherapy students, and teaching classes.