Kirsten Davison is the Donahue and DiFelice Endowed Chair and Associate Dean for Research in the School of Social Work at Boston College, where she directs the聽THRIVE Lab. Her research and teaching focus on the health and well-being of children and families. Prior to joining Boston College in 2019, she held faculty appointments at the University at Albany School of Public Health (2003�2011) and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (2011�2019).
Dr. Davison research centers on developing and evaluating family- and community-based interventions aimed at supporting children nutrition, sleep, emotional regulation, and overall well-being. These interventions are designed and implemented in collaboration with community partners, using participatory methods that position parents as agents of change. Key partners include public school districts, special education schools, state health departments, community health centers, hospitals, and social service programs.
