I am the Chair of the Psychology Department and Director of the Institute for Adolescent Mental Health and Well-Being at Northwestern University. My work bridges neuroscience, developmental psychology, and public health to improve prevention, early detection, and intervention for mental health challenges in young people. Through public scholarship, policy advising, and institute leadership, I work to translate cutting-edge science into scalable, real-world solutions that improve lives and strengthen institutions. I have published more than 400 peer-reviewed articles, led multi-million-dollar research initiatives, sat on grant review panels and editorial boards, and held leadership positions in prestigious scientific societies.