Jessica Samuolis, Ph.D.
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Dr. Samuolis graduated from Fairfield University with B.A. degrees in Psychology and Spanish and an M.A. in Community Counseling program, completing the associated clinical work at a local family services agency in Bridgeport. She earned her Ph.D. in Applied Developmental Psychology from Fordham University while conducting research in the field of adolescent developmental psychopathology with an emphasis on adolescent substance abuse. She subsequently completed a three-year postdoctoral research fellowship in the School of Public Health at Columbia University. Throughout her professional career she has worked as a Consultant for college counseling/wellness centers and nonprofit agencies, and is currently an Associate Professor in the Psychology Department.
Degrees and Certifications
- Ph.D. Fordham University - Applied Developmental Psychology
- M. A Fairfield University - Community Counseling
- B.A. Fairfield University - Psychology and Spanish
Teaching Responsibilities
- Advanced Research Methods
- Health Psychology
- Program Development and Evaluation
- Research Design and Analysis I
- Prevention and Health Promotion
- Psychology Capstone: Research
Research Interests
Dr. Samuolis's research focuses on prevention science and program development and evaluation related to the prevention of risk behaviors among adolescents and young adults. Recently, she has focused on the prevention of substance abuse in adolescents. She also conducts research on adolescent and young adult identity development.