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Rome D. Meeks

Assistant Professor

Department of Human Development and Family Studies

Area of Expertise

Diversity Youth and Family Development

Biography

Dr. Rome D. Meeks is a community-engaged scholar and researcher that seeks to understand and improve the communities in which people live, work, and play. Dr. Meeks is a community practitioner who utilizes system change initiatives to assist communities and organizations meet transformative outcomes. His research includes unique approaches to understanding how stress in poor urban environments influences one’s physical, emotional, and social wellbeing. Additionally, Dr. Meeks is the Co-Founder a

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Education

B.S. Science and Technology Studies & Psychology, Michigan State University

Ph.D. Psychology (Ecological-Community), Michigan State University

M.S. Human Development and Family Studies, Michigan State university