Colleen S. Walsh
Prevention Scientist - Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress
- Role
- Affiliate Researcher at Vanderbilt Peabody College
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Colleen S. Walsh
I am a National Collaborative on Gun Violence Research Postdoctoral Fellow at Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College of Psychology & Human Development. My work combines mixed-methods research and strategic advocacy to advance public health, focusing on youth mental health and violence prevention.Key Focus Areas:Firearm-Related Violence Prevention: Using qualitative and quantitative, community-centered approaches to inform programs and policy.Positive Youth Development & Structural Equity: Research at the intersection of youth development, violence prevention, and social-structural conditions shaping wellbeing.Community-Engaged Research: Developing interventions and messaging informed by community voice and mutually beneficial community-academic partnerships.Evidence Translation & Policy Impact: Leading systematic reviews, grant-funded projects, and interdisciplinary collaborations to design culturally grounded interventions and inform policy.Mentorship & Capacity Building: Training emerging researchers in mixed-methods approaches and community-focused strategies for public health impact.I am motivated to support systemic change that alleviates harm and promotes compassionate care.Resources & Publications:ORCID: Scholar: https://scholar.google.comCDC Firearm Violence Prevention Recommendations:
Experience
Affiliate Researcher
Feb 2026 — Present
Education
Bushnell University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Teacher Education
Western Oregon University
Master of Science in Education - MS Ed., Special Education
Virginia Commonwealth University
Master of Science - MS, Developmental Psychology
Virginia Commonwealth University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Developmental Psychology
Lane Community College
Associate of Arts - AA, Transfer Degree
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