FACULTY & STAFF
Five Teams. One Mission. Global Impact.
At the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development (KPICD), our work is carried forward by a multidisciplinary team of faculty and staff united by a shared commitment to healing, connection, and evidence‑based practice.
Together, our five specialized teams work in partnership to serve children, families, professionals, and systems impacted by early abuse, neglect, and trauma. Grounded in the legacy of Dr. Karyn Purvis and guided by research, education, outreach, and innovation, our work advances Trust‑Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®) across diverse contexts and cultures worldwide.
Our research identifies and responds to global needs, informing trauma‑informed strategies and interventions. These insights are translated into education, training, consultation, and resources that equip individuals and organizations to become leaders in trauma‑informed care — bringing hope and healing to communities around the world.
Executive Leadership
Provides vision, leadership, and stewardship of KPICD’s mission, partnerships, and global impact.
Danica Knight, Ph.D.
Rees‑Jones Director | Professor of Psychology
Casey Call, Ph.D., LPC
Associate Director of Education | Associate Professor of Professional Practice
Melondy Doddy‑Muñoz, Ph.D.
Assistant Director of Operations
Daren Jones, Ph.D.
Associate Director of Training & Consultation Services
Erin Razuri, Ph.D.
Assistant Director of Research
Research
Advances the evidence base for TBRI® through peer-reviewed research, data, and scholarly collaboration.
Michelle Chen, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology
Lillyan Shelley, Ph.D.
Associate Research Scientist
Paige Hassel
Research Assistant
Kayla Rabb, MS, Ph.D. Candidate
Graduate Research Assistant
Raya Shelashka, Ph.D.
Associate Research Scientist
Education
Advances academic programming, teaching, and student engagement grounded in trauma‑informed practice.
Sarah Cronin, MLA
Student Programs Coordinator (Graduate Students)
Molly O’Mealey, Ph.D.
Instructor, Department of Psychology
Tami Zeiner, MLA
Education Coordinator (Undergraduate Students)
Outreach
Equips caregivers, professionals, organizations, and systems worldwide through training and consultation.
Brooke Hayes, LPC, LADC, AAI Reliable Coder
Interpersonal Development Manager
Geoff Nelson
Global Training & Consultation Manager (USA)
Katie Duarte Rinaudo
Global Manager of Training & Consultation (Latin America)
Kara Applegate, LLMSW‑C, CFLE
Interpersonal Development Specialist
Lou Diaz
Program Coordinator
Samantha Farris, LMSW, IECMH‑E®, AAI Reliable Coder
Interpersonal Development Specialist
Gaby Garcia
Regional Training & Consultation Specialist
Jamie Jones
Outreach Administrative Assistant
Audris Jordan
Training & Consultation Specialist
Troy McPeak
Training & Consultation Specialist
Sarah Mercado
Training & Consultation Specialist
Henry Milton, Ph.D., AAI‑Certified
Training & Consultation Specialist
Paola Reynoso
Program Coordinator
Maggi Richardson, Ph.D., LMSW, AAI Reliable Coder
Interpersonal Development Specialist
Resource Design & Innovation
Designs and shares Trust‑Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®) learning resources to support global implementation.
Megan Austin
Resource Development Manager
Matt Reed
Multimedia Specialist
Vianca Arias
Resource Development Coordinator
Antonella Delgadillo
Resource Development Specialist
Colleen Lawler
Translation & International Contracts Coordinator
Operations
Supports the infrastructure, coordination, and sustainability that enable KPICD’s work.
Jennifer Goulette
Finance Manager
Denise Herrera
Financial Assistant
Yolanda Salinas
Administrative Assistant
