Faculty and researchers advance knowledge to promote youth well-being through family, school, sports and community partnerships. Through integrated research, practice and evaluation – including nationally recognized sport-based models – they develop evidence-based strategies that foster healthy development, leadership and opportunities for youth to thrive.

Meet our experts in youth development:

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Dawn Anderson-Butcher, PhD

Professor
Dawn Anderson-Butcher is a professor in the College of Social Work at The Ohio State University and a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW-S) in the State of Ohio. She also holds a...
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Samantha Bates, PhD., LISW-S

Associate Professor
Samantha Bates, Ph.D., LISW-S, is a licensed independent social worker with more than 10 years of experience working with socially vulnerable youth in various settings, including schools, communities, afterschool programs, and sport....
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Natasha Bowen, PhD

Professor
Natasha K. Bowen started as a professor at the College of Social Work at Ohio State University (OSU) in July 2015. Prior to that, she was a faculty member at the University...
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Mo Yee Lee, PhD

Doctoral Program Director and Professor
Dr. Mo Yee Lee is a Professor and PhD Program Director at the College of Social Work. She is President of the Group for Advancement in Doctoral Education (GADE) and Editor of the...
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Raven Lynch, PhD

Assistant Clinical Professor
Dr. Raven Lynch is a three-time Ohio State alum with over a decade of experience in social justice-based practice, research, and teaching.
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Mitzi Moody, JD

Assistant Clinical Professor
Mitzi Moody is an Assistant Clinical Professor with the College of Social Work at The Ohio State University and holds an independent license to practice social work (LISW-S) in the State of...
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Susan Yoon, PhD

Professor & Interim Associate Dean for Research
Dr. Susan Yoon’s research seeks to promote resilience and well-being in children who have experienced childhood trauma, including child maltreatment.Dr. Susan Yoon’s research seeks to promote resilience and well-being in children who...

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