Ronda Jenson

Professor of Psychological Sciences at Northern Arizona University and Program Director at the National Science Foundation.

Leadership: Leader with a passion for community access and inclusion. Leadership style is characterized as focused, collaborative, and creative. Facilitates systems change by synthesizing points of view and gaining consensus. Leads with integrity, loyalty, and authentic engagement.

Research: Research priorities focus on bridging research to practice, facilitating systems change for improved systems of services and supports, and designing approaches to improving access and inclusion for individuals underserved due to diverse backgrounds or abilities.

Areas of Expertise: Implementation research for program improvement and effective systems change/ Disability services across the lifespan/ Universal design/ Trauma-informed practices/ Educational systems (PreK-12, higher education)/ Effective training and coaching approaches/ Quantitative and qualitative research & evaluation methodologies/ Data visualization/ Participatory action research/ Grant writing/ Program development/ Project management