Leena Twal, B.S. (CV) (LinkedIn)
Entry Year: 2022-2023
ltwal@ur.rochester.edu
Broadly, my research interests are centered around youths’ socio-emotional development and the expression and management of both adaptive and maladaptive emotions. Specifically, I am interested in how the dynamic between parent-child dyads impacts this early development and how parents can facilitate healthy development, especially in families living in underserved communities. I hope to research the neighborhood and cultural influences on socio-emotional development and family relationships in order to bring culturally sensitive interventions to families of diverse backgrounds. In my free time, I enjoy cooking and baking, exploring the outdoors, gardening, and creating art.