Lorraine Scott (she/her/hers)
Lorraine is a 4th-year doctoral student in the Human Development and Family Sciences department. She currently serves as a Legacy Board Chair for the Black Graduate Student Association (BGSA).
Her research interests broadly focus on developing a more intersectional understanding of race-related stress, focusing on members of the African diaspora. Building on theoretical frameworks such as Intersectionality and Critical Race Theory, she analyzes the interconnectedness of race-related stress, health, well-being, racial identity, socialization, and various sociodemographic factors.
Her experience as a student leader triggered her vested interest in advocacy, consulting, and project management. She is currently working as a Graduate Research Assistant at Lifeworks