About
Housed at UNC-CH, the Family Journeys Co-Lab (FJ Co-Lab) aims to translate interdisciplinary research into programs designed to support children, their families, and the institutions that serve them. Our focus is on preventing harm and promoting well-being across the first three decades of life. Through collaborations (or Co-Labs) with scientists, providers, community partners, and families, we seek to create knowledge, tools, and programs that nurture healing and thriving, particularly in opportunity (formerly termed at-risk) contexts. As a Co-Lab, we highly value different perspectives and diversity in all forms. We are a community of scholars who value diversity, equity and inclusion in all forms. To learn more about how we embody that commitment, see our code of conduct.
Our Team

Andrea Hussong
DIRECTOR
Amanda Haik
UNC-CH GRADUATE STUDENT
Rachel Petrie
UNC-CH GRADUATE STUDENT
Adrianna Richards
UNC-CH GRADUATE STUDENT
Juliet Alegria
Honors Student

Hannah Bergevin
Undergraduate Volunteer

Benjamin Carter
Honors Student

Penelope Chirolde
Post-Bacc Volunteer

Caroline Corvin
Honors Student

Zaire Cullins
Post-Bacc Volunteer

Lizzie McIntosh
Undergraduate Volunteer

Claire Mink
Honors Student

Molly Mullane
Undergraduate Intern

Ria Patel
Project Manager

Ria Shelton
Post-Bacc Volunteer

Carter Smith
Undergraduate Volunteer

Yunshu Yu
Undergraduate Volunteer