Anna Wright

Postdoctoral Associate
Institute for Social and Health Equity
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Contact

Biology Building, Room 001
Education

Master of Public Policy and a PhD in psychology from Georgetown University.

About

Anna Wright is a Postdoctoral Associate within ISHE at the University of Albany.  Her research examines how children’s social, educational, and environmental contexts shape their development and well-being, with the goal of informing policies and practices that promote equitable outcomes. 

At ISHE, Anna works on research examining bullying victimization and perpetration among elementary-aged children. Her broader research       interests include executive functioning and self-regulation, children’s environmental health, and how schools and families can support children’s resilience in the face of environmental and social stressors.