Release date: February 10, 2025
Talking About Kids is designed to support the positive development of all kids with the recognition that the factors that influence that development will be unique for each child based on their individual characteristics as well as those of their family and community. For Black History Month, Talking About Kids is examining the factors that influence the positive development of Black children and youth, and we kick off the month with insights from Seanna Leath. Seanna is an Assistant Professor at Washington University in St. Louis, where she directs the Fostering Healthy Identities and Resilience (FHIRe) Collaborative, a research lab devoted to studying the development of Black girls. This episode was intentionally produced to support the formation and coordination of adolescent-centered care and services, so you also will hear from Tracy Pedrotti of the Arizona Alliance for Adolescent Health. It was recorded live using a webinar platform to encourage questions from alliance members and other listeners. More information about Seanna and her work and about the Arizona Alliance for Adolescent Health is below.
Biography of Seanna Leath
Prof Seanna (Shawna) Leath is an Assistant Professor of Psychological & Brain Sciences and Affiliated Faculty in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Washington University in St. Louis. She studies how cultural and ecological factors inform positive developmental outcomes among Black youth and young adults, with a particular focus on gendered and racialized processes.
Biography of Tracy Pedrotti
Tracy Pedrotti (she/her) is the Adolescent Health Program Supervisor at Affirm, where she oversees projects that build the capacity of professionals to provide excellent care to youth. Since it began almost 5 years ago, Tracy has managed the successful replication of the Adolescent Champion Model in more than 25 health centers across the state, as well as leading the development of the Arizona Alliance for Adolescent Health. With more than 15 years’ experience in services centered on youth, Tracy has extensive knowledge of program development, capacity building, and community collaboration focused on adolescent wellbeing. She holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration and a bachelor’s degree in justice studies, both from Arizona State University. Throughout her career, she has been dedicated to supporting youth and the professionals working with them, to establish lifelong health behaviors and ensure confidence and competence in adolescent-centered services.
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Seanna Leath
Arizona Alliance for Adolescent Health
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