Denny Sanford School of Social and Family Dynamics at Arizona State University. While focusing primarily on family, peer, as well as historical contexts, his research is devoted to unpacking how complex person-context interactions inform development across adolescence and the transition to adulthood. In terms of developmental outcomes, his research focuses primarily on substance use, risky behavior, mental health, and academic achievement. He received his doctorate in developmental psychology from the University of Michigan, post-doctoral training within the Intramural Research Program of the NIH, NICHD, and a BA in psychology from Calvin College.