Madeline Stenersen, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Psychology
Courses Taught
Undergraduate: Abnormal Psychology Graduate: Advanced Quantitative Methods Qualitative and Mixed Methods
Education
Postdoctoral Fellowship – Yale University School of Medicine, Division of Prevention
and Community Research
Ph.D. University of Memphis
M.S. Marquette University
B.S. University of Northern Iowa
Research Interests
Professor Stenersen’s research focuses on individual- and system-level approaches
to promoting health equity and wellbeing among marginalized populations with a specific
emphasis on the intersection of criminal justice, LGBTQ+ communities, and individuals
involved in the sex industry. Within these areas, she uses both community-based and
big data methods to 1) identify disparities in societal and treatment services, 2)
develop, implement, and evaluate culturally informed interventions to address these
disparities, and 3) examine the impact of system decision making and policy on marginalized
groups. Her recent work involves a participatory approach to understanding the impact
of health policies on sex workers in the United States (the Hustle & Health project)
and using large data to understand the impact of transgender-related legislation on
mental health outcomes. Stenersen’s community-based work involves partnerships with
multiple organizations in the United States and abroad to understand and combat discrimination
and violence.
Labs and Facilities
(CHEER Lab)
Professor Stenersen is accepting applications for the Fall 2025 academic year.
Publications and Media Placements
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