Affiliates of the David Ralston Institute for Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities are members of a broad interdisciplinary network advancing behavioral health and developmental disability research, workforce development, education, policy, and community impact across Georgia.
Affiliates of the David Ralston Institute for Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities are individuals engaged in research, teaching, service, workforce development, policy, advocacy, or community-engaged activities aligned with the Institute’s mission to advance behavioral health and developmental disability research, workforce development, and community impact across Georgia. Affiliates represent a broad interdisciplinary network of faculty, researchers, practitioners, students, public agencies, and community partners committed to strengthening systems of care, supporting innovation, and improving outcomes for individuals, families, and communities across the state. Affiliate status is intended to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, support research and program development, strengthen workforce and training initiatives, and expand opportunities for engagement across research, practice, policy, and public service.
Affiliate appointments are granted for a two-year term and provide opportunities to participate in Institute activities, collaborative initiatives, working groups, events, research teams, and professional development opportunities, as available. To apply for affiliate status, complete this form: Affiliate Application Form
Current Ralston Instutute Affilaites
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Diane Bales
Professor, Extension Human Development Specialist, and Child Life Program Director
University of Gerogia, College of Family and Consumer Sciences, Human Development and Family Sciences
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Kiana Drummond
Graduate Treaching and Research Assistant
University of Gerogia, College of Family and Consumer Sciences, Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics
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Emmie Gooch
Associate Director for Disability Resource & Outreach
University of Gerogia, Student Affairs
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Christine Hargrove
Clinial Assistant Professor & Assistant Director of the Love and Money Center
University of Gerogia, College of Family and Consumer Sciences, Human Development and Family Sciences
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Mark Johnson
John G. Alston, Sr., Professor of Sports Media; Chief Technology Officer, Journalism
University of Gerogia, Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication
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Ravisha Chutani
PhD Student
University of Gerogia, College of Family and Consumer Sciences, Housing and Consumer Economics
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Sarah Shannon
Meigs Professor, Director, Criminal Justice Studies Program
University of Georgia, Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Sociology
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Brandy Walker
Senior Public Service Associate
University of Gerogia, J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development
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Kimberly Watkins
Assistant Professor
University of Gerogia, College of Family and Consumer Sciences, Financial Planning, Houising and Consumer Economics
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Elizabeth Wieling
Professor, Couple and Family Therapy Program Director
University of Gerogia, College of Family and Consumer Sciences, Human Development and Family Science