Lauren Aaron is a research scientist whose work focuses broadly on the development of psychopathology within family systems. Dr. Aaron 

earned her Ph.D. in Applied Psychology at the University of New Orleans, her M.A. in Experimental Psychology at the College of William & Mary, and her B.A. in Psychology at North Carolina State University. She has extensive experience with structural equation modeling of complex longitudinal data, which allows her to make inferences about the risk factors impacting youth adjustment. In her spare time, Dr. Aaron enjoys exploring New Orleans (where she is based) with her family, reading, and “discovering” live music.