Alexandra Allen

Alexandra Allen – ama2@bu.edu

Alexandra Allen is a doctoral student at Boston University, currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Educational Studies with a concentration in special education and a member of the Project TEAMS cohort. Alex earned a bachelor’s degree in Human Development from Virginia Tech University and masters degree in Educational Psychology in Applied Developmental Science at the University of Virginia. Before beginning her Ph.D. Alexandra spent time working as a preschool teacher as well as a Research Specialist. Her research interests include the intersection of trauma and emotional and behavioral disabilities, special education, and the development and evaluation of equitable school-based interventions.