Dr. Lauren Tighe is a developmental psychologist and social work researcher who uses quantitative data and statistics to advance social justice and support programming and policy changes, particularly for families experiencing economic hardship. Dr. Tighe’s research focuses on the associations among socioeconomic resources, family processes, and child outcomes across diverse contexts. She combines primary and secondary data to study developmental questions across the lifespan. Dr. Tighe earned her Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology and Social Work from the University of Michigan.