Laura Clary

Laura Clary, PhD (she/her), is an Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Mental Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Trained in human development and advanced statistical methods, her research focuses on positive wellbeing and mental health across childhood and adolescence, including how online and in-person peer relationships shape youth development. Dr. Clary brings more than 25 years of experience collaborating with youth, families, and community partners to design, implement, and evaluate positive youth development interventions in school and community settings.