Bronwyn Nichols Lodato

Nichols Lodato’s current mixed methods research examines adolescent development, the transition to adulthood and postsecondary experiences of diverse youth.  She studies the impact of contexts and exogenous shocks, such as the Great Recession and Covid-19, on developmental processes and outcomes over the life course. Nichols Lodato also holds an M.A. in International Relations from the University of Chicago, where her research focused on immigrant national identity development in select European Union countries.  Her research agenda is enhanced by her deep experience leading and coordinating interdisciplinary research on diverse populations for governmental and non-governmental agencies.