Nicolina Fusco

Nicolina Fusco is a Ph.D. candidate in the counseling psychology Ph.D. program (CPAHD) at the Wheelock College of Education and Human Development. Her research focus is on social science research, particularly bias-based harassment research in adolescence with a focus on identity formation and bullying behavior surrounding sexual orientation and identity in youth. To learn more about Fusco’s research and publications, visit her webpage.

In Summer 2023, Eleanor was named a 2023 Summer Graduate Intern in the Social Sciences. A collaborative program between the Center for Innovation in Social Science (CISS), the Office of the Associate Provost for Graduate Affairs, and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GRS) the  program provides stipend-supported summer internships aimed at introducing Ph.D. students in Social Sciences fields and related disciplines to career opportunities at institutions beyond academia. This summer, Nicolina will be working with Adriana Paz, Co-Chair of the committee of Lynn Racial Justice Coalition, where she  will support police reform efforts in Lynn county, particularly focusing on supporting the team in understanding the use of School Resource Officers in schools and providing regional and national data on the impacts of having officers in schools and community settings. Nicola hopes to support these extremely powerful and beneficial community efforts towards police reform as well as gain insight into the process of community based work particularly understanding how to work with schools and community members to enact change.