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Kelly earned a bachelor’s degree in Dietetics from Marywood University, Scranton, where she also completed their Coordinated Undergraduate Program in Dietetics. She received a master’s degree in Nutrition Science from Northern Illinois University and has enjoyed various roles as a registered dietitian over the past 3 decades working in New York, Massachusetts, and Illinois. 

Kelly’s experience spans from an early concentration in clinical dietetics, with a specialty in nutrition support, which shifted to community dietetics

For the past 25 years, I have had the privilege of working with students, sharing my expertise in patterning, fit, and garment construction. I spent 15 years as a professional cutter and draper for Cornell University's theatre program, where I honed my skills in creating costumes for live productions. For the last 11 years, I have been part of the Apparel Design program, guiding students as they refine their techniques and transform their creative designs

Mary Ruberti, LMSW, is an extension associate with the BCTR.  Ms. Ruberti has worked in child welfare and residential treatment for over 30 years in various roles including direct care worker, supervisor, social worker, training coordinator, and quality assurance manager. Ms. Ruberti has been affiliated with the Residential Child Care Project at Cornell since 1993.  She has had the privilege of providing training and technical assistance to agencies implementing Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and Children

Dr. Zeynab Jouzi is a postdoctoral researcher at the Action Research Collaborative (ARC), Cornell University. Her research interests lie primarily in food security and environmental justice. She takes a multidisciplinary approach by bringing together different disciplines and methods to address these issues. Zeynab has been the recipient of several awards and fundings including the 2021 awardee of Future Leader by the Association for International Agriculture and Rural Development (AIARD) and receiving support for an interdisciplinary

Zachary Barry, MSW, is an Extension Associate at the Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research (BCTR) at Cornell University. A dedicated social worker, Zac has been serving children and families since 2012, focusing on a trauma-informed and human rights-based approach to the child welfare system.

In his role with the Residential Child Care Project, Zac facilitates trainings for the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and Children and Residential Experiences (CARE) models across the United States, Canada, and