Professor Dr. Alexis Redding

Biography

Alexis Redding is a developmental psychologist whose work focuses on supporting young adults during their college years and transition to the workforce. As the faculty co-chair of the Higher Education concentration at Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE), she teaches courses in student development, student affairs, and research methods. Redding is recognized as a leading expert in mental health during young adulthood and serves as the editor for the forthcoming book, 'Mental Health in College: Research Tells Supporting Students' (Harvard Education Press). She also co-leads the Transition Adulthood Lab, analyzing interviews conducted in the 1970s to study generational continuity in lifespan development. Together with her colleague Nancy Hill, she authored 'End Adolescence: The Lost Art of Delaying Adulthood' (Harvard University Press) and published articles in The Atlantic. Her research on student identity development emphasizes moral identity and ethical reasoning skills, which have been instrumental in shaping the Harvard College Honor Code and revising ethical guidelines in college admissions. Redding has been a TEDx speaker, sharing insights on college student mental health and the undergraduate experience, and her work has garnered attention in various publications including New York, Fast Company, Teen Vogue, and Harvard Business Review. She is a presidential scholar at Harvard University, having earned her doctorate in human development and education from HGSE, and was awarded the Morningstar Family Teaching Award in 2023 for her outstanding impact on students in the Harvard community.

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