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Jae Puckett is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Michigan State University. He earned a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Boston in 2014 and holds an MS in Clinical Psychology from Barry University (2009) and a BA in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (2007). His research primarily investigates the unique stressors that impact transgender and nonbinary individuals, particularly how these stressors affect health outcomes including mental health, physical health, substance use, and sexual health. Puckett leads the Trans-ilience research team, which employs quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods approaches to answer critical research questions in these areas. The team is committed to conducting research that is relevant and impactful for the communities it studies, incorporating community members into the research process and emphasizing collaboration with a community advisory board. Dr. Puckett's work aims to leverage research findings to contribute positively to social change for transgender and nonbinary individuals.
Department of Psychology