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Tenure-track in developmental psychology at the University of Michigan. Studies attachment outcomes in adoptive and foster families. Publishes peer-reviewed findings through Birthright as one of several distribution channels. Represents the academic research partner: eminence-driven, foundation gains credibility from her affiliation, she gains a public-facing channel and DOI minting through the foundation.
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Dr. Imani Okafor
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Tenure-track developmental psychologist studying attachment in adoptive families.
Ann Arbor, MI Website