Lawton Chiles GovernorofFlorida, 1991-1998 Social Change, Public Policy and Community Collaborations: Training Human Development Professionalsfor the Twenty-First Century is more than the name of the Third National Applied Developmental Science Conference; it is more than the name of a book prepared from the proceedings of this conference. It describes one of the largest and most complex challenges facing state government, higher education and communities in the coming decade. The answer to this challenge will not be found in a college or program in our higher education institution nor in laws conceived and written in state capitals. The answers to this challenge are to be found at the place where academia, public policy, and communities meet. The problems and issues that are facing our children and families will require that all the players work together to develop community-driven programs, designed and evaluated using current research and staffed by highly trained professionals. It will be critical that academia, policy makers, legislators, and community members work together to ensure that the programs we design work. We must ensure that research is being conducted so that programs that work better are continued and programs that don't are stopped.
About the Author
Penny A. Ralston is an esteemed professor, Dean Emeritus, and the Director of the Center on Better Health and Life for Underserved Populations at Florida State University (FSU). She holds a B.S. from Ball State University and both an M.Ed. and Ph.D. from the University of Illinois, with an emphasis in gerontology. Her career spans roles in higher education, including positions at Iowa State University and the University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
Dr. Ralston's research focuses on community-based program development aimed at improving health outcomes, particularly for underserved populations. Her work often involves community collaboration, emphasizing health equity and tangible benefits for participants. She has authored over 60 academic publications and has been recognized for her contributions with numerous awards, including the Board on Human Sciences Lifetime Achievement Award and the Martin Luther King Jr. Distinguished Service Award.
Her leadership includes spearheading initiatives like the Florida Health Equity Research Institute and mentoring over 150 students. Through her efforts, she has made significant strides in addressing health disparities across diverse communities
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