Benton Renley

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Entered the Program:  2021

Ph.D., Human Development and Family Sciences

Area of Specialization: Health, Wellbeing, and Prevention

Education:

M.A., Human Development and Family Sciences, University of Connecticut, 2023

B.A., Human Development and Family Sciences, University of Connecticut, 2020

B.A., Psychological Sciences, University of Connecticut, 2020

A.A., Liberal Arts, Norwalk Community College, 2017

Scholarly Interests:

• Health and wellbeing of sexual and gender diverse individuals
• Intersectional minority stress related to disability

Advising Committee:

Major Advisor: Dr. Ryan J. Watson

Associate Advisors: Dr. Lisa Eaton, Dr. Raymond Moody, & Dr. Samantha Lawrence

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Departmental Service:

Fall 2024 – Spring 2025, Assessment Committee

Fall 2022 – Spring 2023, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

Spring 2022 – Spring 2023, Council on Family Relations, UConn (president)

Fall 2021 – Spring 2022, HDFS Strategic Planning Committee