Biography
Education:
Ph.D., Family and Human Development, Arizona State University
M.S., Human Development and Family Studies, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
B.A., Psychology, St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, TX
Research/Scholarly Focus:
Dr. Alfaro’s research explores how family, cultural, and environmental factors shape the lives of adolescents and college students. Using ecological and academic resilience frameworks, she investigates the roles of parental support, sibling relationships, and cultural values in promoting student success. Her work often centers on Mexican-origin youth and emphasizes strengths-based approaches to understanding development in diverse contexts.
Ph.D., Family and Human Development, Arizona State University
M.S., Human Development and Family Studies, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
B.A., Psychology, St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, TX
Research/Scholarly Focus:
Dr. Alfaro’s research explores how family, cultural, and environmental factors shape the lives of adolescents and college students. Using ecological and academic resilience frameworks, she investigates the roles of parental support, sibling relationships, and cultural values in promoting student success. Her work often centers on Mexican-origin youth and emphasizes strengths-based approaches to understanding development in diverse contexts.