Faculty Profile

Kristen Wilson

Program Coordinator, Doctor of Social Science in Prevention Science Program

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Adjunct Instructor

DSSC, Wilmington University

M.S., Wilmington University

B.A. Temple University

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Biography

Dr. Kristen Wilson is an educator, prevention scientist, and higher education professional with experience across human services, nonprofit organizations, and higher education. Her work focuses on student well-being, trauma-informed practice, prevention, basic needs, and equitable systems of support. She brings extensive experience in program development, research, student support, community partnerships, and mentoring students in research and academic development.

 Dr. Wilson holds a Doctor of Social Science in Prevention Science and a Master of Science in Administration of Human Services from Wilmington University, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Temple University, and an Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts and Social Sciences from Cumberland County College. Her scholarly interests include prevention science, trauma-informed higher education, student well-being, social determinants of student success, and systems-level approaches to supporting diverse learners.