Dr. Joseph is a social/clinical psychologist with diverse interests in the areas of adverse childhood experiences, trauma, resilience and physical health. Her current research studies focus on the effects of adverse childhood experiences on pregnancy outcomes, epigenetics, PTSD in military veterans and bullying. Dr. Joseph is the recipient of a number of teaching and service awards including the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching and the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Service. As a practicing clinician, Dr. Joseph regularly consults for health care agencies and K-12 schools.