Fr. Ted Said…Cultivating Hope, Part 2: Jennifer Burke Lefever '98 M.A., '00 Ph.D.

Topic: Jennifer Burke Lefever ‘98 M.A., ‘00 Ph.D.In his inaugural address, University President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., called us to be “sustainers of hope and builders of bridges.” But in a world where optimism often feels in short supply, where do we find the inspiration to keep nurturing the good? Plant those seeds through a revitalizing experience where you can pause, exhale, and allow your spirit to blossom. Come hear this calling echo in powerful, personal stories from Notre Dame alumni and faculty who are living examples of what it means to cultivate hope—just like Fr. Ted. Speaker:Jennifer Burke Lefever ‘98 M.A., ‘00 Ph.D., Managing Director, Wilma and Peter Veldman Family Psychology Clinic, University of Notre DameJennifer Burke Lefever ‘98 M.A., ‘00 Ph.D. is the managing director of the Wilma and Peter Veldman Family Psychology Clinic at the University of Notre Dame. She has over 20 years of hands-on experience in research with families. Her early research documented the developmental consequences of non-optimal parenting on children. More recent research has focused on home-based interventions and other program evaluations (e.g. bullying prevention, prison nursery). She also held a leadership position at the Shaw Center for Children and Families, supervising shared laboratories, consulting on projects, and supporting grant writing.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career.Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu.Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.