About

Dr. Bolland is an interdisciplinary scholar whose research primarily centers on health communication, adolescent risk, poverty, and program evaluation. Her work specifically investigates risk and protective factors associated with growing up in economically disadvantaged communities, and she has extensive experience evaluating federally funded projects.

Research Impact and Accolades

Dr. Bolland’s interdisciplinary research on health communication, adolescent risk, and poverty directly informs the development and evaluation of programs aimed at improving health outcomes and reducing disparities in vulnerable communities. Her role as a principal investigator and evaluator of federally funded projects demonstrates the practical and policy-relevant impact of her work.