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4.08/20/2025

Creates a welcoming and inclusive environment.

5.04/30/2025

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About Christopher

Christopher Whipple is an Associate Professor of Psychology in the School of Behavioral Sciences and Education at Pennsylvania State University at Harrisburg - The Capital College. Trained as a community psychologist, he earned his Ph.D. and M.A. in Community Psychology from DePaul University, completing his doctoral studies in 2019, and holds a B.S. in Psychology from Brigham Young University. His academic career at Penn State Harrisburg focuses on applying basic and applied research to develop, implement, and evaluate community-based interventions aimed at supporting marginalized populations. Whipple's research addresses critical public health challenges, including community violence exposure and suicidal ideation among Black or African American adolescents, the impact of substance use disorders on individuals and communities, and the creation of culturally and contextually relevant interventions.