Diverse family systems
Explores families and culture, refugee family resettlement and adjustment, transnational family systems, and families and conflict.
Ronald Asiimwe, PhD Ronald Asiimwe, PhD
- Assistant Professor, Couple & Family Therapy Specialization
- asiim004@umn.edu
Dr. Asiimwe's research integrates multicultural perspectives to understand and explore the mental and relational health needs of African families and communities in the US and Africa who face challenges related to current and historical trauma.
Avelina Rivero Avelina Rivero
- Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist
- Ella/she/her/hers
- river896@umn.edu
Dr. Rivero's research identifies how family members can influence and shape Latina young women’s body image perceptions and development and explores the unique role cultural values play in shaping family interactions and relationships.
Catherine Solheim Catherine Solheim
- Professor and Director of Graduate Studies
- she/her/hers
- 612-625-1201
- csolheim@umn.edu
Dr. Solheim's research agenda demonstrates the translational nature of Family Science and includes families and culture, refugee family resettlement and adjustment, ambiguous loss, human ecology, and social justice theories.
Zha Blong Xiong Zha Blong Xiong
- Associate Professor
- 612-625-5882
- xiong008@umn.edu
Refugees are more vulnerable than most Americans to experience family disruptions and secondary changes without adequate resources and necessary support.
