Biography
Dr. Rulison’s research focuses on substance use and related risk behaviors among adolescents and young adults, with a particular interest in developing, optimizing, and evaluating behavioral interventions. Prior to joining Prevention Strategies, Dr. Rulison earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Rochester, followed by a Masters in Applied Statistics and an MS and PhD in Human Development & Family Studies from Penn State University. She was formerly an associate professor in Public Health Education and a quantitative methodologist for the School of Health and Human Sciences at UNC Greensboro. Most recently, Dr. Rulison was an associate professor at Penn State and an affiliate of the Consortium for Substance Use and Abuse.
