Biography
Mary Maley is an Extension Associate with the Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research (BCTR) in the College of Human Ecology at Cornell University. She serves as Director of the statewide Center of Excellence for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs at ACT for Youth.
Mary’s research and extension interests are closely integrated to facilitate linkages between evidence and practice. Areas of focus include synthesizing and communicating social and behavior research on positive youth development, health equity, implementation science, program evaluation, and ecological influences on health. Prior projects have focused on risk reduction for teen pregnancy, sexual violence perpetration, breast cancer, obesity, and substance abuse.
Mary holds a master's degree in adult education with a minor in community nutrition from Cornell University and a bachelor's degree in communications from Ithaca College.