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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.
Agans, J., Maley, M., & Rainone, N., Cope, M.,Turner, A., Eckenrode, J., Pillemer, K. (2020). Evaluating the evidence for youth outcomes in 4-H: A scoping review, Children and Youth Services Review, 108(C). DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2019.104617
Powers, J., Maley, M., Purington, A., Schantz, K., Dotterweich, J. (2015) Implementing evidence-based programs: Lessons learned from the field. Applied Developmental Science, 19(2), 108-116.
Maley, M., Warren, B.S., Devine, C.M. (2013). A second chance: Meanings of body weight, diet, and physical activity to women who have experienced cancer. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 45(3), 232-239. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2012.10.009
Devine, C.M., Maley, M., Farrell, T.J., Warren B., Sadigov, S., Carroll, J. (2012). Process evaluation of an environmental walking and healthy eating pilot in small rural worksites. Evaluation and Program Planning, 35, 88–96.
Maley, M., An ecological approach to adolescent obesity: Working together to support healthy youth. ACT for Youth Center of Excellence Research Facts and Findings. February 2012.
Warren, B.S., Wakshlag, J.J., Maley, M., Farrell, T., Struble, A.M., Panasevich, M.R., Wells, M.T. (2011). Use of pedometers to measure the relationship of dog walking to body condition score in obese and non-obese dogs. British Journal of Nutrition, 106, S85–S89. doi:10.1017/S0007114511001814.
Maley, M., Devine, C., Warren, B. (2010). Perceptions of the environment for eating and exercise in a rural community. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 42, 185-191.
Warren, B., Maley, M., Sugarwala, L., Devine, C. (2010). Small steps are easier together: An environmental goal based program to increase walking in rural worksites. Preventive Medicine, 50(5-6), 230-234.
M.S., Adult and Extension Education, minor in Community Nutrition, Cornell University
B.S., Roy H. Park School of Communications, Ithaca College