Melissa Collins

Melissa Collins is an accomplished professional in the field of educational psychology with extensive experience spanning over a decade. Currently serving as Senior Research Lead at the Lawrence Hall of Science at UC Berkeley, Melissa occupies dual roles within the Center for Environmental Learning and The Research Group. Prior experience includes a Teaching Fellow position at Boston College, where primary instruction focused on research methods and analyses. Melissa's background encompasses various research roles, including Graduate Research Assistant in Applied Developmental and Educational Psychology at Boston College, where research explored cognitive and social factors affecting early childhood education. Educational credentials include a Ph.D. in Applied Developmental & Educational Psychology from Boston College and a BA in Psychology from Harvard University.