Family & Developmental Scientist

Dr. Russ Toomey

Research on LGBTQ+ youth, family acceptance, and suicide prevention.

Dr. Russ Toomey, Family and Developmental Scientist
LGBTQ+ YouthSuicide PreventionTrans & Nonbinary YouthParenting LGBTQ+ YouthFamily AcceptanceDevelopmental Science

About

Research that changes lives.

Dr. Russ Toomey is a nationally recognized family and developmental scientist at the University of Arizona. Their research examines resilience and well-being among LGBTQ+ youth — informing policy, clinical practice, and families.

20+

Years of Research

Translating developmental science into actionable insights for families, educators, clinicians, and policymakers.

"Research that moves people — and moves policy."

Dr. Toomey speaking at a conference

Speaking & Engagements

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