Jelena Obradovic is a developmental psychologist who currently works as associate professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Education,[1] where she is a member of the Steering Committee of the Center for Education Policy Analysis (CEPA).
[2] She also directs the Stanford Project on Adaptation and Resilience in Kids (SPARK).
Finally, Obradovic also performs editorial duties for the AERA Open.
[4] Obradovic's research interests focus on child and adolescent development and its determinants.
[5] Among else, Obradovic has conducted research on developmental cascades,[6][7] resilience in child and adolescent development,[8][9][10] the impact of stress reactivity and family adversity on socioemotional behavior and school readiness,[11] homelessness in children,[12][13] and interpersonal callousness.