Angela Matijczak

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Discipline:

Social Work

Angela Matijczak (she/they) is a third-year Ph.D. student at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Social Work. Angela earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of New Haven in 2017. During her time at VCU, Angela has served as the project coordinator for the LGBTQ+ Youth Supports Study (PI: Dr. Shelby McDonald) and the LGBTQ+ Young Adults and Pets Study (PI: Dr. Rosalie Corona), which both seek to investigate stressors and supports experienced by LGBTQ+ youth and young adults. Broadly, Angela’s research focuses on risk and protective factors for LGBTQ+ youth. They are particularly interested in the relationships between LGBTQ+ youth and their family members (biological and/or chosen). Additionally, she is also interested in the exploring how social support from other sources (i.e., peers, community, pets) may act as a protective factor for LGBTQ+ youth experiencing family rejection.

You can contact Angela at matijczaka@vcu.edu

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