Marilyn Price-MitchellMarilyn Price-Mitchell, PhD, is a developmental psychologist, researcher, writer, and speaker. A fellow at the Institute for Social Innovation at Fielding Graduate University, her research focuses on positive youth development-how young people become caring family members, innovative workers, ethical leaders, and engaged citizens in an increasingly complex society. With extensive experience in the fields of human and organization development, leadership studies, complexity science, and education, Marilyn has consulted for diverse organizations, including schools, nonprofits, and Fortune 500 companies. She is a parent, stepparent, grandparent, and longtime community leader who has worked tirelessly to build partnerships between families, schools, and communities. Marilyn writes a research-based blog for parents, educators, and youth mentors at RootsOfAction.com; authors a regular column for Psychology Today; and is a contributor to Edutopia. Read More Read Less