Diane C. Placide is an Applied Developmental Psychology Doctoral Student at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Her research focuses on motivation, culture, education policy, and academic development. She currently serves as this year 2025-2026 DISJ fellow and UMBC’s College of Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences senator. As an applied researcher, her goals are to work in spaces (government, educational systems, community organizations) where she can advocate for equitable education and apply research findings to policies, programs, interventions, and other services that improve education for all students. Diane has earned her B.S in psychology from Towson University and a Master of Education in School Psychology and Counseling Services from Howard University. Her personal interests include listening to and attending music events, shopping, spending time with loved ones, and laughing in between.
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Email: DCPlacide@umbc.edu