Cheyenne Conrad, Ed.D.
Postdoctoral Associate
clkconrad@ufl.edu
Biography
Cheyenne Conrad, Ed.D., is Postdoctoral Associate at the Anita Zucker Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Studies and Adjunct Lecturer in the School of Special Education, School Psychology, and Early Childhood Studies at the University of Florida. Her research explores early intervention, child welfare and early childhood through the lived experiences of caregivers and practitioners. Using applied qualitative inquiry, she examines the strengths and gaps within systems and policies that support young children and their families. Her work centers on the professional development needs of practitioners and the resource needs of caregivers and children across ecological contexts. Drawing on her background as a former early intervention practitioner, Dr. Conrad prioritizes bridging research and practice, with a focus on accessible dissemination for practitioners, caregivers and administrators.
Degrees
Ed.D. in Special Education, Concentration: Early Childhood Studies, University of Florida, 2023
Dissertation: Exploring Florida Infant Toddler Development Specialists’ Experiences of Training and Supports
M.S. in Family, Youth, and Community Sciences, University of Florida, 2018
B.S. in Psychology, University of Florida, 2014
Key UF Professional Appointments
Postdoctoral Associate, Anita Zucker Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Studies, University of Florida, 2024–present
Adjunct Lecturer, School of Special Education, School Psychology, and Early Childhood Studies, University of Florida, 2025–present
Selected Honors, Awards and Appointments
Postdoctoral Award (Nominee), University of Florida, 2024
Recognition of Service to the Community, Alachua County, 2016
Reitz Scholar, University of Florida, 2014
Disability Caucus, Society for Research in Child Development, 2026–present
EI/ECSE Research Community of Practice, Division for Early Childhood, 2025–present
Prestigious Awards Review Committee, University of Florida, 2026
Editorial Appointments
Editorial Board Member, The Qualitative Report, 2025–present
Ad Hoc Reviewer, Early Childhood Education Journal, 2026–present
Ad Hoc Reviewer, Family Relations, 2026–present
Ad Hoc Reviewer, Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 2025–present