ECIN is a citywide effort to improve developmental outcomes for children and families living in underserved communities in Washington, DC. Dr. Mathis's research interests center on child social-emotional development, self-regulation and academic success and the design and evaluation of both child- and parent-focused prevention programs that are implemented in school and community settings. In particular, Dr. Mathis has focused on school readiness interventions, mindfulness and early childhood mental health consultation. Dr. Mathis received her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology at the Pennsylvania State University and received training in school-based mental health at the University of Maryland-Baltimore.