Jeffrey Downes

Jeff is a PhD student in the School Psychology program at KU and a graduate research assistant working on the CW-FIT Collaborative Project. He received his B.S. in Psychological Sciences from Creighton University in 2022 and his M.A. in Psychology with Emphasis in Clinical Skills from Washburn University in 2025. In addition, Jeff is a Temporary Licensed Masters Level Psychologist (TLMLP) in the state of Kansas. Jeff is passionate about community-engaged research, particularly regarding trauma exposure and psychological outcomes/interventions for children and adolescents in underserved communities.