Beth Salafia, Ph.D

Director of Programming & Research

Thoughtful. Empathetic. Communicator.

Beth joined BIO Girls in 2021 after serving on the Programming Advisory committee and the Research and Evaluation team for a year. She came to BIO Girls after 13 years as a professor at North Dakota State University where she taught classes and conducted research on adolescence, socioemotional development, parenting, and body image. Beth earned her Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, and Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Notre Dame. She is passionate about the mission of BIO Girls and is excited to see how girls grow their self-esteem after participating in the program. She spends a lot of time thinking about new ideas, analyzing and solving problems, writing about research, and planning for the future. She is a good listener and helps people develop their potential and believe in themselves. In her spare time, Beth loves to explore new places and try new foods with her husband and daughter. She loves to teach her daughter math, how to be strong, and the importance of loving and valuing herself.

Joined BIO Girls: 2021
Hometown: Wellington, FL