Dr. Brigitte Vittrup is the Dean of the College of Professional Education and a Professor of Child Development at Texas Woman's University. She holds a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from The University of Texas at Austin. Her research focuses on parent socialization practices, racial socialization of children, and external influences on children’s racial attitudes. Dr. Vittrup’s research has been featured in academic journals, such as Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, Journal of Family Issues, and Analyses of Social Issues and Public Policy, as well as major news outlets, including the Washington Post, Newsweek, and NPR. In addition, she has presented her research findings to various audiences, including researchers, parents, attorneys, and early childhood professionals.