About
Natalie Saragosa-Harris, PhD, is a research associate at the UCLA Center for the Developing Adolescent (CDA). Dr. Saragosa-Harris is a developmental neuroscientist and researcher who has worked with nonprofits and policymakers to promote effective, evidence-based policies designed to promote adolescent wellbeing. Dr. Saragosa-Harris graduated from UCLA with a BS in cognitive science and a PhD in psychology, where she led research focused on how early life adversity shapes adolescent brain development and mental health. In addition to conducting research synthesis work at the CDA, Dr. Saragosa-Harris also specializes in making science accessible to the broader public.