Emily McKnight

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About Emily McKnight

I am an independent researcher and family life educator specializing in romantic relationships, sexual decision-making, and marriage formation. My work focuses on helping individuals, couples, and communities build healthy, stable relationships through evidence-informed education.I design and translate research into practical curriculum, programs, and resources for use in universities, community initiatives, and faith-based settings. My projects bridge scholarship and application, ensuring that relationship education is both meaningful and effective in real-world contexts.My expertise includes qualitative and mixed-methods research, grounded theory development, needs assessment, logic modeling, and outcome evaluation. I develop tools that allow organizations to implement programs with clarity, measure impact, and strengthen long-term sustainability.I welcome opportunities for research collaboration, curriculum development, speaking engagements, and program evaluation partnerships.My mission is to strengthen relationships and families by translating rigorous research into practical education and measurable programs that help individuals and couples thrive across diverse communities.