SECFR Board of Directors

As a regional affiliate to NCFR, we share the same values and sentiments regarding racial violence. We share a commitment in supporting family scientists in their efforts to continue critical anti-racist research and practice. For more information and resources, please visit https://www.ncfr.org/news/resources-address-racism-and-racial-violence

Jennifer Zorotovich, Ph.D., CFLE 
President (2021-2023)
Associate Professor of Child and Family Development                                                                    Georgia Southern University
School of Human Ecology


Haley Sherman
President Elect (2022-2024)
Graduate Student Adviser (2020-2024)                                                                                        Media and Publications Presiding Officer (2021-2023)
PhD Student and Graduate Research Assistant in the Department of Human Development and Family Science                                                                                                                                  Auburn University


Celeste Hill, Ph.D., CFLE
Program Presiding Officer (2018-2024)
Associate Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Science                Samford University


Ebonyse Mead, EdD, CFLE 
Membership Presiding Officer (2021-2024)
Birth to Kindergarten Clinical Instructor                                                                                    Georgia Southern University
School of Human Ecology


Kwang Man Ko, Ph.D.
Member-at-Large Representing Tennessee (2021-2023)
Assistant Professor in the Department of Counseling and Human Services                               East Tennessee State University


Cecy Brooks, Ph.D.
Member-at-Large Representing Mississippi (2022-2024)
Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology and Family Science                               
The W – Mississippi University for Women


Becca Stackhouse Morson
Treasurer (2022 – 2024)
Member-at-Large Representing Georgia (2017-2020)


Dr. Kayla Wenth
Graduate Student Advisor (2022 – 2024)
Samford University


Prashamsa Pandey, Graduate Research Assistant
Website Administrator
Auburn University


Haiden Hice, Masters Student and Graduate Research Assistant in the Department of Human Development and Family Science
Graduate Student Representative 2023-2025
East Carolina University


Emma Marino, Undergraduate Student in the Department of Human Development and Family Science
Undergraduate Student Representative 2023-2025
Samford University


Dylann Lowery, Graduate Research Assistant and MFT Doctoral Student in the Department of Human Development and Family Science
Florida State University


Past Board Members

Lindsey Almond, M.S., CFLE
Membership Presiding Officer (2021-2023)
PhD Student and Graduate Assistant in the Department of Human Development and Family
Auburn University


Davina Quichocho
Member-at-Large Representing Alabama (2018-2023)
PhD Student and Graduate Research Assistant in the Department of Human Development and Family Science                                                                                                                                     Auburn University


Seunghee Han, PhD 
Member-at-Large Representing Virginia (2021-2023)
Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology                                                                Hollins University 


James Duncan (Dr. Jimmy Dash), Ph.D., CFLE, DAV
Past President (2018-2021)                                                                                                            University of Arkansas


Anthony Ferraro, Assistant Professor
Adjoining Member-At-Large (2018-2021)
Kansas State University


Benjamin Burke, Graduate Research Assistant
Alabama Member at Large (2018-2021)
Auburn University


Melissa LaGraff
Treasurer (2018-2021)


Sun-A Lee, Ph.D., CFLE
Member-at-Large Representing Louisiana (2018-2021)

Associate Professor/Frem Boustany Sr. Endowed Professor in Child and Family Studies              University of Louisiana


Julia Bernarnd
President & Member-at-Large Representing Tennessee (2016-2018)


Shawnice Johnson
Member-at-Large Representing Virginia (2021)


Brittany Radford-Clark
Member-at-Large Representing Mississippi (2018 – 2019)


Andrew Benesh, Ph.D., LMFT
Public Policy Liaison (2018-2020)
Mercer University


Madison Wiggins
Media and Publications Officer Elect (2021-2023)
Auburn University


Leadership Opportunities

Are you interested in holding a leadership role in your regional affiliate council? Open SECFR Officer positions are available.

#SECFR2020 Conference

  • April 2-4, 2020.
  • theme = A Vision for Families: Exploring and Solidifying Professional Identity in Family Sciences.
  • Birmingham, AL.
  • A professional/CEU opportunity.
  • Dr. Francesca Adler-Baeder, Ph.D., CFLE.