Courtney Andrews

Courtney Andrews is a Research Assistant at the Center for Autism and Related Disorders at Kennedy Krieger Institute.2 She has a strong educational background in Psychology and English from Wake Forest University, and has also studied Cross Cultural Psychology through a Study Abroad program at the Institute for the International Education of Students in Barcelona, Spain.

Professional Experience

Courtney's professional journey includes:

• Current role as a Research Assistant at Kennedy Krieger Institute, where she works in the Research and Education for Autism in Children (REACH) lab.23
• Previous position as a Research Assistant at the WFU Developmental Psychology Lab.3
• Internships at Brenner Children's Hospital- Amos Cottage and ABC of NC Child Development Center.

Skills and Interests

Courtney's work primarily focuses on autism and related disorders, demonstrating her expertise in:

• Developmental psychology
• Autism research
• Child development

Location and Community Involvement

Based in Stevenson, Maryland4, Courtney is not only dedicated to her research but also actively participates in community events. For instance, she was part of a team of nurses who ran in the 2023 Baltimore Running Festival as part of Team Kennedy Krieger, helping to raise money for the International Center for Spinal Cord Injury.1

Courtney Andrews' role at Kennedy Krieger Institute allows her to contribute to important research in autism and related disorders, combining her academic background with practical experience to make a difference in the field of developmental psychology.