Christine Blasey Ford

Christine Blasey Ford is a distinguished professor of psychology and research psychologist, known for her contributions to statistical modeling in research and her impactful public advocacy. After earning a PhD in educational psychology from the University of Southern California in 1996, where her dissertation focused on “Measuring young children’s coping responses to interpersonal conflict,” and a master’s degree in epidemiology from Stanford University School of Medicine in 2009, Christine Blasey Ford built a distinguished career as a research psychologist and educator. Since 1998, she has served as a research psychologist and biostatistician in the Stanford School of Medicine psychiatry department. In 2011, she expanded her academic impact by taking on the role of psychology professor in the PGSP-Stanford Consortium for Clinical Psychology, a joint program between Palo Alto University and Stanford, where she teaches doctoral students subjects including psychometrics, study methodologies, clinical trials, and statistics, while also contributing to numerous dissertation committees.

Despite the personal toll, Ford continued her advocacy for trauma survivors, donating remaining funds from a crowdfunding campaign to relevant organizations. Her courage in ‘speaking truth to power’ was widely recognized, leading to a nomination for a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Distinguished Alumna Award and her inclusion in Time magazine’s 100 most influential people in 2019. Most recently, Ford further shared her experiences and reflections through her memoir, ‘One Way Back,’ which was published in 2024. This latest work provides a deeper exploration of her journey and continued commitment to fostering understanding around trauma and advocacy.