First name

Cynthia

Last name

Lietz

Academic unit

Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions

Type of professor

President's Professor

Year

2020

Bio summary

Lietz is fascinated by the complexity of family dynamics, especially when family members are confronted with challenges such as trauma or loss. As a vice dean and professor, she supports students through mentoring opportunities in the Watts College Undergraduate Research Program. She also oversees the Bridging Success program, which supports ASU students with a foster care background.