Gonul Hilal Kuscul

Dr. Hilal Kuscul (she/her) is a scholar in Human Development and Family Sciences. She brings over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector to her work. She has been deeply involved in the development, implementation, and evaluation of parenting, literacy, and women's empowerment programs within the nonprofit sector. This extensive experience catalyzed her to pursue a doctoral degree in Human Development and Family Sciences.

She earned her Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Sciences from the University of Connecticut.  Dr. Kuscul has served as a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Connecticut and SUNY Oswego. She taught courses on Child Development, Adolescent Development, Family Interactions, Men and Masculinities, Close Relationships, and Research Methods.

Her research focuses on fathering within the context of poverty and gender ideology, strongly emphasizing evidence-based interventions that promote resilience and well-being in parents and children. Her work underscores the importance of culturally sensitive approaches in addressing families' diverse challenges.