Faculty Member Since 2025
Kelly Murphy, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in the psychology department at Spelman College. Dr. Murphy teaches undergraduate psychology courses in-person and online, including Introduction to Psychology, Developmental Psychology, and Statistics courses.
Her research focuses on positive youth development, academic achievement, and college access, especially among disadvantaged and underrepresented groups. In particular, she investigates how developmental assets are associated with postsecondary educational attainment. Dr. Murphy enjoys teaching and advising at a historically Black college, and volunteering with non-profit youth development organizations on curriculum development and program evaluation.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, The University of Texas at Austin
Ph.D. in Applied Developmental and Educational Psychology, Boston College
B.A. in Psychology, Georgia State University