Shai Fuxman, a behavioral health expert and senior research scientist, leads initiatives promoting the positive development of youth. He has extensive experience in social and emotional learning (SEL), school-based
trauma-informed care, and substance misuse prevention. He also has expertise in program evaluation, cultural competence, and
quantitative and qualitative research. Through his leadership of the EDC-implemented
Massachusetts Social, Emotional, and Behavior Academy, Dr. Fuxman provides training and coaching to help the state’s schools and districts promote students’ SEL and mental health well-being using a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) approach. As a
Prevention Solutions@EDC training and technical assistance specialist, he supports state agencies and community-based organizations to implement and evaluate effective substance misuse prevention programs. Dr. Fuxman’s work and expertise are featured in
The Hill,
The Hechinger Report, Boston’s
WGBH, and
Worklife Magazine. Fluent in Spanish, Hebrew, and English, Dr. Fuxman holds an MEd and EdD in Human Development and Psychology from Harvard University.