Chiara Sforza

Graduate Research Assistant

Chiara Sforza is a post-baccalaureate research assistant who graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Anthropology (with a focus in Medical Anthropology) in May 2025. She joined CESAR as a research assistant in Fall of 2024. She also formed part of the Honors Global Challenges and Solutions program where she learned about global issues and data science. Additionally, she volunteered at the Help Center at UMD, where she received training in counseling. She will pursue a Master of Science in Clinical Social Work in Fall 2026. One day she may pursue a doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Her research interests include mental health, substance use, and comorbidities.

Education:

University of Maryland, College Park, MD
B.A. Psychology & Anthropology