Josie Granner
About Josie Granner
Josie Granner is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Yale University, specializing in early parenting attitudes and trauma recovery. She previously worked at Calvin College and the University of Michigan, and she is the founder of A2 Empowerment Doula, LLC, which supports new parents.
Work at Yale University
Currently, Josie Granner serves as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Yale University. She has been in this role since 2022 and is based in New Haven, Connecticut. In her position, she conducts research focused on early parenting attitudes, experiences, and behaviors, particularly emphasizing trauma recovery. This role allows her to contribute to the academic community through her specialized research interests.
Education and Expertise
Josie Granner earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Calvin College, where she studied from 2014 to 2018. Following her undergraduate education, she pursued her PhD at the University of Michigan, where she was also a T32 Predoctoral Fellow from 2018 to 2022. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in nursing and research methodologies, particularly in the context of early parenting and trauma recovery.
Background in Research
Before her current role, Josie Granner worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Calvin College from 2016 to 2018. This experience provided her with early exposure to research methodologies and the academic environment. Additionally, during her time at the University of Michigan, she focused on her PhD studies, further developing her research skills and knowledge in her field.
Founder of A2 Empowerment Doula, LLC
Josie Granner is the founder and director of A2 Empowerment Doula, LLC. This organization provides support to new parents, focusing on engaging fathers in perinatal and pediatric settings. Through her work with A2 Empowerment Doula, she aims to enhance the support systems available to families during the early stages of parenting.