M. Colleen McDaniel, Ph.D.

In 2016, two years into my involvement in campus violence prevention at the University of Dayton, a few pivotal publications emerged demonstrating that many current sexual violence prevention approaches were not working and were even making things worse by polarizing those most at risk of committing violence. So, I decided to work towards a Ph.D. in Social Psychology to study the etiology of perpetration of sexual violence—after all, the only way to really end violence is to stop people from committing it in the first place.

Throughout this work, some wonderful mentors and friends brought me into the world of consulting, which is what I love to do most: work with people who see a problem and want to make a change. Your anti-violence efforts can change the world.

Below, you’ll find more about my background. I can’t wait to work with you!

Educational Background

Doctorate of Philosophy in Social Psychology
Minor in Statistics

Wayne State University, 2022

Dissertation: The Social Norms Approach to Sexual Aggression Prevention: The Influence of Motivation and Male Peer Norms on Men’s Aggression Behaviors

Master’s of Arts in Social Psychology

Wayne State University, 2019

Thesis: The Effect of Threatened Masculinity on Men’s Perceptions of Women’s Refusals and Their Willingness to Continue and Unwanted Sexual Advance

Bachelors of Arts in Psychology, Women’s & Gender Studies

University of Dayton, 2017

Honor’s Thesis: Undergraduate Men’s Perceptions of Consent in College Campus Acquaintance Rape