SANTA BARBARA, CA, June 10, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Judith Stevens-Long has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Dr. Stevens-Long is a recognized authority in the field of human development, particularly in adult development and the study of death and dying. Her career spans several decades and is marked by a deep dedication to the Academy and a passion for research and writing. From 1985 through 2024, she excelled as a professor of human development at Fielding Graduate University, and in 2001, she was named associate dean, demonstrating her signature administrative leadership abilities through 2009. In 2010, she created the first online master's program for Fielding and served as its director for several years before returning to the associate dean position.

Before accepting her appointment at Fielding, Dr. Stevens-Long initiated an affiliation with California State University, Los Angeles, where she taught at the rank of professor of psychology from 1971 to 1991. From 1991 to 1993, she held a professorship at the University of Washington, where she was presented with an award for outstanding teaching in 1992.

Exceptional academic credentials further define Dr. Stevens-Long's profile. She holds both a bachelor's and a master's degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, and she earned a PhD in child development and experimental psychopathology from the same institution. Dr. Stevens-Long's involvement with professional organizations such as the Society for Research in Adult Development, where she was a director, reflects her persistent commitment to building a robust network and advancing the field of psychology and human development.

Dr. Stevens-Long attributes her success to a lifelong passion for writing, and her contributions as a scholar, poet and playwright are substantial. She has also been intensely devoted to helping aspiring writers advance their craft. Her most notable works include four editions of "Adult Life," which became a best-selling book on adult development, and "Living Well, Dying Well: A Guide to Choices, Costs, and Consequences," which explores end-of-life issues. Dr. Stevens-Long is also the senior editor and a contributor to the prestigious "The Oxford International Handbook of Adult Development and Wisdom," a collaborative project that involved managing contributions from 30 authors.

Driven by a desire to serve, Dr. Stevens-Long remains focused on civic engagement. She supports approximately 20 charitable organizations, with particular attention to environmental causes, and she volunteers with Hospice of Santa Barbara, providing companionship to individuals nearing the end of their lives. Additionally, she leads the Santa Barbara chapter of Love on a Leash, bringing comfort to everyone from kindergarten classes to nursing home residents with her therapy dog, Banjo. Dr. Stevens-Long has also been an active member of the board of directors for LC Global Consulting Inc. since 2019.

Dr. Stevens-Long proudly balanced rigorous professional and scholarly pursuits with her role as a dedicated mother to two children. She emphasizes that this binary focus was both challenging and deeply meaningful, and she is humbled to have served as an inspiration for other women striving to excel in their careers while nurturing their families. Looking toward the future, Dr. Stevens-Long aspires to help position Santa Barbara as a leading community for end-of-life care and remains dedicated to ensuring that individuals are well-prepared for this stage of life.

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