Dr. Tammy L. Henderson, Associate Professor in Human Development and Family Sciences at Oklahoma State University, conducts research in the area of family policy, law, and diversity. She completed her doctoral studies in Human Development and Family Sciences at Oregon State University and earned her other degrees from Louisiana State University. Previously, she was a faculty member at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, VA. As a family policy and law scholar, Henderson has published more than 32 articles and book chapters focused on grandparent rights and responsibilities, foster care, mentoring Black women, and diversity and policies. She also is conducting research on the impact of Hurricane Katrina on older adults, a critical analysis of mass media reports regarding Hurricane Katrina, and Alaska Native grandparents.