Dylann Lowery

Dylann Lowery

”Change, Community, Knowledge, Research, Impact, Inspiration”

College: Education, Health, and Human Sciences
Degree Program: Marriage and Family Therapy
Degree: Doctoral

Motivation to pursue a graduate degree

I pursued a graduate degree to break generational patterns and share knowledge that uplifts my community. I wanted to understand how trauma shapes people and their relationships, and I committed to finding ways to nurture healing and connection. Earning my doctorate means more than achieving a degree; it represents a promise to create change for future generations in my family and to strengthen the bonds within the communities I belong to.

Importance and/or impact of research and work

My work centers around those that have experienced a traumatic event and how connection can foster healing. This work is important as many of us operate with people from all different walks of life and furthering the field of trauma-informed care can help us create meaningful relationships and reauthor our life stories. Specifically, I look at those from minority background such as racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic statuses.

Accomplishments during graduate career

My work focuses on people who have lived through trauma and on the ways that connection can spark healing. This work matters to me because each of us moves through life alongside people from many different backgrounds, and trauma informed care gives us the tools to build relationships that are authentic and life changing. I center my attention on individuals from minority backgrounds, whether racial, ethnic, or socioeconomic, because their stories are too often overlooked, yet they hold powerful truths about resilience, healing, and the possibility of rewriting our futures.

Advice for anyone considering graduate school

Graduate school often feels isolating, especially for first generation students. I encourage you to seek out trusted mentors who can guide you and help you navigate the many areas of your field.

Career aspirations

My career goal is to advance research that deepens our understanding of trauma and healing within families and communities. I am committed to training the next generation of marriage and family therapists to approach their work with compassion, cultural awareness, and a trauma informed lens. Through both research and teaching, I aim to create lasting change that empowers individuals and strengthens connections across diverse communities.