Dr. Armando Pina is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Arizona State University. Over the past two decades, his scientific curiosity has evolved from exposure to his students, scientific mentors, and community partners. He collaborates with school administrators and those who support elementary school youth's emotional and wellbeing needs. Because of these collective experiences, his interests have shifted from working in the laboratory to working in the “real-world”. He is interested in child anxiety research but also in the study of children’s courage. Dr. Pina feels that by taking a strength-based approach that is positive and valued, his research can better serve community organizations, like schools and providers working with children, adolescents, and caregivers.