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Matthew Thornton

Director, School of Human Ecology, Assistant Professor

 https://orcid.org/0009-0007-1842-2163
20212025

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Research interests

Dr. Matthew Thornton completed his Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2005. He is licensed as a professional counselor (LPC) and marriage and family therapist (LMFT). As an American Association of Marriage and Family Therpay Clinical Fellow and Approved Supervisor, Dr. Thornton draws on over two decades of cliinical practice and experience in his role as director and faculty member. His research interest include nonprofit and community-based organization leadership, clinical supervision, and the implementation and evaluation of programs for children involved in the mental, juvenile justice, and child welfare systems. He teaches courses in Human Development and Family Science. Dr. Thornton is passionate about mentoring the next generation of leaders who will strengthen families, organizations, and communities across Louisiana and beyond. 

Research Interests

  • Dr. Matthew Thornton completed his Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2005. He is licensed as a professional counselor (LPC) and marriage and family therapist (LMFT). As an American Association of Marriage and Family Therpay Clinical Fellow and Approved Supervisor, Dr. Thornton draws on over two decades of cliinical practice and experience in his role as director and faculty member. His research interest include nonprofit and community-based organization leadership, clinical supervision, and the implementation and evaluation of programs for children involved in the mental, juvenile justice, and child welfare systems. He teaches courses in Human Development and Family Science. Dr. Thornton is passionate about mentoring the next generation of leaders who will strengthen families, organizations, and communities across Louisiana and beyond.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
  2. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  3. SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
    SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
  4. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions