Rona Carter is an Associate Professor of Psychology and an Adjunct Professor of Social Work at the University of Michigan. She is a Limited License Psychologist with faculty affiliations with the Combined Program in Education and Psychology, Gender and Feminist Psychology, and the Institute for Research on Women and Gender. Her research centers on the intersections between biological transitions and interpersonal relationships. Specifically, she examines how the timing of biological development in relation to same-sex peers can impact parent-child relationships, participation in schools, and mental health. Her work has been conducted across various contexts, with particular attention to school and family environments. Her research sheds light on the complex dynamics that can influence child development and mental well-being. Her findings have significant implications for parents, educators, and practitioners in psychology, education, and social work.