Mann Hall
208 Colchester Ave
Burlington, VT 05405
United States
- Ph.D., Human Development and Family Studies, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- M.A., Psychological Science, Northern Arizona University
- B.A., Biology and Psychology, Truman State University
Department of Counseling, Human Development and Family Science
Area(s) of expertise
- Human development
- Sexual identity development
- LGBTQIA+ identities
- Intersectionality
- Anti-oppressive teaching practices
BIO
With extensive experience in undergraduate teaching and mentorship, Dr. Billington’s interests include gender and sexuality, identity development, human development, and research methods. At UVM, they with teach courses such as Human Relationships and Sexuality, Interrogating White Identity, and a service-learning internship course that connects students with community organizations.
Dr. Billington’s scholarship centers the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals and communities with particular attention to identity development, rural and agricultural contexts, and mental health. They have used mixed methods and intersectional approaches to examine how sexual and gender identities are shaped by race, ethnicity, geography, and community belonging.
Before joining UVM, Dr. Billington served as a Visiting Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign where they led and supported projects focused on farm stress, LGBTQ+ mental health, and rural well-being. Their community outreach efforts have included workshops, extension programs, and webinars to promote inclusive environments and mental health advocacy.
Dr. Billington holds a Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, a Master of Arts in Psychological Science from Northern Arizona University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Psychology from Truman State University.
Courses
- HDF 1650 Human Relationships and Sexuality
- HDF 2410 Interrogating White Identities
- HDF 4991 Service-Learning Internship
Bio
With extensive experience in undergraduate teaching and mentorship, Dr. Billington’s interests include gender and sexuality, identity development, human development, and research methods. At UVM, they with teach courses such as Human Relationships and Sexuality, Interrogating White Identity, and a service-learning internship course that connects students with community organizations.
Dr. Billington’s scholarship centers the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals and communities with particular attention to identity development, rural and agricultural contexts, and mental health. They have used mixed methods and intersectional approaches to examine how sexual and gender identities are shaped by race, ethnicity, geography, and community belonging.
Before joining UVM, Dr. Billington served as a Visiting Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign where they led and supported projects focused on farm stress, LGBTQ+ mental health, and rural well-being. Their community outreach efforts have included workshops, extension programs, and webinars to promote inclusive environments and mental health advocacy.
Dr. Billington holds a Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, a Master of Arts in Psychological Science from Northern Arizona University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Psychology from Truman State University.
Courses
- HDF 1650 Human Relationships and Sexuality
- HDF 2410 Interrogating White Identities
- HDF 4991 Service-Learning Internship