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Belle Liang

Ascione Faculty Formation Fellow

CDEP

Biography

Dr. Belle Liang is a Professor of Counseling, Developmental, and Educational Psychology at Boston College’s Lynch School of Education and Human Development. Her research focuses on cultivating purpose and belonging as systemic drivers of equity and well-being in schools and workplaces. She serves as the inaugural Ascione Fellow and Faculty Fellow in University Mission and Ministry, where she connects her scholarship to campus-wide initiatives supporting holistic and justice-oriented development in educational and professional settings. For over two decades at Boston College, Dr. Liang has led research-practice partnerships funded by the National Science Foundation, the Walton Family Foundation, and others. Her work includes the design of evidence-based curricula, tools, and technologies that foster inclusive, purpose-driven cultures in schools and organizations. She has authored over 100 scholarly publications and is co-author of How to Navigate Life: The New Science of Finding Your Way in School, Career, & Beyond, a widely adopted book that translates purpose research into accessible tools for students, educators, and communities. Her contributions to psychology, teaching, and mentoring have earned her numerous honors, including the Distinguished Alumni Award from Indiana University–Bloomington. She is also a Fellow of the American Psychological Association (Division 17). Across all her roles, Dr. Liang bridges research and practice to help diverse communities thrive—by transforming not only how individuals develop, but how systems support their sense of purpose and belonging.

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Official evaluation summary

4.58 / 5

Based on 41 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Profile and evaluation data last updated 2026-09-06. See Data Sources for provenance and limitations.

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