Chan Hellman joined the University of Oklahoma in 2002. Hellman is a professor in the Anne & Henry Zarrow School of Social Work and Founding Director of The Hope Research Center. Hellman holds Adjunct Professor appointments in the Department of Internal Medicine and Department of Pediatrics for the OU College of Medicine and the Department of Health Promotion Sciences for the OU College of Public Health.

Hellman has numerous scholarly publications in scientific journals, technical reports, books and has presented his research at both national and international conferences. Hellman’s research is focused on the application of hope theory to those impacted by trauma and adversity. He is also interested in the impact of prevention and intervention services on increasing and sustaining client hope.

Hellman teaches master’s and doctoral level students primarily in the areas of positive psychology, research methods, and statistics. He also directs student research in the areas of hope and nonprofit organizations.

Hellman is a lifelong Oklahoman, and lives in Tulsa Oklahoma with his wife Kendra. They enjoy spending time with their children and grandchildren, traveling, and reading.

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