• Department of Human Sciences
• Child and Family Studies

• B.A., Wake Forest University (2001)

Dr. Bruce is a Certified Child Life Specialist and practiced clinically in the field of Child Life supporting children and families experiencing a medical crisis. Her work in the hospital setting focused primarily on intensive care units and end-of-life care with an emphasis on legacy building and bereavement. Her doctoral research utilized a public health perspective to examine school based health and children with special health care needs.