About Cheryl Dellasega, Ph.D.

Cheryl Dellasega is the author of two previous books (Surviving Ophelia and Girl Wars) both dealing with issues related to adolescent girls.  She is also an Associate Professor at the Penn State University College of Medicine where she is involved in teaching and research.  Dr. Dellasega is known internationally for her scholarly work on psychosocial issues related to families and has appeared on The Today Show as an expert on relational aggression.  She is also the founder of Camp Ophelia and Club Ophelia, two programs for adolescent girls.

Author’s Hometown: Hershey, Pennsylvania