Dr. Ashley Leung joined PLNU in the Fall of 2025. Prior to PLNU, she taught at Pepperdine University as a Visiting Assistant Professor, and at Harvard University as a College Fellow. She received her PhD in Developmental Psychology from the University of Chicago, and her BA in Psychology and English from Middlebury College. Dr. Leung's research expertise is in child development, and she is especially interested in exploring how children's social interactions influence their language development.
Outside of work, Dr. Leung enjoys spending time with her husband and their two daughters. Their favorite activities include visiting playgrounds, taking family photos, and trying new restaurants. In the third grade, Dr. Leung fell in love with cursive workbooks; years later, she taught herself calligraphy, and loves creating gifts for friends and family.
