Judi Alperin King’s career as a psychologist at Wediko Children’s Services included roles as clinician, administrator, program director, and development officer. Her dedication to children never wavered. After 30 years’ working with children who faced serious emotions and behavioral problems, she turned her attention to college students.
In 2014, Judi read an article in the New York Times entitled “Out of Foster Care into College” and began researching programs that provide a range of resources to college students who are navigating school on their own. By founding the Wily Network, Judi set out to build a community that would offer wrap-around services to students from matriculation to graduation.
Judi earned her B.A. and M.A. degrees in Psychology at Hamilton College and Boston College, respectively. She received her Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania.