Dr. Andrea Ettekal is an assistant professor in the Department of Recreation, Park & Tourism Sciences at Texas A&M University. Ettekal’s research focuses on positive youth development (PYD) through out-of-school time programs. Some current projects include character development (e.g., empathy, gratitude) through service/volunteering among college students, character development (e.g., respect, fairness) through sport and the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on leisure activities during late adolescence/early adulthood.