VITA

Get to know me a little better by reviewing my vita. A vita summarizes academic training (e.g., degrees, certifications, when obtained, etc.); academic accomplishments (e.g., published papers, books); applied experiences (e.g., internships, teaching, practica); and occupational positions (e.g., employment at universities). Although I do not provide my full vita here, here is a summary of important highlights from my career:

Education

  • PhD 1999 University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI (APA accredited), Clinical Psychology. Dual track specialization in behavioral psychology. Post-doctoral clinical hours: St. John’s Medical Center, Springfield, Missouri. Clinical internship: University of Mississippi Medical Center and Jackson VAMC.

  • MBA 2017 Rollins College, Roy E. Crummer School of Business, Winter Park, FL.

  • MA 1992 University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI. Clinical Psychology. Specialization: Behavioral Psychology

  • MEd 1988 Harvard University, Cambridge, MA., Counseling and Consulting Psychology

  • BA 1986 University of California at San Diego, La Jolla, CA. Major: Political Science; Minor: Psychology

Certifications

  • TEFL/TESOL certified (Bridge, Inc.)

  • TOEFL Test Preparation certified

  • IELTS Test Preparation certified

University and College Teaching (in reverse order)

  • Florida Southern College (2021-2023), Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Role: Department Chair and interim director of I/O master's program.

  • Rollins College (2005-2021), Department of Psychology. Role: Full Professor and Dean of the Hamilton Holt School.

  • Eastern Michigan University (2001-2005), Department of Psychology. Role: Associate Professor and Director of the Clinical-Behavioral Master's program.

  • Missouri State University (1996-2001), Department of Psychology. Role: Assistant Professor and Director of the Clinical Psychology Master's program.