Jan 2025-Dec 2026 BOARD
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President - Dr. Nancy Minniti
Nancy Minniti, Psy.D., ABPP-CN is a clinical neuropsychologist and an Assistant Professor of Neurology at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. She earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Graduate Institute of Clinical Psychology (Neuropsychology track) at Widener University, and completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in the department of Neurology. She is an active clinician at Temple University Hospital, with clinical interests in neurodegenerative diseases and epilepsy, and is committed to providing culturally competent assessment to underserved, minoritized, and non-English speaking persons from a broad range of socioeconomic backgrounds. Dr. Minniti is highly dedicated to the supervision and training of graduate students, and has twice been the recipient of PNS’s Mentorship Award. President-Elect - Dr. Emma Rhodes Emma Rhodes, Ph.D. is a clinical neuropsychologist and Assistant Professor of Neurology at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine and Frontotemporal Degeneration Center. She completed her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at Temple University, predoctoral internship in Neuropsychology at UCSD, and postdoctoral fellowship in Geropsychology and Neuropsychology at UCSF/San Francisco VA Medical Center. She is a clinician-scientist with specialization in neurodegenerative disease clinical care and research. Her research focuses on mechanisms of neuropsychiatric symptoms in neurodegenerative disease, with an emphasis on social and emotional dysfunction in bv FTD, and the impact of psychosocial factors, such as mood and personality, on clinical and cognitive outcomes in aging and dementia. Treasurer - Dr. Greg Seidel Gregory Seidel, Ph.D., is a clinical neuropsychologist and Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. He earned his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Temple University in the Cognitive Neuropsychology Lab of Tania Giovannetti. He completed his postdoctoral fellowship at Jefferson and internship at the VA in West Haven, Connecticut. He is an active clinician in the Cognitive Division at Jefferson, with primary clinical interest in neurodegenerative diseases while also remaining committed to seeing a broad range of patients in line with his generalist roots. Prior to starting graduate school at Temple, Dr. Seidel was a clinical research coordinator in the ALS program at Mount Sinai in New York, project manager in a language translation agency, and ESL teacher in Lithuania. As an undergrad he majored in German and spent time at the University of Vienna. Dr. Seidel is highly dedicated to the supervision and training of graduate students and serves as the Director of the Postdoctoral Fellowship at Jefferson and has been the recipient of the PNS Mentorship Award. Corresponding Secretary - Dr. Carissa Ohm Carissa Ohm, Psy.D., is a clinical neuropsychologist at the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center (CMC VAMC). She completed her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Wheaton College (neuropsychology track), predoctoral internship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham – Birmingham VAMC consortium, and postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology at the CMC VAMC. Her clinical interests include neurodegenerative diseases and healthy aging. In her role at the VA, she specializes in geriatrics and has interdisciplinary clinics with psychiatry and primary care. She is dedicated to providing culturally informed and equitable care to Veterans of all backgrounds. In addition, she is committed to the supervision and training of interns and postdoctoral fellows. CE Secretary - Dr. Abigail Lyon Dr. Lyon got her start in neuropsychology as an undergraduate in Dr. Tania Giovanetti’s lab at Temple University, a wonderful experience that shaped her career trajectory. She earned her doctorate in clinical psychology (Psy.D.) with specialization in neuropsychology from The Institute of Graduate Clinical Psychology at Widener University. She completed her two captive internship years at Clinical Neuropsychology Associates and within the neurology department at the Hospital of the University of Pennylvania. Her postdoctoral fellowship was at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (TJUH) where she was fortunate enough to remain in a faculty position within neurology since 2018. Her clinical work at TJUH focuses on cognitive and neurodegenerative disorders in older adults though she evaluates people across the adult spectrum. Areas of particular interest in which she does not claim expertise include Lewy body dementia, dementia caregiver/care partner issues, and young-onset dementias. She values increasing her knowledge and bettering her practice around equity and accuracy in neuropsychological evaluation of culturally diverse individuals, and those in the queer and gender-diverse community. She considers identifying and addressing her own implicit biases as of utmost importance in this process. In her free time, she enjoys smooching pit bulls, listening to punk music, being forced on outdoor excursions with her loving spouse (and ultimately loving the experiences), and antiquing. Recording Secretary - Dr. Yinka Read (she/they) Yinka Read, PsyD, is a clinical neuropsychologist and Assistant Professor of Geriatrics and Gerontology at the New Jersey Institute for Successful Aging (NJISA) at Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine. She earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Neuropsychology from Widener University. She completed predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Dr. Read has expertise in evaluating individuals with epilepsy and other seizure disorders as well as neurodegenerative diseases. She has experience evaluating culturally and linguistically diverse populations, including monolingual and bilingual Spanish-speaking individuals and individuals for whom English is not their native tongue. Her current clinical work focuses on evaluating cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases in older adults. Research interests include ethical normative data selection, aging in Black LGBTQIA2S+ populations, perioperative cognitive decline, and predictors of cognitive decline in older adults. She is committed to supporting the need for paradigmatic changes within the field to become more internally and externally valid, equitable, and just, particularly as this applies to practicing neuropsychology within the Black diaspora and supporting Black trainees. Towards that end, Dr. Read mentors neuropsychology trainees/medical students and serves several national and local neuropsychology organizations. Equity Forum Chair - Dr. Celita Owens Celita Owens, Psy.D., practices clinical neuropsychology at a private practice in a vibrant suburb west of Philadelphia. She received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Immaculata University. As a provider, she prioritizes integrating all aspects of an individuals’ identity when conceptualizing symptom manifestation, which increases the appropriateness and utility of recommendations. She recognizes the systemic barriers that impacts individuals, minimally from a socio-economic standpoint, which subsequently impacts cognitive development. Thus, her goal as chair for the PNS equity forum is to host a supportive space for navigating the ever changing dynamics that impact us as clinicians, the field of neuropsychology, our patients, and the community at large. She also aspires to collaborate with PNS members to take actionable steps to increase support, advocacy, and education related to brain health equity in racially, culturally, ethnically, linguistically, and sexual and gender diverse individuals within the greater Philadelphia region. Let’s explore ways to make our community a healthy and safe space for all through your active engagement in the PNS Equity Forum! Student Representative - Emily Kerl Emily Kerl is a second-year doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology program at Widener University with a focus in clinical neuropsychology. She received her B.A. in Psychology at SUNY Geneseo in upstate NY. Prior to attending Widener University, she worked as a research coordinator at the Center for Addiction Science and Technology at Duke University. Her current practicum placement at Temple University provides her the opportunity to conduct adult neuropsychological assessments with a diverse population. |
Jan 2023 - Dec 2024 BOARD
PRESIDENT
Dr. J. Cobb Scott
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Dr. Nancy Minniti
TREASURER
Dr. Ruta Clair
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
Dr. Sarah Allen
CONTINUING EDUCATION SECRETARY
Dr. Baochan Tran
RECORDING SECRETARY
Dr. Yinka Read
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVITY LEADER
Dr. Farzin Irani
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
Molly Tassoni
Jan 2021- Dec 2022 BOARD
PRESIDENT
Dr. Jennifer Tinker
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Dr. Cobb Scott
TREASURER
Dr. Ruta Clair
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
Dr. Sarah Allen
RECORDING SECRETARY
Dr. Baochan Train
CONTINUING EDUCATION SECRETARY
Dr. Anna Graefe
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVITY LEADER
Dr. Farzin Erani
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
Molly Split
Jan 2019 - Dec 2020 BOARD
PRESIDENT
Dawn Mechanic-Hamilton, PhD
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Jennifer Tinker, PhD
TREASURER
Jennifer Dave, PhD
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
Sarah Allen, PhD, CBIS
RECORDING SECRETARY
Ruta Clair, PsyD, CBIS
CONTINUING EDUCATION SECRETARY
J. Cobb Scott, PhD
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
Martina Azar/Molly Split
Jan 2017- Dec 2018 BOARD
PRESIDENT
Kate Lester, PsyD, ABPP
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Dawn Mechanic-Hamilton, PhD
TREASURER
Jennifer Dave, PhD
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
Jennifer Tinker, PhD
RECORDING SECRETARY
Sarah Allen, PhD, CBIS
CONTINUING EDUCATION SECRETARY
J. Cobb Scott, PhD
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
Mary Godfrey
Jan 2013 - Dec 2014 BOARD
PRESIDENT
Jennifer L. Gallo, PhD
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Solomon Kalkstein, PhD
TREASURER
Kate Lester, PsyD, ABPP
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
Dawn Mechanic-Hamilton, PhD
RECORDING SECRETARY
Jennifer Dave, PhD
WEBMASTER
Farzin Irani, PhD
CONTINUING EDUCATION SECRETARY
Reem Tarazi, PhD, ABPP
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
Kristina Patrick
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BYLAWS
PNS by-laws.pdf
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PRESIDENT
Dr. J. Cobb Scott
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Dr. Nancy Minniti
TREASURER
Dr. Ruta Clair
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
Dr. Sarah Allen
CONTINUING EDUCATION SECRETARY
Dr. Baochan Tran
RECORDING SECRETARY
Dr. Yinka Read
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVITY LEADER
Dr. Farzin Irani
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
Molly Tassoni
Jan 2021- Dec 2022 BOARD
PRESIDENT
Dr. Jennifer Tinker
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Dr. Cobb Scott
TREASURER
Dr. Ruta Clair
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
Dr. Sarah Allen
RECORDING SECRETARY
Dr. Baochan Train
CONTINUING EDUCATION SECRETARY
Dr. Anna Graefe
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVITY LEADER
Dr. Farzin Erani
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
Molly Split
Jan 2019 - Dec 2020 BOARD
PRESIDENT
Dawn Mechanic-Hamilton, PhD
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Jennifer Tinker, PhD
TREASURER
Jennifer Dave, PhD
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
Sarah Allen, PhD, CBIS
RECORDING SECRETARY
Ruta Clair, PsyD, CBIS
CONTINUING EDUCATION SECRETARY
J. Cobb Scott, PhD
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
Martina Azar/Molly Split
Jan 2017- Dec 2018 BOARD
PRESIDENT
Kate Lester, PsyD, ABPP
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Dawn Mechanic-Hamilton, PhD
TREASURER
Jennifer Dave, PhD
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
Jennifer Tinker, PhD
RECORDING SECRETARY
Sarah Allen, PhD, CBIS
CONTINUING EDUCATION SECRETARY
J. Cobb Scott, PhD
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
Mary Godfrey
Jan 2013 - Dec 2014 BOARD
PRESIDENT
Jennifer L. Gallo, PhD
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Solomon Kalkstein, PhD
TREASURER
Kate Lester, PsyD, ABPP
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
Dawn Mechanic-Hamilton, PhD
RECORDING SECRETARY
Jennifer Dave, PhD
WEBMASTER
Farzin Irani, PhD
CONTINUING EDUCATION SECRETARY
Reem Tarazi, PhD, ABPP
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
Kristina Patrick
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BYLAWS
PNS by-laws.pdf
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