Jan 2020-Dec 2021 BOARD

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President  - Dr. Jennifer Tinker 
Jennifer Tinker, Ph.D., is a clinical neuropsychologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at Thomas Jefferson University. She earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Drexel University. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at Long Island Jewish Medical Center/Zucker-Hillside Hospital and a fellowship in clinical neuropsychology at the VA Maryland Health Care System in Baltimore, MD. Her current research interests include psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES) and cognitive outcomes following neurosurgery in epilepsy.


President-Elect - Dr. J. Cobb Scott 
 ​Dr. Scott is an Assistant Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Staff Psychologist at the Corporal Michael Crescenz (Philadelphia) VA Medical Center, and Co-Director of the CMCVAMC’s Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Residency. He received his BA in Psychology from Wesleyan University and his PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of California, San Diego in 2009.  He completed his pre-doctoral internship at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System, completed a postdoctoral fellowship in the cognitive neuroscience of stress-related disorders and substance abuse with John Krystal and Steve Southwick at Yale University, and joined the faculty at Penn in 2013. Broadly, Dr. Scott’s research interests include the cognitive neuroscience and neuropsychology of neuropsychiatric disorders. More specifically, Dr. Scott is interested in characterizing dysfunctional neurocircuitry in PTSD; using fMRI and neurocognitive methods to investigate PTSD and substance abuse; and examining the relationship between neuropsychological and functional outcomes (e.g., treatment) in psychiatric and substance use disorders. His research is currently funded by a Career Development Award from the Department of Veterans Affairs. In his clinical work, Dr. Scott conducts neuropsychological assessments with veterans with neurological, medical, and psychiatric conditions to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning.​



Treasurer  - Dr. Ruta Clair
Dr. Clair, PsyD, CBIS, is an assistant professor of psychology at Cabrini University. She received her doctorate degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She received predoctoral training at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation and postdoctoral training at RSM Psychology and Sports Concussion Center of New Jersey. She has clinical experience in neuropsychology and school psychology. Current research interests include concussion recovery, knowledge, and attitudes.






Corresponding  Secretary - Dr. Sarah Allen 
Sarah Levin Allen, PhD, CBIS, earned her doctoral degree from Drexel University in 2010. Dr. Allen is an Adjunct faculty member at Drexel and is the Executive Director of Neuropsychology at Brain Behavior Bridge. Prior to Drexel, Dr. Allen held a faculty position at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She also held an administrative and clinical position directing campuses at the Y.A.L.E. School in South Jersey, which serves children who learn differently than their peers due to brain injuries, learning disabilities or other social or executive deficits. Dr. Allen conducts research, teaching, and clinical neuropsychological assessments with a focus on school programming for children in schools.





CE Secretary - Dr. Anna Graefe
Anna Graefe, Ph.D., is a clinical neuropsychologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at Thomas Jefferson University. She earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Drexel University. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at Emory University School of Medicine and a fellowship in clinical neuropsychology at the VA San Francisco Healthcare System/UCSF in San Francisco, CA. Her current research interests include cognitive rehabilitation interventions and cognitive and psychosocial outcomes following neurosurgery in epilepsy.




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Recording Secretary - Dr. Baochan Tran
Baochan Tran, PsyD is a clinical neuropsychologist in the Department of Neurology at the University of Pennsylvania. She earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Widener University. She completed her pre-doctoral internship training at Thomas Jefferson University and the University of Pennsylvania and remained at the University of Pennsylvania to complete her post-doctoral fellowship in clinical neuropsychology.
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Diversity and Inclusion Leader - Dr. Farzin Irani
​Farzin Irani, Ph.D., ABPP-CN is a clinical neuropsychologist in private practice at AAA Neuropsychology, LLC.  She completed her Ph.D.  in clinical psychology (neuropsychology track) at Drexel University, a pre-doctoral internship at Brown University, and APPCN and T32 post-doctoral fellowships at the University of Pennsylvania.  She is a first-generation immigrant of Asian Indian and other mixed ancestry roots, and is fluent in Gujarati and Hindi. She is currently active in clinical work, teaching, writing, editing, and serving various local and national neuropsychology and cross-cultural groups.   She is committed to helping promote culturally sensitive neuropsychological services and supports for our region.


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Student Representative - Molly Split
Molly Split is a fourth year doctoral candidate in the Clinical Psychology program at Drexel University with a focus in clinical neuropsychology. She received her B.A. in Psychology at Temple University. Prior to attending Drexel University, she worked as a research coordinator at the NeuroCognition and Movement Laboratory at the Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System and University of California, San Diego. Her current research interests include developing novel techniques for detecting subtle cognitive and functional declines in older adults. 
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
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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
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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

Jan 2011 - Dec 2012 BOARD

PRESIDENT
Maria T. Schultheis, PhD
 
PRESIDENT-ELECT 
Jennifer L. Gallo, PhD

TREASURER
Kate Lester, PsyD, ABPP

CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
Reem Tarazi, PhD, ABPP

RECORDING SECRETARY
Farzin  Irani, PhD

CONTINUING EDUCATION  SECRETARY
Solomon Kalkstein, PhD

STUDENT  REPRESENTATIVE
Josh McKeever

Jan 2009 - Dec 2010 BOARD

PRESIDENT
 Tania Giovannetti, PhD

PRESIDENT-ELECT 
Maria T. Schultheis, PhD

TREASURER
Lynn DellaPietra, PhD

CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
Jennifer L. Gallo, PhD

RECORDING SECRETARY
Farzin  Irani, PhD

CONTINUING EDUCATION  SECRETARY
Tania  Giovannetti, PhD/Soloman  Kalkstein, PhD

STUDENT  REPRESENTATIVE
Joel Eppig

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 BYLAWS

 PNS by-laws.pdf

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