Jan 2020-Dec 2022 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. 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. 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. 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
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
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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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
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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