Jan 2023-Dec 2024 BOARD

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President - 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.​

President-Elect - 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. 



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. 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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​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.
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​Equity Forum Chair - 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 Tassoni
Molly Tassoni is a fourth year doctoral candidate in the Clinical Psychology program at Temple University with a focus in clinical neuropsychology. She received her B.A. in Psychology at Washington and Lee University. Prior to attending Temple University, she worked as a research coordinator at the Penn Frontotemporal Degeneration Center in Philadelphia, PA. Her current research interests include exploring how the reward system influences memory and cognition. 
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
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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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