Fernanda S. Rossi

Fernanda S. Rossi, PhD is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine, where she is affiliated with the Center for Dissemination and Implementation. As a licensed clinical psychologist, she bridges clinical practice with research focused on improving mental health outcomes for vulnerable populations.

Dr. Rossi's educational background includes:

• PhD in Clinical Psychology from Indiana University
• Clinical psychology predoctoral internship at the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS)
• Postdoctoral research fellowship in medical informatics and health services research at VAPAHCS and Stanford University
• BA in Psychology and Romance Languages and Literature from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2011)

Dr. Rossi's research focuses on developing, evaluating, and implementing assessment tools and interventions to improve the safety and mental health of individuals at risk of intimate partner violence, suicide, and drug overdose. She is particularly interested in using technology and clinical decision support tools to enhance the quality and implementation of care for these critical issues. Her work spans multiple domains including trauma exposure patterns among veterans, intimate partner violence screening in various settings, and depression management through dyadic interventions. She employs methodologies such as implementation science, human-centered design, and advanced statistical approaches including latent class analysis and item response theory to address complex healthcare challenges.

Dr. Rossi's recent publications (2021-2025) demonstrate a consistent focus on improving systems of care through evidence-based tools and implementation strategies. Her work spans intimate partner violence screening across multiple settings (veterans healthcare, family mediation), trauma exposure patterns among diverse veteran populations, and technology-assisted decision support systems. A notable trend in her recent work is the application of implementation science frameworks to ensure that evidence-based interventions can be effectively integrated into real-world healthcare and legal settings.

Dr. Rossi has received numerous honors and awards recognizing her contributions to the field:

• Diversity Supplement Scholar, National Institute on Drug Abuse (2024-2025)
• Center for Dissemination and Implementation at Stanford (C-DIAS) Fellow (2023-2025)
• Peter J. Sawires Memorial Conference Scholarship (2020)
• Heller Summer Research Award for Underrepresented Minorities (2013, 2015)
• National Science Foundation Graduate Student Research Fellowship Honorable Mention (2012)
• Richard D. Young Summer Research Award (2012)
• Indiana University Underrepresented Student Top-up Fellowship (2011-2016)

Dr. Rossi's clinical work focuses on trauma, particularly with individuals who have experienced intimate partner violence. Her research has been supported through various fellowships and grants, including those from the National Institute on Drug Abuse and Stanford's Center for Dissemination and Implementation. She collaborates extensively with researchers at the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System and has contributed to developing clinical decision support tools that address implementation barriers in healthcare settings. Her work demonstrates a strong commitment to translating research into practical tools that can improve patient safety and care quality.

Dr. Rossi is actively involved in the Center for Dissemination and Implementation at Stanford (C-DIAS), where she contributes to advancing implementation science methodologies. Her research team works at the intersection of clinical psychology, health services research, and medical informatics to develop and test interventions that address critical gaps in mental healthcare delivery, particularly for populations at risk of violence and substance use disorders.