Marty Cooper

Marty Cooper is an Associate Professor in the Psychology Department at the State University of New York at Old Westbury, within the School of Arts and Sciences. He specializes in counseling psychology with a focus on intersectional minority identities and ageism interventions. Dr. Cooper holds a Ph.D. from Seton Hall University, an M.A. from New York University, and a B.A. from Hunter College. His research examines sexual orientation competence among psychologists and ageism interventions, with notable work on LGBTQ+ mental health and Christian Arab American communities. He has received awards like the SUNY Chancellor's Teaching Excellence Award and NYU's Arnold Grossman Faculty Award. Professional service includes roles at Kings County Hospital, New York Medical Reserve Corp, and ACA's Professional Outreach Committee. His work bridges clinical practice with social justice, emphasizing culturally responsive care.