Meredith Elzy

Meredith Elzy serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology within The University of Tampa's College of Social Sciences, Mathematics and Education. A clinical psychologist, she integrates research on mental health disorders with high-impact teaching to train future practitioners.

Her educational foundation includes:

• B.A. in Psychology, Emory University (2002)
• M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology, University of Georgia (2004)
• Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, University of South Florida (2013)

Dr. Elzy's research investigates social-emotional pathways to mental health disorders and protective coping mechanisms, with emphasis on community translation. Key projects include adolescent after-school development clubs, animal-assisted therapy evaluations with Honey's Mini Adventures, and studies on social media's impact on emotional invalidation among college students and athletes. Her work consistently bridges clinical research with practical community applications.

Her scholarly recognition includes:

• 2023 Excellence in Scholarship and Research Award (The University of Tampa)
• 2022 Dual Awards: Outstanding Faculty Advisor & Undergraduate Mentorship (The University of Tampa)
• 2017 Excellence in Teaching Award (University of South Carolina Aiken)
• 2016 Early Career Research Award (Southeastern Psychological Association)

Dr. Elzy maintains an active undergraduate research program where students co-develop studies within her framework, resulting in award-winning mentorship and community-impacting publications. Her teaching portfolio spans Clinical Psychology, Behavior Modification, and Psychological Assessment courses.

She directs community-engaged research through partnerships like Honey's Mini Adventures, ensuring findings directly inform mental health interventions for at-risk populations including adolescents and college athletes.