معرفی
Christy A. Mulligan serves as Assistant Professor in the School Psychology program at Adelphi University's Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology, following prior appointments at Long Island University-Brooklyn and Pennsylvania school districts. Her clinical-academic career bridges school-based practice with scholarly research in high-impact areas affecting vulnerable youth.
Her educational foundation includes:
- PsyD in School Psychology, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (2012)
- M.S. in Psychology, Eastern University (2000)
Dr. Mulligan's research program targets critical systemic issues including the School to Prison Pipeline and Sexually Harmful Youth, while developing practical solutions through Social-Emotional Learning Programs and Cognitive Behavior Therapy adaptations. Her work demonstrates consistent innovation in assessment methodology, particularly Remote Assessment protocols validated during the pandemic, and specialized interventions for Selective Mutism with distinct subtypes. Recent scholarship shows strong emphasis on digital mental health solutions, examining both risks (sexualized social media behaviors) and opportunities (avatar-based SEL systems).
Analysis of her 2020-2025 publications reveals strategic focus on translating clinical research into school-ready frameworks. Key trends include technology integration for accessibility (remote assessment tools, avatar interventions), refinement of CBT for specific populations (selective mutism subtypes, sexually harmful youth), and addressing systemic inequities through the school-to-prison pipeline lens. Her handbook publications establish foundational frameworks while journal articles target immediate practitioner needs.
Her professional recognition includes:
- David Newton Award for Excellence in Teaching (LIU Brooklyn, 2017)
- Orton-Gillingham Reading Approach certifications (2016, 2018)
Dr. Mulligan actively mentors doctoral candidates across multiple institutions while teaching advanced seminars on psychoeducational interventions and dissertation development. Her NYASP leadership roles and international collaborations in Mexico provide continuous feedback loops between research and practice. Current projects focus on digital behavioral health tools and anxiety interventions for post-pandemic educational environments, with recent presentations at NASP conventions demonstrating ongoing scholarly productivity.
