Kim Dell'Angela

Kim Dell'Angela, Ph.D., is a Full Professor in the Department of Clinical Psychology at The Chicago School's College of Professional Psychology, Chicago Campus. With 17 years at Loyola Stritch School of Medicine and leadership roles at Harper Community College, she brings extensive expertise in clinical psychology, integrated healthcare systems, and academic administration across medical, educational, and community settings.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Loyola University Chicago (1991)
• MA in Clinical Psychology, Loyola University Chicago (1987)
• M.L.S in Legal Studies, Santa Barbara/Ventura School of Law (2015)
• B.A. in Psychology, Rutgers University (1983)

Dr. Dell'Angela's research centers on integrated healthcare delivery with emphases on autism spectrum disorders, developmental disabilities, chronic pain management, and child protection systems. Her work bridges clinical practice and policy advocacy, particularly in primary care integration, underserved population access, and trauma-informed care. She actively mentors students in neuropsychology, health psychology, and technology applications while teaching courses in Social Justice Advocacy, Primary Care, and Divorce/Custody.

Her publication history (1990-2016) reveals consistent focus on practical clinical applications across pediatric settings, emergency medicine, and medical education. Key themes include trauma response protocols, developmental screening tools, and interdisciplinary collaboration models. The 2016 monograph "Towards a Healthier Nation" established her framework for mental health as foundational to public health policy.

Advising and Grants: Dr. Dell'Angela mentors students in neuropsychology, health psychology, and autism research. She secured $265,000 for Loyola's child sexual abuse intervention program and served as PI for a $1.8 million federal scholarship grant supporting students committed to primary care in underserved communities at The Chicago School.

Leadership and Teams: She established Harper Community College's Early Alert/Threat Assessment team and All Hazards emergency response system. At Loyola, she led interdisciplinary Child Death Review Teams for 12 years and created community-health partnerships extending care to 20,000+ students and underserved populations.