Kimberly Finney

Kimberly Finney serves as a Professor in the Clinical Psychology department at Alliant International University's California School of Professional Psychology. A board-certified clinical psychologist and retired U.S. Air Force psychologist, she specializes in psychopharmacology and trauma treatment frameworks including psychodynamic and interpersonal therapy.

Her academic credentials include a Doctor of Psychology from Wright State University, Master of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology from Nova Southwestern University, Master of Arts in Applied Behavioral Science from Wright State University, and Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology from Rush University. Additional post-graduate work includes public health studies at Keck School of Medicine.

Finney's research centers on Mind Body Psychology, with emphasis on race-related trauma, military trauma, and unresolved childhood trauma. She actively investigates clinical psychopharmacology applications, first responder mental health, and systemic diversity issues within medical practice and academic teaching methodologies.

Her recent publications analyze structural inequities in academia, stress-wellness dynamics, and racism through interdisciplinary lenses while advancing trauma treatment protocols in military contexts.

Professional recognitions include:

• American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP)
• American Board of Medical Psychology (ABMP)
• American Society of Clinical Hypnosis

Finney has delivered presentations on psychopharmacology training for DCFS/BBS, cultural competency in family law, military veteran reintegration, and domestic violence intervention, though specific grant funding or student advisement details are not documented.