Kori Ryan

Kori Ryan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Behavioral Sciences at Fitchburg State University, affiliated with the School of Arts and Sciences. She teaches courses including Introduction to Human Services, Crisis Intervention, and Professional Issues in Human Services. Ryan specializes in forensic assessment, forensic mental health, criminal behavior intervention, and clinical/forensic ethics. She coordinates a spring break study abroad program in Croatia focusing on trauma and social service approaches, involving fieldwork with NGOs addressing mental health in post-war contexts.

Education:

• Psy.D., Alliant International University (Clinical Forensic Psychology)
• M.A., Alliant International University (Clinical Forensic Psychology)
• M.S., California State University Fresno (Criminology)
• B.S., Northeastern University (Psychology)

Her research emphasizes forensic psychological ethics, juvenile justice systems, and trauma responses in military populations. Presentations and publications span topics like juvenile fire-setting interventions, correctional officer screening, and gender considerations in psychopathy diagnosis. She is affiliated with the International Association of Forensic Mental Health Services (IAFMHS) and the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS).

Advising and grants: Ryan oversees internships in human services and collaborates on field-based educational programs in Croatia. Her work bridges academic research with practical clinical applications in forensic settings.

Labs/Teams: Engaged with NGOs in Croatia focusing on mental health support for vulnerable populations, including war veterans and trauma survivors.