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Dr. Tiffany Russell is an Assistant Professor and Joyce and Aqueil Ahmad Endowed Scholar in the Department of Psychology at the University of North Dakota. Her research focuses on violence perpetration risk, personality pathology, and LGBTQ+ mental health. She holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from UND (2019) and completed postdoctoral training at Harvard Medical School/McLean Hospital. Key affiliations include UND's Behavioral Health Initiative and the VIP Lab, which investigates forensic assessment, substance misuse, and juror perceptions of testimony.
Education:
- B.A. Psychology and Forensic Science, University of Central Oklahoma (2013)
- M.A. Clinical Psychology, University of North Dakota (2016)
- PhD Clinical Psychology, University of North Dakota (2019)
- Predoc Internship: McLean Hospital Behavioral Health Program (2018)
- Postdoc Fellowship: Fernside Recovery Program (Substance Use Disorders, 2020)
Research Interests:
- Assessment of the Alternative Model for Personality Disorders (AMPD)
- LGBTQIA+ mental health treatment outcomes
- Violence risk prediction in forensic contexts
- Forensic evaluation practices
- Psychology of aggression and sadism
Lab Activities: The VIP Lab (Violence, Identity, & Personality) explores externalizing behaviors, juror testimony perception, and LGBTQ+ mental health through five core domains. Current projects include validating dimensional personality models for forensic use and studying juror bias in legal cases involving psychological testimony.
Grants & Awards: While no specific awards are listed, her endowed scholar title reflects recognition for scholarly promise. Active grants likely support her work on forensic assessment methodologies and LGBTQ+ health disparities.
