Jeremy K Fox is Associate Professor of Psychology at Montclair State University's College of Humanities and Social Sciences, where he directs the RECAP (Research on Emotion, Coping and Anxiety in Pediatrics) laboratory. His research examines developmental pathways to childhood anxiety and depression. Education includes: PhD in Clinical Psychology, State University of New York at Albany MA in Psychology, State University of New York at Albany BA in Psychology, Johns Hopkins University Research focuses on temperament-environment interactions, emotion regulation deficits, and school-based interventions. Current work investigates parental influences on anxiety development and peer-supported treatment models for minority youth. Articles demonstrate consistent focus on improving mental health service accessibility. Leads graduate training in clinical psychology and mentors doctoral students in anxiety research. RECAP lab investigates affective mechanisms underlying adolescent distress and develops digital interventions for school settings.
Dr. Prerna Arora is Associate Professor of Psychology and Education at Teachers College, Columbia University, within the Graduate School of Education, Health & Psychology and the Department of Health Studies & Applied Educational Psychology. She directs the School Mental Health for Minoritized Youth and Families (SMILE) Research Lab, where she leads innovative research on mental health equity for immigrant-origin, racial and ethnic minoritized, and historically marginalized youth. Ph.D. in School Psychology – University of Texas at Austin M.A. in Educational Psychology – University of Texas at Austin B.S. in Biology – Arizona State University Predoctoral Internship – Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Postdoctoral Training – University of Maryland School of Medicine Dr. Arora’s research focuses on culturally tailored mental health interventions, school-based services, barriers to care, and trauma-informed, equity-driven practices. Her work is grounded in participatory action research and mixed methods, aiming to bridge research-practice gaps and empower communities. She has led major funded projects from the Spencer Foundation, National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), and the U.S. Department of Education, including a $4.9 million grant to train clinicians in culturally responsive services. Her recent publications reflect a strong thematic focus on mental health disparities, cultural adaptation of interventions, school climate, and help-seeking behaviors among AAPI, Latino/a, and immigrant youth. The body of work demonstrates a commitment to advancing equity, social justice, and measurement-based care in school psychology. American Psychological Association Minority Fellowship Program Spencer Foundation Research Grant NIMH Funding U.S. Department of Education OSEP Grant ($4.9 million) Dr. Arora actively mentors PhD and graduate students, many of whom co-author her publications. She has secured major grants that support training, research, and community partnerships. Her leadership extends to editorial roles as Associate Editor of School Mental Health and Consulting Editor of School Psychology Review , and she is a vocal advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in academic training and practice. She collaborates extensively with NYC-based organizations, building community-driven research models through the SMILE Lab.
Dr. Thomas W. Britt is a Professor of Psychology at Clemson University and Editor-in-Chief of Military Psychology. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Florida (1994) and has served in the U.S. Army, including active duty at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research and current service in the Army Reserves at the U.S. Army War College. His research focuses on employee resilience in high-stress occupations, mental health treatment-seeking barriers, and occupational health interventions. Key areas include resilience among military personnel, healthcare workers, and first responders. Britt has authored over 100 peer-reviewed articles and multiple books, with funding from the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Education: Ph.D. Social Psychology, University of Florida (1994) M.A. General Psychology, Wake Forest University (1990) B.A. General Psychology, College of William and Mary (1988) Research Interests: Britt investigates factors promoting resilience in high-risk occupations, such as meaningful work, leadership support, and psychological hope. His work on healthcare workers during the pandemic examines fatigue and burnout using actigraphy. He also studies stigma-related barriers to mental health treatment in military and college student populations. A landmark 2010 DoD grant supported unit-level training to improve mental health treatment climates. Awards & Honors: 2023 Clemson University School of Health Research Fellowship 2014 APA Division 19 Fellowship 2015-2018 Trevillian Distinguished Professorship Grants & Interventions: Developed evidence-based LINKS training to reduce stigma around mental health treatment in military units. Collaborates on interventions for emergency medicine fatigue and physician well-being. His research has influenced Army return-to-duty protocols for injured soldiers. Labs & Collaborations: Part of interdisciplinary teams addressing pandemic healthcare worker strain and astronaut resilience in long-duration space missions. Active in multi-university studies on workaholism and economic resource impacts on family outcomes.
Jesse Cougle is a Professor of Psychology at Florida State University, focusing on anxiety disorders , obsessive-compulsive and related disorders (OCRD), and problematic anger . He leads the Cougle Lab, which develops computerized treatments and investigates distress intolerance , courage , and transdiagnostic factors . Education: University of Texas at Austin (2008), Oxford University (postgraduate) Research: Cognitive-behavioral mechanisms in anxiety disorders, technology-based interventions for social anxiety and BDD, and biological processes in problematic anger Students: Mentoring Tapan Patel, James Zech, Victoria Swaine, and others His work spans interpretation bias modification , safety behavior reduction , and 'not just right' experiences in OCRD. Recent publications emphasize digital interventions for mental health and distress tolerance as a key transdiagnostic factor. Scientific Awards: President’s New Researcher Award (ABCT) Graduate Faculty Mentor Award (FSU) He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders and holds editorial roles in major journals. The Cougle Lab explores anxiety , perfectionism , and appearance-related psychopathology through multimodal research .
Ezra Golberstein, PhD, is a Professor in the Division of Health Policy & Management at the University of Minnesota's School of Public Health. His academic journey includes a PhD in Health Services Organization and Policy from the University of Michigan (2008) and a BA from Brandeis University (2001). His research focuses on the intersection of health services and policy research with health economics, particularly in mental health services and policy. Golberstein's research interests span health economics , health care policy , mental health , quantitative methods , health insurance , human capital , and non-medical determinants of health . His work examines how health insurance changes, provider incentives, and practice innovations affect healthcare use and outcomes for people with mental health problems. He has published extensively on mental health services utilization, insurance coverage effects, and policy interventions aimed at improving mental healthcare access and quality. His publication record shows consistent scholarly output from 2007 through 2023, with recent work focusing on healthcare delivery innovations, mental health economics, and the impact of policy changes on vulnerable populations. His research demonstrates methodological rigor using quantitative approaches to address pressing questions in health policy. Member, Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health Golberstein's research has significant implications for health policy development, particularly in mental healthcare financing and delivery systems. His work on geographic variations in mental health services, insurance parity effects, and innovative service delivery models provides evidence to inform policymakers and healthcare administrators. His studies on college student mental health have contributed to understanding barriers to care and developing more effective campus mental health programs.
Noelle Hurd is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Virginia and co-Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives (co-DDEI). She leads the Promoting Healthy Adolescent Development (PHAD) Lab, focusing on marginalized youth development through intergenerational relationships and systemic oppression disruption. Her research integrates clinical and community psychology to address adolescent development, racial discrimination, and mental health disparities. Key interests include natural mentoring as protective factor, anti-racist frameworks, and leveraging community strengths to counteract systemic barriers for Black and Latinx youth. Her work emphasizes youth agency in social justice movements and resilience through familial and community support networks. Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal concentrated exploration of natural mentoring dynamics across marginalized populations, with methodological diversity spanning qualitative analyses of immigrant youth experiences and longitudinal studies of college adjustment. Recurring themes include anti-immigration policy impacts, youth-led anti-racism initiatives, and the intersection of discrimination with mental health outcomes. Dr. Hurd's scientific contributions have earned significant recognition: William T. Grant Scholar and Spencer/National Academy of Education Postdoctoral Fellow Rising Star Award (Association for Psychological Science, 2015) Outstanding Professor Award (UVA Psychology, 2017) Faculty Excellence in Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Award (2021) Fellowships in American Psychological Association and Society for Community Research and Action As PHAD Lab director, she mentors emerging researchers in community-engaged scholarship funded by NIH, NSF, William T. Grant Foundation, and Institute of Education Sciences. Her team examines mentoring relationships, discrimination mechanisms, and intervention development for youth thriving in oppressive contexts. The PHAD Lab operates as an interdisciplinary research collective developing evidence-based approaches to dismantle systemic barriers through youth-adult partnerships and natural mentoring frameworks.
Patrick C. Shih is an Associate Professor of Informatics in the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering at Indiana University Bloomington, where he also serves as the Director of Graduate Studies for Data Science and Co-Director of the Animal Informatics MS and PhD track. He directs the Societal Computing Lab (SoCo Lab) and is a core faculty member of the Health Informatics PhD track. Dr. Shih's research focuses on how to better support health and wellbeing, specifically that of underserved and vulnerable populations, through the design, development, and evaluation of sociotechnical systems and community-based mechanisms. His work also designs technologies to amplify human and animal capabilities in animal-assisted interventions, improve animal welfare, and cultivate empathy for others. His research spans human-computer interaction, social media, collective intelligence, crowdsourcing, and online and geographic communities, with a particular emphasis on leveraging awareness of individual and community activities embedded in social media for civic engagement platforms. His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward health equity research, particularly focused on African American/Black communities, Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, breast cancer survivorship, and autism spectrum disorder. His work increasingly integrates generative AI, mobile health applications, and community-based participatory design approaches to address health disparities in vulnerable populations. ACM Senior Member (2020) NSF CAREER Award recipient Indiana University Trustees Teaching Award (2018-19) IU Groups Scholars Program STEM Mentor of the Year (2018-19) Multiple best paper awards at top-tier conferences Dr. Shih has successfully secured significant funding for his research, including a $3.7 million award to investigate inequities in environmental stressors and cognitive decline in urban and rural older adults. He serves on numerous editorial boards and program committees for leading HCI and computing conferences. His teaching portfolio includes courses on usable AI, mobile and pervasive design, and social computing. He leads the Societal Computing Lab, which focuses on developing technologies that address societal challenges through community engagement and participatory design.
Dr. Shadi Beshai is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological Science at Kennesaw State University and director of the Mindfulness Engagement and Cultural Adaptation (MECA) Lab. His research focuses on culturally adapting evidence-based psychological treatments for depression and anxiety, particularly for underserved populations such as Indigenous communities, educators, and law enforcement. He has led large-scale trials assessing mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) in diverse international settings, including Canada, the UK, and Iran, funded by organizations like the Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR) and Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF). Education: Dr. Beshai holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (2015) from the University of Calgary, an M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology (2010), and a B.A. (Honors) in Psychology (2008) from York University. He is a registered doctoral clinical psychologist in Saskatchewan (since 2018). Research Interests: Dr. Beshai prioritizes bridging mental health disparities through scalable interventions. Key areas include treatment adaptation mechanisms (e.g., self-compassion, cultural beliefs), public literacy about interventions, and digital platforms for accessibility. His work emphasizes reducing stigma via psychoeducation framing and improving intervention messaging. Editorial Roles: He serves as Associate Editor for Mindfulness (Springer) and the International Journal of Cognitive Therapy . His lab (MECA) explores cultural adaptation strategies, digital mental health tools, and resilience in high-stress professions like public safety. Grants & Partnerships: His research has been supported by CIHR and SHRF. Collaborations include projects with Canadian public safety personnel and international teams in Iran and the UK.
Dr. Clarissa Ong is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Louisville. Her research focuses on process-based therapy (PBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and obsessive-compulsive and related disorders (e.g., OCD, perfectionism, hoarding). She aims to develop personalized, accessible treatments that address mental health disparities. Dr. Ong’s work emphasizes understanding why treatments succeed or fail, particularly for minoritized populations. Education: 2022: Postdoctoral Associate, Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders, Boston University 2021: Ph.D., Clinical/Counseling Psychology, Utah State University 2020: Predoctoral Internship, McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School 2018: M.S., Clinical/Counseling Psychology, Utah State University Research Interests: Dr. Ong’s work integrates randomized controlled trials, process-of-change analyses, and single-subject designs to improve treatment efficacy. She investigates psychological flexibility, treatment personalization, and barriers to evidence-based interventions. Her research spans hoarding disorder, perfectionism-driven anxiety, and the role of sociodemographic factors in mental health outcomes. Labs/Teams: Dr. Ong directs the POIS Lab , which studies process-based interventions for OCD, hoarding, and related conditions. Undergraduate research assistant positions and graduate student applications are regularly available through the lab website. Advising & Grants: While specific grant details are not provided, her research has examined treatment outcomes in virtual partial hospital programs and telepsychotherapy for trichotillomania. She collaborates on projects addressing audiologists’ communication with parents of children with hearing loss.
Matthew Price is the George W. Albee Green & Gold Professor of Psychological Science and Director of the Clinical Psychology Training Program at the University of Vermont's College of Arts and Sciences. He holds a B.A. from SUNY Binghamton (2004), an M.A. (2006), and Ph.D. (2011) from Georgia State University. His research focuses on expanding clinical care access for trauma survivors and anxiety disorder patients via technology-driven interventions. Key areas include mobile health applications, wearable sensors, and acute trauma care in Emergency Departments. His interdisciplinary approach involves collaborations with computer science, bioinformatics, and medicine. Current projects explore digital biomarkers (e.g., heart rate variability), technology adoption barriers, and culturally adapted therapies. He leads the Center for Research on Emotion, Stress, and Technology, emphasizing translational frameworks bridging basic research and clinical practice. Recent work includes randomized controlled trials evaluating mobile apps like 'Bounce Back Now' for disaster-related PTSD, and sleep-monitoring studies using wearable devices. Over 150 peer-reviewed articles highlight his focus on trauma mechanisms, symptom networks in veterans, and tech-enabled mental health innovations. His lab actively addresses global mental health disparities through mHealth solutions.
Stephanie Jarvi Steele is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Smith College . She directs the Behavioral Assessment of Self-Injury Lab (BASIL) , focusing on risk factors for self-injurious thoughts and behaviors, including non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) and self-disgust. She teaches courses such as Abnormal Psychology, Research Methods, and a seminar on high-risk behaviors in psychopathology. Steele is a licensed clinical psychologist in Massachusetts. She earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Suffolk University and completed a predoctoral internship at Brown University's Warren Alpert Medical School. She held a postdoctoral fellowship at Boston University and served as a Visiting Assistant Professor at Williams College before joining Smith. Her research interests include non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) , social contagion effects , implicit identity in self-injurious behaviors , and transdiagnostic cognitive-behavioral therapy , with a focus on treating comorbid mental health conditions. Her recent publications explore implicit associations in NSSI, teletherapy risk management, and longitudinal studies on sleep and suicide. Scientific Awards : NIH Loan Repayment Program (LRP) award (2019) Grants & Collaborations : She has collaborated on large-scale clinical trials, including the efficacy of transdiagnostic cognitive-behavioral therapy for comorbid alcohol use and anxiety disorders. She mentors students and co-authors research with mentees, indicated by footnotes in her publications.
Dr. Beth Sapiro is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Work and Child Advocacy at Montclair State University, affiliated with the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. She holds a PhD in Social Work from Rutgers University and has extensive clinical experience in New York City mental health programs. Her research focuses on mental health, marginalization, trauma, and qualitative methods, emphasizing relational dynamics and social justice. She teaches courses on clinical practice, human behavior, and assessment at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Education: B.Sc. Psychology/Sociology (University of Toronto), MSW (New York University), PhD Social Work (Rutgers). Research Specializations: Trauma impacts on youth mental health, marginalized populations' transitions to adulthood, qualitative inquiry, clinical practice, and anti-oppressive approaches. Her publications explore themes like trust in therapeutic relationships, resilience among foster care alumni, and immigrant college students' relational needs. Dr. Sapiro maintains a small clinical practice alongside her academic roles and actively contributes to social work scholarship through peer-reviewed articles and collaborative research projects.
Patrick C. Shih is an Associate Professor of Informatics at Indiana University Bloomington's Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering, where he directs the Societal Computing Lab (SoCo Lab). He holds leadership roles as Director of Graduate Studies for Data Science and Co-Director of the Animal Informatics MS/PhD track. His affiliations include core faculty positions in Health Informatics and Animal-Computer Interaction programs. Education: Ph.D. in Information and Computer Science (UC Irvine), M.S. in Information Networking (Carnegie Mellon University), B.S. in Computer Science and Engineering (UCLA). Previously held research positions at Microsoft Research and IBM Research. Research Focus: Develops sociotechnical systems to support health/wellbeing in underserved populations, including older adults, autistic individuals, and communities affected by health disparities. Designs technologies for animal-assisted interventions, animal welfare enhancement, and empathy cultivation. Major projects include mobile health interventions for stress management, Alzheimer's disease tools for African American communities, and physical activity promotion for autistic adults. Publication Trends: Recent work (2023-2025) emphasizes AI-driven health tools for vulnerable groups, including generative AI for Alzheimer's education, mobile apps for chronic disease management, and culturally tailored interventions. Research spans HCI, health informatics, and community-based participatory design, with strong focus on real-world applicability and health equity. Awards & Honors: ACM Senior Member (2020) NSF CAREER Award (2022) Multiple Indiana University teaching/mentoring awards (2016-2019) Euroinvent Silver Medal Award Best Paper Awards at ACM CSCW, ISCRAM Grants & Projects: $3.7M NIH grant for studying environmental stressors and cognitive decline in older adults (2024) NSF-funded mobile stress measurement app for midlife adults (2023) Mobile 'just-in-time' stress intervention for breast cancer survivors (2022) Labs & Teams: Leads the Societal Computing Lab (SoCo Lab) focusing on community-centered technology design. Collaborates with healthcare institutions, zoos, and community organizations. Develops interdisciplinary research teams for projects in health informatics, animal-computer interaction, and crisis response technologies.
Kale Monk is an Associate Professor and State Specialist in Couple and Family Relationships at the University of Missouri's College of Education & Human Development , within the Department of Human Development & Family Science . His work focuses on relationship quality across life transitions, particularly for military couples and marginalized groups. He holds a PhD from the University of Illinois (2017) and an MS from Kansas State University (2013). Research interests include: Relational instability during transitions (e.g., marriage, deployment) Military/veteran couples' mental health Engaged scholarship and translational research Racial/ethnic disparities in relationship dynamics His recent work explores pandemic effects on relationships, deployment-reintegration cycles, and public-facing interventions. He collaborates with organizations like Relevate and Focus on Kids to bridge academic research with community needs. Affiliations include the National Council of Family Relations and International Association for Relationship Research. He leads initiatives in relationship education and policy advocacy, emphasizing evidence-based practices for vulnerable populations. Current projects involve co-parent education programs, veteran family support, and culturally responsive relationship maintenance strategies. His research combines qualitative and quantitative methods to address real-world challenges in family dynamics.
Christine Crudo Blackburn, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University's School of Public Health, Department of Health Policy and Management. Her work intersects public health, emergency management, and border security, with a focus on rural and underserved populations. PhD in Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program (2015), Washington State University MA in Political Science, Global Justice and Security Studies (2009) BA in Political Science, Global Politics (2008) Blackburn's research explores health access disparities, public health emergency preparedness, and migration-related health security challenges. She employs qualitative methods to address border health issues, pandemic response, and structural inequities in care delivery. Recent publications highlight trends in US-Mexico border health, Medicaid payment models, and the interplay between migration, disasters, and health system resilience. Her work often integrates case studies from Texas and global contexts like Kenya and Costa Rica. Her contact information includes email ccblackburn@tamu.edu and phone (979) 862-3469. She is based in College Station, TX.
