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PRESENT TITLE:
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Licensed Clinical Psychologist
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Atlanta Center for Behavioral Medicine
2325 Log Cabin Drive SE, Suite 105
Atlanta, Georgia 30080-6789
(404) 351-6789 (phone)
(404) 351-2932 (fax)
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION:
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1978
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University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Major: Psychology
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
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GRADUATE EDUCATION:
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1987
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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida
Major: Clinical Psychology
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy
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1984
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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida
Major: Clinical Psychology
Degree: Master of Science
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1980
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University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Major: Counseling Psychology
Degree: Master of Science
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LICENSURE:
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1991
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Georgia: 1523
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CERTIFICATION:
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1991
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Fellow, American Academy of Pain Management
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1988
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Certified as a Psychologist in the State of Texas
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SCHOLARSHIPS AND HONORS:
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2007
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Community Service Award
Georgia Psychological Association
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2006
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Outstanding Psychologist
Division 31, American Psychological Association
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2004
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Federal Advocacy Award
American Psychological Association
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2003
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Leadership Atlanta Class Graduate
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2003
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Diversity Leadership Academy of Atlanta Graduate
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2000
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Karl F. Heiser Advocacy Award
American Psychological Association
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2000
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Legislative Award
Georgia Psychological Association
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1986 – 1987
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Delores Auzenne Fellowship
Florida State University
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1982 – 1985
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Graduate and Professional Study Fellowship Program
Florida State University
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1977 – 1978
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University Scholarship
University of Southern Mississippi
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1975
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Pulley, Pulley & Gough Memorial Scholarship
University of Southern Mississippi
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PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
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2009-Present
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American Psychological Association
Board of Directors
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1987-Present
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American Psychological Association
Committee for the Advancement of Professional Practice
2008-2009
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Council of Representatives 2004-2009
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Board of Professional Affairs 2005-2007
Past Chair
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Committee of State Leaders 2002-06
(Including Past-Chair of Committee
and Past Chair of Diversity Subcommittee)
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Division 31-President 2009 and
Assistant Editor of Newsletter
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Women’s Caucus
Member-at-Large-2003-2005
Treasurer 2007-2009
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Division 29
Member-at-Large-2007-2009
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Task Force: Future of Psychology Practice
2008-2009
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Task Force: Early Career Support
Initiative-2006
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Task Force: Infusing Multicultural Guidelines throughout APA -2006
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Task Force: Education and Training
Leading to Licensure in Psychology- 2005
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Association for the Advancement of Psychology
Chair of Board of Trustees 2008-2009
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Georgia Psychological Association
Past President (1999-2000)
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Federal Advocacy Coordinator
Past Chair-Ethnic Minority Affairs Committee
Past Chair-Membership Committee
Past Chair-Peer Review Committee
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1991-Present
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American Academy of Pain Management
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1991-Present
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Association for the Study of Pain International
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1988-Present
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American Pain Society
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2006-Present
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International Academy for
Behavioral Medicine Counseling and Psychotherapy
(Diplomat Status)
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SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
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2005-Present
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SCLC-W.O.M.E.N. (Advisory Board)
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2008-Present
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ChrisKids Board of Directors
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1996-Present
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Project Interconnections Executive Committee/Board of Directors
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1977-Present
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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
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1993-Present
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Atlanta Metro Lions Club
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
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1994 - Present
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Owner,
Atlanta Center for Behavioral Medicine
Atlanta, Georgia
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1992 – 1994
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Coordinator of Psychological Services
National Pain Institute
Atlanta, Georgia
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1991 – 1992
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Coordinator of Psychological Services
Southeastern Pain Institute
Atlanta, Georgia
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1987 – 1991
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Assistant Professor
Department of Anesthesiology
University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston
Coordinator of Psychological Services
University Center for Pain Medicine at Hermann
Houston, Texas
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1986 – 1987
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Psychology Intern
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas
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1985 – 1986
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Psychological Specialist
Florida State Hospital
Chattahoochee, Florida
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1984 – 1985
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Behavioral Specialist
Florida State University
Regional Multidisciplinary Evaluation and Consultation Center
Tallahassee, Florida
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1983 - 1985
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Psychology Trainee
Florida State University Psychology Clinic
Tallahassee, Florida
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1980 - 1982
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Mental Health Associate Gulf Coast Mental Health Center
Gulfport, Mississippi
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EDITORIAL POSITIONS:
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2006-Present
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Associate Editor
Professional Psychology: Research and Practice
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Past Associate Editor, Pain Digest
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Past Associate Editor, Pain Practice
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