Curriculum Vitae 

Dr. Catherine J. Ward 

Clinical, Civil, & Forensic Neuropsychologist 

Qualified Medical Evaluator 

CA Psychology License #30926

Florida License #PY12767 

VA Psychologist License # 0810004462 (expired) 

catherine@drcward.com 

www.drcward.com 

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SUMMARY 

 

Board-Eligible, Houston Guideline Fellowship-Trained Clinical and Forensic Neuropsychologist with over 15 years of experience in active forensic and clinical practice assessing patients with brain injuries, cognition, mood, effects of neurological and other medical issues, feigning, and psychological functioning for patients ranging from 3 to 103-years-old. 

 

Assistant Professor in Neurology as a Neuropsychologist focused on clinical training for medical students and neurology fellows. 

 

A nationally recognized expert in civil, criminal, military, and other courts for brain function, psychology, risk, malingering, abuse, coercion, and future needs. 

 

Training Program Director of 2-year Houston Guideline Neuropsychology Fellowship, APPIC-certified Pre-Doctoral Clinical Psychology Internship, and graduate and undergraduate clinical and neuropsychology externship program.

 

Practicum Director for those studying clinical neuropsychology, medical psychology, developmental psychology, pediatric neuropsychology, behavioral psychology, and forensics. 

 

Consulting Neuropsychologist for 15 years to multiple federal/state agencies, inpatient physical rehabilitation and inpatient psychiatric hospitals, pediatric hospitals, acute medical hospitals, and assisted living facilities. 

 

College-level educator and program consultant in neuropsychology, psychopharmacology, forensic psychology, assessment, abnormal psychology, developmental psychology, and neuroscience. 

 

Identified expert and “Friend of the Court” in the memory, interviewing, malingering/effort/false reporting, executive functioning, developmental delay, and needs of persons receiving services under the Lanterman Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. 

 

K-12 Guidance Counselor, Guidance Director, and Students with Disabilities Director, and Director of the Students with Disabilities and Learning Labs at the university level. Special training in diagnosing autism and other developmental disorder trajectories. 

 

 

RESEARCH AND TRAINING FOCUS: TBI assessment and recovery via integrated neurorehabilitation and neuromodulation with high emphasis on military and first responders.

 

 

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT 

 

Assistant Professor, Neurology - Clinical Neuropsychologist

Dec 2025 Leon L. Haley Jr, MD, Brain Wellness Program Jacksonville, FL

UFHealth, Jacksonville, Neuroscience Institute

Department of Neurology

Shands UFHealth Rehabilitation Hospital North

 

• Conducts comprehensive evaluations for TBI and mental health comorbidities focused on veterans and first responders with TBI and PTSD/SA, etc at the UF Health Leon L. Haley Jr, MD, Brain Wellness Program ½ time.

 

• Conducts dementia/anti-amyloid, pre-seizure, and pre-DBS surgery evaluations at UF Health Downtown Jacksonville Campus (Towers). 

 

• Conducts consult services for cognitive and mood needs at the Shands/UF Rehabilitation Hospital North.

 

• Supervises 3rd year medical students and residents if interested, as part of their neurology rounds. 

 

• Presents information on current neuropsychological treatments and testing to staff.

 

National Director of Neuropsychological Services

Oct 2025 - Present NeuralScience Institute, San Diego, CA

 

• Responsible for program development, research, education, and training for clinicians and clients utilizing Neural Pathway Therapy via passive neuromodulation.

 

Clinical & Forensic Neuropsychologist | Lifespan

May 2018 - Present West Coast Neuropsychology San Diego, CA 

 

• Expert witness, qualified/accepted medical evaluator, and treating provider for neuropsychological and psychological functioning (e.g., memory, concussion/brain injury, the complexity of neurological/medical conditions, malingering, psychological functioning complexities, development, learning, and pediatric issues) across the lifespan.

 

• Conduct evaluations of criminal and civil competence, ability to waive Miranda, risk for recidivism, autism, developmental delay, child/adult victim interviewing, dementia, criminal intent, brain function, etc.

 

• Conduct opioid pain management evaluations and spinal cord stimulator placement screenings. Neurofeedback and sensory exposure therapy are provided as needed. 

 

• Preparation for trial and deposition services, consultation on cases, and 3D or other modeling provided as needed. 

 

• Oversee all training and clinical operations for a pre-doctoral externship and other clinicians.

 

• Conduct evaluations for military members assessing TBI, PTSD, and other post-deployment or service issues. 

 

• Educational support and free training to physicians, legal teams, schools, the community, and families. 

 

Program Consultant

June 2024 - Aug 2024 Los Angeles Pacific University Remote

• Consultant on program development for their new Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences.

 

Neuropsychologist - Adult & Geriatric 

July 2023 - Present Liberty HealthCare Inc 

San Diego, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties, CA 

 

• Expert witness and evaluator to provide competence re-evaluations for those deemed incompetent to stand trial and are currently involved in a competence training program and/or psychiatric treatment facility for stabilization. 

 

 

PRIOR EXPERIENCE 

 

Forensic Evaluator & ADA Compliance Evaluator | Adolescent, Adult & Geriatric

Nov 2021 - May 2022 Wellpath California Statewide 

 

• Conducted various evaluations on incarcerated persons who identified as potentially having one or more developmental and/or cognitive disabilities, which may qualify them for services under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Lanterman Act. 

 

• Developed support plans based on the Americans with Disabilities Act for each person, as it applies. 

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Lead Neuropsychologist  | Adolescent and Adult 

November 2021 - April 2022 Foresight Mental Health, Inc. Nationwide

 

• Oversaw a nine-member neuropsychology team and other multidisciplinary teams to improve outcomes and increase compliance. 

 

• Created and ran a training program for neuropsychologists and clinical staff regarding ethics, testing skills, interpretation, and consultation as needed.

 

Clinical Neuropsychologist - Pediatrics 

September 2020 – May 2021 West Neurobehavioral Services, LLC Rancho Bernardo, CA

 

• Conducted assessments evaluating developmental delay, autism, learning disabilities, mood, and cognitive functioning for clients aged four to 45 years old. 

 

Forensic Psychologist / Neuropsychologist  | Adult & Geriatric 

May 2019 – May 2021 Liberty HealthCare, Inc. California Statewide 

 

• Conducted cognitive, autism, psychological, risk, and neuropsychological assessments for the Department of State Hospitals. Patients were residing at Porterville Developmental Center with the plan to transition from long-term institutionalization back to the community, but at the time, the clients were deemed “too dangerous to be in society.” 

 

Forensic Neuropsychologist / Psychologist  | Adult & Geriatric 

June 2018 – April 2020 The Columbus Organization Tri-Counties, CA 

 

• Consultant at the Tri-Counties Regional Center, providing education to staff, family, and providers on cognitive needs and deficits for clients in the court system.

 

• Conducted risk assessments for elopement, sexual and violent predatory behaviors, competence to stand trial, and other court-requested assessments, including those for persons with developmental delay. 

 

• Expert witness when called upon as “friend of the court.” 

 

• Provided gratis education and training to local law enforcement, legal treatment, and legal teams regarding cognitive impacts on behavior and other psycho-legal topics. 

 

Clinical Training & Program Director | Neuropsychology & Clinical Psychology 

Oct 2011-June 2018 Neuropsychology & Complementary Medicine, Fredericksburg, VA 

 

Forensic Division: 

• Conducted assessments for prosecution/defense/court, including risk, diversion dockets (mental health, developmental delay, veteran), capacity, mental status, veracity of guilt admission/report, and psychological and neuropsychological functioning. 

 

• Consultant to the court and attorneys to assist in preparation for trial, case review, and additional medical and technical research. Evaluations were conducted in-office and while detained. 

• Conducted child forensic interviews and abuser evaluations for those in Child Protective Services, as well as for Child Protective Services regarding abuse allegations. 

 

Clinical Division: 

• Conducted independent medical evaluations, capacity evaluations, and clinical evaluations (e.g., concussion, mood, return to duty/work/play, post-traumatic stress, bariatric pre-surgical clearance, opioid management, personality disorders, and malingering) concerning personal injury cases and workman’s compensation. 

 

Training Division: 

• Developed, supervised, and ran a pre-/post-doctoral training program, including pre-doctoral clinical psychology internship, externships, practicum, and post-doctoral fellowship consistent with board certification for neuropsychology, medical psychology, behavioral psychology, pediatric neuropsychology & psychology, and forensics. Provided didactics, training, onsite supervision, and compliance with required documentation for schools and other entities. 

 

 

EDUCATION 

 

Aug 2010 – Aug 2012 Houston Guideline Approved Post-Doctoral Fellowship in 

Neuropsychology w/Forensics subspecialty 

Superior Court of the District of Columbia | Washington, DC 

HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital | Fredericksburg, VA 

Washington Medical Group | Washington, DC 

 

Aug 2009- Aug 2010 APA Pre-Doctoral Internship (Neuropsychology)

Mid-Atlantic Internship Consortium 

Washington Medical Group & Rehabilitation Center 

 

Aug 2006 – Aug 2009 PsyD Clinical Psychology (Neuropsychology)

Argosy University APA – Northern VA Campus | Washington, DC

 

Aug 2006 – Aug 2009 MA Clinical Psychology 

Argosy University – Northern VA Campus | Washington, DC 

Sept 1995 – Oct 1998 MEd Guidance & Counseling 

City University of Seattle – Bellevue Campus | Bellevue, WA 

 

 

ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES 

 

• Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS2). Re-Certification. WPS, Los Angeles, CA (03/14-15/2024)

 

• Screening for Feigning in the Jail-Based Competence Treatment Programs [JBCT], State of California Department of Hospitals, Dr. Mahlet Tekeste, PsyD 02/07/2024

 

• Eye Movement and Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) PESI Certi. 2020

 

• Cultural Aspects of Forensic Psychology Evaluations (2019). California Regional Centers. 

 

• The Reid Technique of Interviewing and Interrogation (4 days). Presented by John E. Reid & Associates. Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy. Feb 2018 

 

• Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-2nd  Edition (ADOS-2). The Gold Standard for diagnosing autism in infants through adults. Certification 2017

 

• Assessing Individuals Charged with Sexual Crimes, Presented by Dr. Mario J.P. Dennis, Director of Forensic Services, Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation, through the Institute of Law Psychiatry and Public Policy, Charlottesville, VA. April 2017. 

 

• Static-99R – Review of Coding rules for the Static-99R. Presented by Mr. Eric Madsen, M.A., C-SOTP, Sex Offender Screening and Assessment Unit, Virginia Department of Corrections, at the Institute of Law, Psychiatry and Public Policy, Charlottesville, VA. April 26, 2017. 

 

• Juvenile & Adult Forensic Evaluation for Competency to Stand Trial and Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity, approved by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services Commissioner, provided through the Institute of Law, Psychiatry, & Public Policy, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA. May 2011 

 

• Competency Restoration Provider Certification for the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services Commissioner. July 2011 

 

• Psychopathy and Risk Assessment (HARE, Static-99, Static-99R) by Adelle Furth, Institute of Law, Psychiatry, & Public Policy, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA. April 2011 Advanced Competency Juvenile Restoration Training, presented by Jeanette Duval, LCSW, from the Department of Behavioral Health, DS, Richmond, VA. July 2011 

 

• Juvenile Advanced Seminar: Psychiatric Screening and Neuropsychological Testing, at the University of Virginia, Institute of Law, Psychiatry, and Public Policy, Charlottesville, VA. June 17, 2011 

 

• Juvenile & Adult Forensic Evaluation: Principles and Practice & Advanced Juvenile Case Presentation for the DBHDS Commissioner – Institute of Law, Psychiatry, & Public Policy, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA. May 2-6, 2011 

 

• Psychopathy, Violence & Risk Assessment, Structured Professional Judgment, HARE PCL90 – presented by Adele Furth at the University of Virginia, Institute of Law, Psychiatry, and Public Policy, Charlottesville, VA. April 2011 

 

• Evaluating Individuals Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity – Institute of Law, Psychiatry, & Public Policy, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA. Dec. 4, 2010 

 

 

HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS (Current and/or past) 

 

• UF Health Downtown Campus, Jacksonville, FL

• UF Health/Shands Rehabilitation Hospital (Jacksonville, VA)

• UF Health Brain Wellness Center  (Jacksonville, FL)

• Scripps Healthcare, Encinitas, CA (prior)

• Mary Washington Medical Center and Affiliates, Fredericksburg, VA (prior)

• Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center, Fredericksburg, VA (prior)

• Snowden Community Psychiatric Hospital at Fredericksburg, VA (prior) 

• HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Fredericksburg, VA (prior)

 

 

PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL AFFILIATIONS 

 

• National Register of Health Service Providers 

• National Academy of Neuropsychology 

• American and International Red Cross 

• Team Rubicon & Team Red, White, and Blue 

• San Luis Obispo County Medical Reserve Corps 

• Mary Washington Medical Center Neurosciences Center of Excellence, Board of Directors (prior) 

• Brain Injury Center of Fredericksburg, Board of Directors (prior)

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POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP

 

Post-Doctoral Fellow (multisite)

Aug 2010 – Aug 2012 Mid-Atlantic Internship Consortium (APA)

Aug 2010 - Aug 2012 Neuropsychology & Complementary Med, Inc 

Aug 2010 - Aug 2012 Washington Medical Group & Rehabilitation 

Apr. 2011 - Aug 2012 HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital 

Aug 2010 - Apr  2011 Superior Court of the District of Columbia 

 

Rotations: 

• Outpatient: Washington Medical Group, Washington, DC

  • Conducted clinical and civil forensic brain injury assessments on adults with medical, neurological, and psychological impairments. 

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• Participated in grand rounds and didactics focused on neuro-medical, medico-legal, and neuropsychiatric topics. 

 

• Provided psychological assessment as well as psychotherapy to patients and their families who were diagnosed with depression, PTSD, personality disorders, and anxiety. 

 

• Forensic: Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC

  • Conducted court-appointed neuropsychological forensic evaluations for use in determining capacity to stand trial, sexual predator status, mental status/psychological evaluation, child forensic interviewing, psychosexual evaluations, parenting evaluations, and behavioral prediction and risk. 

• Inpatient: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, Fredericksburg, VA.

  • Conducted bedside assessments on patients with acute/sub-acute medical and psychiatric disorders. 

 

• Provided in-service staff training focused on cognitive and behavioral interactions, stroke neurophysiology, how culture and age affect rehabilitation and expectations, and detection of effort/malingering. 

 

Grand Rounds & Disorder, Case and Topic Reviews 

• Neuropsychology, neurosurgery, stroke, medically complex cases, and brain injury case reviews (weekly) at Washington Medical Group and Rehabilitation Center, P.C., & Mary Washington Hospital 

 

• Geriatric Neuropsychological Case and Topic Reviews & Grand Rounds (weekly) at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, Fredericksburg, VA. 

 

• Pediatric-Geriatric Neuropsychological Case and Topic Reviews (intermittent) at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, Brain Injury & Sports Concussion Institute, Neurocognitive Assessment Laboratory, Department of Psychiatry & Neurobehavioral Science, Charlottesville, VA. (Aug 2010- Oct 2011) 

 

• Forensic Interviews: The good, the bad, the ugly (weekly) at the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC 

 

Lecture/Training/Dissection: 

• Neuroanatomical Dissection: Human Brain and Spinal Cord at Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI. July 19-21, 2012 

 

• Neurological Disorders – American Academy of Neurology Lecture Series. June 1-30, 2012 

 

• Cognitive Neuroscience and Traumatic Brain Injury by the University of California at Berkeley 15 15-Lecture Series. May 1-30, 2012 

 

• Cognitive Rehabilitation & Compensatory Skills Development – Mastering Captains Log – Brain Train, Richmond, VA. May 4-5, 2012 

 

• Neurofeedback qEEG – Brain Train, Richmond, VA. Apr 19-21, 2012

 

• Metrowest Neuropsychology Podcast Series. March 1-24, 2012 

 

• Neuropsychology and Art: Examining the effects of mental illness and injury on art and using the art itself to form hypotheses about what happens in the brain during the creative process. New York University Lecture Series. February 12, 2012 

 

• Suicidality and Prescreening Community Services Board Evaluator Pre-Admission Screener Certification Training – Rappahannock and Rapidan Community Services Board. Oct 5, 2010 

 

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PRE-DOCTORAL TRAINING 

 

Pre-Doctoral Clinical Psychology Intern  |  Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric 

Sept 2009-Aug 2010 Mid-Atlantic Internship Consortium/Washington Medical Group PC, Washington, DC 

 

• Conducted both extensive and brief neuropsychological and psychological evaluations and screens. 

 

• Conducted biofeedback, neurofeedback, and cognitive rehabilitation for patients with chronic pain, cognitive disorders, and anxiety-related disorders. 

 

• Participated in rounds with neurologists, neuropsychologists, and other medical professionals. 

• Provided psychological assessment as well as psychotherapy to patients’ families and patients diagnosed with depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder. 

 

Neuropsychology Psychometrist | Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric 

May 2009-Sept 2009 Neuropsychology in Burke, Burke, VA

 

• Conducted comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations on children, adolescents, adults, and seniors with ADHD, dementia, traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, etc. 

 

Doctoral Clinical Psychology / Neuropsychology Extern | Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric

July 2008-May 2009, Neuropsychology in Burke, Burke, VA 

 

• Conducted comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations on adults and seniors with ADHD, dementia, brain injury, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and Axis I & II disorders. 

 

Doctoral Clinical Psychology Extern |  Pediatric 

May 2008-July 2008 Hospital for Sick Children: HSC Pediatric Center, Washington, DC

 

• Administered psychological and developmental assessments for inpatient and outpatient children (2 days to 18 years old). 

 

• Provided feedback and short-term therapies for parents regarding diagnoses and grief. 

 

Doctoral Clinical Psychology Extern | Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric 

July 2007-May 2008 Fredericksburg Counseling Services, Fredericksburg, VA 

 

• Conducted educational, psychological, and developmental assessments. 

 

• Provided individual therapy for uninsured individuals & families below federal poverty guidelines. 

 

• Co-assigned to the Women’s Crisis Center for clients seeking therapy for sexual assault and domestic violence. Conducted individual therapy, assessments, group therapy, and training for other providers and students, and assisted with obtaining access to social services. Trained in child forensic interviewing for sexual trauma. 

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OTHER APPLICABLE APPOINTMENTS 

 

Director of Disability Support Services & Learning Labs 

2001-2002 California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, CA 

 

• Oversaw and began the process for University-wide ADA compliance, obtained grant money to develop a software lab for students with various needs, and conducted daily review of psychological/neuropsychological reports and applications for university compliance.

 

• Created the first-ever Orientation for Students with Disabilities and their Families 

 

• Created the first-ever Disabilities Awareness Day (10/13/2002), including an information fair and speakers: 

 

• Keynote speaker Richard Alarcon (Majority Whip of the State Senate) and the SB288 Workers’ Compensation Reform Act for California discussed how the bill impacts employers. 

 

• Michael Bradbury, former Ventura County District Attorney, and CLU Regents spoke on “Changes in Workers’ Comp and Short–Term Disability Laws.” 

 

• Alan Leno, President of Leno and Associates and a member of the National Association of ADA Coordinators Board of Directors, addressed issues concerning return–to–work policies in California and how human resource representatives can make the transition smooth for both employees and employers. 

 

• Eve Hill, Director of the Western Law Center for Disability Rights, discussed employment issues, including how to avoid litigation, hiring practices, and realistic workplace accommodations. 

 

Guidance Counselor & Director (Elementary School, Middle School, High School) 1995-2001 Brevard County School District Melbourne & Palm Bay, FL

 

• Created the first-ever training manual on how to be a guidance counselor, published by the county.

 

• Coordinated school-based statewide and county testing. 

 

• Created from inception, a program for pregnant mothers and their children (e.g., worked with compliance for buildings, bussing, educational requirements, training, staffing, etc).

 

• In-school therapies and education, including parenting courses and planning for graduation. 

 

ACADEMIC TEACHING APPOINTMENTS 

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Assistant Professor

Dec 2025 - Present University of Florida - Health, Jacksonville, FL

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Adjunct Faculty 

Aug 2012 – June 2017 The University of Mary Washington | Department of Psychology 

• Undergraduate Teaching Assignments: Biological Psychology, Psychopharmacology 

 

Adjunct Faculty 

Sept 2010 – Oct 2016 Germanna Community College | Department of Social Sciences & Nursing 

• Undergraduate Teaching Assignments: Development Through the Lifespan 

 

Adjunct Faculty 

Aug 2008 – Mar 2011 Kaplan University | Department of Psychology 

• Undergraduate Teaching Assignments: History & Systems of Psychology, Child & Adolescent Growth and Development, Current Issues in Psychology, Biological Bases of Behavior 

 

Adjunct Faculty 

Mar 2005 – 2011 The University of Phoenix Online & Overseas 

• Graduate & Undergraduate Teaching Assignments: Measurement Evaluation, Ethics in Research, Action Research, Applications of Research, Child and Adolescent Development, Lifespan Development, Cognitive Psychology, Statistics in Psychology, Psychology of Personality, General Psychology, History and Systems in Psychology, Diversity and Cultural Factors in Psychology, Biological Bases of Psychology, Psychological Tests & Measures, and Ethics in Psychology. 

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MILITARY SERVICE 

 

Intelligence Specialist  | Instructor | Analyst | Shop Chief | Collections 

Apr 2002 – Oct 2002 United States Navy Bosnia, Serbia, Croatia

 

• Human Intelligence Operative and Intelligence Shop Chief for Source Directed Requirements regarding war crimes and war criminals over three countries.

 

• Trained and conducted intelligence gathering, interrogation, interviewing, deception detection, and reporting of multi-source intelligence to NATO collections teams & US Special Forces 

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Intelligence Specialist  | Political Military Liaison for US, Turkish & British Embassies  | Watch Desk

Oct 2001 – Apr 2002 United States Navy İncirlik, Turkey 

 

• Liaison to the UK, Turkish, and US embassies for intelligence information coordination. 

 

• Combat search and rescue intelligence coordinator. 

 

• Evaluated, screened, and provided all-source intelligence data between national-level assets and local authorities. 

 

Intelligence Specialist, Second Class 

Mar 1999 – Jan 2004 United States Naval Reserve, Jacksonville & Miami, FL

 

• Information gathering for drug interdiction and counter-terrorism assignments. 

 

• Intelligence analysis aboard the USS Coronado for battle group certification before Middle East deployments. 

 

• Collaborated with the Defense Intelligence Agency for collection training. 

 

• Conducted training for HUMINT teams

 

 

RESEARCH 

 

Principal Researcher 

• 2021-Present: Concussion and effects on the ability to make decisions. 

• 2020 - Present: Soft signs of concussion and long-term quality of life outcomes with and without treatment. Retrospective study. 

 

Poster Session 

• October 2014 Case Study: Neuropsychological Outcomes for a 4.1 megabase deletion of 3q22.1-3q22.3 in One of Two Identified Patients in the World (submitted for publication – Poster Presentation at National Academy of Neuropsychology Convention, San Diego. 

 

Dissertation 

• 2009 – 2010 Title: Mind-body Intervention Pilot Study with Obese and Overweight Women. Longitudinal pilot study comparing effects of two mind-body interventions. Committee: Lisa Lilenfeld, PhD [Chair] & George Stricker, PhD 

 

Student Reviewer 

• 2007 – 2008 Journal of Pediatric Psychology Reviewed articles addressing pediatric issues, including parent and child sleep problems, the needs of supportive families when a child is hospitalized, interventions for families when addressing medical and sleep problems, and child sleep patterns affecting chronic medical and psychological conditions. Supervisor: Lisa Meltzer, PhD 

 

 

INVITED PRESENTATIONS 

• California Society of Industrial Medicine and Surgery 

  • Malingering: What it is and what it isn’t (08/2024)

 

• California Society of Industrial Medicine and Surgery 

  • Brain Injury Signs and Symptoms (08/2023) 

 

• Commercial Attorneys of San Diego (CASD) 

  • Neuropsychology for Legal Teams (10/2022) 

 

• San Diego Public Defender’s Office & Web to the State 

  • Neuropsychology & Criminal Cases. (07/2022) 

 

• San Diego Injury Network. 

  • Soft signs of concussion are often unnoticed but have longer-term quality-of-life implications. (2022) 

 

• Mary Washington Hospital via the Neuroscience Center of Excellence. 

  • Coping with brain health and decline. (05/2018)

 

• Brain Injury Association of Virginia Annual Conference. March 2017 

  • Brain Injury & Family Systems: Reality of TBI, Family Adjustment, and Self-Care? 

 

• Emergency Room and First Responders National Training Program. 

  • TBI: Mild to Severe: Injury, testing, expectations. March 2013. 

 

• HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital. July, August, September, and October 2012.

  • Cognitive and Emotional Sequelae Secondary to Stroke.

 

• Neurosciences Center of Excellence. July 2012. 

  • Montreal Cognitive Assessment: Research and Practical Uses. 

 

• Hydrocephalus Support Group. Fredericksburg, Virginia. September 17, 2011.

  • Cognitive, Emotional, and Behavioral Impacts and Outlook of Hydrocephalus. 

 

• Mary Washington Medical Center, Grand Rounds. April 2015 

  • Neuropsychology and Brain Injury: How do medical and psychiatric providers collaborate?