Resume

• 2014

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

  Clinical Psychology

  Kent State University

  Independent Study in Regression Analysis

  Hierarchical Linear Modeling

  Independent Research Study

  Behavioral Assessment

  Counseling Theory and Practice

  Advanced Psychological Assessment

  Professional Issues and Ethics

  Psychopathology

  Neuropsychological Assessment

  Psychological Therapy

  Clinical Research Methods

  Physiological Psychology

  Clinical Psychology

  Cognitive Psychology

  Quantitative Methods II

  Psychopathology: Adult

  Analysis of Change and Development

  Experimental Design and Analysis

  Applied Statistics

  Advanced Research Methods

• 2012

  Student Affiliate

  Academy for Eating Disorders

  Student Affiliate

  APA Division 12 - Section IX – Assessment Psychology

  Student Affiliate

  International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)

  Student Affiliate

  Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT)

  Student Representative

  Clinical Training Committee

  Co-Leader of the Health Psychology Interest Group (2016-Present); President of SPAGS Board (2015-2016)

  Society for Personality Assessment

  Student Member

  American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery

  Student Affiliate

  American Psycological Association

  Held the position of President in the year 2010.

  President; Full Member

  Psi Chi

  APA Division 12

  Section IX Research Fellowship

  APA Division 12

  Section IX

  Mary S. Cerney Award

  The Mary S. Cerney Award is given annually to the best

  first author research paper in the specialty of personality assessment submitted by a graduate student.

  Society for Personality Assessment

  Lillian Friedman Award

  The Lillian Friedman Award is presented in honor of the late Lillian Friedman to recognize an outstanding graduate student contributing to and studying in the area of mental health.

  Kent State University

• 2011

  Master of Arts (M.A.)

  Clinical Psychology

  Kent State University

• 2010

  Student Affiliate

  Ohio Psychological Association

  Student Affiliate

  Cleveland Psychological Association

  President

  Graduate Association for Students in Psychology

• 2007

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

  Psychology

  Psi Chi

  John Carroll University

• I regularly review scholarly manuscripts for consideration for publication in the following journals: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases

  Obesity Surgery

  International Journal of Eating Disorders

  Psychological Assessment

  Journal of Pain

  Journal of Psychosomatic Research

  Eating and Weight Disorders

  Nutrients

  International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice

  Ad-hoc Reviewer

  Mental Health

  Psychotherapy

  Clinical Psychology

  Statistics

  Research Design

  Teaching

  CBT

  Research

  Literature Reviews

  Qualitative Research

  Treatment

  SPSS

  Program Evaluation

  Psychological Assessment

  Psychology

  Statistical Modeling

  Data Analysis

  Neuropsychological Assessment

  Higher Education

  Clinical Research

  Understanding the Role of Psychopathology in Bariatric Surgery Outcomes

  Yossef S. Ben-Porath

  Understanding the Role of Psychopathology in Bariatric Surgery Outcomes

  Yossef S. Ben-Porath

  Wendy R. Dragon

  Adam H. Crighton

  Assessment

  Utility of the MMPI-2-RF Validity Scales in Detection of Simulated Underreporting: Implications of Incorporating a Manipulation Check

  Leslie Heinberg

  Kathleen Ashton

  Yossef Ben-Porath

  Anthony Tarescavage

  Replication and Evaluation of a Proposed Two-Factor Binge Eating Scale (BES) Structure in a Sample of Bariatric Surgery Candidates.

  Julie Merrell Rish

  A Review of Psychological Assessment Instruments for Use in Bariatric Surgery Evaluations

  Yossef Ben-Porath

  The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory–2–Restructured Form (MMPI-2-RF): Incremental Validity in Predicting Early Postoperative Outcomes in Spine Surgery Candidates.

  Validation of a Psychological Screening Algorithm for Spine Surgery Outcomes

  Yossef Ben-Porath

  Anthony Tarescavage

  William Menton

  Equivalence of Laptop and Tablet Administrations of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 Restructured Form

  Robert Malcolm

  Scott Marek

  Janet A Lydecker

  Joshua D Brown

  Sandra M Coulon

  Characteristics of Weight Loss Trajectories in a Comprehensive Lifestyle Intervention

  Julie Rish

  Yossef Ben-Porath

  Anthony Tarescavage

  Associations between Psychological Test Results and Failure to Proceed with Bariatric Surgery

  Leslie Heinberg

  Samantha Mohun

  Gail Williams

  Surgery Type and Psychosocial Factors Contribute to Poorer Weight Loss Outcomes in Persons with a Body Mass Index Greater than 60 kg/m2

  Deborah Kukal

  Yossef Ben-Porath

  Associations between Pre-Implant Psychosocial Factors and Spinal Cord Stimulation Outcome: Evaluation using the MMPI-2-RF

  Julie Merrell

  Yossef Ben-Porath

  Anthony Tarescavage

  Using Presurgical Psychological Testing to Predict 1-Year Appointment Adherence and Weight Loss in Bariatric Surgery Patients: Predictive Validity and Methodological Considerations

  Leslie J. Heinberg

  John McNulty

  Yossef Ben-Porath

  Validity of Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory – 2 – Restructured Form (MMPI-2-RF) Scores as a Function of Gender

  Ethnicity

  and Age of Bariatric Surgery Candidates

  Manfred van Dulmen

  Yossef Ben-Porath

  Jacob Finn

  Anthony Tarescavage

  Journal of Affective Disorders

  Premature termination from psychotherapy and internalizing psychopathology: The role of demoralization

  Manfred HM van Dulmen

  Yossef Ben-Porath

  Using the Pre-Surgical Psychological Evaluation to Predict 5-Year Weight Loss Outcomes in Bariatric Surgery Patients

  Julie Rish

  Graze Eating among Bariatric Surgery Candidates: Prevalence and Psychosocial Correlates

  Donna D. Ohnmeiss

  Yossef S. Ben-Porath

  Associations Between Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2-Restructured Form (MMPI-2-RF) Scores

  Workers' Compensation Status

  and Spine Surgery Outcome

  Zubaidah Nor Hanipah

  Emre Bucak

  Ivy N. Haskins

  Leslie Heinberg

  30-Day Readmission Following Weight Loss Surgery: Can Psychological Factors Predict Non- Specific Indications for Readmission?

  Kevin Thompson

  Leslie Heingberg

  Leah Boepple

  Rheanna Ata

  Obesity as a Disease: Effects on Weight-Biased Attitudes and Beliefs

  Julie Rish

  Kathleen Ashton

  Megan Lavery

  Leslie Heinberg

  Ashleigh Pona

  Psychological Correlates of Body Image Dissatisfaction Before and After Bariatric Surgery

  Ryan

  Medical University of South Carolina

  University Hospitals of Cleveland

  John Carroll University

  University of Houston-Clear Lake

  Coleman Professional Services

  Cleveland Clinic

  Kent State University

  Cleveland Clinic

  Cleveland/Akron

  Ohio Area

  I work in the Bariatric and Metabolic Institute. My primary roles are to conduct pre-surgical psychology evaluations of bariatric surgery candidates

  run Cognitive Behavioral Therapy groups for Binge-Eating Disorder and non-surgical weight loss

  and other individualized pre-surgical and post-operative therapies in an effort to optimize psychosocial adjustment and behavior change after surgery.

  Clinical Psychology Trainee

  Cleveland Clinic

  Course: Psychology of Adjustment (PSYC 21211) Online Course\n\nDescription: A review of theories

  concepts and data that contribute to the understanding of human adjustment. Topics may include the following: personality

  stress and coping

  transitions from adolescence to adulthood

  psychological disorders and psychotherapy.

  Kent State University

  Medical University of South Carolina

  Charleston

  South Carolina Area

  Clinical Psychology Resident

  I was part of the \"Helping Others\" team under Dr. Maria Pagano. I ran clinical diagnostic interviews with inpatient adolescents with substance abuse/dependence disorders.

  Research Assistant

  Cleveland/Akron

  Ohio Area

  University Hospitals of Cleveland

  Course: Psychology of Adjustment (PSYC 21211) Online Course\n\nDescription: A review of theories

  concepts and data that contribute to the understanding of human adjustment. Topics may include the following: personality

  stress and coping

  transitions from adolescence to adulthood

  psychological disorders and psychotherapy.

  Kent State University

  Kent State University

  Course: Advanced Psychological Assessment: Adult (PSYC 60273/70273)\n\nThe focus of the course is on the empirical underpinnings of assessment procedures as they inform clinical use

  including test development

  administration

  scoring

  and basic interpretation of several commonly-used instruments. Integrative report writing is also emphasized.

  Graduate Teaching Assistant

  Cleveland/Akron

  Ohio Area

  cleveland/akron

  ohio area

  Course: Quantitative Methods in Psychology I (PSYC 21621)\n\nApplication of quantitative

  statistical methods in psychological research - including descriptive and inferential methods (includes ANOVA

  t-test

  and correlation). This course is intended to introduce students to the basic principles and practices of statistics as applied to psychology and other social sciences.

  Instructor

  Kent State University

  Houston

  Texas Area

  Assistant Professor

  University of Houston-Clear Lake

  I worked in the Bariatric and Metabolic Institute under supervision of Dr.s Leslie Heinberg

  Amy Windover

  Kathy Ashton

  and Julie Merrell. I aided in data collection

  observed pre-surgical psychology evaluations of bariatric surgery candidates

  Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) Groups for Binge-Eating Disorder

  and pre-surgical and post-operative groups aimed at optimizing psychosocial adjustment and behavior change after surgery.

  Research Assistant

  Cleveland/Akron

  Ohio Area

  Cleveland Clinic

  I assisted Drs. Denise Ben-Porath and Abdul Imam in their Experimental Design and Analysis courses. I ran labs

  graded papers and exams

  led selected lectures on psychometrics and statistical power

  and mentored students conducting their own research projects.

  Teaching Assistant

  Cleveland/Akron

  Ohio Area

  John Carroll University

  I've managed and analyzed data for behavioral medicine studies with my advisor

  Dr. Yossef Ben-Porath

  and his collaborators. I've gained strong skills in MMPI-related research

  working with behavioral medicine populations

  and applying advanced quantitative and psychometric techniques.

  Graduate Research Assistant

  Cleveland/Akron

  Ohio Area

  Kent State University

  Conducted intake interviews and individual therapy with young and older adult clients of varying psychopathology including mood disorders

  drug and alcohol issues

  personality disorders

  and schizophrenia. Interpreted and wrote psychological reports. Practiced empirically-supported therapy approaches including CBT and Interpersonal therapy.

  Coleman Professional Services