Alumni Updates

We post updates from alumni and friends as we receive them. Use our handy online form to send us your news!

 

Cassie McDonnell '05 (BS) I've recently entered year 5 (homestretch!) of the clinical psychology Ph.D. program at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. I'm specializing in child psych and behavioral medicine, and my current research is focused on child/parent anxiety in kids with medically unexplained chest pain. While I've enjoyed my time in the Midwest, I'm hoping to eventually return to VA and am currently applying for pre-doctoral internships in that area. (10/09)

Cathy Donoso '06 (BA) After graduating from William & Mary I went to get my Master's in Social Work at Columbia University. I graduated in 2008 and have been working as a social worker in Family Preventive Services, which is part of the child welfare system in New York City. (10/09) 

Misha (Roane) Marvel '95 (BA) Thanks to Dr. Galano's Community Psych class and Dr. Shean's thoughtfulness during my Honors Thesis work ('94-'95), I became acutely interested with prevention programs and issues. I now use my MSW with the Nutrition Consortium of NYS to advocate for federal nutrition programs to prevent hunger in NYS. Many thanks to you both! (10/09)

Hilary (Willson) Alessi '04 (BA) I went on to pursue and receive my Master of Science in Occupational Therapy at The Medical College of Virginia in 2007. I'm currently working as a school-based therapist in Portsmouth, VA, working with children in the special education program. (10/09)

David Kintsfather '69 (AB) I am a Professor of Electronic Media at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. Recently, working with one of my grad students, I created and programmed a YouTube channel for the Center for Environmental Oncology, which is located at the U. of Pittsburgh Medical Center, across the state from KU. This may seem remote from a degree in Psychology, but every aspect of the project from the background colors to the order in which video clips play involved concepts of Social Psychology in understanding the target audience. (10/09)

Kelly Jones '06 (BA) After working for 2 years as a mental health case manager for homeless clients at St. Vincent de Paul Village in San Diego, CA, I moved to Chicago to begin a master's program at the University of Chicago's School of Social Service Administration. Classes and field work are just beginning, but so far it's challenging and engaging! (10/09)

Carrie (Lundgren) Bailey '94 (BS), '09 (PhD) I received my doctorate in Counselor Education this year after returning to my undergrad alma mater (B.S. Psychology, 1994)...  and just began as Assistant Professor of Counselor Education at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, GA. (10/09)

Jennifer (Smith) Lodi-Smith '01 (BA), '03 (MA) After finishing my Ph.D. in personality psychology at the University of Illinois in 2008, I am completing a postdoc in neurocognitive aging at the Center for BrainHealth at the University of Texas at Dallas. I'm teaching a graduate course in personality psychology to UTD and UT Southwester Medical Center students. I got married to a neuroimaging data analyst, Andrew Hebrank, one year ago and we are expecting our first child in early December. If that doesn't keep me busy enough, I'm on the job market this fall! (10/09)

Megan Finch '07 (BA) I received my MAEd in Elementary Education from William and Mary in 2008. I am now in my second year of teaching third grade in Chesterfield county, VA. (10/09)

Nannette (Wood) Roach '93 (BA) I received my Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Mississippi in 2002.  I opened a private practice office in south central Iowa in 2007. (10/09)

John Hall '90 (BS) Got a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Louisville in 1995. Since then have worked in university counseling centers, corporate managed care offices, and now have a private practice in Charlotte, NC. Consult on research programs in HIV and disability. Train other mental health professionals on HIV-related topics through the APA HOPE program. Was a member and then chair of APA's committee on continuing education providers. (10/09)

Andy DeSoto '09 (BS) This Fall (2009), I started the Ph.D. program in Washington University in St. Louis' Department of Psychology in the Brain, Behavior & Cognition program as a student of Dr. Henry L. Roediger, III.  This semester's research is examining correlations between memory and confidence and is slated for a presentation this January at a conference of the MacArthur Foundation, a future book chapter, and hopefully an upcoming peer-reviewed article. (10/09)

Scott Langhorst '68 (AB) Currently working at Ft. Eustis as an "Instructional Systems Specialist" responsible for the development and integration of web-based tools supporting the Army's worldwide distributed learning program. My duties include serving as an instructional design consultant to faculty and staff, applying learning research to web-based tools design and implementation, and developing and providing training for Army personnel. (10/09)

Carol Rousseau '85 (AB) Completed my clinical doctorate in Audiology (Au.D.) at Salus University in Spring 2009. Previously obtained M.A. in Audiology at the University of Texas-Austin in 2003. Currently working as a Senior Clinical Audiologist at Rochester Hearing and Speech Center in Rochester, NY. (10/09)

Julie Williams '79 (BA) Greetings from the State of New Hampshire, where I serve as the Senior Vice Provost for Engagement and Academic Outreach at the University of New Hampshire (UNH). I graduated from William and Mary in 1979 and went on to get my Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Tennessee in 1986.  I have held faculty and administrative posts at the University of Tennessee (UT), UT Medical Center, Knoxville College, Virginia Commonwealth University and have been at UNH for the last eight years. Here at UNH, I am responsible for the University's public engagement mission, defined as "engagement through research and scholarship." I work closely with faculty to catalyze and support externally funded education and research programs that seek to enhance our mutually beneficial partnerships with external collaborators locally, nationally and globally.  Over the last eight years, I have had increasingly broader connections to programs and personnel at the National Science Foundation, and I spend time regularly in Washington DC. In 2006, I also had the pleasure of serving as an American Council on Education (ACE) Fellow at William and Mary and spent time in South Africa. Being back on campus on a daily basis after close to 30 years was both great fun and very intellectually stimulating. My web address is www.unh.edu/engagement. (10/09)

Cheryl Toth '88 (BA) Congratulations on the move to the new building and continued success with being one of the most popular degrees at graduation. My W&M Psychology degree opened many doors as I pursued my career. It was the dedication and commitment from professors like Dr. Nezlek and Dr. Galano (and Dr. Derks) that inspired me to pursue and attain a Ph.D. in Industrial / Organizational Psychology at the Univ. of Georgia. I now work at IBM as a global manager for Workforce Research and Analytics in the HR division. I manage a team of folks based in the US, Europe and Asia. I know that a big factor in my hiring many years ago was the reputation of W&M for educating some of the best and brightest and providing a solid, top-tier liberal arts education. Keep up the great work. (10/09)

Amanda Fuller '09 (BS) I am currently working as a Research Assistant in a social development lab at UNC-Greensboro. The study focuses on anxious solitary children and their social interactions, and is in its fifth and final year. I am learning a lot and loving every minute of it. My connections through W&M helped me find this job, and my work with Dr. Dallaire and Dr. Zeman my senior year prepared me greatly for it. (10/09)

Alia Wolfson '06 (BS) In May, I graduated from Rider University with my Ed.S. (Educational Specialist degree) in School Psychology after a three-year program. Now I am a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) and looking for a job up in the Toronto area. (10/09)

Andy Lau '05 (BA) Hello everyone. I recently moved to Philadelphia and am currently enrolled in a 4-year Doctoral Program at Salus University-George S. Osborne College of Audiology. At the end of the four years, I will obtain my AuD degree (Doctor of Audiology). If you are in the Philadelphia area, please feel free to give me a holler. In the meantime, all the best. (10/09)

Jessica Goforth '08 (BA) I am pursuing a master's degree in education at the William and Mary School of Education. When I graduate in May, I'll be looking for a job as a high school English teacher. (10/09)

Jonathan Bunker '90 (BA) I serve as Pastor of Berryville Presbyterian Chruch (Va.), where I have been engaged in ministry for the past 9 years.  My wife Susan Gawalt '90 (BA) and our 3 kids live in Berryville. Susan is a pediatrician in the Winchester area. (10/09)

Emily Bell Schumann '06 (MA) After graduation, went to work as a reseach coordinator at a neuroscience center in Connecticut, and later another in New Mexico. I got married to Dan Schumann-Mraz in July 2008. I entered the clinical psych PhD program at Kent State University, and am studying social cognition in schizophrenia. (4/09)

Jeremy Burroughs '05 (BA) Finished a Master of Arts and Educational Specialist program at the University of Delaware in school psychology.  I now work as a nationally certified school psychologist in Newport News Public Schools. (9/08)

Scott Cassidy '06 (MA) Since completing the graduate program at W&M, I have been working in the Applied Organizational Research division at ICF International in Fairfax, VA. I am currently pursuing a PhD in I/O psychology at Penn State University. (9/08)

Matthew Dohn '02 (MA) April 2007, completed Ph.D in Social Psychology at Rutgers University (New Brunswick). Currently a visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology at Kutztown University (Kutztown, PA) (4/08)

Kristen Abbott '00 (BA) Graduated with a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the New School for Social Research, in New York, NY, on January 31, 2007.    (11/07)

Malcolm Anderson '57 (BS)  Now retired in Santa Barbara County, Calif., after 36 years as a Clinical Social Worker for community mental health, and in private practive. Received M.S.W. from Columbia Universit, NYC, in 1965.    (11/07)

Maria Bartini '93 (BS) Associate Professor at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams, MA teaching Developmental Psychology and Research Design courses. (11/07)

Sam Bruce '05 (BS) Accepted to the Forensic Psychology MA program at John Jay College in New York and will begin work there at the end of August. (11/07)

William "Andy" Geoghegan '68 (BA) Just retired from teaching psychology at the community college level for 31 years. Introduced online psychology instruction to our college district and am still actively involved in teaching online. (11/07)

Kerry Green (Pisacane) '95 (BS) Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland, College Park School of Public Health in the Department of Public and Community Health. (11/07)

Elizabeth Groundwater (Howell) '78 (BS) After retiring from software engineering, I use my psychology degree to write mysteries. My hardcover debut, A REAL BASKET CASE, was released March, 2007 to good reviews. (11/07)

Tracey Houston (Snow) '01 (BA) Victim Witness Coordinator handling domestic violence cases, in Nashville's District Attorney's office. (11/07)

Michael Kilgore '89 (BS) Formed Nationwide Surveys, a small market research firm (11/07)

Jeannie Loeb (Koo) '94 (MA) Lecturer at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and living in Raleigh with her husband and four children. (11/07)

Erin Lowery (Williams) '00 (BA) Earned a master's degree in counselor education from UT Austin in 2002. Currently working as a Career Counselor at VCU. (11/07)