Notable Alumni
The Bachelor of Science degree provides students with broad based knowledge of the field of Psychology. This preparation should provide a solid foundation for students planning on pursuing graduate training in a mental health field, including psychology, social work, and counseling as well as a variety of other fields. A recent alumni survey indicated that 88% of students who applied to graduate programs were accepted and 100% indicated that their psychology training at UNO prepared them as well or better than most of their graduate school colleagues. Of those working in other fields, 77% agreed that their training in psychology at UNO has been useful in their current employment.
The combined training in the MS and Ph.D. programs should enable the students to obtain post-doctoral placements and/or employment in academic, research, and applied settings. A recent alumni survey indicated that UNO’s psychology department has been very successful in achieving these goals. Despite our small size, our group of notable alumni is impressive:
Katherine J. Aucoin, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Program Manager of JPHSA Center for Advancement of Early Relationships, Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority Child and Family Services
Ph.D. 2005
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Kristin L. Callahan, Ph.D.
Licensed Developmental Psychologist
Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry
LSU School of Medicine, Dept. of Psychiatry
Ph.D. 2010
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Laura L. Colgin, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Neuroscience
University of Texas at Austin
B.S. 1994
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Natalie M. Costa, Ph.D.
Instructor
University of New Orleans
Ph.D. 2007
Christopher Dehon, Ph.D.
Program Psychologist, Short term residential/Diagnostic Program
Hillside Children's Center
Rochester, New York
Ph.D. 2004
Rebecca J. Houston, Ph.D.
Research Scientist, Research Institute on Addictions
University at Buffalo
The State University of New York
Ph.D. 2002
Angela Walter Keyes, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry and Neurology
Tulane University School of Medicine
Ph.D. 2004
Eva R. Kimonis, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Mental Health Law and Policy
University of South Florida
Ph.D. 2005
Gerald J. LaHoste, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Psychology Department
University of New Orleans
B.S. 1978; M.S. 1980
Kathryn Lawing, Ph.D.
Licensed Developmental Psychologist
Lawing Psychology, LLC
www.LawingPsychology.com
Ph.D. 2011
Thomas Lipscomb, Ph.D.
Professor of Educational Research, University of Southern Mississippi
Professor Emeritus of Psychology, Southeastern Louisiana University
B.A. 1972; M.S. 1974
Jeffrey M. Love, Ph.D.
Fixed Term Instructor
Penn State University, University Park Campus
Ph.D. 2003
Monica A. Marsee, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Psychology
Iowa State University
Ph.D. 2005
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Michael Mauk, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair, Department of Neuroscience
University of Texas at Austin
B.S. 1979
Scott P. Mirabile, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Psychology Department
St. Mary's College of Maryland
Ph.D. 2009, Mentor: Dr. Laura Scaramella
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Luna Munoz, Ph.D.
Lecturer
University of Central Lancashire
Ph.D. 2005
Sonya S. Myers, Ph.D.
Research Scientist, Center for Research on Rural Families & Communities
Vanderbilt University
Ph.D. 2007
Cedar W. O’Donnell, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Ph.D. 2007
Gabriel C. Quintero Garzola, Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor and Researcher, Department of Psychology
Florida State University, Republic of Panama Campus
Ph.D. 2007
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Lara R. Robinson, Ph.D.
Behavioral Scientist, Child Development Studies Team
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Ph.D. 2006
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Anna T. Smyke, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry and Neurology
Tulane University School of Medicine
Ph.D. 2000
Tiffany Simpson, Ph.D.
Director of Legislative Affairs, Juvenile Justice Compliance Officer
Louisiana Public Defender Board
Ph.D. 2010
Sarah Sohr-Preston, Ph.D.
Instructor
Southeastern Louisiana University
Ph.D. 2006
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Nina Stewart, M.S.
Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Family Service of Greater New Orleans, Orleans Parish Drug Court Program
M.S. 2014
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Andrew Terranova, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Stephen F. Austin State University
Ph.D. 2006