We would like to recognize the following students and Campus Representatives for their outstanding contribution to their programs, military psychology, and Division 19!
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Afik Faerman (UC San Francisco)
"In 2019 we would like to acknowledge a dedicated and hardworking student who has demonstrated significant service to our society and the student affairs committee. In 2019, Afik was one of our two Student Research Grant Recipients. He used his grant award to present his project at APA in Chicago on his topic, “Haptic Responsiveness as a Novel Measurement Method for Sleep State Misperception in Insomnia: A Pilot Study” in the Division 19 hospitality suite. Afik has been an integral component to the student affairs committee over the past few years and we would like to thank him for his outstanding service to this committee. Afik kept our webinar series rolling smoothly for the past few years and has truly been a driving force for our webpage, social media, and technological presence as a committee. Even though he was unable to serve in the armed forces, he has dedicated his career to serving veterans in our nations VA health care system. Afik, this committee thanks you for your work and continued service to our country. We all strive to be more like you in our lives and careers." - from Division 19 Student Affairs Committee 2019 |
Afik Faerman (UC San Francisco)
"In 2019 we would like to acknowledge a dedicated and hardworking student who has demonstrated significant service to our society and the student affairs committee. In 2019, Afik was one of our two Student Research Grant Recipients. He used his grant award to present his project at APA in Chicago on his topic, “Haptic Responsiveness as a Novel Measurement Method for Sleep State Misperception in Insomnia: A Pilot Study” in the Division 19 hospitality suite. Afik has been an integral component to the student affairs committee over the past few years and we would like to thank him for his outstanding service to this committee. Afik kept our webinar series rolling smoothly for the past few years and has truly been a driving force for our webpage, social media, and technological presence as a committee. Even though he was unable to serve in the armed forces, he has dedicated his career to serving veterans in our nations VA health care system. Afik, this committee thanks you for your work and continued service to our country. We all strive to be more like you in our lives and careers." - from Division 19 Student Affairs Committee
Katie Fry (Fielding Graduate University)
"Katie's contributions are all the more amazing considering that she is a first year student. Her level of participation, her tireless advocacy on our chapter's behalf, and her can do attitude are an example to us all, and are a large part why she was nominated for the position of Executive Officer for the chapter despite being a first year student. She continues to bring credit to our chapter and is always looking for ways to improve herself." - Excerpt from David's nomination of Katie
Lynnea Vis (Adler University)
Lynnea has a longstanding history of military specific psychology interest, and it is only natural that she has joined Division 19 at the inception of her doctoral degree. Since then, she has served on the leadership team as a Regional Representative for the Midwest. Additionally, she is the President of Adler University's Military Psychology Student Organization. She works tirelessly to secure presenters, host events, and bring military psychology scholarship to campus. She intends to join the Armed Forces as a Clinical Psychologist, she wishes to be in the United States Navy, but we are still working on that ;)." - Excerpt from Karolina's nomination of Lynnea
Kailyn Bobb (California School of Professional Psychology--Alliant)
Kailyn has exemplified everything we, as a Division, could ask for in a representative. Her perseverance, ingenuity, and professionalism have made it an incredible pleasure to work with her. Despite attending such a small school, Kailyn has afforded incredible opportunities to students by partnering with other organizations on campus to bring in guest speakers, fundraise for charities, and provide training through Give an Hour. As a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, she has an expressed interest in continuing to serve by working for the VA upon completion of her doctoral degree. It is my honor and privilege to work with Kailyn, as she represents all that this Division stands for: service to and for others, as well as selfless and unyielding dedication.
Tiffany Duffing (Fielding Graduate University)
Tiffany has served as a Campus Representative for Fielding since September 2014. During her term as CR, Tiffany has demonstrated that she is an exemplary leader and is personally committed to excellence in veterans' clinical care, with special attention to women veterans' and military family issues. Some of her many accomplishments include developing a greater local leadership team, which has included the development of an additional three offices and appointment of officers; organizing a regional VA internship webinar open to all Division19 students, which drew 35+ attendees; organizing an upcoming meeting to feature presentations on obtaining VA/DoD practica and HPSP selection; contributing to Fielding's Student Veterans of America meetings and Summer 2015 presentation; organizing a donation project for the BWI USO, which drew $600+ in material goods; and co-coordinating a continuing education (CE) symposium for the APA 2015 Division 19 track identifying difficulties in transitioning from civilian clinician to military psychologist. She has truly set the standard for others to emulate.
Ryan Hess (Ball State University)
Ryan has served as one of the Campus Representatives for the Division 19 Student Chapter at Ball State University. Under his leadership the student chapter at Ball State University has made presentations at multiple conferences, including the Indiana Counseling Association Conference. He and a fellow chapter member have also forwarded the goals of Division 19 through the development and implementation of a group intervention for incarcerated military veterans. They now lead this 8 week group that combines both psychoeducation and emotional processing to prepare individuals for re-entry into the community.
Melissa Marsh (Chicago School of Professional Psychology--Chicago Campus)
Melissa has served as a leader to the Military Psychology Student Association at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Through her role as a leader she has worked to promote Military Psychology and the mission of Division 19. Melissa Marsh has also demonstrated good communication with the larger student network, as witnessed through her communication with her regional representative. The communication with the regional representative has sought not only to inform the SAC of the work being done by her student chapter, but also to seek to better understand and define the role of student representative, asking questions that have helped the regional representatives and the SAC to further understand the needs of the Campus Representatives.
Karolina Przegienda (Adler University)
Karolina has served as a Campus Representative for Adler University. As the Vice President of Adler University’s Military Psychology Student Organization she has worked to promote the field through creating a social media presence for Military Psychology at Adler University. She has also worked to bring speakers and recruiters to campus to promote opportunities in Military Psychology, such as HPSP and military internships, as well as others to discuss topics such as military leadership.
Jaclynn Robinson (The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, LA Campus)
Jaclynn’s situation is as unique as her contributions to the Division. As the CR at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at LA, currently living in Chicago, Jaclynn established a Military Psychology Student Association at her campus before Division 19 instituted the Student Chapter Network. Through substantial student involvement she has been able to bring to light many issues facing veterans. She is currently planning charitable events to help veterans and their families, as well as a ‘Lunch and Learn’ session to better prepare students to work with the children of military families. In addition to all she has done for the students she works with, she has been essential in providing guidance and materials to other CRs struggling to get their chapters off the ground. It is without a doubt that Jaclynn has brought an ineffable benefit to the Division, and her fellow students and CRs. I feel inexplicably fortunate to have the opportunity to work with such a motivated and creative Representative.
"In 2019 we would like to acknowledge a dedicated and hardworking student who has demonstrated significant service to our society and the student affairs committee. In 2019, Afik was one of our two Student Research Grant Recipients. He used his grant award to present his project at APA in Chicago on his topic, “Haptic Responsiveness as a Novel Measurement Method for Sleep State Misperception in Insomnia: A Pilot Study” in the Division 19 hospitality suite. Afik has been an integral component to the student affairs committee over the past few years and we would like to thank him for his outstanding service to this committee. Afik kept our webinar series rolling smoothly for the past few years and has truly been a driving force for our webpage, social media, and technological presence as a committee. Even though he was unable to serve in the armed forces, he has dedicated his career to serving veterans in our nations VA health care system. Afik, this committee thanks you for your work and continued service to our country. We all strive to be more like you in our lives and careers." - from Division 19 Student Affairs Committee
Katie Fry (Fielding Graduate University)
"Katie's contributions are all the more amazing considering that she is a first year student. Her level of participation, her tireless advocacy on our chapter's behalf, and her can do attitude are an example to us all, and are a large part why she was nominated for the position of Executive Officer for the chapter despite being a first year student. She continues to bring credit to our chapter and is always looking for ways to improve herself." - Excerpt from David's nomination of Katie
Lynnea Vis (Adler University)
Lynnea has a longstanding history of military specific psychology interest, and it is only natural that she has joined Division 19 at the inception of her doctoral degree. Since then, she has served on the leadership team as a Regional Representative for the Midwest. Additionally, she is the President of Adler University's Military Psychology Student Organization. She works tirelessly to secure presenters, host events, and bring military psychology scholarship to campus. She intends to join the Armed Forces as a Clinical Psychologist, she wishes to be in the United States Navy, but we are still working on that ;)." - Excerpt from Karolina's nomination of Lynnea
Kailyn Bobb (California School of Professional Psychology--Alliant)
Kailyn has exemplified everything we, as a Division, could ask for in a representative. Her perseverance, ingenuity, and professionalism have made it an incredible pleasure to work with her. Despite attending such a small school, Kailyn has afforded incredible opportunities to students by partnering with other organizations on campus to bring in guest speakers, fundraise for charities, and provide training through Give an Hour. As a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, she has an expressed interest in continuing to serve by working for the VA upon completion of her doctoral degree. It is my honor and privilege to work with Kailyn, as she represents all that this Division stands for: service to and for others, as well as selfless and unyielding dedication.
Tiffany Duffing (Fielding Graduate University)
Tiffany has served as a Campus Representative for Fielding since September 2014. During her term as CR, Tiffany has demonstrated that she is an exemplary leader and is personally committed to excellence in veterans' clinical care, with special attention to women veterans' and military family issues. Some of her many accomplishments include developing a greater local leadership team, which has included the development of an additional three offices and appointment of officers; organizing a regional VA internship webinar open to all Division19 students, which drew 35+ attendees; organizing an upcoming meeting to feature presentations on obtaining VA/DoD practica and HPSP selection; contributing to Fielding's Student Veterans of America meetings and Summer 2015 presentation; organizing a donation project for the BWI USO, which drew $600+ in material goods; and co-coordinating a continuing education (CE) symposium for the APA 2015 Division 19 track identifying difficulties in transitioning from civilian clinician to military psychologist. She has truly set the standard for others to emulate.
Ryan Hess (Ball State University)
Ryan has served as one of the Campus Representatives for the Division 19 Student Chapter at Ball State University. Under his leadership the student chapter at Ball State University has made presentations at multiple conferences, including the Indiana Counseling Association Conference. He and a fellow chapter member have also forwarded the goals of Division 19 through the development and implementation of a group intervention for incarcerated military veterans. They now lead this 8 week group that combines both psychoeducation and emotional processing to prepare individuals for re-entry into the community.
Melissa Marsh (Chicago School of Professional Psychology--Chicago Campus)
Melissa has served as a leader to the Military Psychology Student Association at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Through her role as a leader she has worked to promote Military Psychology and the mission of Division 19. Melissa Marsh has also demonstrated good communication with the larger student network, as witnessed through her communication with her regional representative. The communication with the regional representative has sought not only to inform the SAC of the work being done by her student chapter, but also to seek to better understand and define the role of student representative, asking questions that have helped the regional representatives and the SAC to further understand the needs of the Campus Representatives.
Karolina Przegienda (Adler University)
Karolina has served as a Campus Representative for Adler University. As the Vice President of Adler University’s Military Psychology Student Organization she has worked to promote the field through creating a social media presence for Military Psychology at Adler University. She has also worked to bring speakers and recruiters to campus to promote opportunities in Military Psychology, such as HPSP and military internships, as well as others to discuss topics such as military leadership.
Jaclynn Robinson (The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, LA Campus)
Jaclynn’s situation is as unique as her contributions to the Division. As the CR at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at LA, currently living in Chicago, Jaclynn established a Military Psychology Student Association at her campus before Division 19 instituted the Student Chapter Network. Through substantial student involvement she has been able to bring to light many issues facing veterans. She is currently planning charitable events to help veterans and their families, as well as a ‘Lunch and Learn’ session to better prepare students to work with the children of military families. In addition to all she has done for the students she works with, she has been essential in providing guidance and materials to other CRs struggling to get their chapters off the ground. It is without a doubt that Jaclynn has brought an ineffable benefit to the Division, and her fellow students and CRs. I feel inexplicably fortunate to have the opportunity to work with such a motivated and creative Representative.
