2021 OPA Conference Virtual Student Poster Session
The Influence of Depression and Anxiety on Working Memory in Children with ADHD
Program Evaluation of Self Talk Psychoeducation Workshop
Resilience in Latinx Migrant Farmworkers WINNER: Diversity Award
Conversaciones con los Abuelos: A Collaboration to Promote Social and Emotional Wellness for Latinx Elders
The Influence of Practicum or Internship Psychology Training on Students' Psychological Well-Being: A Literature Review
A Proposal for One-Session Treatment for Blood-Injection-Injury Phobia in Transgender Youth WINNER: Science & Application Competency Award
A Joy Intervention Lanaya Wade, MA
Competence Working with Diverse Populations Conducting Risk Assessment in the Emergency Department WINNER: Education & Systems Competency Award
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Angel Nguyen David is currently a doctoral candidate in clinical psychology at George Fox University, where her research interests center on the psychological and neurocognitive impact of complex medical conditions among children. She is currently completing her clinical internship at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco, CA on the Neuropsychological and Educational Testing track. She will be completing her post doctoral fellowship in pediatric neuropsychology at AMITA Health. 
Marie-Christine Goodworth earned a PhD in counseling psychology from Arizona State University. Her postdoctoral fellowship in health psychology was at the Medical College of Georgia, where she performed clinical and research activities with adult medical populations (multiple sclerosis, breast cancer and HIV). She is currently an associate professor in the Graduate School of Clinical Psychology at George Fox University. She provides telehealth services to veterans with tinnitus at the Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center. She is president-elect of the Oregon Psychological Association. 
Joel Nigg earned his Ph.D. at the University of California, Berkeley with a focus on child ADHD and associated learning and behavioral challenges. He completed a one year clinical internship at Seattle Children's Hospital and the University of Washington. He is a nationally recognized researcher with more than 200 scientific publications. Since 2008, he has been the Director of the Division of Psychology and Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience at Oregon Health and Science University as well as directs OHSU's ADHD program. 
Edith James is a first-year PsyD student at George Fox University. Her research interests include emotional intelligence, metacognition, and body diversity. When not in class, doing homework, or working one of her jobs, you can find her singing, playing guitar, baking, going for drives, and consuming more than her fair share of coffee.
Amanda Riedel is a doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology Program at George Fox University. Her clinical interests, as well as research interests, include primary care psychology. On a sunny day, you will likely find Amanda aiming for a personal record at the local disc golf course.
Dr. Shaun Davis is an early career clinical psychologist. She operates a private practice with a focus on emotionally-focused therapy for families. She enjoys a diversity of professional activities including clinical mentorship at George Fox University, teaching community classes, and collaborating with other professionals to promote psychology in the local community. 
Marisol Beaulac, MA is a 3rd year doctoral student in Pacific University’s PsyD program. Marisol is a member of the Adult and Sabiduría Latinx emphases. Her clinical and research interests include working with the Latinx community, understanding and implementing cultural adaptations in her work, and providing outreach on topics related to mental health. She is passionate about providing culturally and linguistically appropriate mental health services. Marisol currently provides therapy services and group therapy in community mental health settings. In the future, Marisol hopes to continue to work with diverse communities and engage in outreach. 
Ashley Knol, MA is currently a third-year doctoral student at Pacific University and is a member of the health and Sabiduria emphases. Her research and clinical interests include resilience, trauma, chronic pain, pediatric psychology, and Latinx mental health. She currently provides behavioral health and therapy services to clients of all ages in a primary care setting.
Dr. Ruth Zúñiga is an associate professor, licensed psychologist and clinical supervisor at Pacific University, Oregon. She is also the director of Sabiduría: Latinx Psychology Emphasis, a program focused on training culturally informed clinicians to work with the Latinx community. She has a PhD in clinical and community psychology with an emphasis in rural and indigenous communities from the University of Alaska. Her research, teaching and practice focus on community-based program evaluation, integrated health care, chronic disease management, cross-cultural issues, Latinx psychology and community resiliency. Dr. Zúñiga serves in several board of directors and advisory boards of community-based organizations in Oregon. She has an extensive track record working with community brokers such as promotores de salud and community health workers. Dr. Zúñiga has been teaching, researching and presenting in the subject of Latinx mental health and wellness for 10 years and has been providing mental health services for over 15 years in the areas of immigration, trauma, chronic disease management and overall mental health concerns.
Paige Reohr, M.S. is a 3rd-year PhD student of clinical psychology at Pacific University and part of Pacific's Sabiduria Latinx Psychology emphasis. She is passionate about community wellness, cultural psychology, and health disparities among the aging population.
JoAnna Sendejo is a second-year graduate student at Pacific University’s School of Graduate Psychology. Her primary areas of interests are trauma and stressor-related disorders, attachment-related disorders, and cultural adaptations to mental health treatments for Latinx children and families. Through the Pacific Psychology and Comprehensive Health Clinic, she provides bilingual mental health services to both children and adults. As a member of Sabiduría, a program led by Dr. Ruth Zúñiga at Pacific University offering culturally informed services to the Latinx community, she supports with community presentations and trainings on various mental health topics. One of her career goals is to offer bilingual mental health services to the Latinx community and culturally informed treatment to other marginalized communities. JoAnna is originally from the small border town in south Texas.
Alejandra Ferris, M.A., is a 4th-year clinical psychology graduate student at Pacific University's School of Graduate Psychology. She is a member of Sabiduria Latinx Psychology Emphasis as well as the Health Emphasis. As a bilingual/bicultural Latina, Alejandra is passionate about reducing health disparities in marginalized communities, and particularly in the Latinx community.
Seferina Dale is the Community Wellness Director for Centro Cultural of Washingon County. She helped develop 'Edad de Oro', serving Latino Elders by providing a space for them to share their wisdom and acquire new skills as they grow self confidence and learn to self-advocate. Seferina's interest has always been in the health field and her goal is to provide and develop programs that will benefit our Latinx senior citizen community. 
Myra Piper is a doctoral candidate at Pacific University, Oregon, with a MA in clinical psychology. Her areas of clinical interest include chronic illness (specifically HIV, cancer and chronic pain), anxiety-related issues, depression, trauma, struggles with self-esteem and body image, grief and loss, life transitions, LGBTQI2S+, and identity exploration. She incorporates principles from cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and mindfulness therapies, and believes in the need for an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed approach to creating and sustaining therapeutic connections. Her research interests include cancer, stress management, volunteerism, and well-being. 
Ruth Zúñiga, PhD
Preeti Pental, MA, is a third year student in clinical psychology at the School of Graduate Psychology (SGP) at Pacific University. Preeti received her Master’s degree in clinical psychology at SGP last summer. Her clinical and research interests include fear and anxiety in children with medical, neurodevelopmental, and other complexities. She is currently completing three practicum rotations at the Child Development and Rehabilitation Center (CDRC) at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, including in the Diagnostic Intake Clinic, in the Anxiety Treatment Clinic, and in the Pediatric Gastroenterology Coping Clinic. She is also completing research projects in the areas of anxiety in transgender and gender nonconforming youth, and type 1 diabetes and executive functioning. 
Catherine Miller, PhD, ABPP, is a licensed psychologist in the state of Oregon and a Professor in the School of Graduate Psychology (SGP) at Pacific University. She received her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from West Virginia University in 1993 and has been licensed as a psychologist in West Virginia, Colorado, Massachusetts, and Oregon. She has been working at Pacific University since moving to Oregon in 1999. She currently teaches classes in Ethics & Professional Issues, Child Interventions, Juvenile Forensic Psychology, and Single-Subject Design. She also supervises a team of graduate students at SGP’s internal training clinic in downtown Portland. She is board certified in clinical child and adolescent psychology, and she is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA), Oregon Psychological Association (OPA), and American Psychology-Law Society (APLS). She has published multiple articles in peer-reviewed publications and presented at national and local psychology conferences. She is currently the psychologist member of the Juvenile panel of the Psychiatric Security Review Board and is former Chair of the OPA Ethics Committee.
Laura Edwards-Leeper, PhD, is a licensed psychologist in the state of Oregon and a Professor and Clinical Supervisor in the School of Graduate Psychology and the Pacific Psychology Clinic, at Pacific University. She received her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Bowling Green State University in 2004. Her clinical and research interests include the following: gender identity issues, including issues related to gender non-conformity and transgenderism; disorders of sexual development; eating disorders and obesity with an emphasis on children and adolescents; prevention/early intervention of eating disorders and obesity, including focus on body image. Laura is also co-chair of the child/adolescent committee within the World Professional Association of Transgender Health (WPATH), and has additional professional memberships. 
Marie-Christine Goodworth earned a PhD in counseling psychology from Arizona State University. Her postdoctoral fellowship in health psychology was at the Medical College of Georgia, where she performed clinical and research activities with adult medical populations (multiple sclerosis, breast cancer and HIV). She is currently an associate professor in the Graduate School of Clinical Psychology at George Fox University. She provides telehealth services to veterans with tinnitus at the Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center. She is president-elect of the Oregon Psychological Association. 
Kathleen Gathercoal
Winston Seegobin, PsyD, is Director of Diversity and Professor of Clinical Psychology in the Graduate School of Clinical Psychology at George Fox University. His areas of research include multicultural psychotherapy, religion and psychology, and international perspectives on marriage.
Melissa Flores is currently a third-year doctoral student at George Fox University. She is expected to graduate with her PsyD in clinical psychology in 2023 on the Primary Care Tract. Melissa’s research and clinical interests include multiculturalism, health equity, and improving access to healthcare and mental health services.
Jake Bigon is a graduate of Pepperdine University and recently received an MA in clinical psychology from George Fox University. He is currently in process of earning his doctoral degree from George Fox as well. Jake is currently serving as a practicum student at Providence Medical Group in Newberg and works for Yamhill County as a behavioral health crisis consultant within the medical system. 
Lindsay Price is a third year PsyD student at George Fox University. She has a passion for working with underserved populations within primary care and is conducting her dissertation on "Resilience, Spirituality and Cultural Connectiveness within the Native American/Indigenous Population." 
Naomi Wu, BA is a second-year student in George Fox University’s Doctor of Clinical Psychology program. Her professional interests include trauma-informed care, ecopsychology/therapy, embodiment and bodywork, positive psychology, cultural intersectionality, and holistic healing. To maintain work, life, and play balance, Naomi enjoys surfing, being outdoors, staying active, creating art, and spending time with family and friends. 
Kristie Knows His Gun, a 2013 graduate of George Fox’s doctor of psychology program, joined the Graduate School of Clinical Psychology in 2014 as an assistant professor of psychology. In addition, she works as the training director for the Integrated Care Internship, an APA accredited site that is a consortium with Providence Medical Group. Kristie also serves as the director of the primary care track teaching courses focused on the foundations of primary care.