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Curriculum Vitae

Narineh Hartoonian, M.S.

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

Email Address: nhartoonian@llu.edu (preferred)

nar23@ucla.edu

EDUCATION:

Loma Linda University

Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology, Ph.D.

In Progress (Expected Graduation Date: June 2012)

Loma Linda University

Masters in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, MBA

In Progress (Expected Graduation Date: June 2012)

University of California, Los Angeles

Masters in Physiological Science, M.S.

Master Thesis: “Long-Term Sensitization of the Siphon-Withdrawal Reflex in Aplysia Depends Upon PI3-Kinase and mTOR Activity”

December 2004

University of California, Los Angeles

Bachelors in Physiological Science, B.S.

June 2001

College of the Canyons

Associates of Science Degree, Biology

June 1998

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

2010-2011 Co-Instructor Group Therapy Course for Psychiatry Residents, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (Beverly Hills, CA)

2007-2010 Teaching Associate, Department of Psychology

Loma Linda University (Loma Linda, CA)

2006 Adjunct Instructor, Department of Life Sciences

Pierce College (Woodland Hills, CA)

2005-2006 Adjunct Instructor, Department of Biology

Moorpark College (Moorpark, CA)

2005 Instructor, Department of Life Sciences

UCLA Extension (Los Angeles, CA)

2002-2006 Teaching Associate, Department of Physiological Science,

University of California, Los Angeles

2002. Teaching Assistant, Department of Physiological Science,

University of California, Los Angeles

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:

• Invited panelist for selection of Strategic Plan for Loma Linda University Behavioral Health Institute (LLU BHI) September, 2010

• Loma Linda University, School of Public Health, Department of Health Policy and Management, Research Committee 2010-present

• Student Government Advisory Boards, Department of Psychology Representative (Psy.D. and Ph.D.) 2008-2009

• Loma Linda University Department of Psychology Research Coordinating Committee, Student Member 2008-2009

• Ph.D/M.B.A and Psy.D/M.B.A. Dual Degree Program Development 2008-2010

• Lambda Delta Psi, Vice President 2008-present

• American Psychosocial Oncology Society, Student Affiliate 2010- present

• American Psychological Association, Student Affiliate 2008-present

o Division 38: Health Psychology, 2007-present

• Society of Behavioral Medicine, Student Affiliate 2007-present

• Society of Neuroscience, Student Affiliate 2001-2008

DIDACTIC, LECTURES AND PRESENTATIONS:

2009 Guest Lecturer, Department of Psychology

Loma Linda University (LLU)

Didactic Training: Psychotherapy with GLBT Clients: Relationships, issues of diversity, culture and biology

2008 Guest Lecturer, Department of Psychology

Loma Linda University (LLU)

Topic 1: Endnote Training: Usability and In-Text Referencing

Topic 2: Research Design and Statistical Analysis

Class: Research Methods

2008 Guest Lecturer, Department of Psychology

Loma Linda University (LLU)

Topic 1: Psychobiological Foundations of Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia

Topic 2: Motor Control-Upper and Lower Motor Neurons, The Basal Ganglia, The Cerebellum, Parkinson Etiology and Huntington Disease.

Class: Psychobiological Foundation

2003 Presentation (Seminar)- Department of Physiological Sciences

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Topic: Responses of Primary Auditory Neurons to Other Basic Sounds

Class: Seminar

2002 Guest Lecturer, Department of Physiological Science,

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Topic: General Physiological Principles of Resistance Training and Gender Issues in Training

Class: Exercise Physiology

2001 Guest Lecturer, Department of Physiological Science,

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Topic 1: Nutrition and Performance, Ergogenic Aids

Topic 2: Endocrinology of Metabolism

Class: Diet and Nutrition

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:

Psychological Trainee (Preinternship), Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, Adult Outpatient, Los Angeles, CA. July 2010 – present

Supervisor: Jennice Vilhauer, Ph.D., Clinical Director Adult Outpatient Programs

Setting: Adult Outpatient

Population: Outpatient population ranging from early adulthood to late adulthood.

Duties: Conduct structured diagnostic interviews, co-lead psychotherapy group (CBT for Anxiety, CBT for Depression, FDT for Depression, Interpersonal, Stress Management, Mindfulness), Individual therapy using CBT, weekly didactics, weekly grand rounds, mood clinic meetings (interdisciplinary setting: Psychiatrist, Psychologists, LCSW, Residents and Social workers). In-depth training in mood, psychotic, anxiety, bipolar, dual-diagnosis and personality disorders. Responsibilities also included research activities on treatment outcomes, involved in research publications. Other duties include individual supervision, group supervision, consultation, case conferences, outcome assessment and group therapy course instructor for residents in training.

Total Direct Intervention Hours: 147 hrs (Individual, Group and Outcome Assessment)

Anticipated Direct Intervention Hours (November 1, 2010 - July 1, 2010): 468 Hrs (Individual, Group and Outcome Assessment)

Psychological Trainee (Externship), Loma Linda University Medical Center, Family Medicine Practices, Loma Linda, CA. July 2009- June 2010

Supervisors: Karen Lesniak, PhD. MS., Louis Jenkins, PhD. ABPP & Dr. Jason E. Owen, PhD., MPH.

Setting: Family Medicine Practice, LLU Medical Center

Population: Outpatient population ranging from early childhood to late adulthood. Patients mainly referred by physician practicing within the Family Medicine Practice.

Duties: Assessment (outcomes) and short-term interventions (empirically supported interventions) focused on health behaviors and chronic disease. Treatment includes working with chronic disease coping, lifestyle issues, medical complications, depression secondary to chronic disease, crisis intervention, adherence issues including medication or other aspects of treatment. Medical conditions included but not limited to the following: Diabetes Mellitus, Cancer, Hypertension, COPD, IBS, Chronic pain and Obesity. Treatment is driven by an interdisciplinary approach. Treatment teams include: Physicians, nurses, social workers and psychologist. Other duties include weekly supervision, consultation and outcome assessments.

Total Direct Intervention Hours: 326 Hrs (Individual and Assessment)

Neuropsychological Trainee (Externship), Casa Colina Rehabilitation Hospital, Pomona, CA. September 2009- September 2010

Supervisors. Larry Schutz, PhD., ABPP

Setting: Outpatient, Inpatient and Transitional Living Center (Partial Hospitalization/ Residential Program/ Intense Outpatient).

Population: Population ranging from early adulthood to late adulthood. Patients referred by physician and variety of other hospital all around the world.

Duties: Psychological/Neuropsychological assessments, group therapy, individual therapy, rehabilitation psychotherapy for a variety of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) patients ranging from concussion or mild, moderate or sever brain injury. Impairments and disabilities include: TBI, stroke, brain tumor, dementia, seizure disorder, medical illness (i.e. encephalopathy, metabolic disturbances, etc.), chronic substance abuse, movement disorders (Parkinson’s and Huntington’s disease) and spinal cord injuries. Treatments ranged from brief to long-term therapy, co-facilitated treatment groups (brain injury education, disability adjustment, executive functioning, executive control and presentation group). Other responsibilities include serving as a consultant to diverse disciplines and develop and implement behavioral plan. Treatment is generally from a cognitive-behavioral perspective, interpersonal and psycho-educational orientations; setting is interdisciplinary in nature: members of a treatment team include physician specialty, physical-, occupational-, and speech/language therapists, housing staff; case managers; and social workers. Weekly didactic seminars, individual supervision, group supervision, outcome assessment research and program development.

Total Direct Intervention Hours: 319 (Individual, Assessment, Group and Outcome Assessment)

Psychological Trainee (Internal Practicum), Loma Linda University Psychological Services Clinic, Loma Linda, CA. July 2008 – June 2009.

Supervisors: David Vermeersch, Ph.D., Scott Wenger, Psy.D. & Suzan Ropacki, Ph.D.

Setting: Internal clinic for the Department of Psychology at Loma Linda University.

Population: Outpatient population ranging in age from early childhood to late adulthood. Services were provided to an ethnically diverse population. Clients were either referred from local medical facilities or were self-referred clients from the surrounding communities.

Duties: Assessment and treatment for a variety of Axis I and Axis II disorders, including: Mood disorders secondary to Neurofibromatosis, cerebral palsy, diabetes, chronic pain etc. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, social anxiety borderline personality disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, dysthymic and cyclothymic Disorder. Further responsibilities include comprehensive intakes and reports, psychotherapy sessions, charting, on-call pager responsibilities, transfer and case closure summary reports, implementation of biofeedback treatment for pain management and stress. In addition, case and weekly attendance of didactic seminars promoting technique refinement, case conceptualization, diversity issues and HIPPA regulation. Completed personality and neuropsychological assessment batteries.

Total Direct Intervention Hours: 248 Hrs (Individual and Assessment)

CLINICAL ASSESSMENT EXPERIENCE:

|Administered Clinically | |

|16- Personality Factor |Test of Memory Malingering |

|Awareness Questionnaire |Trail Making Test, Parts A and B |

|Beck Depression Inventory-2 |Thematic Apperception Test |

|Beck Anxiety Inventory |Test of Everyday Attention for Children (TEA-Ch) |

|Beck Hopelessness Scale |Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children- 4 |

|BASC 2- Self Report-Interview (Age 6-7) |Word Fluency Test (COWAT: F, A, S) |

|BASC-2-Parent Rating Scales-Child (Age 6-11) |Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence |

|BASC-2 Teacher Rating Scales-Child (Age 6-11) |Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-R) Mazes subtest, adapted for adults |

|Boston Naming Test |Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale- 3 |

|California Verbal Learning Test- 2 |Wechsler Memory Scale–Logical Memory and Visual Reproduction (WMS) |

|Conners 3-Parent Short |Wechsler Memory Scale- 4 |

|Conners 3-Teacher Short |Wechsler Test of Adult Reading |

|Digit Span, Forward and Backward Conditions (WMS-R norms) |Wisconsin Card Sorting Test |

|Grooved Pegboard Test |Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale |

|Mini-Mental State Examination- 2, EV | |

|Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 |Trained to Administer |

|Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory- 3 |Personality Assessment Inventory |

|Outcomes Questionnaire 45.2 |Rorschach Inkblot Test |

|Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ-9) |Sentence Completion Test |

|Purdue Pegboard Test |Weschler Individual Achievement Test |

|Quality of Life Questionnaire | |

|Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology - Self Report (QIDS-SR) | |

|Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status | |

|(RBANS) | |

|Rey 15-item Visual Memory Test | |

|Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test (RAVLT) | |

|Rey Complex Figure Test and Recognition Trial | |

|Sheehan Patient Rated Anxiety Scale | |

|Serial Digit Learning Test (SDLT) | |

|Stroop Color and Word Test | |

|Symbol Digit Modalities Test (SDMT) | |

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT:

Dual-Degree Program Development- Loma Linda University, Department of Psychology and Department of Health Policy and Management (2008-Present)

Department of Psychology Supervisor: Louis Jenkins, PhD., ABPP

Department of Health Policy and Management Supervisor: Eric Anderson, Ph.D., MBA

Proposed, organized, and co-developed plan for establishment of a dual-degree of Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology and M.B.A. in Healthcare Administration. Activities included curriculum development, evaluation program demand and drafting of a formal proposal for submission to the School of Science and Technology (approved 2009), School of Public Health (approved 2009) and University Academic Affairs Committee (in review).

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:

07/10-present Treating Major Depression and Anxiety Disorder by Creating Positive Expectations for the Future: Looking at the effectiveness of Future Directed Therapy (FDT) on Symptom Severity and Quality of Life.

Supervisor: Dr. Jennice Vilhauer (Clinical Director Adult Outpatient Programs, Director of Psychology Training, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center)

01/09-present Improving Recruitment Strategies for Online Social-Networking Intervention website to Treat Distress in Cancer Survivors: Social Marketing Theory

Supervisor: Dr. Jason Owen (Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychology, Department of

Psychology, Loma Linda University)

05/08-05/09 Investigating the Modulatory Role of Psychosocial Stress, Pomegranate Juice in Tumor Development.

Supervisor: Dr. Denise Bellinger, Associate Research Professor, Department of Pathology and Human Anatomy, Loma Linda University School of Medicine), Dr. Rich Hartman (Assistant Professor, Experimental Psychology, Department of Psychology, Loma Linda University)

01/07-01/09 Web-Based Physical Activity Intervention for Breast Cancer Survivors

Supervisor: Dr. Jason Owen (Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychology, Department of Psychology, Loma Linda University)

09/02-09/05 Long-Term Sensitization of the Siphon-Withdrawal Reflex in Aplysia Depends Upon PI3-Kinase and mTOR Activity.

Supervisor: Dr. David Glanzman (Assistant Director, Brain Research Institute UCLA, Department of Physiology, Molecular, Cellular and Integrative Physiology, Neuroscience, Psychology and Neurobiology)

01/04-03/04 The role of androgens, diet and exercise in the pathogenesis of sarcopenia

Supervisors: Dr. Shalender Bhasin, M.D., Dr. Christian K. Roberts (UCLA), Dr. Ram Sindhu (UCI) in the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Molecular Medicine, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science.

09/01-06/02 Long-Term Habituation of the Zebra fish escape-response (the C-start response)

Supervisor: Dr. David Glanzman (Assistant Director, Brain Research Institute UCLA, Department of Physiology, Molecular, Cellular and Integrative Physiology, Neuroscience, Psychology and Neurobiology)

09/00-06/01 Differential Classical Conditioning in the withdraw reflex in Dolabrifera and Aplysia Californica.

Supervisor: Dr. David Glanzman (Assistant Director, Brain Research Institute UCLA, Department of Physiology, Molecular, Cellular and Integrative Physiology, Neuroscience, Psychology and Neurobiology)

PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATION:

PUBLICATIONS

Kaiser, N., Hartoonian, N., & Owen, JE. (2010). Toward a Cancer-Specific Model of Psychological Distress: Population Data from the 2003-2005 National Health Interview Surveys. Journal of Cancer Survivorship. DOI: 10.1007/s11764-010-0120-3

Vilhauer, J. S., Young, S., Kealoha, C., Bormann, J., IsHak, W. W., Rapaport, M. H., Hartoonian, N. & Mirocha, J. (2010). Treating Major Depression by Creating Positive Expectations for the Future: A pilot study for the effectiveness of Future Directed Therapy (FDT) on Symptom Severity and Quality of Life. CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics. (Accepted December 2010)

Manuscript in Preparation

Schutz, L., McNamara, E., Gowland, C., Cerney, S., Hartoonian, N., Guthrie, J., Chin, E., Rosario, E., (2010). Neurorehabilitation’s Overdue Paradigm Shift. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Manuscript in Preparation. (Anticipated Submission Date: 2011)

Hartoonian, N., Ormseth, S., Hanson, E., Bantum, E. & Owen, J. E., (2010). Cancer Information Seeking among Cancer Survivors: Findings from HINTS 2007. Journal of Health Communication. Manuscript in Preparation. (Anticipated Submission Date: August 2011)

Vilhauer, J. S. & Hartoonian, N. I Am Therefore I Want: An evolutionary future directed theory of human functioning. Manuscript In Review. (Submission Date: May 2011)

PAPER PRESENTATIONS

Hartoonian, N., Hanson, E., & Owen, J. E. (Accepted November 2010). Predictors of Distress in Cancer Patients: BRFSS 2009 Findings. American Psychosocial Oncology Society 2011. Anaheim, California.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

Hartoonian, N., Ormseth, S., Arechiga, A., & Wellisch, D. (2011). Weight loss expectations and success in an Obesity Treatment Program. Society of Behavioral Medicine Conference. Washington, D.C.

Hanson, E. Hartoonian, N., & Lesniak, K. T. (Accepted December 2010). Predictors of Adherence to Healthcare Provider Hypertension Behavioral Treatment Recommendations: BRFSS 2009 Findings. American Psychosomatic Society 2011. San Antonio, Texas.

Hanson, E. Hartoonian, N., & Lesniak, K. T. (Accepted December 2010). Predictors of Healthcare Provider Advice Receipt for Hypertension Behavioral Treatment: BRFSS 2009 Findings. American Heart Association, Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism. Atlanta, Georgia.

Hanson, E. Hartoonian, N., & Lesniak, K. T. (Accepted 2010). Predictors of Hypertension Medication Use: Healthcare Provider Advice and Patient Adherence.  BRFSS 2009 Findings. Society of Behavioral Medicine Conference. Washington, D.C.

Lesniak K. T., Ormseth, S. Hartoonian, N., & Hanson, E. (2010). Influence of Distress and Obesity of Health Behaviors in Diabetics: BRFSS 2007 Findings. Society of Behavioral Medicine Conference 2010. Seattle, Washington.

Hanson, E. Hartoonian, N., Ormseth, S., & Lesniak, K. T. (2010). Influence of Distress and Obesity on Adherence to Health Care Provider Hypertension Treatment Recommendations: BRFSS 2007 Findings. Society of Behavioral Medicine Conference 2010. Seattle, Washington.

Hanson E., Hartoonian, N., Ormseth, S., Arnpriester, N., & Lesniak, K. (2010). Distress, Weight and Diabetes Treatment Adherence: BRFSS 2007 Findings. American Psychological Association Conference 2010.

Hartoonian, N., Ormseth, S., Hanson, E., & Owen, J. E., (2010). Online Support Group Use Among Cancer Survivors: Findings from HINTS 2007. American Psychological Association Conference 2010.

Owen, J. E., Testerman, L., Hartoonian, N., Richards, K., & Abeyesinhe, S. (2010). Online Social-Networking Intervention to Treat Cancer-Related Distress: Patterns of Interest and Utilization. American Psychological Association Conference 2010.

Hartoonian, N., Ormseth, S. Richards, K., & Owen, J. E. (2009). Cancer Information Seeking among Cancer Survivors: Findings from HINTS 2007. Society of Behavioral Medicine Conference. Seattle, Washington.

Owen, J. E., Richards, K., Abeyesinhe, S., Testerman, L., Ormseth, S., & Hartoonian, N. (2009). Population-Based Recruitment for an Online Social-Networking Intervention to Treat Cancer-Related Distress. Society of Behavioral Medicine Conference, 2010.

Hartoonian N., Ormseth, S., Ballinger, R., & Arechiga, A. (2009). The Impact of Appointment Consistency on Client Attendance Rate at the Loma Linda University Psychological Services Clinic. American Health Care Summit (AHCC). Ontario, California.

Ormseth, S., Hartoonian, N., & Owen, J. E. (2009). Health Care Utilization and Depression Among Breast Cancer Survivors: Findings From NHIS 2003-2005. American Psychological Association Conference. Toronto, Canada. Division 38 Award Winner

Owen, J. E., Kaiser, N., & Hartoonian, N. (2009). Prevalence and Predictors of Non-Specific Distress Among Cancer Survivors in the United States. Society of Behavioral Medicine. Montreal, Canada.

Hartoonian, N., Ormseth, S., Bantum, E., & Owen, J. E. (2008). Process and Outcome Evaluation of a Social-Networking Website for Health Promotion. Society of Behavioral Medicine Conference. San Diego, California.

Hartoonian, N., Ngo, K. L., Lazo, C. R., Burkhartsmeyer, L. A., Tran, L. K., Hernandez, D., Fulton, D., Ezzeddine, Y. E., Roberts, A. C., & Glanzman, D. L. (2005). Long-Term Sensitization of the Aplysia Siphon-Withdrawal Reflex and Long-term Facilitation Depends Upon a Rapamycin-Sensitive Pathway. Society of Neuroscience. San Diego, California.

Ngo, K. L., Lazo, C. R., Burkhartsmeyer, L .A., Hartoonian, N., Fulton, D., Tran. L. K., Jhun, M. C., Pearce, K., Sedghi, A., Ezzeddine, Y. M., Roberts, A. C., & Glanzman D. L. (2005). Intermediate-Term Sensitization in Aplysia Requires Activation of FRAP. Society of Neuroscience. San Diego, California.

Ngo, K. L., Hernandez, D., Gondal, J. S., Lazo, C. R., Hartoonian, N., Ezzeddine, Y. M., Roberts, A. C., &

Glanzman, D. L. (2004). Long-Term Sensitization of the Siphon-Withdrawal Reflex in Aplysia Depends Upon PI3-Kinase and mTOR Activity. Society of Neuroscience, San Diego, California

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EXPERIENCE AND EMPLOYMENT:

09/10-12/10 Loma Linda University (Loma Linda, California)

Department of Psychology

Teaching Associate

Health Psychology, PSYC 554

06/08-present Loma Linda University (Loma Linda, California)

Department of Psychology

Graduate Student Research Technician

09/08-12/08 Loma Linda University (Loma Linda, California)

Department of Psychology

Teaching Associate

Psychobiological Foundations, PSYC 551

04/08-06/08 Loma Linda University (Loma Linda, California)

Department of Psychology

Teaching Associate

Research Methods, PSYC 505

01/08-04/08 Loma Linda University (Loma Linda, California)

Department of Psychology

Teaching Fellow/ Lab Instructor

Psychometrics, PSYC 511

03/08-06/08 Loma Linda University (Loma Linda, California)

Department of Psychology

Teaching Fellow/ Lab Instructor

Advanced Multivariate Statistics, PSYC 503

01/08-03/08 Loma Linda University (Loma Linda, California)

Department of Psychology

Teaching Fellow/ Lab Instructor

Advanced Statistics II, PSYC 502

09/07-12/07 Loma Linda University (Loma Linda, California)

Department of Psychology

Teaching Fellow/ Lab Instructor

Advanced Statistic I, PSYC 501

06/06-08/06 Pierce College (Woodland Hills, California)

Department of Life Sciences

Adjunct Instructor

Human Physiology

05/06-10/06 24 Hour Fitness Super Sport (Glendale, California)

Health and Fitness Professional

Certified Personal Trainer-Elite

06/05-08/06 Moorpark College (Moorpark, California)

Department of Biology

Adjunct Instructor

Human Physiology

01/06-03/06 University of California, Los Angeles (Los Angeles, California)

01/05-03/05 Department of Physiological Science

01/04-03/04 Teaching Associate

Neurophysiology- Physiological Science 111A:

Cellular Neurophysiology, Motor System and Learning, and Pharmacology/Sensory Physiology

09/05-12/05 University of California, Los Angeles (Los Angeles, California)

University Extension

Department of Life Sciences

Adjunct Instructor

Cells, Tissues and Organs- Life Science 2

08/05-09/05 University of California, Los Angeles (Los Angeles, California)

06/05-08/05 Department of Life Sciences

03/05-06/05 Teaching Associate

06/04-08/04 Cells, Tissues and Organs- Life Science 2

03/04-06/04

09/03-12/03

03/02-06/02

03/05-06/05 University of California, Los Angeles (Los Angeles, California)

03/03-06/03 Department of Physiological Science

Teaching Associate

Muscle physiology, Cardiovascular physiology and Respiratory physiology- Physiological Science 111B

09/05-12/05 University of California, Los Angeles (Los Angeles, California)

09/04-12/04 Department of Physiological Science

09/03-12/03 Teaching Associate

09/02-12/02 Endocrinology and Transport Physiology- Physiological Science 111C:

09/01-12/01 Principles of gastrointestinal, renal, endocrine and reproductive physiology

08/04-09/04 University of California, Los Angeles (Los Angeles, California)

Department of Organismic Biology, Ecology, and Evolution

Teaching Associate

Animal Physiology- OBEE M166

01/04-03/04 Charles R. Drew University of Medicine & Science (Los Angeles, California)

Division of Endocrinology

Graduate Student Researcher

08/03-09/03 University of California, Los Angeles (Los Angeles, California)

07/02-09/02 Department of Physiological Science

Teaching Associate

Cardiovascular Physiology- Physiological Science 136:

Consideration of acute and chronic effects of exercise in diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cardiovascular disorders

08/00-09/03 University of California Los Angeles (Los Angeles, California)

Department of Physiological Sciences

Office of Dr. Christian Roberts

Helped with Internet searches, journal article filing, and clerical duties.

09/01-06/04 University of California Los Angeles (Los Angeles, California)

Graduate Student

Laboratory of Dr. David Glanzman (Assistant Director of Brain Research Institute)

Neurobiology of Learning and Memory

07/02-09/02 University of California, Los Angeles (Los Angeles, California)

Department of Physiological Science

Teaching Associate

Exercise Physiology- Physiological Science 133:

Physiological responses and adaptations to acute and chronic exercise

Exercise testing for human subject was performed during this course

07/02-09/02 University of California, Los Angeles (Los Angeles, California)

09/00-06/01 Department of Physiological Science

Undergraduate/Graduate Readership

Diet and Nutrition- Physiological Science 5:

Basic introduction to principles of human biology, with special emphasis on roles that exercise and nutrition play in health, and prevention and management of such illnesses as hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease

01/02-04/02 University of California, Los Angeles (Los Angeles, California)

Department of Neuroscience

Teaching Assistant

Neuroscience Laboratory- Neuroscience 101L:

Organized and introduced laboratory methods in neuroscience. Laboratory exercises range from molecular and cell biological to behavioral and important methodology and experimental approaches in neuroscience

01/99-06/99 College of the Canyons (Santa Clarita, California)

Chemistry Department

Laboratory Technician Assistant

General up-keeping stockroom, prepare laboratories, work with unknowns, and

Chemical inventory.

01/99-06/99 College of the Canyons (Santa Clarita, California)

Chemistry Department

College Assistant- Teaching Assistant

Help general chemistry II students in laboratory with qualitative analysis.

01/99-06/99 College of the Canyons (Santa Clarita, California)

College Tutoring Department

Chemistry Tutor

General chemistry I, General chemistry II and Organic chemistry

ADDITIONAL SEMINAR/CONFERENCE TRAINING:

2009 “Dyadic Data Analysis Workshop.” David A. Kenny, Ph.D., Department of Psychology,

University Of Connecticut (Sponsored by Loma Linda University, Counseling and Family Sciences Department).

2008 “Secondary Data Analysis of National and State Health Survey Data: Access, Analysis, and Funding” Richard P. Moser, Ph.D., Lila Finney Rutten, M.P.H., Ph.D., Erik Augustson, M.P.H., Ph.D., Amy Yaroch, Ph.D. (Behavioral Research Program Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences-National Cancer Institute)

2008 “Understanding Why and When Intervention Strategies Work: How Mediation and Moderation Analyses Can Link Psychosocial Models to Behavioral Interventions.” Sarah Kobrin, National Caner Institute, Alex Rothma, University of Minnesota and Leona Aiken, Arizona State University.

2008 “Grant Writing: Submitting a Proposal for Secondary Data Analysis.” Amy Lazarus Yaroch, Ph.D. (Program Director/Behavioral Scientist Health Promotion Research Branch National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health)

2007-2008 Perl Programming

Jason Owen, Ph.D., M.P.H (Loma Linda University, Department of Psychology)

VOLUNTEER POSITIONS HELD/COMMUNITY SERVICE:

08/00-08/01 Citrus Valley Medical Center-Queen of the Valley West Covina Campus (CCE-UCLA)

Department of General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery and ER.

Clinical Care Extender (Pilot Team)

Assisting the nursing staff of the hospital in patient care and administrative organization.

(Supervisor: Allen Miller, President and CEO & Martin Anderson, M.D., M.P.H., Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA)

06/00-03/02 Community Outreach for Prevention and Education Program Intern (UCLA)

Organizing and delivering educational modules to children in a low income housing facility.

(Supervisor: Allen Miller, President and CEO & Martin Anderson, M.D., M.P.H., Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA)

06/00-10/00 Venice Boys and Girls Club

Trained Health Educator

Organizing and delivering educational modules on health promotion and prevention (Drugs, alcohol, Fitness and Health) for teens from ages 13-18

AWARDS RECEIVED & HONORARY SOCIETIES:

1. APA Division 38 Award, American Psychological Association 2009

Awarded APA Division 38, Health Psychology award and travel reimbursement for presentation of abstract “Health Care Utilization and Depression Among Breast Cancer Survivors” at APA Convention in Toronto.

• Salma Andrews Award, Student Travel Grant 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

Loma Linda University, School of Science and Technology

• The Ron and Madge Oh Health Administration Scholarship 2009

Loma Linda University School of Public Health

2. Management Scholarship Award: Strategic Funding Project 2009

Loma Linda University School of Public Health, Department of Health Policy and Management - Dual Degree Project Proposal PhD/MBA and PsyD/MBA- Most innovative idea.

3. Management Scholarship Award for Strategic Plan, 2009

Loma Linda University School of Public Health, Department of Health Policy and Management. Scholarship Award for best Strategic Plan: Establishment of a joint ventured biotechnology company for the production and development of plant-based vaccines (Medavax Inc.).

4. Loma Linda University Dean’s List 2007-2010

Outstanding academic performance.

5. Graduate Fellowship: Merit-Based Support (UCLA, 2003)

University of Californian, Los Angeles: Physiological Science Department

6. Distinguished Teaching Assistant Award (UCLA, 2002)

University of Californian, Los Angeles: Life Sciences Department

7. Intern of the Month Award- Community Outreach for Prevention and Education Program (UCLA, 2000)

Providing effective preventive health services to at-risk youth and families

• Most Valuable Player - Montreal Tournament (AGBU Women’s Basketball 2000)

8. State of California Assist Leader (COC Women’s Basketball 1998)

9. Coaches Award (College Of the Canyons [COC] Women’s Basketball) 1998

10. High Intensity Enrichment Honors (COC 1996-1999)

11. Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society International Scholastic Order 1998

12. Alpha Gamma Sigma Scholastic Honors Society 1996-1998

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:

• Vice President, Lambda Delta Psi: University-recognized group for female doctoral students in psychology geared towards mentorship and support. Goals and activities include leadership development, academic assistance, philanthropic events, internship database, and occupational networking 2008-2010

13. Pasadena Azadamard Women’s Basketball 2003-2008

14. A.G.B.U Women’s Basketball 2000-2003

15. Ararat Basketball 1992-2000

16. Ararat Basketball Coach 1995-2000

17. College of the Canyons Women’s Basketball 1996-1998

SKILLS:

• Multilingual: English, Armenian, Farsi

• Ability to perform detail work, excellent organization skills and goal oriented.

• Ability to communicate clearly in both written and verbal form.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working and professional relationships.

• Team-oriented individual

• Highly proficient in using both Macintosh and PC operating systems

• Proficient is using MacLab, Ethovision, InStat, SPSS, SAS, SUDAAN, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Pearl Programing, Dreamweaver)

• Endnote and Bookends proficient

REFERENCES:

Jennice Vilhauer, Ph.D.

Title: Clinical Director Adult Outpatient Program

Director of Psychology Training

Department: Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences

Email: jennice.vilhauer@

Address: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

8730 Alden Drive, W-101

Los Angeles, CA 90048

Phone: (310) 423-2620

Larry Schutz, Ph.D., ABPP

Title: Clinical Director

Department: Transitional Living Center of Casa Colina Rehabilitation Hospital

Email: lschutz@

Address: Casa Colina Centers for Rehabilitation

255 East Bonita Ave.

Pomona, CA 91769

Phone: (909) 596-7733, Ext. 4164

Karen T. Lesniak, Ph.D., M.S

Title: Assistant Professor of Psychology

Department: Psychology

Email: klesniak@llu.edu

Address: Loma Linda University

11130 Anderson St.

Loma Linda, CA 92354

Phone: (909) 558-8710

Louis E. Jenkins, Ph.D., ABPP

Title: Professor, Department Chair

Department: Psychology

Email: ljenkins@llu.edu

Address: Loma Linda University

11130 Anderson St. #102

Loma Linda, CA 92354

Phone: (909) 558-8752

David Vermersch, Ph.D

Title: Associate Professor of Psychology

Director of Clinical Training

Department: Psychology

Email: dvermeersch@llu.edu

Address: Loma Linda University

11130 Anderson St. # 102

Loma Linda, CA 92354

Phone: (909)-558-7116

Adam L. Aréchiga, PsyD, DrPH, CHES, CNS

Title: PsyD DCT & Clinic Coordinator

Department: Psychology

Email: aarechiga@llu.edu

Address: Loma Linda University

11130 Anderson St. #118

Loma Linda, CA 92354

Phone: (909) 558-8717

Fax: (909) 558-0171

Jason E. Owen, Ph.D, MPH

Title: Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychology

Department: Psychology

Email: jowen@llu.edu

Address: Loma Linda University

11130 Anderson St. CB 120

Loma Linda, CA 92354

Phone: (909) 558-8617

S. Eric Anderson, Ph.D., MBA

Title: Chair

Department: Health Policy and Management

Email: eanderson@llu.edu

Address: Loma Linda University, School of Public Health

1327 Nichol Hall

24951 North Circle Drive

Loma Linda, CA 92350

Phone: (909) 558-4573, ext. 47109

Steve Serrao, MBBS, MPH

Title: Program Director MBA in Health Administration

Department: Health Policy and Management

Email: sserrao@llu.edu

Address: Loma Linda University, School of Public Health

1321 Nichol Hall

24951 North Circle Drive

Loma Linda, CA 92350

Phone: (909) 558-4261, ext. 44261

Michael Carr

Title: Student Affairs Officer

Department: Physiological Science

Interdepartmental Program in Molecular, Cellular, & Integrative Physiology

Email: mcarr@physci.ucla.edu

Address: University of California Los Angeles

621 Charles E. Young Dr.

2317 Life Science Building

Los Angeles, CA 90095

Phone: 310-825-3891

David Glanzman, Ph.D

Title: Professor

Department: Physiological Science

Email: dglanzman@physci.ucla.edu

Address: University of California Los Angeles

695 Charles E. Young Dr.

2506C Gonda Center

Los Angeles, CA 90095

Phone: 310-206-9972

Barney A. Schlinger, Ph.D

Title: Professor

Department: Physiological Science

Email: schlinge@lifesci.ucla.edu

Address: University of California Los Angeles

621 Charles E. Young Dr.

5802 Life Science Building

Los Angeles, CA 90095

Phone: 310-825-5716

Stephanie White, Ph.D

Title: Associate Professor

Department: Physiological Science

Email: sawhite@ucla.edu

Address: University of California Los Angeles

621 Charles E. Young Dr.

2353 Life Science Building

Los Angeles, CA 90095

Phone: 310-794-1888

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