PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

• Mucci, G. & Pierson, E. (2024). COVID-19: Transdisciplinary impact on children and adolescents. Journal of Pediatric Neuropsychology, 10(1).
• Mucci, G.A., Collins, E., Pearce, E., Avina, M., Hao, S., Onungwa, C., Bunac, J., Hunte, Y., Coopersmith, L., & Yewell, N. (2024). The Lost Years: An integrative review of the mental health, educational, and social impact of the pandemic on children and adolescents from 2019 to 2022. Journal of Pediatric Neuropsychology, 10(1).
• Mucci, G. (2022) Complexities of psychosocial late effects of childhood and adolescent brain tumors (2022). Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. Dec. DOI: 10.1111/dmcn.15502. PMID: 36566482.
• Gooch, M., Mehta, A., John, T., Lomeli, N., Naeem, E., Mucci, G., Toh, Y.L., Chan, A., Bota, D. & Torno, L. (2021) Feasibility of Cognitive Training to Promote Recovery in Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment (CRCI) in Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Patients. Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology. Published Online: 21 Oct 2021. https://doi.org/10.1089/jayao.2021.0055
• Nishimura, E., Huszti, H., Huynh, V., Ingman, K., Mucci, G., Balderrama, M., Rising, S., Bava, L., Mueller, L, & Patel, S. (2021). Psychosocial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Latino families with childhood cancer survivors. Psycho- Oncology, 56-56.
• Hoerig, C., Allen, K., Noskoff, K., Frediani, J., Pathare, J., Koerner, C., Derosa, V., Madrid, N., Miller, K., Mucci, G., Abongwa, C., & Plant, A.. (2020). Career Fair and Resource Expo: Advocating for the Long Term Success of Brain Tumor Survivors. Neuro-Oncology, 22 (Supplement 3), 437-438.
• Wilford, J. G., McCarty, R., Torno, L., Mucci, G., Torres-Eaton, N., Shen, V., & Loudon, W. (2020). A Multi-Modal Family Peer Support-Based Program to Improve Quality of Life among Pediatric Brain Tumor Patients: A Mixed-Methods Pilot Study. Children, 7(4), 35.
• Varni, J. W., Junger, K. F., Kellermann, T., Grossman, L. B., Wagner, J., Mucci, G. A., ... & Modi, A. C. (2020). PedsQL™ Cognitive Functioning Scale in youth with epilepsy: Reliability and validity. Epilepsy & Behavior, 103, 106850.
• Wagner, J. L., Mueller, M., Kellermann, T., Griffin, M., Smith, G., Soliven, M., Guilfoyle S., Junger K., Mucci G. ... & Barrett, L. (2019). Vulnerabilities to antiepileptic drug (AED) side effects in youth with epilepsy. Epilepsy & Behavior, 97, 22-28.
• Wagner, J. L., Modi, A. C., Guilfoyle, S. M., Junger, K. F., Weyand, C., Smith, G., ... & Mucci, G. (2019). Current behavioral health and cognitive screening practices in pediatric epilepsy. Epilepsy & Behavior, 101, 106214.
• Junger, K. W., Modi, A. C., Guilfoyle, S. M., Smith, G., Wagner, J., Mucci, G. A., ... & Mara, C. A. (2019). Establishing clinical cutoffs for the PedsQL™ Epilepsy Module. Epilepsy & Behavior, 99, 106463.
• Mucci, G., Lesyshyn, R., Grossman, L., Saiz, A., DeLuco, T., & Shen, W. (2017). Pediatric medulloblastoma: a case of recurrent disease and resiliency. Journal of Pediatric Neuropsychology, doi:10.1007/s40817-017-0032-5
• Veenstra, A., Riley, J., Barrett, L., Muhonen, M., Zupanc, M., Romain, J., Lin, J., & Mucci, G. (2016). The impact of bilingualism on working memory in pediatric epilepsy. Epilepsy and Behavior, 55, pp. 6-10.
• Stiles, A. R., Venturoni, L., Mucci, G., Elbalalesy, N., Woontner, M., Goodman, S., & Abdenur, J. E. (2015). New Cases of DHTKD1 Mutations in Patients with 2-Ketoadipic Aciduria. JIMD Reports.
• Mucci, G. & Torno, L. (Eds.) (2015). Handbook of Long Term Care of the Childhood Cancer Survivor. Edited Publication. New York: Springer.
• Lee, J., Mucci, G., Zeltzer, L. K., & Vincent, N. (2015). The cancer survivor and complementary health approaches. In G. Mucci & L. Torno (Eds.), Handbook of Long Term Care of the Childhood Cancer Survivor, 419-466.

SYMPOSIA/ABSTRACTS/POSTERS

• Mucci, G., Ardo, J., Yu, C., & Morphew, T., (2024). Effectiveness of FIT Brain, a virtual-based cognitive behavioral therapy program in addressing long-term psychological distress among childhood cancer survivors. Poster presentation at the 3 rd International Symposium on Late Complications After Childhood Cancer, June 2024.
• Kazdan, K., Ghuman, S., Mucci, G., & Poosala, P. (2024). Working verbal memory in children with ADHD. Poster Presented at the American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology Conference, April 19-21, 2024.
• Lurie, T., Poosala, P., & Mucci, G. (2024). Neurodevelopmental disorders and facial recognition. Poster Presented at the American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology Conference, April 19-21, 2024.
• Nelkin, V., Lai, H., & Mucci, G. (2024). CNS abnormalities in Neurofibromatosis Type 1: correlations with neuropsychological testing. Poster Presented at the American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology Conference, April 19-21, 2024.
• Yewell, N., Hao, S., Ghuman, S., & Mucci, G. (2024). Comparing ASD and ADHD across adaptive skill areas. Poster Presented at the American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology Conference, April 19-21, 2024.
• Aylward, S., Pearson, R., Adler, F., Galion, A., Andreeff, K., Lai, H., & Mucci, G. (2022) Neurological and neuropsychological functioning of SARS-CoV-2 Meningoencephalitis: A Case Study. Poster Presented at the American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology Conference, April 30, 2022.
• Feller, C., Huang, J., Nishimura, E., Onderwyzer Gold, A., Delgado, N., Bosworth, A., Balderrama, M., Mucci, G., Kayser, K., Ingman, K., Huszti, H., Huynh, V., & Patel, S. (2022). Self-Evaluation as a Predictor of Neuropsychological Functioning in Pediatric Leukemia Survivors. Abstract Accepted for presentation at the International Neuropsychological Society Conference. February 2022.
• Loza, S. & Mucci, G. (2021). Neurobehavioral Effects of COVID-19 in the Context of Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH) in a 5-Year-Old Boy: A Case Study. Accepted Abstract for the American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology Conference 2021. Journal of Pediatric Neuropsychology, 7, 143-159.
• Nishimura, E; Huszti, H., Huynh, V., Ingman, K., Mucci, G., Balderrama, M., Rising, S., Bosworth, A., Bava, L., Mueller, L, &. Patel, S. (2021). Psychosocial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Latino families with childhood cancer survivors. Symposium Poster Presentation at the 2021 American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS) Virtual Conference.
• Greenbaum, H., Mucci, G., Huszti, H., Latino Parent Intervention Program, City of Hope (2020). Leukemia Survivors in Spanish Speaking Families: Academic Performance. Poster presented at the 2020 American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS) Virtual Conference.
• Junger, K., Varni, J., Mara, C., Guilfoyle, S., Smith, G., Wagner, J., Mucci, G., Huszti, H., & Modi, A.C. (2019). Establishing clinical cut-offs for the PedsQL Epilepsy Module. Poster presentation accepted for the 2019 Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference.
• Segal, A., Allen, J., Zupanc, M., & Mucci, G. (2018). Progressive Neurological Deficit: A Case Study of Presumed Rasmussen’s Encephalitis.  Poster presented at the American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology Annual Conference, April 2018, Las Vegas, NV
• Turnier, L., Hater, B., Urso, L., Combs, A., Junger, K., Varni, J., Wagner, J., Smith, G., Kellermann, T., Huszti, H., Barrett, L., Mucci, G., Guilfoyle, S., Smith, A., and Modi , A. (2018). The Impact of Attitude toward School and Teachers on a Disease-Specific Health-Related Quality of Life Measure in Children with Epilepsy. Poster presented at the Social for Pediatric Psychology Annual Convention, April 2018, Orlando, FL
• Mehta, A., Naeem, E., Mucci, G., Bota, D., John, T., & Torno, L. (2018). Feasibility of Cognitive Training to Promote Neuroplasticity in Chemotherapy Associated Cognitive Impairment. Poster presented at CHOC Research Week, November 2018, Orange, CA
• Hater, B., Junger, K., Varni, J., Wagner, J., Smith, G., Kellermann, T., Huszti, H., Barrett, L., Mucci, G., Urso, L., Combs, A., Seth, A., Turnier, L., McCarthy, T., Guilfoyle, S., Smith, A., & Modi, A. (2017). The role of executive functioning in psychological health of school-aged children with epilepsy. Poster presented at the annual Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference, Portland, OR
• Mehta, A.; Naeem, E., Mucci, G., Bota, D., John, T. & Torno, L. (2017). Feasibility of cognitive training to promote neuroplasticity in chemotherapy associated cognitive impairment (CACI) – Preliminary findings. Poster presented at the 15th International Conference on Long-Term Complications of Treatment of Children and Adolescents for Cancer, June 2017, Atlanta, GA
• Mehta, A.; Naeem, E., Mucci, G., Bota, D., John, T. & Torno, L. (2017). Feasibility of cognitive training to promote neuroplasticity in chemotherapy associated cognitive impairment (CACI) – Preliminary findings. Poster presented at the 15th International Conference on Long-Term Complications of Treatment of Children and Adolescents for Cancer, June 2017, Atlanta, GA
• Saiz, A.; Eckfeld, A.; Mucci, G. (2017). Neurocognitive Comparison of Supratentorial and Infratentorial Pediatric Brain Tumors: A Longitudinal Case Study. Poster presented at the Annual American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology Conference, April 2017, Las Vegas, NV
• Turnier, L., Hater, B., Urso, L., Combs, A., Seth, A., McCarthy, T., Junger, K., Varni, J., Wagner, G, Kellerman, T., Huszti, H., Barrett, L., Mucci, G., Guilfoyle, S., Smith, A., & Modi, A. (2017). Attitudes toward School and Teachers May Influence Health-related Quality of Life in Children with Epilepsy. Poster presented at the Society for Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference, March 2017, Portland, OR
• Mucci, G., DeLuco, T., Santacruz, G., Tucci, L., Alpern, A., Pathare, J., Templeman, T., Gallagher, C., & Shen, V. (2016, June). Language processing in bilingual versus monolingual pediatric medulloblastoma patients.  Poster presented at the 17th International Symposium on Pediatric Neuro-Oncology, Liverpool, England, U.K.
• Tucci, L.C., Mucci, G., Min, C., & Shen, V. (2016, June). Cognitive functioning of children with central nervous system cancers following FIT Brain, a cognitive remediation program.  Poster presented at the 17th International Symposium on Pediatric Neuro-Oncology, Liverpool, England, U.K.
• Tucci, L.C., Santacruz, G., Shieh, B., Mucci, G., Min, C., & Shen, V. (2016, June). CHOC Children’s FIT Brain: A case study of an innovative cognitive remediation program for pediatric cancer survivors.  Poster presented at the 17th International Symposium on Pediatric Neuro-Oncology, Liverpool, England, U.K.
• Tucci, L.C.K., Santacruz, G., Mucci, G. & Min, C. (2016). CHOC Children’s FIT Brain: A Case Study of an Innovative Cognitive Remediation Program for Pediatric Cancer Survivors. Oral Poster Presentation, American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS) Annual Convention, San Diego, 2016.
• Veenstra, A., Riley, J., Romain, J., Muhonen, M., Lin, J., Zupanc, M. & Mucci, G. (2014). Memory and executive functioning in monolingual and bilingual children with epilepsy. Poster presentation, American Epilepsy Society Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, December 2014.
• Saiz, A. & Mucci, G. (2014). Neuropsychological profile of pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder associated with streptococcus (PANDAS): A case study of an 8-year-old male. Poster presented at the National Conference in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (NCCCAP), Lawrence, Kansas, October 2014.
• Mucci, G., Kulzer, R., Romain, J., Hamilton, A., Zupanc, M.L., & Lin, J.J. (2014). The Pediatric Intracarotoid Amytal Procedure (PIAP). Poster presented at the American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology Conference, Chicago, IL, September 2014.
• Stiles, A., Mucci, G., Elbalalesy, N. & Abdenur, J. (2014). Biochemical, molecular, and clinical characteristics in the third patient reported with 2-Ketoadipic Aciduria caused by mutations in DHTKD1. Poster presentation, Society for Inherited Metabolic Disorders Annual Meeting, Pacific Grove, CA, March 2014.
• Rudd-Barnard, A., Steenari, M., Murray, J., Le, M., Becker, Ta., Mucci, G., Lee, J., Roubin, A., Smith, A., Saiz, A., Chou, A., Veenstra, A., Zupanc, M. (2013). Executive dysfunction in pediatric frontal lobe versus pediatric temporal lobe epilepsy. Poster presentation, National Academy of Neuropsychology, Annual Convention, San Diego, CA , October 2013.
• Mucci, G., Hanratty, A., Connolly, M., Martinez, A., Zupanc, M. & Lin, J. (2012). Receptive and expressive language functioning in bilingual and monolingual pediatric epilepsy patients. Poster presentation, American Epilepsy Society Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, November 2012.
• Connolly, M., Hanratty, A., Mucci, G., Martinez, A., Zupanc, M. & Lin, J. (2012). Neurocognitive trends in bilingual versus monolingual pediatric epilepsy patients. Poster presentation, American Epilepsy Society Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, November 2012.
• Hanratty, A. & Mucci, G. (2012). 2-Ketoadipic/Alpha-Aminoadipic Aciduria: A Neurocognitive Profile. Poster presentation, Annual Conference of the American College of Professional Neuropsychology, Las Vegas, March 2012.
• Connolly, M. & Mucci, G. (2012). A Neuropsychological Case Study of Pre- and Post-Treatment Adult Onset Medulloblastoma. Poster presentation, Annual Conference of the American College of Professional Neuropsychology, Las Vegas, March 2012.
• Collier, S. & Mucci, G. (2012). A Case Study: Neurocognitive Changes Following Left Temporal Lobectomy in a Bilingual Female. Poster presentation, Annual Conference of the American College of Professional Neuropsychology, Las Vegas, March 2012.
• Di Pinto, M., Shen, V., McDonald, L., Mucci, G., Schenk, J., Templeman, T., Pathare, J., & Hawking, K. (2010) Intellectual Outcome in Bilingual and Monolingual Children with Medulloblastoma. Paper presentation, Annual Meeting for the International Symposium on Pediatric Neuro-Oncology (ISPNO), Vienna, Austria.
• Barber, B., Mucci, G., Chang, R., Wong, R., & Buchbinder, D. (2010, October). Neuropsychological Evaluations May Reveal Early Neurocognitive Impairments in those with Asymptomatic Adrenoleukodystrophy. Poster presentation, National Academy of Neuropsychology, Annual Convention, October 2010.
• Mucci, G. & Barber, B. (2010, October). Neurocognitive Deficits Following Lesion in the Left Thalamic Region: A Pediatric Case Study. Poster presentation, National Academy of Neuropsychology, Annual Convention, October 2010.
• Barber, B. & Mucci, G. (2010, October). Neurocognitive Late Effects Associated with the Treatment of Pediatric Right Posterior Thalamic Tumor: A Case Report with Early Childhood Onset. Poster presentation, National Academy of Neuropsychology, Annual Convention, October 2010.
• Armstrong, P., Mucci, G. & Pasqua, L. (2010, August). The Lebby-Asbell Neurocognitive Screening Exam: A Lupus Case Study. Poster presentation, American Psychological Association, Annual Convention, August 2010.
• Eberle, N. & Mucci, G. (2009, November). Pre-Epilepsy Surgery Evaluation: Left Temporal-Parietal-Occipital Complex Partial Seizures. Poster presentation, National Academy of Neuropsychology, Annual Convention, November 2009.
• Eberle, N. & Mucci, G. (2009, November). Pre-Epilepsy Surgery Evaluation: Left Temporal-Parietal-Occipital Complex Partial Seizures. Poster presentation, National Academy of Neuropsychology, Annual Convention, November 2009.
• Mucci, G. (2006, October). Agenesis of the corpus callosum in an 8-year-old left handed bilingual boy. Poster presentation, National Academy of Neuropsychology, Annual Convention, October 2006.
• Mucci, G. (2005, September). A primer for pediatric pain. The California Psychologist, September/October 2005.
• Mucci, G., Huszti, H., Switkin, M., & Vincent, N. (2005, March). Advanced psychosocial and educational issues of chronically ill children. Symposia conducted at the 2005 California Psychological Association Convention, Pasadena, California.
• MacDonald, L., & Mucci, G. (2003, August). Improving preschoolers’ adaptive skills through parent training. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, Canada.
• MacDonald, L., & Mucci, G. (2003, May). Impact of parent training with English and Spanish speaking parents on young children’s externalizing behaviors. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the Western Psychological Association, Vancouver, Canada.
• Mucci, G. (2000, July). Illness and the family. Symposium conducted at the Annual Child and Adolescent Conference of the Orange County Psychological Association, Orange, California.
• Mucci, G. (1995). Family typology and health outcome of Alzheimer’s patients. (Doctoral Dissertation, California School of Professional Psychology, 1995). Dissertation Abstracts International, 56, 06B.
• Mucci, G. (1995, June). Neuropsychological assessment of late effects of acute lymphocytic leukemia. Conference Presentation at the Annual Neuropsychology Conference of CHOC Children’s Hospital, Orange, California.
• Hannigan, P., Hansen, M., and Zimmerman-Mucci, G. (1988, August). Legitimizing therapy without theory?: Issues of training psychotherapists for the 1990's. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association. Atlanta, Georgia.

PRESENTATION

• Genetic Disorders in Children and Adolescents, American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology, January 27, 2024.
• Understanding Genetic Disorders in Children and Adolescents for School Based Evaluations, 2023 Hill Country Summer Institute, Texas, June 14, 2023.
• COVID and Infectious Diseases: Medical, Neurological and Neuropsychological Implications, American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology Annual Conference 2022; Panel: Anjalee Galion, M.D.; Felice Adler, M.D.; Grace Mucci, Ph.D.
• Pediatric Grand Rounds: COVID and Infectious Diseases. American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology, Annual Conference, April 2021. Moderator: Grace Mucci, Ph.D. Panel Members: Rachel Pearson, M.D.; Felice Adler, M.D.; Hollie Lai, M.D.; Kathleen Andreeff, M.D.; Jon Bos, Psy.D.
• Pediatric Grand Rounds. American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology, Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV, April 2019. Moderator: Grace Mucci, Ph.D. Panel Members: Peter Dodzik, Psy.D.; Paul Beljan, Psy.D.; Alyson Aviv, Ph.D.
• What Every Psychologist Should Know About the Pediatric Cancer Survivor. Orange County Psychological Association Annual Conference, Orange, CA, October 2014.
• Long-Term Neurocognitive Effects of Pediatric Cancer: Guidelines for Assessment and Intervention. American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology Annual Conference, Chicago, IL, September 2014.
• Helping the Child with Learning Difficulties After Transplant. BMT InfoNet Survivorship symposium, Costa Mesa, CA, April 2013
• Managing the Child with Autism on the EMU, CHOC at Mission, Nursing Inservice, November 2012
• Neuropsychological and Psychological Aspects of Pediatric Epilepsy, Newport Mesa Unified School District, School Nurses Inservice, August 2012
• Neuropsychological and Psychological Functioning in Children and Adolescents with Epilepsy, Epilepsy Alliance, July, 2012
• Psycho-Educational Evaluations: Why you hear different answers from different sides. 2012 Administrative Law Judge and Mediator Training, Seattle University School of Law, Los Angeles (Universal City), CA, April 2012
• Neuropsychological Aspects of Concussion in Children and Adolescents, CHOC Children’s Hospital, Grand Rounds, May 2012
• Psychological And Neuropsychological Functioning in Turner’s Syndrome, Turner’s Society Monthly meeting, May 2012
• Medical and Neuropsychological Management of Concussion in Children and Adolescents, CHOC Sports Medicine Conference, Orange, CA, May 2011
• The Evaluation of Cognition: Pre and Post Sports-related Concussion, Sports Concussion Conference, Irvine, CA, August 2010
• Temporal Lobe Epilepsy in Pediatric Population, Neuropsychology Grand Rounds, Rady’s Children’s Hospital, San Diego, CA, May 2010
• Language Disorders, CHOC Resident Noon Conference, March, 2010
• Psychological and Neuropsychological Effects of Hydrocephalus, National Hydrocephalus Foundation Annual Conference, Anaheim, CA, September, 2009
• Neuropsychological Assessment, CHOC Resident Noon Conference, May, 2009
• Neuropsychological and Psychological Aspects of Pediatric Epilepsy, Orange County School Nurse Education, October 28, 2008
• Neuropsychological and Psychological Aspects of Pediatric Epilepsy, CHOC Children’s Hospital, Neuroscience Education Day, July 31, 2008
• Non-Epileptic Seizures. CHOC Children’s Hospital, Neuroscience Education Day, May 19, 2006; Noon Resident Lecture, April, 2008
• Cognitive Late Effects of Cancer Treatment. Leukemia-Lymphoma Society, Continuing Education Conference, CHOC Children’s Hospital, April 5, 2006.
• School Reintegration: Support for Patients with Brain Tumors. Children’s Hospital or Orange County, Family Education Program, May 7, 2005.
• Back to School Issues for the Child with Cancer. Children’s Hospital or Orange County, Family Education Program, January 27, 2005.
• Illness and the Family. Orange County Chapter, California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, Continuing Education Workshop (BBS-approved), October 22, 2004; ATSC, Continuing Education Workshop (BBS-approved), July 2002; Orange County Psychological Association, Annual Child and Adolescent Conference (MCEP/BBS Approved) Orange, California, July 2000;Turning Point Center for Families, Intern Training, Santa Ana, November 2000.
• Reducing Stress and Creating Balance in Your Life. SCHWIEM (Southern California Women in Educational Management), Quarterly Dinner, October 27, 2003.
• Genograms in Family Therapy. ATSC, Community Service Programs, Inc., & San Gabriel Chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, Continuing Education Workshops (BBS-approved), February 2001 and 2002, and November 2002.
• Assessing Your Client’s Ethnicity. Presented to the interns at UCI Child Development Center, Irvine, California, October 1997.
• Understanding Your Patient and Their Family. Inservice presented to medical staff at Los Alamitos Medical Center, Los Alamitos, California, October, 1997 and the American Cancer Society, Long Beach, California, October 1997.
• Teaming Up With Your Child’s School. Presented to parents of children with special needs at Orange County Therapy Services, Mission Viejo, California, August 1997.
• Raising an Imperfect Child in a “Perfect” World. Presented to parents of children with special needs at Orange County Therapy Services, Mission Viejo, California, July 1997.
• Family Reaction to Stroke. Inservice to medical staff at Tustin Rehabilitation Hospital, Stroke Series, May 1996.
• Coping with Chronic Illness. Presented to patients and family members at the National Kidney Foundation of Southern California's 1996 Patient Education Seminar, March 1996, Hoag Hospital, Newport Beach, California.
• Neuropsychological Assessment of Late Effects of Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia. Presented at the CHOC Children’s Hospital's monthly Neuropsychological Conference, March 1995.
• Psychological and Developmental Aspects of Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus. Family support/community education program for newly diagnosed diabetic children and their family members, CHOC Children’s Hospital, November 1993 and June 1994.
• Use of Relaxation and Imagery Techniques for Reduction of Cancer Treatment Side Effects. Presentation and experiential workshop for adults with cancer, Cancer Support Community, San Francisco, February, March, and June, 1992.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Licensed Psychologist, California License #15334, August 14, 1997.
• Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Neuropsychology, #2070
• Diplomate, American Board of Professional Psychology/Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 05/24/2024
• National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology, Registrant #50218.
• Certificate in Business Excellence for Health Professionals, Cornell University, 2017

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• American Board of Pediatric Neuropsychology, Diplomate
• American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology, Fellow
• National Academy of Neuropsychology, Member
• American Psychological Association (Divisions: Neuropsychology; Pediatric Psychology)
• Orange County Psychological Association
• Children’s Oncology Group; Member, Behavioral Sciences Committee

DISSERTATION COMMITTEE WORK

• The Chicago School, Current (Alexandra Hanlon: Cognitive Remediation for Pediatric Survivors of Cancer: The Relationships Between Parent-Child Report Discrepancies and Child Outcomes)
• Alliant International University, Los Angeles, 2019 (Tara DeLuco: Differences in Executive Functioning Abilities Between Bilingual and Monolingual Children Treated for Brain Tumors)
• Loma Linda University, 2008 (Jessica Postil: Study of Executive Functioning Training in Adolescents Diagnosed with Autism)
• Pepperdine University, 2004 (Lisa M. MacDonald: Understanding Attrition: An Evaluation of Early Childhood Systematic Training for Effective Parenting Program.

CIVIL ACHIEVEMENTS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND VOLUNTEER SERVICE

• Executive Director, American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology, 2023 to Present
• Past President and Acting Executive Director, American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology, 2021 to 2022
• President and Acting Executive Director, American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology, 2019 to 2020
• President-Elect, American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology, 2017 through 2018
• Clinical Volunteer, Los Angeles Christian Health Center, Los Angeles, 2015 to 2016
• CML Group Facilitator, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Tri-County Chapter, 2003 to 2012
• Patient Services Committee, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Tri-County Chapter, 2002 to 2012
• Advisory Board, Argosy University, Psychology Programs, 2003 to 2015
• Member-At-Large, American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology, 2011-2012
• President, Orange County Psychological Association, 2003
• President-Elect, Orange County Psychological Association, 2002
• Treasurer, Orange County Psychological Association, 2001
• Advisory Board, Newport-Mesa Unified School District, Project Safe Connections, Elementary School Counseling Program funded by Federal grant, 2001 to 2004
• Program Planning Committee, Annual Conference, Prevent Child Abuse/Orange County, 1998 to 2004
• Scholarship Recipient, California School of Professional Psychology, 1989-1990.
• Volunteer, Cancer Support Foundation at Los Alamitos Medical Center, Los Alamitos, California, 1994-1996
• Volunteer, Cancer Support Community, San Francisco, California, 1991-1993.
• Volunteer, Special Olympics, 1978-1981.