Mental Health Expert Witnesses in District of Columbia

This highly qualified trauma expert specializes in trauma, violence, and post traumatic stress disorder. She received a B.A. in English, History, and Psychology from the University of Durban-Westville; a M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Boston College; an Ed.M in Human Development and Psychology from Harvard University; and a EdD. in Human Development and Psychology from Harvard University. Elected as a Fellow to the American Psychological Association, she was a first responder to both 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina and has authored two books: A Practical approach to Trauma and Crisis and Disaster Counseling: lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina. She has presented both nationally and internationally on violence and trauma. She currently serves as a Chair and Professor at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Washington DC and a Psychologist at Georgetown University Department of Psychiatry, and as a Consultant to companies concerning workplace violence. She has been recognized as a PTSD expert witness and in this capacity consulted with DC and Baltimore law firms.

This highly qualified expert has over 20 years of experience in the field of nursing, specializing as a pediatric nurse practitioner. She received her BSN from Georgetown University before earning her MSN in maternal-infant health and PhD in nursing and behavioral pediatrics at The Catholic University of America. She has additionally earned two post-master's certificates: a pediatric nurse practitioner certificate and a family nurse practitioner certificate. This expert is a licensed advanced practice registered nurse and certified as a registered nurse practitioner, pediatric nurse practitioner, and pediatric primary care mental health specialist. She is active in her field as a member of several organizations, including the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and the Association of Faculties of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. She is also highly involved in research, having received numerous grants and authored several scientific articles. She has formerly served as an assistant professor in the pediatric nurse practitioner program and director of the doctor of nursing practice program at The Catholic University of America. Currently, this expert serves as the director of the pediatric nurse practitioner program and as assistant dean for Master's programs and outreach in the school of nursing at a top university in Washington, D.C. She is also the program director for a county health and wellness center program in Maryland.