Degree/Date: B.S. 1992 Institution: Eckerd College; Major: Psychology, Minor: Religious Studies, Concentration: Human Development

Degree/Date: Ph.D. 1998 Institution: State University of New York at Stony Brook Specialization: Social Psychology and Health Psychology

Postdoctoral Training: 2000 Institution: University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute Specialization: Stress and Cancer, Psychoneuroimmunology

The role of religion/spirituality in illness prevention, health promotion, and adjustment to stressful life events; women’s health issues; ethnic disparities in health.

Professional Activities: Member of APA Divisions 8, 36, 38, and 45; Member APS.