Unless a staff member is expecting your email, CAPS has standard communication procedures that will help us provide you with the swiftest response, including requests for:
![Natalie Hernandez](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/2022-03/DePalma_Natalie_2.jpg?itok=Ydw55iue)
Natalie Hernandez, Ph.D.
Senior Director
She, Her, Hers
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
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Specialties/Interests
Groups and systems counseling, couples and systems counseling, training and supervision
![Brett Scofield](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/2022-03/Scofield_Brett_2.jpg?itok=Ml8cjKo_)
Brett Scofield, Ph.D.
Associate Director
He, Him, His
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
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Specialties/Interests
Anxiety, OCD, panic attacks, mood disorders, relationship issues, research and technology
![Shannan Smith-Janik, Ph.D.](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/2023-09/Shannan%20Smith-Janik.jpg?itok=8cQDlBpm)
Shannan Smith-Janik, Ph.D.
Associate Director, Training
She, Her, Hers
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
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SPECIALTIES/INTERESTS
- Training and supervision
- Evidence-based practice
- Anxiety and mood disorders
- Perfectionism
- Trauma
- Interpersonal concerns
![Elizabeth Toepfer, Ed.D.](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/2023-09/Elizabeth%20Toepfer.jpg?itok=ScbgMMdz)
Elizabeth Toepfer, Ed.D.
Associate Director, Commonwealth Campuses
She, Her, Hers
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
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Specialties/Interests
- Women's issues adjustment issues
- Family of origin issues
- Identity development
- Multicultural/diversity issues
- Anxiety
- Relationship concerns
![Stephanie Stama, Psy.D.](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/2023-09/Stephanie%20Stama.jpg?itok=at_tScU_)
Stephanie Stama, Psy.D.
Assistant Director, Community Education and Outreach
She, Her, Hers
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
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Specialties/Interests
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Couples Counseling
- Psychological Assessment
- Trauma
- Mindfulness
![Paul Carswell, LPC](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/2023-09/Paul%20Carswell.jpg?itok=Ko-rX12M)
Paul Carswell, LPC
Assistant Director
He, Him, His
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
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Specialties/Interests
- Mood disorders
- OCD
- Trauma
- Grief/loss
- Self-growth
- Crisis intervention
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Substance abuse
- Adjustment issues
- Conflict resolution
![Sultan Magruder, Ph.D.](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/2023-09/Sultan%20Magruder.jpg?itok=2zNRvMDa)
Sultan Magruder, Ph.D.
Assistant Director, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
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Specialties/Interests
- Group therapy
- Supervision and training
- Existentialism
- Multiculturalism
- OCD
- Anxiety disorders
- Disordered eating
- Couple's therapy.
![Jill Bailey, LMSW](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/2023-09/Jill%20Bailey.jpg?itok=y0ftl287)
Jill Bailey, LMSW
Clinical Services Provider
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
![Ashley Bartley, MSN, CRNP](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/2023-09/Ashley%20Bartley.jpg?itok=LAartZmt)
Ashley Bartley, MSN, CRNP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
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Specialties/Interests
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Eating disorders
![Laura Briscoe, Ph.D.](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/2023-09/Laura%20Briscoe.jpg?itok=3Wl0IJYC)
Laura Briscoe, Ph.D.
Staff Psychologist
She, Her, Hers
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
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SPECIALTIES/INTERESTS
- Self-worth and self-compassion
- Sexual assault and relationship violence
- Mood concerns
- Adjustment issues
- Multiculturalism and identity
- Empowerment
![Caitlin Chun-Kennedy, Ph.D.](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/2023-09/Caitlin%20Chun-Kennedy.jpg?itok=tWdnRy8d)
Caitlin Chun-Kennedy, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Externship Coordinator
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
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Specialties/Interests
- Substance abuse
- Trauma
- Eating disorders
- Multiculturalism
- Family of origin concerns
- Couples counseling
- Student athletes
![Corinne Creppage, M.A., LPC](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/2023-09/Corinne%20Creppage.jpg?itok=Lw9Vu4oy)
Corinne Creppage, M.A., LPC
Clinical Services Provider, Rapid Response Coordinator
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
![](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/default_images/Weekly%20status%20PSU%20RGB.png?itok=4VYpL0ql)
Sekou Dakarai, CRNP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
![Nicole DeFerrari, Psy.D.](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/2023-09/Nicole%20DeFerrari.jpg?itok=XTAcZyCh)
Nicole DeFerrari, Psy.D.
Clinical Sport Psychologist
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
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SPECIALTIES/INTERESTS
- Working with student-athletes
- Self-confidence/esteem
- Identity work
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Relationship concerns
- Family concerns
- Multiculturalism
- Trauma
![Maggie Doby](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/2022-09/Doby_Maggie_2.jpg?itok=cXp73fYE)
Maggie Doby, LCSW
Associate Staff Coordinator; Allenway Office Coordinator
She, Her, Hers
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
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SPECIALTIES/ INTERESTS
Anxiety disorders, depression, adjustment issues, self growth, family of origin concerns and interpersonal communication, grief/loss, relationship concerns, Trauma
![Allison Horner, M.S., NCC](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/2023-09/Allison%20Horner.jpg?itok=snkLDv_H)
Allison Horner, M.S., NCC
Clinical Services Provider
She, Her, Hers
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
![Jill Hranicka, Psy.D.](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/2024-01/Hranicka_Jill.jpg?itok=kKMRmv7F)
Jill Hranicka, Psy.D.
Eating Disorder/Prevention & Treatment Coordinator
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
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Specialties/Interests
- Eating disorders
- Grief/loss
- Trauma
- Gay/lesbian/bisexual issues
- Self growth
- Student athletes
![Maria Huber, LPC](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/2023-09/Maria%20Huber.jpg?itok=BycY-Qww)
Maria Huber, LPC
Clinical Services Provider
She, Her, Hers
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
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Susanna Hummer, B.A.
Case Manager
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
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Specialties/Interests
Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Suicide Prevention, Women's Issues, Depression and Mood Disorders, Chronic and Severe Mental Illness
![Autumn Keefer, PhD, MSCP](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/2023-09/Autumn%20Keefer.jpg?itok=kRhUsWzX)
Autumn Keefer, PhD, MSCP
Staff Psychologist
She, Her, Hers
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
![Alexandria Kinder, Ph.D](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/2023-09/Alexandria%20Kinder.jpg?itok=flxjg8em)
Alexandria Kinder, Ph.D
Staff Psychologist
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
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Tammy Macalarney, MSW
Case Management Coordinator
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
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Specialties/Interests
Case management, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavior therapy, chronic/severe mental illness, bipolar disorder, depression, early psychosis, schizophrenia
![John Mitchell, Psy.D.](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/2023-09/John%20Mitchell.jpg?itok=DdWOP3QZ)
John Mitchell, Psy.D.
Staff Psychologist
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
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Specialties/Interests
- Mood Disorders
- Existential issues
- Teaching and supervision in Clinical Psychology
- Group therapy
![Shelley Murray, B.S.](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/2023-09/Shelley%20Murray.jpg?itok=ySw0poZg)
Shelley Murray, B.S.
Case Manager
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
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Specialties/Interests
- Case management
- Problem solving
- Depression
- Suicide prevention
![Laura Potts, M.D.](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/2023-09/Laura%20Potts.jpg?itok=6R1-Ee8n)
Laura Potts, M.D.
Psychiatrist
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
![Emma Progar, Psy.D.](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/2023-09/Emma%20Progar.jpg?itok=XrI1_lGR)
Emma Progar, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Group Therapy Coordinator
She, Her, Hers
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
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SPECIALTIES/INTERESTS
- Spiritual Wellness
- Mindfulness
- Multicultural Issues
- Identity Development
- Relational Concerns
- Interpersonal Group Process
![Tammi Randrianasolo](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/2023-09/Tammi%20Randrianasolo.jpg?itok=rM-JnHqm)
Tammi Randrianasolo
Clinical Services Provider
She, Her, Hers
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
![Baron Rogers, Ph.D](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/2023-09/Baron%20Rogers.jpg?itok=io3imRiE)
Baron Rogers, Ph.D
Staff Psychologist - Coordinator of Black and African American Student Services
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
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CERTIFICATIONS/CREDENTIALS
- Master's in Counseling Psychology
![Raynalde Schagen, Psy.D.](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/2023-09/Raynalde%20Schagen.jpg?itok=g14vP3jl)
Raynalde Schagen, Psy.D.
Staff Psychologist, Coordinator of Sexual and Gender Diverse Care
They, Them, Theirs
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
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CERTIFICATIONS/CREDENTIALS
- M.S.
![Camille Sluzis, LPC](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/2023-09/Camille%20Sluzis.jpg?itok=ZjQUL6aX)
Camille Sluzis, LPC
Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence Coordinator
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
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Specialties/Interests
- Trauma
- Women's issues
- Interpersonal violence
- Self-growth
- Adjustment issues
- Resilience
![Victoria Stout, D.O.](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/2023-09/Victoria%20Stout.jpg?itok=VnnOjopc)
Victoria Stout, D.O.
Psychiatrist
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
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Specialties/Interests
- Mood disorders
- Anxiety disorders
- Eating disorders
- Attention-deficit disorder
![Lori Strayer](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/2018-07/Strayer_Lori.jpg?itok=hjMLiyAp)
Lori Strayer, LPC
AOD Coordinator
She, Her, Hers
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
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Specialties/Interests
Alcohol and drug concerns, adult children of alcoholics, dual diagnosis, recovery and relapse prevention, relationship issues, procrastination/motivation.
![Elana Szczesny, Ph.D.](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/2023-09/Elana%20Szczesny.jpg?itok=TTR4qC_s)
Elana Szczesny, Ph.D.
Professional Development Coordinator, Interim Liaison for Sexual and Gender Diverse Care
She, Her, Hers
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
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Specialties/Interests
- Insomnia
- Stress management
- Training and supervision
- Evidence-based practice
- Health psychology
![Han Wingate, LMFT](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/2023-09/Han%20Wingate.jpg?itok=dYDZ9kgn)
Han Wingate, LMFT
Clinical Services Provider, Couples Therapy Coordinator
She, Her, Hers
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
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Specialties/Interests
- Identity development
- Couple/relationship counseling
- Mindfulness
- Anxiety disorders
- Depression
- Family of origin concerns
- Interpersonal communication
![Henry Xiao, Ph.D](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/2023-09/Henry%20Xiao.jpg?itok=DYxHptcN)
Henry Xiao, Ph.D
Staff Psychologist, Coordinator of Operations
He, Him, His
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
![Jason Yoder, LCSW](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/2023-09/Jason%20Yoder.jpg?itok=7X-b-Wkw)
Jason Yoder, LCSW
CAPS Chat Coordinator
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
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Specialties/Interests
- CAPS Chat/single session
- Clinics and group work
- Adjustment
- Relationships
- Stress management
- Substance abuse
- Positive and strengths based approach
- Motivation
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Self-growth.
![Ruth Yoder, MSN, CRNP](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/2023-09/Ruth%20Yoder.jpg?itok=Vh-MMgGk)
Ruth Yoder, MSN, CRNP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
![](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/default_images/Weekly%20status%20PSU%20RGB.png?itok=4VYpL0ql)
Azadeh Ahmandi
Associate Staff
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
![](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/default_images/Weekly%20status%20PSU%20RGB.png?itok=4VYpL0ql)
Melinda Furer
Associate Staff
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
![](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/default_images/Weekly%20status%20PSU%20RGB.png?itok=4VYpL0ql)
Allison Lockard, Ph.D
Associate Staff
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
![](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/default_images/Weekly%20status%20PSU%20RGB.png?itok=4VYpL0ql)
Natasha Volkers
Associate Staff
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
![Eric Smith, Ph.D.](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/2023-09/Eric%20Smith.jpg?itok=hksTdlk0)
Eric Smith, Ph.D.
Post-Doctoral Fellow
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
![Wilson Trusty, M.S.](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/2023-09/Wilson%20Trusty.jpg?itok=9eHNdptB)
Wilson Trusty, M.S.
Post-Doctoral Fellow
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
![](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/default_images/Weekly%20status%20PSU%20RGB.png?itok=4VYpL0ql)
Samantha Glosser, M.A.
Doctoral Intern
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
![](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/default_images/Weekly%20status%20PSU%20RGB.png?itok=4VYpL0ql)
Casey Griffin, B.A.
Doctoral Intern
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
![](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/default_images/Weekly%20status%20PSU%20RGB.png?itok=4VYpL0ql)
Adriana Vernace, M.S.Ed.
Doctoral Intern
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
![](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/default_images/Weekly%20status%20PSU%20RGB.png?itok=4VYpL0ql)
Sruthy Bhowmik
Extern
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
![](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/default_images/Weekly%20status%20PSU%20RGB.png?itok=4VYpL0ql)
Esther Han
Extern
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
![](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/default_images/Weekly%20status%20PSU%20RGB.png?itok=4VYpL0ql)
Alice Hargrove
Extern
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
![](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/default_images/Weekly%20status%20PSU%20RGB.png?itok=4VYpL0ql)
Mansi KanKan
Extern
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
![](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/default_images/Weekly%20status%20PSU%20RGB.png?itok=4VYpL0ql)
Natalie Pottschmidt
Extern
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
![Lisa Curtis](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/2023-09/Lisa%20Curtis.jpg?itok=55kPAZnT)
Lisa Curtis
Office Manager
She, Her, Hers
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
![Cheyenne Gadola](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/2023-09/Cheyenne%20Gadola.jpg?itok=cPlewqzE)
Cheyenne Gadola
Administrative Support
She, Her, Hers
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
![Sharon Gallo](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/2023-09/Sharon%20Gallo.jpg?itok=A0HNg4IB)
Sharon Gallo
Records Specialist
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
![Elizabeth Isaacs](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/2023-09/Elizabeth%20Isaacs.jpg?itok=b4Q0kl7V)
Elizabeth Isaacs
Administrative Support
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
![Erica Kertis](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/2023-09/Erica%20Kertis.jpg?itok=vfW8lt-Q)
Erica Kertis
Records Specialist
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
![Julie Knaub](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/2023-09/Julie%20Knaub.jpg?itok=28GgJ7Gx)
Julie Knaub
Administrative Support
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
![Dorothy Pioli](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/2023-09/Dorothy%20Pioli.jpg?itok=aoMeVr3H)
Dorothy Pioli
Administrative Support Assistant
She, Her, Hers
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
![Brett Scofield, Ph.D.](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/2023-03/Scofield_Brett_2.jpg?itok=x0GeIqyP)
Brett Scofield, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
![](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/default_images/Weekly%20status%20PSU%20RGB.png?itok=4VYpL0ql)
Rebecca Janis, Ph.D.
Associate Director of Data Science
She, Her, Hers
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
![Alaina Cummins](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/2018-02/Henry_Alaina.jpg?itok=8ITm5Kjx)
Alaina Cummins, M.Ed.
Project Manager-Center for Collegiate Mental Health
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
![](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/default_images/Weekly%20status%20PSU%20RGB.png?itok=4VYpL0ql)
Tyler White, M.A.
Data Analytst
Counseling & Psychological Services
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
![Jodi Williams](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_headshot_102x102/public/2023-09/Jodi%20Williams.jpg?itok=IyNRru3u)
Jodi Williams
Administrative Support Assistant
She, Her, Hers
Counseling & Psychological Services
324 Bank Of America Building
University Park, PA 16802