Lisa Spatafore, Psy.D
Co-President
lspatafore@rider.edu
Psychologist and Outreach Coordinator , Rider University
Psy.D - Nova Southeastern University
Professional interests: clinical training and supervision, developmental issues related to adolescent and young adults, integrative treatment strategies, wellness coaching, the mind-body connection and somatic approaches to treatment, and preventative-strength focused outreach education.
Personal interests: pilates, yoga, live music, mindfulness, travel, theater, and spending time being active in nature and with my dogs.
Co-President
lspatafore@rider.edu
Psychologist and Outreach Coordinator , Rider University
Psy.D - Nova Southeastern University
Professional interests: clinical training and supervision, developmental issues related to adolescent and young adults, integrative treatment strategies, wellness coaching, the mind-body connection and somatic approaches to treatment, and preventative-strength focused outreach education.
Personal interests: pilates, yoga, live music, mindfulness, travel, theater, and spending time being active in nature and with my dogs.
Katie Rizman, MSW, LCSW
Co-President
krizman@monmouth.edu
Psychological Counselor, Monmouth University
MSW-Salisbury University
Professional interests: Clinical Training and Supervision, Working with Student Athletes, Cognitive-Behavioral, Reality, and Rational-Emotive Therapies, Motivational Interviewing, and Wellness Coaching.
Personal Interests: Travel, cooking, exercise, sunny days, and spending time with family, friends and my dog.
Co-President
krizman@monmouth.edu
Psychological Counselor, Monmouth University
MSW-Salisbury University
Professional interests: Clinical Training and Supervision, Working with Student Athletes, Cognitive-Behavioral, Reality, and Rational-Emotive Therapies, Motivational Interviewing, and Wellness Coaching.
Personal Interests: Travel, cooking, exercise, sunny days, and spending time with family, friends and my dog.
Jonathan Murakami, Psy.D.
Vice President
murakamj@tcnj.edu
Staff Psychologist, The College of New Jersey
(Psy.D., Rutgers Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology).
Professional Interests: relationship issues, including couples, families and friends; anxiety disorders; LGBTQ issues, including relational issues and identity development; crisis management, and how internet/online activity influences identity formation, relationships and psychopathology.
Personal Interests: Music, board games, extremely amateur cooking, running, theater and video games.
Vice President
murakamj@tcnj.edu
Staff Psychologist, The College of New Jersey
(Psy.D., Rutgers Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology).
Professional Interests: relationship issues, including couples, families and friends; anxiety disorders; LGBTQ issues, including relational issues and identity development; crisis management, and how internet/online activity influences identity formation, relationships and psychopathology.
Personal Interests: Music, board games, extremely amateur cooking, running, theater and video games.
Chris McKittrick, LPC
Treasurer
cmckittr@monmouth.edu
Psychological Counselor , Monmouth University
BA and MA at The College of New Jersey
Professional interests: Outreach and programming
Personal interests:
Treasurer
cmckittr@monmouth.edu
Psychological Counselor , Monmouth University
BA and MA at The College of New Jersey
Professional interests: Outreach and programming
Personal interests:
Nicole Peluso, MA, LPC, NCC
Secretary
nicole.peluso86@gmail.com
Psychological Counselor and Active Minds Chapter Advisor, FDU Florham
BA and MA at Caldwell University
Professional interests: depression, anxiety disorders, LGBTQ issues, stigma free awareness and advocacy, programming, suicide prevention, mindfulness, conflict resolution.
Personal interests: travel, theater, nature, NFL, food, Zumba, and family!
Secretary
nicole.peluso86@gmail.com
Psychological Counselor and Active Minds Chapter Advisor, FDU Florham
BA and MA at Caldwell University
Professional interests: depression, anxiety disorders, LGBTQ issues, stigma free awareness and advocacy, programming, suicide prevention, mindfulness, conflict resolution.
Personal interests: travel, theater, nature, NFL, food, Zumba, and family!
Phyllis Bolling, Ph.D.
Member-at-Large
phyllis.bolling@njit.edu
Director of Center for Counseling and Psychological Services, NJ Institute of Technology
Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, University at Albany- State University of New York
Professional Interests: Campus mental health, multicultural/cross-cultural psychotherapy, working with persons with disabilities, mood disorders, trauma.
Member-at-Large
phyllis.bolling@njit.edu
Director of Center for Counseling and Psychological Services, NJ Institute of Technology
Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, University at Albany- State University of New York
Professional Interests: Campus mental health, multicultural/cross-cultural psychotherapy, working with persons with disabilities, mood disorders, trauma.
Andrew J. Lee, Psy.D.
Member-at-Large
alee@monmouth.edu
Director of Counseling and Psychological Services , Monmouth University
Professional interests:
Personal interests:
Member-at-Large
alee@monmouth.edu
Director of Counseling and Psychological Services , Monmouth University
Professional interests:
Personal interests:
Kate Pandolpho Ph.D., LPC, NCC, GCDF
Member-at-Large
kpandolpho@ocean.edu
Director of Counseling and Student Development Services, Ocean County College
Professional Interests: working for equity and social justice.
Personal interests: going to the theater, movies, and concerts; gardening, traveling, music and dancing; I am continually learning and I am always reading about 5 books at a time! I love to be with family and friends.
Member-at-Large
kpandolpho@ocean.edu
Director of Counseling and Student Development Services, Ocean County College
Professional Interests: working for equity and social justice.
Personal interests: going to the theater, movies, and concerts; gardening, traveling, music and dancing; I am continually learning and I am always reading about 5 books at a time! I love to be with family and friends.
James Mandala
Member-at-Large
jmandala@drew.edu
Director of Counseling and Psychological Services, Drew University
MA, Duquesne University; Ph.D. California School of Professional Psychology, Berkeley
Professional interests: therapy supervision; training therapists; cross-cultural issues; abuse and trauma survivors; eating disorders; depression; anxiety disorders; suicide prevention; family systems; burnout prevention; religious and spiritual issues, conflict resolution and mediation.
Personal Interests: music, hiking, travel.
Member-at-Large
jmandala@drew.edu
Director of Counseling and Psychological Services, Drew University
MA, Duquesne University; Ph.D. California School of Professional Psychology, Berkeley
Professional interests: therapy supervision; training therapists; cross-cultural issues; abuse and trauma survivors; eating disorders; depression; anxiety disorders; suicide prevention; family systems; burnout prevention; religious and spiritual issues, conflict resolution and mediation.
Personal Interests: music, hiking, travel.
Bill Maurice, LPC, LCADC
Member-at-Large
william_maurice@fdu.edu
Psychological Counselor and Adjunct Professor, FDU Metropolitan Campus
Professional interests: member of NJCCA for four years and is also an active member of the American Counseling Association (ACA), New Jersey Counseling Association (NJCA), Northeast Counties Association of Psychologists (NCAP), and the New Jersey Prevention Network (NJPN).
Personal Interests: self-education, hiking, traveling, and socializing.
Member-at-Large
william_maurice@fdu.edu
Psychological Counselor and Adjunct Professor, FDU Metropolitan Campus
Professional interests: member of NJCCA for four years and is also an active member of the American Counseling Association (ACA), New Jersey Counseling Association (NJCA), Northeast Counties Association of Psychologists (NCAP), and the New Jersey Prevention Network (NJPN).
Personal Interests: self-education, hiking, traveling, and socializing.