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The New Jersey College Counseling Association
New Jersey College Counseling Association
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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. ​

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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.

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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.

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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: 


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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!

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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.
Personal interests: 

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Judith Green, Psy.D.
Member-at-Large
jgreen2@ramapo.edu

Director, Center for Health & Counseling Services , Ramapo College of NJ
Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, Loyola University - Maryland

Professional interests: Existentially focused psychologist specializing in treating depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, self-injurious behaviors, and emotional dysregulation.
Personal interests: 
going to the beach, travel, enjoying nature, drawing​

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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.

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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.​

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Melissa Zarin, Ph.D.
Member-at-Large
mzarin@stevens.edu 

Assistant Director/Coordinator of Prevention & Outreach,  Stevens Institute of Technology
Ph.D. Counseling Psychology from Fordham University
 
Professional interests:  
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