Daisy R. Jackson

240 E. 27th Street, Apt 4D New York, NY 10016

(203) 829-6569

EDUCATION

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Anticipated 5/2012 / PhD, Counseling Psychology; New York University: New York, NY
5/2007
5/2004
(with Honors) / MA, General Educational Psychology
New York University:New York, NY
BA, Psychology
Tulane University: New Orleans, LA

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Clinical Research Extern
9/2008 - Present
Principal Investigator
4/2008 - Present / Mount Sinai, Brain Injury Research Center, New York, NY
Attended seminars and received training in different aspects of TBI rehabilitation research on rehabilitation interventions, neuropsychological test administration and clinical interviewing as it pertains to TBI. Design and conduct individual research project on pertinent aspect of TBI and community reintegration and/or quality of life and well being outcomes based on archived data collected at Mt Sinai.
New York University, Applied Psychology Department, New York, NY
Designed semi-structured interview for a qualitative pilot study exploring social and cultural capital of Hurricane Katrina victims who have returned to the Ninth Ward. Data collection will take place in August and open coding will be used to identify common themes and analyze data.
Mentor/Advisor: Jacqueline Mattis, Ph.D
Research Assistant
7/2007 – Present / New York University, Applied Psychology Department, New York, NY
Conduct research on the impact of cultural systems on positive psychological outcomes (e.g., urban flourishing) among low income urban residents. Involved in grant writing, data collection, quantitative/qualitative data analysis and manuscript writing/editing.
Advisor: Jacqueline Mattis, Ph.D.
Research Assistant
5/2006 – 6/2007 / New York University, Applied Psychology Department, New York, NY
Explored urban high school students civic engagement through survey collection and focus groups. Conducted research on the influence of roommates/peers on NYU college freshmen using several measures including UCLA Loneliness Scale, National Public Opinion & Electoral Behavior Survey (NES), and Ethnic-Racial Identity Measure. Involved in measure development, recruitment, data collection and quantitative data analysis.
Advisor: LaRue Allen, Ph.D.

CLINICAL TRAINING

Assistant
1/2007 - Present / Neuropsychological Assessment & Consultation Services, New York, NY
Responsible for scoringneuropsychological assessments (Conners Rating Scale, BRIEF Rating Scale, WAIS III, WISC IV, Woodcock Johnson III, Child Depression Inventory, CAT), and review client reportswith supervisor. Administer components of larger cognitive battery for clinical assessment course under supervision (WAIS III, TAT, House-Tree-Person).
Supervisor: Barbara Kenner, Ph.D.
Mental Health Worker
11/2004 – 12/2006 / Hall Brooke Behavioral Health Hospital, Westport, CT
Supervised patients in the child, adolescent, adult psychiatricand substance abuse units. Assisted and led therapy, psycho-educational and rehab groups. Participated in daily hospital rounds and worked with collaborative team of social workers, psychologists and psychiatrists to develop treatment and discharge plans.

SUPERVISED CLINICAL TRAINING

Psychology Extern
9/2008 - Present / Mount Sinai – Rehabilitation Department, New York, NY
Workwith aninterdisciplinary treatment team to provide short-term therapy, cognitive remediation, and preparation for community reintegrationfor individuals who have suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Trained in multiple aspects of TBI rehabilitation, including rehabilitation interventions, neuropsychological test administration and scoring, and clinical interviewing. Conduct neuropsychological batteries and co-lead psychoeducation and cognitive behavioralgroup therapy for individuals,post-TBI.
Supervisors: Theodore Tsaousides, Ph.D., Brown, Theresa, Ph.D., & Cantor, Joshua, Ph.D.

HONORS/AWARDS

Fellowship Recipient
9/2008-Present
Grant Recipient
4/2005
Steinhardt Graduate Student
Research Bridge Award
Academic Year 2008 - 2009 / New York University Institute for Human Development and Change- Predoctoral Interdisciplinary Research Training Grant from Institute for Educational Sciences (IES)
New York University -Dean’s Grant for Graduate Student Research
Pilot Study: New Orleans Positive Development Study
New York University: New York, NY

PUBLICATIONS

Mattis, J., Grayman, N., Cowie, S., Winston, C., Watson, C., & Jackson, D. (2008). Intersectional identities and the politics of altruistic care in a low-income, urban community. Sex Roles. doi:10.1007/s11199-008-9426-2.

POSTER PRESENTATIONS

Mattis, J., Watson, C., Jackson, D. & Greene, M. (2008, August). The Role of Female Ministers. Presented at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Boston, MA.

Mattis, J., Cowe, S., Watson, C., & Jackson, D. (2008, August). Religio-Social Capital and Altruism. Presented at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Boston, MA.

Cappella, E., Jackson, D., & Wagner, C. (2009, August). Bridging Mental Health and Education in Urban

Elementary Schools. Invited presenter at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association,

Toronto, Canada.

Jackson, D., Cappella, E., & Wagner, C. (2009, May). Bridging Mental Health and Education in Urban Elementary

Schools. Invited presenter at the Cross University Collaborative Mentoring Conference, New York,

NY.

Jackson, D., Cappella, E., & Wagner, C. (2009, June). Bridging Mental Health and Education in Urban Elementary

Schools. Invited presenter at the Institute for Educational Sciences, Washington, DC.

Jackson, D., Mattis, J., & Watson, C. (2009, August). The Effects of Social and Cultural Capital on the Positive

Development of Katrina Survivors. Invited presenter at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, Canada.

Watson, C., Mattis, J., & Jackson, D. (2009, August). Spirituality and Prosocial Behavior among Mozambican and South

African Adolescents. Invited presenter at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association,

Toronto, Canada.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

American Psychological Association of Graduate Students

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