 Staff
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Staff
FULL-TIME STAFF
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Trevor Baker,
BS
Research
Systems Specialist (2008), earned his Bachelor of Science in
Chemistry from Grove City College. Mr. Baker collects and
manages the entry of clinical and assessment data for multiple
off-site clinics and also assists with database design and
implementation.
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Dana Barvinchak,
MS
Program Coordinator (2004),
earned her degree in Psychology from Duquesne University and her
Masters of Science in Applied Developmental Psychology from the
University of Pittsburgh. Ms. Barvinchak is responsible for the
administration of the Autism Diagnostic Interview (ADI) and
coordinating recruitment, scheduling, testing, and data
monitoring for the Autism Treatment Network (ATN).
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Stacey
Becker, BS
Project Coordinator (2007), earned her degree in Cognitive
Science and Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University.
Ms. Becker is responsible for coordinating recruitment,
scheduling, testing, and data monitoring for Dr. Strauss'
research and related projects. |
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Jayme Berry, BS
Senior Data Manager/Analyst (2008),
earned her Bachelor of Science in Communications and Information
Systems from Robert Morris University. Ms. Berry is
collecting and managing the entry of clinical and assessment
data for multiple off-site clinics and will be managing existing
datasets and databases as well. |
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Kimberly Bodner, MS
Research
Principal. (2006), earned her degree in Psychology from Duquesne
University, a diploma in the Spanish language from the
University of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and her Masters of
Science in Psychology from the University of Edinburgh,
Scotland. Ms. Bodner is responsible for the administration of
the Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale (ADOS), the Autism
Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R), as well as intelligence
and neuropsychological tests. |
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Rosie Christ, BS
Administrative
Liaison (2002), earned her degree in Marketing from Indiana
University of Pennsylvania. Ms. Christ is responsible for
maintaining and monitoring grants received from private
foundations and National Institute of Health, supervising work-study students
and assistant to Dr. Nancy Minshew, Director. |
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Justin
Dandar, MHMS
Senior Data Manager/Analyst (2007),
earned his Bachelor of Science in Health Management Systems from
Duquesne University and his Masters in Health Management Systems
also from Duquesne University. Mr. Dandar manages existing
datasets and databases as well as maintaining both the Intranet
and Internet sites. |
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Marcia L.
Fuller, MA
Research Principal (2008) earned
her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the Indiana
University of Pennsylvania and her Masters of Arts degree in
Clinical Psychology from the University of Dayton. Ms. Fuller is
responsible for the administration of the Autism Diagnostic
Observation Scale (ADOS) and the Autism Diagnostic Interview -
Revised (ADI-R) as well as various neuropsychological tests. |
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Jonathan Kelly, BA
Research Specialist (2007),
earned his degree in Psychology and Rhetorical Studies from
Duquesne University. Mr. Kelly conducts the preliminary
screening of subjects, administers IQ and communication
assessments, schedules the standard testing for the subjects
with the five labs with which the center collaborates, monitors
participants' testing progress, and reviews participants' charts
to determine eligibility for the program. |
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Dave Maloney
Administrative Specialist (2006), earned his degree in Secondary
Education from Penn State University. Mr. Maloney performs phone
screens on potential participants, administers and scores
individual intelligence tests, provides assistants to the
Administrative Coordinator and Principle Investigator, verifies and enters data into
various databases, as well as assisting in recruitment. |
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John J. Markiewicz III, AS
Research Data Coordinator (2002), earned his degrees, one in Computer Information Technology-Networking and one in Math and Science from the Community College of Allegheny County. Mr. Markiewicz creates and maintains the subject and test data for the research project and clinic, as well as the office computers and printers. |
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Maureen McAniff, MS
Senior Research Specialist (2004), earned her degree in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh, a teacher's certificate in Special Education at the Master's level from the University of Pittsburgh, and a Masters of Science in Child and Youth Care Administration from NOVA Southeastern University. Mrs. McAniff administers neuropsychological tests (ADOS, ADI and BPASS)
to participants.
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PJ McCarroll, MSW
Program Coordinator (2005), earned her degree in Psychology from Ohio University and her Masters of Science in Social Work from The University of Texas. Mrs. McCarroll supervises the research specialists, data coordinator and the administrative assistant, and is also responsible for facilitating communication between our laboratories. |
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Shana
Michaels, MSIS
Senior Data
Manager (2007), earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology
from Kalamazoo College and her Masters of Science in Information
Science from The University of Pittsburgh. Ms. Michaels
supervises the Center's data team and is also responsible for
ensuring quality assurance and database administration. |
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Michelle Perrin, MBA
Marketing
Representative (2008) earned her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
and Communications from Point Park University and her Masters in
Business Administration in Marketing and Economics from The
University of Pittsburgh. Ms. Perrin is responsible for
recruitment including creating and placing advertisements,
copywriting, coordinating recruitment efforts with labs and
acting as an informational liaison between schools and
organizations, and the research project. |
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Natasha Reddy, BS
Research
associate (2007), earned her degree in Psychology
from the University of Pittsburgh. Ms.
Reddy
responds to interested participants,
conducts
phone screening of subjects,
receives participants’ supplemental documentation and
assists the Project
Coordinator
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PART-TIME STAFF
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Richard Glosser, MSEd
Senior Research Associate (2001), is currently a doctorate student in School Psychology at
Indiana University of
Pennsylvania. Mr. Glosser is responsible for the administration of several diagnostic instruments including the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS), the Autism Diagnostic Interview - Revised (ADI-R) and the Broader Phenotype Autism Symptom Scale (BPASS). |
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Asha
Persaud, MS
Research Project Assistant (2004), earned a dual degree in Psychology and Spanish from The Pennsylvania State University as well as a Masters of Science in School Psychology from Duquesne University. Ms. Persaud administers the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS), and coordinates a research project on language processing in individuals with autism. |
CONSULTANTS
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Rachelle
Parks Bonato, BS
Consultant (2000), earned her degree in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh. Mrs. Bonato administers the Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale (ADOS), the Autism Diagnostic Interview (ADI) and neuropsychological tests, and also is responsible for the preparation and submission of research protocols to ensure they adhere to Institutional Review Board regulations. |
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Carol Kaufman, M.Ed.
Consultant (2000) earned her degree in Higher Education Administration from the University of Pittsburgh. Mrs. Kaufman helps with all the financial matters.
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