Faculty Experts
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Kristin Christodulu
College of Arts and Sciences
Director
Department: Center for Autism and Related Disabilities
Expert in the following:
Autism spectrum disorders, developmental disabilities, challenging behavior, positive behavior support, sleep disturbances
Campus phone: (518) 442-5132
Campus email: [email protected]
M. Dolores Cimini
University at Albany
Director and Senior Research Scientist
Department: Center for Behavioral Health Promotion and Applied Research
Expert in the following:
Psychology; mental health issues; suicide prevention; alcohol and other drug misuse prevention in college students, collegiate recovery programs ; peer counseling and peer education; college student hotlines; peer theater programs; diversity, inclusion, and social justice; disability issues.
Campus phone: (518) 442-5800
Campus email: [email protected]
Courtney D'Allaird
University at Albany
Coordinator
Department: Gender & Sexuality Resource Center
Expert in the following:
student services; gender; LGBTQ+; sexuality, transgender; social justice; coalition building; intersectionality; transitioning to college; conference management
Campus phone: (518) 442-5580
Campus email: [email protected]
Joel Davis
University at Albany
Assistant Dean
Department: Dean of Students, Veteran & Military-Connected Student Services
Expert in the following:
Veteran & Military Student financial benefits as well as related financial aid; billing and account maintenance advisement.
Campus phone: (518) 442-8387
Campus email: [email protected]
Beth DuFault
School of Business
Assistant Professor
Department: Marketing
Expert in the following:
Culture, change, and consumer behavior
Campus phone: 518-956-8389
Campus email: [email protected]
Virginia Goatley
School of Education
Professor
Department: Literacy Teaching and Learning
Expert in the following:
Literacy instruction; literacy/social studies; connections; Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC)
Campus phone: (518) 442-5104
Campus email: [email protected]
Ekow King
University at Albany
Director
Department: Office of Intercultural Student Engagement
Expert in the following:
Intercultural Engagement; diversity; inclusion; cultural competency training; multiculturalism; coalition building; mentorship; LGBTQ* training & student support; Dignity Act training
Campus phone: (518) 442-5566
Campus email: [email protected]
Hal Lawson
School of Social Welfare
Professor
Department: Social Welfare
Expert in the following:
School-family-community partnerships; child welfare; interprofessional collaboration
Campus phone: 442-5355
Campus email: [email protected]
Maritza Martinez
University Offices
Assistant Dean
Department: Educational Opportunity Program
Expert in the following:
At-risk students; diversity; conflict resolution; motivation; student success; community relations; effective study strategies; social work; women's issues; coalition building; the importance of mentoring
Campus phone: (518) 442-5179
Campus email: [email protected]
David N. Miller
School of Education
Professor
Department: Educational and Counseling Psychology
Expert in the following:
School psychology; developmental psychopathology; behavioral interventions; consultation and prevention, and cognitive-behavior therapy for children and adolescents
Campus phone: (518) 442-5038
Campus email: [email protected]
Estela Rivero
University at Albany
Director
Department: University Counseling Center
Expert in the following:
Clinical psychology; addiction; recovery; prevention
Campus phone: (518) 442-5800
Campus email: erivero[email protected]
Peter Shea
School of Education
Associate Professor
Department: Educational Theory and Practice
Expert in the following:
higher education; online learning; k-12 education
Campus phone: 442-4009
Campus email: [email protected]
Sandra Vergari
School of Education
Associate Professor
Department: Educational Policy & Leadership
Expert in the following:
Charter schools; K-12 education reform policy; politics of education policy
Campus phone: (518) 442-5063
Campus email: [email protected]
