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SOSBS Advisory Board

Collaboration for success: Social and Behavioral Sciences leaders + Capella University

The Advisory Board serves as a brain trust for leaders and key decision makers within the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences Department at Capella. Composed of thought leaders and influencers, the board provides a critical link between the strategic objectives of the school and the needs of external constituents through input, insight, feedback and consultation.

Advisory Board mission

Capella University and School of Social and Behavioral Sciences provide innovative, student-centered education that is competency-based, rigorous, relevant and transformative. Our programs prepare graduates to be change makers in behavioral health and education to meet the needs of an ever-evolving society.

Capella faculty working with the Advisory Board

Advisory Board members provide industry and practice-relevant insight to school leaders and faculty to enact on the mission of the school. Advisory Board members have backgrounds in the fields of applied behavior analysis, applied psychology, clinical psychology, clinical mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, school counseling, school psychology, and education. Capella leaders and faculty collaborate with board members to help ensure academic offerings effectively build competencies required in the demanding fields of education and social and behavioral sciences.

In addition to programs and curricula, the Advisory Board also focuses on areas such as advocacy and justice; student and alumni success; and community engagement and partnerships.

Board Members

Shekeria Smith Barnes, MA

Charter School Liaison
Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools

Ashley Carrigan, PhD Candidate, BCBA, IBA

Director of Training & Development, Achievements ABA Therapy
Founder & Executive Director, Center for Young Minds Behavior & Learning
Adjunct Faculty, Department of Inclusive Education, Kennesaw State University

Laurie L. Charlés, PhD

Systemic Family Therapy Consultant

Jodi Danielson, MA

Director
Saint Paul Public Schools

Diane L. Finley, PhD

Professor, Department of Psychology
Prince George’s Community College

Tinisha Parker, PhD

Executive Director of Student Services
Gwinnett County Public Schools

Amy Summa, EdD

Director of Teacher Leadership
The School District of Philadelphia

Krysia Weidell, MA, LPCC, LADC

Director, ST Mental Health Services
MN Adult & Teen Challenge

Heidi Winter, MSW, LICSW

Outpatient Unit Director, Outpatient Services
Woodland Centers

Capella School of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Irene Abrego Nicolet, PhD, LSSP, NCSP

Dean, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Capella University

Jody Neuman-Aamlie, PhD, LP

Associate Dean, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences 
Capella University

Theresa M. Kascsak, PhD, LCMHC-S, NCC, RPT-S, LSC

Assistant Dean, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Capella University

Barbara Sunderman, EdD

Assistant Dean, Education
Capella University

Constance St. Germain, EdD, JD

President
Capella University

Learn more about Capella’s Social and Behavior Sciences programs

Our unique school brings the study of psychology and human behavior together with the training of behavioral health professionals across a number of disciplines. Our faculty and learners work collaboratively to foster mental health, resilience and wellness for individuals, families, schools, organizations and communities facing today’s complex social issues. Discover more about the programs available through our Department of Counseling and Family Therapy and Department of Psychology.

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