CURRICULUM VITAE. Mailing Address: 325 E. Jimmie Leeds Road Suite #119 Galloway, NJ 08205

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1 CURRICULUM VITAE Christine A. Gayda-Chelder, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Psychology, The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Service Chair, Stockton Center On Successful Aging New Jersey Licensed Psychologist, #4146 Clinical Neuropsychologist Mailing Address: 325 E. Jimmie Leeds Road Suite #119 Galloway, NJ Telephone: (609) EDUCATION Drexel University (formerly Hahnemann University), Philadelphia, PA. Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Arts, APA accredited program in Clinical Psychology with subspecialty in Neuropsychology Marywood University, Scranton, PA. Bachelor of Science in Psychology/Clinical Practices with Citation in Honors, Summa Cum Laude. ACADEMIC AFFILIATIONS Assitant Professor of Psychology, The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Galloway, NJ. Sept to Present. Currently teaching Clinical Neuropsychology, Lifespan Development, and The Psychology of Well-Being. Academic advising to undergraduate students. Service Chair for the Stockton Center on Successful Aging. Member of the Academic Honesty Appeals Board. Social and Behavioral Sciences representative to Stockton Advising Council. Faculty advisor to newlydeveloped Stockton Neuroscience Club. Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology, The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Galloway, NJ. Sept June Taught a variety of undergraduate courses, including Lifespan Development, Health Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology, Summer Intensive Research Experience (SIRE), and independent studies. Preceptorial advising to undergraduate students. Supervision of student internships. Service Chair for The Stockton Center on Successful Aging. Adjunct Faculty Member, The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Galloway, NJ. Jan August Taught a variety of courses to undergraduates, including Health Psychology, Lifespan Development, Abnormal Psychology, Psychological Assessment, and Introduction to Gerontology.

2 Gayda-Chelder 2 Adjunct Faculty Member, University of the Sciences, Philadelphia, PA. Sept May Taught Neuropsychological Assessment (one-year course) within the Master s Degree program in Health Psychology. Course Instructor, Hahnemann University, Philadelphia, PA, Aug.-Dec Taught Human Growth and Development to students in the undergraduate Department of Nursing. PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS AND RESEARCH PAPERS/POSTERS Gayda-Chelder, C. A., & McGinley, K. (2014). Increasing awareness of dementia through education and screenings: The response to a pilot community outreach program. Manuscript submitted for publication. Gayda-Chelder, C. A. (2013). Lessons from a 29-year-old client. Educational Gerontology 40 (6), doi: / Gayda-Chelder, C. A. (2013). Frontotemporal dementia and a solid gold bracelet. Educational Gerontology, 39 (12), doi: / Gayda-Chelder, C. A. (2013, October). Interactive assignments to enhance critical thinking and decision making within the concept of genetic testing. Poster session presented at the 19 th Annual Meeting of the Northeast Conference for Teachers of Psychology, Bridgeport, CT. Fleck, J., McGinley, K., Perkins, J., Petruzzella, A., Cullerton, M., Moench, E., Coleman, A., Ngyun, R., & Gayda, C. The impact of computer games on cognition in healthy aging. Paper presented at the annual Aging and Society Convention, Vancouver, Canada, November, Lowe, M. R., Friedman, M. I., Mattes, R., Kopyt, D., & Gayda, C. (2000). Comparison of verbal and pictorial measures of hunger during fasting in normal weight and obese subjects. Obesity Research (8), Gayda, C. A. Doctoral dissertation research, "The Role of Social Support in Psychosocial Outcome Following Traumatic Brain Injury." Final defense completed July 13, Lowe, M. R., Gleaves, D. H., DiSimone-Weiss, R. T., Furgueson, C., Gayda, C. A., Kolsky, P. A., Neal-Walden, T., Nelsen, L. A., & McKinney, S. (1996). Restraint, dieting, and the continuum model of bulimia nervosa. Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 105 (4), Williams, J. M., Pickholtz, J., Gayda, C., & Edwards, D. New Tests of Malingering. Poster presented at the 15th Annual Conference of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, San Francisco, CA, Nov. 2, 1995.

3 Gayda-Chelder 3 Gayda, C. A., Mountain, K. C., McGuffin, P. W., & Costigan, T. E. Coping Styles and Depressive Symptomatology in Minority Children and Adolescents. Paper presented as part of the symposium entitled, "Depressive Symptom Presentation in Minority Children and Adolescents" at the 28th Annual Convention of the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, San Diego, CA, Nov. 13, McGuffin, P. W., Mountain, K. C., & Gayda, C. A. Depressive Symptoms and Attributional Style in Minority Children and Adolescents. Paper presented as part of the symposium entitled, "Depressive Symptom Presentation in Minority Children and Adolescents" at the 28th Annual Convention of the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, San Diego, CA, Nov. 13, Small, M., Williams, J. M., Gayda, C. A., & Koffler, S. Department of Mental Health Sciences, Hahnemann University, Philadelphia, PA. The Clinical Assessment of Memory Following Injury to the Central Nervous System. Poster presented at the 23rd Annual Hahnemann University Graduate School Day, Philadelphia, PA, April 29, PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS Gayda-Chelder, C. A. New Guidelines in Defing Cognitive Changes in Late Adulthood. Presentation offered to professionals in the community through The Stockton Center on Successful Aging on June 6 and August 8, Continuing education credits offered to social workers, marriage and family therapists, licensed professional counselors, and nurses. Gayda-Chelder, C. A. Maintaining a Positive Outlook in the Face of Dementia. Presentation given at the Alzheimer s Association Delaware Valley Chapter 2013 South Jersey Annual Dementia Conference in Cherry Hill, New Jersey on June 14, Gayda, C. A. Maintaining a Healthy Mind: Free Informational Workshops with Confidential Memory Screenings. Seminars presented as part of an ongoing research study approved by the Stockton IRB entitled, Dementia Screenings: The Response to a Free Community Outreach Program. This study is being offered in collaboration with The Stockton Center On Successful Aging and The Alzheimer s Foundation of America. Funding received from The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey through R&PD funding in Data collection began in November of 2011 and is presently ongoing. Preliminary fndings presented at Stockton Day of Scholarship on March 21, Gayda, C. Loss, Grief, and The Holidays: Finding a Glimmer of Light. Psychoeducational groups offered to the community through The Stockton Center On Successful Aging in November and December of 2011 and November of 2010.

4 Gayda-Chelder 4 Gayda, C. A. Understanding Dementia. Presentation given as part of the seminar entitled, Special Needs Trusts: Planning for the Disabled and Elderly in New Jersey in Mount Laurel, New Jersey on August 17, Continuing education credits offered to professionals. Seminar offered through Lorman Education Sevices. Fearn-Zimmer, J. M., & Gayda, C. Representing Seniors With Diminished Capacity. Presentation given in collaboration with the Gloucester County Legal Education Association in Clarksboro, New Jersey on February 10, CLE and CPE credits offered to professionals. Gayda, C. Working With Caregivers: Effective Strategies. Presentation given to professionals through The Stockton Center On Successful Aging and Continuing Studies on February 2, 2011 at The Health Center of Galloway. CE credit offered to clinicians. Gayda, C. A. Understanding Dementia. Presentation given to professionals through The Stockton Center On Successful Aging and Continuing Studies on October 6, Lecture held at The Health Center of Galloway. CE credit offered to clinicians. Gayda, C. A. Understanding Dementia. Presentation given to the New Jersey Institute For Continuing Legal Education on August 20, 2010 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Lecture was part of the seminar entitled, Representing Seniors: Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered. Gayda, C. A. Psychosocial Adaptation Throughout Adolescence and Adulthood Following Brain Injury. One hour seminar presented as part of the Brain Injury Association of New Jersey s regional seminars on March 14, April 10 & 16, Gayda, C. A. Navigating the DSM-IV-TR. Half-day seminar presented on June 15, 2006 as part of the Summer 2006 Clinician s Classroom Series at The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. Gayda, C. A. Treatment Models for Borderline Personality Disorder. Half-day seminar presented on September 15, 2006 as part of the Fall 2006 Clinician s Classroom Series at The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey.

5 Gayda-Chelder 5 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE Clinical Psychologist/Neuropsychologist, Healthy Horizons, Smithville, NJ, October 2007-Present. Private practice providing health psychology and neuropsychology services to patients in adult day care, assisted living, sub-acute rehabilitation, and long-term care facilities. Outpatient psychological counseling and neuropsychological evaluations among clients with a variety of psychological and medical conditions. Guardianship evaluations. Consulting psychologist for The Richard Simon Foundation for Alzheimer s in Northfield, New Jersey; Spring Oak Assisted Living in Vineland, New Jersey; and Deptford Care Center in Deptford, New Jersey. Clinical Psychologist/Neuropsychologist, Neuropsychology and Counseling Associates, Brick, NJ, August 2002-April Psychological and neuropsychological services to a diverse patient population in rehabilitation settings and the geriatric unit of an inpatient psychiatric facility. Outpatient psychotherapy among individuals and families. Senior Rehabilitation Counselor, Bacharach Institute for Rehabilitation, Pomona, NJ, July 1999-July Duties included neuropsychological and psychological assessment among patients with a diverse range of medical illnesses, including brain injury, stroke, chronic pain, spinal cord injury, cardiac disease, and orthopedic injury. Cognitive-behavioral therapy among inpatients and outpatients in various rehabilitation programs. Individualized family education and support. Supervision: Kenneth Leight, Ph.D. Postdoctoral Fellowship in Rehabilitation and Health Psychology, Bacharach Institute for Rehabilitation, Pomona, NJ, Sept June Duties included psychological/neuropsychological assessment and cognitive-behavioral therapy among patients with a diverse range of medical illnesses, including cardiac disease, stroke, chronic pain, spinal cord injury, brain injury, and orthopedic injury. Individualized family education and support. Led various psychoeducational groups. Supervision: Michael E. Schwartz, Ph.D.; Anthony L. Giordano, Ph.D.; Cela M. Archambault, Ph.D.

6 Gayda-Chelder 6 APA Accredited Predoctoral Psychology Internship, Neuropsychology Specialty Track, Allegheny University of the Health Sciences-Eastern Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute, Philadelphia, PA, Sept Aug Duties included clinical interviewing and neuropsychological assessment/report writing among adults and children with a diverse range of neurologic and psychiatric disorders, including traumatic brain injury, mild traumatic brain injury, dementia, learning disabilities, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, depression, and anxiety. Neuropsychological consultation/liaison to the Rehabilitation Unit of Allegheny University Hospitals-Elkins Park Division. Outpatient cognitive-behavioral therapy among children, adolescents, and adults with psychiatric disorders, including depression, dysthymia, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Co-therapist for psychoeducational support group for patients recovering from cardiac surgery. Co-therapist for social skills training group on adult inpatient dual diagnosis unit. Supervision: Kenneth Podell, Ph.D.; Suzanne Macys DeSantis, Psy.D.; Margaret Keenan, Ph.D.; and Deborah Van Horn, Ph.D. Neuropsychology Externship, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, Feb.-July Duties included clinical interviewing and neuropsychological assessment/report writing among adults and children with an array of neurologic and psychiatric disorders, including epilepsy, dementia, learning disabilities, traumatic brain injury, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and depression. Attended weekly Cognitive Neurology rounds. Supervision: Guila Glosser, Ph.D., ABPP. Neuropsychology Externship, Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, July 1995-Jan Duties included clinical interviewing and neuropsychological assessment/ report writing among adults and children with a broad range of neurologic and psychiatric disorders, including Parkinson's Disease, epilepsy, learning disabilities, traumatic brain injury, depression, and anxiety. Supervision: Guila Glosser, Ph.D., ABPP; and David Glosser, Sc.D. Neuropsychology Externship, Magee Rehabilitation Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, Jan.- July Neuropsychological consultation/liaison to adult inpatients sustaining cerebrovascular accidents and a diverse range of orthopedic injuries. Duties included neuropsychological assessment/report writing and supportive counseling. Led monthly Aphasia Support Group meetings for family members. Supervision: Barbara Harris, Ph.D.; and Brenda M. Ivker, Ph.D. Neuropsychology Externship, Magee Rehabilitation Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, July- Dec Neuropsychological consultation/liaison to adult inpatients on the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit. Duties included neuropsychological assessment/report writing, supportive counseling, and family teaching. Individual psychotherapy with a 17-year-old female outpatient who sustained a traumatic brain injury. Supervision: Kelli S. Williams, Ph.D.; Lane Brown, Ph.D.; and Brenda M. Ivker, Ph.D.

7 Gayda-Chelder 7 Group Counselor, Hahnemann University Department of Clinical & Health Psychology, Philadelphia, PA, May-Nov Group leader for the Lifestyle Weight Management Program. Led weekly group meetings utilizing cognitivebehavioral strategies for the treatment of obesity. Also provided supportive counseling for individual group members. Supervision: Michael R. Lowe, Ph.D. HONORS 1995 Allegheny University of the Health Sciences Graduate School Scholarship Recipient of the Marywood College Medal for Excellence in Psychology, 1992 Psi Chi, the National Honor Society in Psychology; President of Marywood College Chapter, Kappa Gamma Pi, the National Catholic College Graduate Honor Society Delta Epsilon Sigma, the National Honor Society for Catholic Colleges and Universities Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges