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Romero
REGILDA ANNE A. ROMERO PH.D.
Curriculum Vitae
BUSINESS ADDRESS Regilda A. Romero, Ph.D.,
Clinical Psychology Associates of North Central Florida
2121 NW 40th Terrace, Suite B
Gainesville, FL 32605
TELEPHONE (352) 336-2888
CURRENT POSITION
September 2013 to Present / Psychology Resident, Pediatric NeuropsychologyClinical Psychology Associates of North Central Florida
Supervisor: Ernest J. Bordini, Ph.D.
· Neuropsychological assessments of children and adolescents with complex learning and behavioral disorders that are neurological, neurodevelopmental, and medical in etiology
· Vocational Rehabilitation assessments and treatment recommendations to children and adults
· School and community consultation
· Employee Assistance Program services to City of Gainesville employees
· Train and supervise psychology technicians
PROFESSIONAL INTEREST AREAS
Pediatric Neuropsychology
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Multicultural Psychology
Special Education and Transitional Services
EDUCATION
September 2008October 2005 / Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology
Palo Alto University, PGSP, Palo Alto, CA (APA Accredited)
Dissertation: Pattern of Performance Analysis on the Serial Digit Learning Test in Psychiatric and Cognitive Disordered Patients in the Palo Alto Veterans Affairs HealthCare System
Advisor: James A. Moses, Ph.D., ABPP
Committee: Amy Wisniewski, Ph.D. and Rowena Gomez, Ph.D.
Masters in Clinical Psychology
Palo Alto University, Pacific Graduate School of Psychology (PGSP), Palo Alto, CA (APA Accredited)
March 1999 / Bachelor of Science in Psychology – Emphasis on Human Services
Assumption College, Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines
INTERNSHIP AND POST-DOCTORAL TRAINING
June 2008 / Predoctoral Psychology Intern Pediatric Neuropsychology Track
Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Virginia Beach, Virginia (APA-Accredited)
Supervisor: Nancy Como-Lesko, Ph.D.
· Provided individual and group psychotherapy to a multicultural population of children, adolescents, and adults
· Administered neuropsychological and psychological assessments to students in the elementary and secondary levels, and in the Adult Learning Center
· Administered individual and multidisciplinary assessments to toddlers suspected of developmental delays
· Participated in screening and eligibility meetings, as well as Student Support Team and Special Education Committee meetings
· Duties included intake assessments, treatment planning and implementation, and progress report preparation
· Attended weekly group supervision, didactic training, and individual supervision
· Developed research topics on neuropsychology for professional meetings
September 2009 to February 2010 / Pediatric Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Fellow
Autism Spectrum and Neurodevelopmental Clinic Rotation
U of MN, Medical Center
Supervisors: Robin Rumsey, Ph.D. and Amy Esler, Ph.D.
Assessment Rotation – 6 months
· Administered Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale (ADOS) and Autism Diagnostic Interview – Revised (ADI – R) as part of the diagnostic evaluation of children referred to the clinic
· Evaluated patients
· Participated in weekly care conference
September 2008 to August 2010 / Pediatric Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Fellow
Pediatric Neuropsychology Clinic
University of Minnesota (U of MN) Medical Center
Supervisors: Richard Ziegler, Ph.D., Elsa Shapiro, Ph.D., ABPP, Michael Potegal, Ph.D., Heather Sesma, Ph.D., Alicia Kunin-Batson, Ph.D., and Kendra Bjoraker, Ph.D.
· Administered neuropsychological assessments to children and adolescents with complex learning and behavioral disorders that are neurological, neurodevelopmental, and medical in etiology
· Interview, select tests to be administered, provide feedback, and integrate report writing for each patient
· Supervised and train doctoral practicum students
· Provided school and community consultation
· Participated in weekly staffing, didactics seminars, research seminars, and journal clubs consistent with Houston guidelines
· Participated in weekly Pediatric Neurology rounds
· Attended seminars offered by the Center for Neurobehavioral Development, Department of Pediatrics, and Department of Psychology
January 2010 to August 2010 / Postdoctoral Research Fellow
U of MN, Department of Pediatrics and Autism Clinic
Supervisor: Allison Golnik, MD, MPH, Robin Rumsey, Ph.D., and Amy Esler, Ph.D.
· Wrote and submitted an application to the U of M Institutional Review Board
· Analyzed data on attitudes of professional and caregivers of individuals with Autism on transition to adulthood services in Minnesota.
· Organized and managed the database from the Minnesota Autism Senate Task Force survey with a total of 2000 respondents (professional and caregivers)
September 2008 to August 2010 / Postdoctoral Research Fellow
U of MN, Medical Center and Center for Neurobehavioral Development
Supervisor: Elsa Shapiro, Ph.D., ABPP
· Examined behavior (i.e., attention span) of Ugandan children infected with HIV and Cerebral Malaria using a procoder video program
· Participated in large research effort of multi-site, National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded study on the effects of both HIV and cerebral malaria on attention
· Evaluated the correlative and construct validity of the Early Childhood Vigilance Test (ECVT) in a group of young Ugandan children
· Trained and supervised research assistants
· Submitted a poster on the effects of HIV on the neurodevelopment of preschool-aged Ugandan children
License and Certifications
2013September 2009 to June 2010 / Licensed Psychologist, Minnesota LP5640
Certification in Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) Postdoctoral Fellowship
U of MN Department of Pediatrics
Funded by the Maternal Child Health Bureau of the United Stated Department of Health and Human Services
November 2007 Certification in Neuropsychological Assessment
Palo Alto University, PGSP, Palo Alto, CA (APA-Accredited)
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
September 2013 to Present / Adjunct FacultyMinnesota School of Professional Psychology (MSPP), Argosy University (APA Accredited)
· Supervise students with their Clinical Research Projects and independent research projects
October 2010 to August 2013 / Adjunct Assistant Faculty
U of MN, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Global Pediatrics
· Examine behavior (i.e., attention span) of Ugandan children infected with HIV and Cerebral Malaria using a procoder video program
· Evaluate the correlative and construct validity of the Early Childhood Vigilance Test (ECVT) in a group of young Ugandan children
· Develop standard protocol for neurodevelopmental assessments for children under 5 in developing countries
· Prepare abstracts, manuscripts, IRB/grants
· Present posters in local, nationwide, and international conferences
Train and supervise research assistants
September 2010 to August 2013 / Full-time Assistant Faculty
Minnesota School of Professional Psychology (MSPP), Argosy University (APA Accredited)
· Teach core clinical psychology courses
· Develop and teach special topics
· Facilitate weekly Assessment Practicum Seminar
· Participate in faculty committees
· Serve as a faculty liaison to the Graduate Student Senate and act as the research coordinator for their Annual Research Conference
· Advise/mentor students with their Clinical Research Projects, Master’s Thesis, and independent research projects
University and Professional Services
September 2010 to Present / Faculty Affiliate U of MN, Center for Neurobehavioral DevelopmentSeptember 2012 to August 2013 / Comprehensive Examination Committee Member, MSPP
January 2012 to August 2013 / Master’s Thesis Co-coordinator, MSPP
September 2010 to August 2013 / Graduate Student Senate Faculty Liaison, Argosy University, Twin Cities
September 2010 to August 2013 / Admissions Committee Member, MSPP
September 2010 to August 2013 / Program Outcomes Committee Member, MSPP
ACADEMIC HONORS AND OTHER AWARDS
April 2010 / Outstanding Research Award by a Postdoctoral Fellow - Pediatric Research, Education and Scholarship Symposium, Department of Pediatrics, University Of Minnesota – Medical CenterApril 2006 / Preschool Child Teaching and Research Assistantship Award, PGSP
August 2004 / Student of Ethnic and Cultural Awareness APA Student Travel Award, PGSP
March 1999 / Graduation with Distinction, Assumption College
Psychology Departmental Award, Assumption College
Mother Marthe Merit Society Award for Leadership, Assumption College
Best Organizational Leader Award 1999, Assumption College
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND SERVICE
American Psychological Association – Division 40: Clinical Neuropsychology
Center for Neurobehavioral Development, University of Minnesota
National Academy of Neuropsychology
International Neuropsychological Society
September 2003 to June 2004 / Secretary, Students for Ethnic and Cultural AwarenessPGSP, Palo Alto, CA
September 1998 to March 1999 / President, Psychological Society of Assumption
Assumption College, Makati, Philippines
MANUSCRIPTS AND PUBLICATIONS
Romero, R. A. (2008) Pattern of Performance Analysis on the Serial Digit Learning Test in Psychiatric and Cognitive Disordered Patients in the Palo Alto Veterans Affairs HealthCare System. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, PGSP, Palo Alto, CA
ABSTRACTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Mathiowetz, C., Romero, R.A., Boys, C., (2013, October). Comparison of IQ in Children with Partial Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Alcohol Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder. Poster presentation at the at the National Academy of Neuropsychology Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA (Submitted)
Clark, A., Isham, K. Carter, J., McLeod, J., & Romero, R.A. (2013, October). Poster presentation at the at the National Academy of Neuropsychology Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA (Submitted)
Mathiowetz, C., Romero, R.A., Boys, C., (2013, June). Comparison of Working Memory in Children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder. Poster presentation at the 11th Annual American Academy of Clinial Neuropsychology Conference. Chicago, IL (Submitted).
Carter, J., Clark, A., Isham, K., McLeod, J., & Romero, R.A. (2013, August). Methodological Review: Psychosocial effects of pediatric traumatic brain injury on siblings. Poster presentation at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention. Honolulu, Hawaii (Accepted).
Shrode, T., Poe, T., Brennan, E., Coyle, D., McLeod, J., & Romero, R.A. (2013, August). Virtual reality therapy for combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder: A meta-analysis. Poster presentation at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention. Honolulu, Hawaii (Accepted).
Carter, J., Clark, A., Isham, K., McLeod, J., & Romero, R.A. (2013, April) Siblings’ psychosocial outcome after pediatric traumatic brain injury. Minnesota Psychological Association 77th Annual Convention. Bloomington, MN (Accepted).
Poe, T., Coyle, D., Shrode, T., Brennan, E., McLeod, J., & Romero, R.A. (2013, April). Virtual Reality Therapy for Combat-Related PSTD: A Methodological Review. Poster presentation at the Minnesota Psychological Association 77th Annual Convention. Minnetonka, Minnesota (Accepted).
Poe, T., Coyle, D., Shrode, T., Brennan, E., McLeod, J., & Romero, R.A. (2013, March). Virtual Reality Therapy for Combat-Related PSTD: A Methodological Review. Poster presentation at the 2nd Argosy University, Twin Cities Graduate Research Conference, Eagan, MN
Romero, R.A., Yund, B., Erickson, N., Woodworth, K., Bangirana, P., Boivin, M., Wong, J.,Shapiro, E. (2013, February) Neurocognitive effects of HIV on preschool-aged children in Uganda. Poster presentation at the International Neuropsychological Society Annual Conference, Big Island, HI
Shrode, T., Coyle, D., Poe, T., Brennan. E., & Romero, R.A., (2012, August) Outcomes Following Infant Traumatic Brain Injury: A Meta-analysis. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 26, 6. Poster presentation at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention. Orlando, Florida
Shrode, T., Coyle, D., Poe, T., Brennan. E., & Romero, R.A., (2012, April) A Meta-analysis of Infant Traumatic Brain Injury Outcomes. Poster presentation at the Minnesota Psychological Association 76th Annual Convention. Bloomington, MN
Romero, R.A. & Hickey, P., Golnik, A., (2012, April). Perception of transition to adulthood services for Autism in Minnesota. Poster presentation at the Minnesota Psychological Association 76th Annual Convention. Bloomington, MN
Romero, R.A., Hulkonen, R., Boivin, M., Bangirana, P., John, C., Shapiro, E. (2011, November) Developing a Longitudinal Protocol for Neurodevelopmental Assessment in Children under Age 5 in Developing Countries. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 26 (6). Poster presentation at the National Academy of Neuropsychology Annual Meeting Marco Island, FL
Hickey, P., Golnik, A., & Romero, R.A. (2011, March). Impression of Transition to Adulthood Issues in the Autism Population of Minnesota. Poster presentation at the Tenth Annual Alfred F. Michael Student Research Colloquium Monday, Minneapolis, MN
Romero, R.A., Boivin, M., Wong, J., Bangirana, P., & Shapiro, E. (2010, April) The effects of HIV on attention, memory, and cognition of Ugandan preschool-aged children. Oral presentation at the Pediatric Research, Education and Scholarship Symposium, Department of Pediatrics, University Of Minnesota – Medical Center
Romero, R.A., Boivin, M., Wong, J., Bangirana, P., Shapiro, E. (2010, February) The effects of HIV on attention, memory, and cognition of Ugandan preschool-aged children. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, 16 (S1), 26. Poster presentation at the International Neuropsychological Society Annual Meeting, Acapulco, Mexico
Romero, R.A., Moses, J.A., Wager, J., Kumbhani, S., Wurst, L., Pastrana, F., Hutson, L., Chester, S., (2008, August) Attentional and Memorial Components of the Serial Digit Learning Test. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 22, 4. Poster presentation at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Boston, MA
Hatt, C., Kwon, K., Romero, R.A., Scott, B. (2008, August) Cognitive Profiles and Achievement Prediction for Students with Learning Disabilities. Poster presentation at the American Psychological Association Annual Conference, Boston, MA
Kumbhani, S., Jacob, T., Jimenez, D., Romero, R.A., Moses, J.A. (2008, February) Alcoholism and Familial Vulnerability to Neuropsychological Deficits: A Discordant Twin Study. The Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, 14 (S5),103. Poster presentation at the International Neuropsychological Society Annual Meeting, Waikaloa, HI
Zizak, V., Gomez, R.G., Arzola, G.M., Romero, R.A., Jahn, E., Keller, J., & Schatzberg, A. (2007, November) Verbal IQ Moderating the Effects of Depression on Memory Performance. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 22, 7. Poster presentation at the National Academy of Neuropsychology Annual Conference, Scottsdale, AZ
Romero, R.A., Moses, J.A., Kumbhani, S., Hutson, L., Pastrana F., Wurst, L. (2007, November) Age and Education Level Factorial Relationships to the Serial Digit Learning Test. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 22, 7.Poster presentation at the National Academy of Neuropsychology Annual Conference, Scottsdale, AZ
Arzola, G.M., Gomez, R.G., Zizak, V., Romero, R.A., Jahn, E., Keller, J. & Schatzberg, A. (2007, November). Relations between Depression Symptom Factors and Verbal Memory. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 22, 7.Poster presentation at the National Academy of Neuropsychology Annual Conference, Scottsdale, AZ
Zizak, V., Shehu, V., Romero, R.A., Arzola, G.M., Jahn, E., Gomez, R.G., Keller, J., & Schatzberg, A. (2007, August). Verbal Memory Strategies in Psychotic Major Depression. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 21, 4. Poster presentation at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention. San Francisco, CA
Jahn, E., Gomez, R.G., Romero, R.A., Arzola, G.M., Zizak, V., Keller, J., & Schatzberg, A. (2007, August) Discriminating Psychotic Major Depression from Schizoaffective Disorder using Psychiatric Ratings. Poster presentation at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention. San Francisco, CA
Arzola, G.M, Romero, R.A., Gomez, R.G., Zizak, V., Jahn, E., Keller, J., & Schatzberg, A. (2007, August) Suicidal Ideation and its Relation to Neuropsychological Factors. Poster presentation at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention, San Francisco, CA