1. TAMIKA LONDON, PHD 1
TAMIKA LONDON, PHD
3085 N. Vahe Avenue
Fresno, CA 93737
C: (559) 312-8260 W: (559) 448-4803
Tamika.r.london@kp.org; Tamikarlondon@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE
Management position utilizing patient care experience and leadership skills to facilitate and drive
strategic planning and implementation of organizational goals and values.
PROFILE
Highly skilled healthcare professional with 12+ years of direct patient care and 8 years of
leadership experience including supervision of interns as well as operations and personnel
management, and detailed budget oversight. Enthusiastic individual with strong interpersonal,
collaborative, and communicative skills who excels at prioritizing, multi-tasking, and
implementing departmental/organizational goals. Committed professional who is highly focused
on strategic implementation resulting in exceptional and timely member service.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Kaiser Permanente-Fresno, CA 2005-Present
Kaiser Permanente is the nation’s largest integrated health care system. Kaiser Permanente has
18,600 physicians, 240,000 employees/nurses, and serves 10.6M members across nine states.
Psychologist, Bariatric Surgery Department, Fresno 2015-Present
Collaborates with regional psychologists and co-develops regional guidelines for bariatric
surgery clearance. Serves as a member of bariatric multidisciplinary surgical team.
Consults with physicians and employees. Performs bariatric psychological evaluations.
Develops and facilitates mindful eating classes and support groups.
Supervisor, Pre-Doctoral Training Program 2007-2015
Supervised 2-3 pre-doctoral interns each year. Collaborated and co-developed Kaiser
Permanente Internship Program. Actively served on Psychology Pre-Doctoral Training
Committee which sought and was awarded highest level of accreditation from American
Psychological Association. Co-established and implemented training program policies
and procedures; actively contributed to ongoing program development; interviewed
candidates; conducted intern performance evaluations.
Disability Committee Vice-Chairperson July-November 2015
Identified deficiencies in disability process. Co-developed policies and
procedures/guidelines in order to provide disability assessments consistent with regional
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guidelines. Improved efficiency of evaluative process. Provided in service training for
staff.
Psychologist, Psychiatry Department 2007-2015
Provided direct patient care for acute and chronic mental health conditions. Collaborated
as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team. Consistently exceeded metrics for
member service (MPS scores) and clinical documentation. Routinely volunteered for
additional responsibilities and leadership roles/activities such as Adult Mental Health
Team LMP Representative.
California Psychological Institute (CPI)-Fresno, CA August 2008-Present
CPI contracts with Fresno County to offer children and families a variety of outpatient mental
health services. These services are specifically designed to meet the needs of children who have
a history of trauma and/or neglect. CPI has over 25 employees and serves the Fresno County and
surrounding areas.
Supervising Psychologist 2013-Present
Interview, train, and review the work of licensed psychologists (up to 3 psychologists).
Develop and implement policies and procedures which result in accurate and efficient
psychological evaluations for Fresno County Superior Court. Provide in service trainings
for staff.
Psychologist 2008-Present
Perform court ordered risk assessments, neuropsychological evaluations, and
psychological evaluations on children and adults. Provide expert witness testimony for
Fresno Superior Court, Juvenile Dependency.
Stars Behavioral Health Group-Fresno, CA 2014-Present
SBHG is a mental health organization which services 20,000 individuals annually in California.
Stars employs over 1,200 mental health professionals/paraprofessionals at 16 different sites.
Established in 2014, Central Star Community Services CSCS) is a SBHG Fresno based Mental
Health Clinic which provides services to children, adults, and families involved with Child
Protective Services.
Director of Psychological Services
Developed psychological services program at CSCS. Establish policies/procedures,
facilitate in-service trainings for staff, consult with Department of Social Services/clinical
staff, and oversee all psychological testing services. Collaborate with CSCS leadership
team. Provide direct client care through court ordered psychological evaluations, risk
assessments, and neuropsychological assessments. Provide expert witness testimony to
Fresno Superior Court.
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COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
Fresno Adventist Academy (Fresno, CA) 2010-Present
Fresno Adventist Academy (FAA) is the oldest private Christian K-12 school in Fresno, CA.
This school serves approximately 230 students, has 15 faculty members, and has a budget of
over 2.5 million dollars. FAA is committed to academic excellence with a focus on Christian
values and lifestyle.
Fresno Adventist Academy Board of Trustees Elected Member 2010-Present
Roles entail development of policies and procedures as well as active implementation of
decisions pertaining to operations management, personnel management, and detailed
oversight of the budget.
Elected Vice-Chairperson /Chairperson of Strategic Planning 2016-Present
Elected Chairperson of Education Committee 2011-2016
Personnel Committee Member 2011-Present
Finance Committee Member 2011-Present
EDUCATION/LICENSE
Graduate Certificate in Management & Leadership, Liberty University 2016
Doctorate of Philosophy, Psychology, Tennessee State University 2006
Master of Science, Psychology, Tennessee State University 2002
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology & Spanish, Spelman College 1999
Licensed Psychologist, CA Board of Psychology PSY 21545
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
KP Learn Skills Soft Training
Leadership Essentials: Creating Your Own Leadership Development Plan
Leadership Essentials: Communicating Vision
Leadership and Change
Leadership Essentials: Motivating Employees
Communication and Leadership
Leadership Essentials: Leading Change
Thinking Strategically
Energizing and Empowering Employees
Leadership Essentials: Leading with Emotional Intelligence
Knowing When to Take Leadership Risks
Organizational Culture and Leadership
Project Management Fundamentals
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Harvard Manage Mentor: Meeting Management
Harvard Manage Mentor: Crisis Management
Harvard Manage Mentor: Time Management
Full Day Leadership Seminars & Workshops
Criticism and Discipline Skills for Managers
How to Become a More Effective Supervisor
Managing Multiple Priorities, Projects, and Deadlines
Advanced Microsoft Excel Training
Managing Emotions under Pressure
Human Resources
How to Manage Conflict and Confrontation
Fundamentals of Project Management (Two Day Seminar)
Team Building, Mentoring, and Coaching Skills