Destiny Brooks has obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Southeast Missouri State University with a 3.89 GPA. She has conducted extensive research on topics related to trauma, abuse, and mental health. This includes presenting her work at multiple academic conferences. Brooks has gained clinical experience through internships and volunteer work. She also holds leadership roles in honor societies and on campus.

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Destiny Brooks – Curriculum Vitae
Destiny R. Brooks
208 South Spring Street
Perryville, Missouri 63775
drbrooks92812@gmail.com
(573) 768-4487
Education
August 2012 – May 2016: Southeast Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, minor emphasis in Family Studies
3.89 Grade Point Average
Graduating magna cum laude with other significant honors
August 2008 – May 2012: Poplar Bluff Senior High School
Graduated with honors in the top 15% of class
Current Research Projects
Spring 2016 – Law Enforcement Officers’ Exposure to Traumatic Events and Usage of Mental Health Services
Advised by Dr. Jeremy Heider
This project is analyzing the resistance of emergency response professionals to mental health aid and the
environmental factors that promote or undermine these efforts,such as working in a highly masculine
environment.
Research Presentations at Academic Conferences
Brooks, D. R.,& Heider, J. D. (2016, May). Attachment and Abusive Experiencesof Female Domestic Violence
Survivors. Poster to be presented at the annual meeting of the Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago,
Illinois.
Brooks, D. R., & Heider, J. D. (2016, January). Mortality Salience of Young AdultsUpon Exposure to Demented
and Non-Demented Elderly Veterans in a Long-termCare Facility. Poster to be presented at the annual meeting
of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, San Diego, California.
Brooks, D. R. & Heider, J. D. (2015, May). Attachment Disruption: A Product of Abuse and Trauma. Poster
presented at the annual meeting of the Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, Illinois.
Brooks, D. R.,Guiling, S. F., & Singh, P. (2014, May). Personal Choice in ClassroomSeating, Perceptions of
ClassroomEnvironment, and Expected Academic Outcomes. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the
Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, Illinois.
Research Presentations at Academic Institutions
Brooks, D. R. (2016, April). Mortality Salience of Young Adults Upon Exposure to Demented and Non-
Demented Elderly Veterans in a Long-term Care Facility. To be presented orally at the annual Student Research
Conference at Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Brooks, D. R. (2016, April). Father-Daughter Sexual Abuse and the Incest Taboo. To be presented orally at the
annual Student Research Conference at Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

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Brooks, D. R. (2016, April). Abusive Experiences of Female Domestic Violence Survivors. To be presented
orally at the annual Student Research Conference at Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau,
Missouri.
Brooks, D. R. (2015, April). Modern Religious Persecution: Extremist Groups and ISIS. Oralpresentation at the
annual Student Research Conference at Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Brooks, D. R. & Heider, J. D. (2015, April). Attachment Disruption: A Product of Abuse and Trauma. Oral
presentation at the annual Student Research Conference at Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau,
Missouri.
Brooks, D. R. (2014, April). Dementia and Its Implications for an Aging Prison Population. Oral presentation at
the annual Student Research Conference at Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Brooks, D. R. (2013, April). Birth to Death: A Look at the Developing Self. Oral presentation at the annual
Student Research Conference at Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Other ResearchExperience
Spring 2016: Attachment and Abusive Experiences of Female Domestic Violence Survivors
Successfully defended this project before a committee and thus earned Graduation with Distinction in the
Department of the Major.
Fall 2015: The Personality of a Therapist
Supervised by Dr. Scott Brandhorst
Completed as an honors contract research project for PY441: Introduction to Clinical Psychology. Analyzed
existing research on ideal traits for a psychotherapist and gave a brief presentation to the Psychology Club
including the Big Five Inventory for students to compare aspects of their personalities to the ideal traits.
Fall 2015 – Spring 2016: Supervising Research Assistants
Supervised two Research Assistants each semester that aided in the planning and data collection phases for the
field research projects completed during the academic year.
Summer 2014: Research Assistant – Southern Illinois University – Carbondale
Assisted Eiei Hlaing, a doctoral candidate in the Brain and Cognitive Science Program, in data collection and
entry for a study analyzing the effects of sleep apnea and treatment on participants’ cognitive functioning.
Fall 2013 – Spring 2016: Student Research Conference Co-Chair
Member of a small committee that organizes the annual multidisciplinary Student Research Conference
Clinical and Professional Experiences
Spring 2016: Learning Assistance Programs – Learning Assistant
Additional tutoring offered to individual students for a variety of psychology courses, especially research statistics
due to the great demand for the course.
Fall 2015 – Spring 2016: Learning Assistance Programs – Supplemental Instructor for Research Statistics
Observing in regular course sessions and facilitating optional two hour-long sessions each week in which the
material is taught to students in a more informal manner.
June 2015 – December 2015: Missouri Veterans Home of Cape Girardeau – Recreational Therapy Aide
Part-time job working with residents in dementia wing; facilitating activities, one-on-one conversations, assisting
nursing staff with duties, etc. Ended due to the part-time position no longer being funded by the state.

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Fall 2014: Internship in Psychology
Approximately 90 hours served at the Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS) planning, observing, and
facilitating activities during a weekly group of individuals with early-stage dementia.
Approximately 30 hours served at Saint Francis Medical Center with neuropsychologist Dr. Steven Jordan;
attended trauma rounds meetings, observed pre-assessment interviews with patients, intelligence and
neuropsychological testing, and visitations with in-patients in crisis.
Spring 2014: Learning Assistance Programs – Learning Assistant
Tutored students in psychological research statistics, introductory psychology, and developmental psychology.
February 2013 – May 2015: Coldwell Banker Professional Associates – Office Administrator
Part-time job completing basic secretarialduties such as filing, answering telephone and managing email,
organization, inputting listing information data onto websites,assisting realestate agents,etc.
Grant and Scholarships
Fall 2015: Funding for Results Grant to attend 2016 SPSP conference ($400)
Fall 2015: Funding from Psychology Department to attend 2016 SPSP conference ($200)
2015-2016: Dr. James M. Drickey Endowed Psychology Scholarship ($1500)
2015-2016: Power of Women Scholarship ($800)
Spring 2015: Funding for Results Grant to attend 2015 MPA conference ($400)
Spring 2015: Funding from Psychology Department to attend 2015 MPA conference ($100)
Spring 2015: John & Betty Glenn Endowed CSIS Scholarship ($350)
2014-2015: Rex & Melba Bowers Endowed Psychology Scholarship ($1500)
Spring 2014: Funding for Results Grant to attend 2014 MPA conference ($406)
Spring 2014: Funding from Psychology Department to attend 2014 MPA conference ($50)
2013-2014: Dr. James M. Drickey Endowed Psychology Scholarship ($1000)
2012-2016: Southeast Missouri State University Regents’ Scholarship (annual cost of tuition)
Awards and Recognition
In Progress:Graduate of the Jane Stephens Honors Program; to be completed May 2016
May 2016: Graduate Magna Cum Laude
May 2016: Academic Distinction in the Department of Psychology
April 2016: “Outstanding Graduating Senior” Award and Recognition
March 2016: Recognition as scholarship recipient at Power of Women Luncheon
Spring 2013: “Best Paper” at 2013 Student Research Conference
2013-2015: Dean’s Honors List

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Leadership Experiences
Summer 2016: PeacefulValley Girls’ Camp – Co-director
2015-2016: Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology – President
Spring 2015: Power of Women Luncheon – Table Facilitator
2014-2015: Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology – Treasurer
2015-2015: Psychology Club – Vice President
2014-2016: Trinity Baptist Church – Youth Leader
2013-2014: Psychology Club – Campus Activities Chair
Fall 2013: First Year Leadership Program – Facilitator
Falls 2013-2015: Opening Week Leader
Additional Campus Involvement
2015-2016: Psychology Department Awards Banquet Planning Committee
Spring 2016: Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Fall 2015: Presidential Leadership Program
One of 19 students chosen campus-wide; group completes a service project to benefit the campus and/or
community at large; my group planned a prom for residents in an assisted living facility and collected items for
food baskets to be given needy families with autistic children.
Spring 2015: Center for Strategic and International Studies Seminar
One of 30 students chosen campus-wide to attend a week-long seminar in Washington DC; expert speakers
candidly addressed current events and participants were allowed to ask questions freely, ended with a mock
emergency situation.
2014-2016: Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society
2013-2016: Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology
2013-2016: Psychology Club
Spring 2013: Emerging Leaders Graduate
Program focused on building leadership abilities and communication skills.
2012, 2013: Friday Night Leadership Seminar
Fall 2012: First Year Leadership Program Graduate
Program included an introduction to leadership styles and team-building.
Volunteerism
2015-2016: Trinity Baptist Church – Young Adult Sunday School Teacher
2014-2016: Trinity Baptist Church – Youth Leader
2013-2016: Trinity Baptist Church – Bulletin Coordinator

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Spring 2016: Relay for Life
Summer 2015: PeacefulValley Youth Camp – Counselor
Fall 2014: National Memory Screening Day
Fall 2014: Candle Lighting Ceremony for Caretakers of the Demented
Summers 2014, 2015: Trinity Baptist Church – Vacation Bible School 1st
and 2nd
Grade Teacher
Spring 2013: Missouri Mission of Mercy
Spring 2013: Relay for Life
Springs 2013-2016: Student Research Conference
Summers, 2008-2013: PeacefulValley Girls’ Camp - Counselor