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Jannis Moody, PhD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist (DC) PSY1000604
www.drjannismoody.com
drjannismoody@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Doctorate of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology, June 2004 – APA Accredited program
African American Males, Identity Development, and Relationship Concurrency
California School of Professional Psychology–Los Angeles,
at Alliant International University, Los Angeles, CA
Emphasis: Multicultural Community-Clinical Psychology
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, August 2001 – APA Accredited program
African American Males’ Attitudes Toward Commitment in Heterosexual
Romantic Relationships
California School of Professional Psychology-Los Angeles,
at Alliant International University, Los Angeles, CA
Emphasis: Multicultural Community-Clinical Psychology
Master of Arts in Teaching in the Social Sciences, December 1997
Grambling State University, Grambling, LA
Emphasis: Psychology
Bachelor of Arts, July 1995
Grambling State University, Grambling, LA
Major: Psychology
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
August 2015 – Present Assistant Professor of Psychology
Texas Southern University
Department of Psychology
Houston, TX
Department Chair: William A. L. Clay, III, PhD
Teach undergraduate and graduate level psychology
courses; General Psychology (u), Psychology of
Personality (u), Personality Assessment (g); student
advisement; registration; mentoring and providing student
advisement in preparation for graduate school.
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January 2014 – May 2015 Professor of Psychology
Spelman College
Department of Psychology
Atlanta, GA
Department Chair: Dolores Bradley, PhD
Teach undergraduate psychology courses; Abnormal
Psychology, an upper level major’s course focusing on the
description, classification, etiology, and treatment of
abnormal behavior; teach Personality Theories, an upper
level major’s course focusing on the major theories of
personality development and assessment; Introduction to
Psychological Sciences (Lab), a course introducing
students to the application of the psychological sciences; as
well as supervision of an independent study course,
mentoring and providing student advisement in preparation
for graduate school, and creating and engaging students in
research opportunities.
November 2012 Guest Lecturer
Xavier University
Psychology Department
New Orleans, LA
Instructor: Betty Brown, PhD
Duties: Presented lecture focusing on Black Psychology In
Theory and Practice to undergraduate students in Black
Psychology course.
August 2008 – May 2009 Assistant Professor (Visiting)
Jackson State University
Department of Psychology
Jackson, MS
Department Chair (Interim): John Askew, PhD
Duties: Taught four (4) sections of General Psychology, a
broad survey of the traditional topics in psychology for
non-psychology majors, and a section of Abnormal
Psychology, an upper level major’s course focusing on the
description, classification, etiology, and treatment of
abnormal behavior (presentation of course content via
various mediums and course evaluation); participated in
various university and departmental committee activities;
facilitated student development via mentorship and student
advisement.
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March 2006 Guest Lecturer
George Washington University
Psychology Department
Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program
Washington, DC
Instructor: Sherry Davis Molock, PhD
Duties: Presented lecture focusing on ethical and clinical
considerations for case conceptualization, diagnosis, and
treatment planning for minority and underrepresented
populations in Professional Issues in Psychology seminar
course.
April 2005 Guest Lecturer
Howard University
School of Education
Counseling Psychology Program
Washington, DC
Instructor: Kamilah Woodson, PhD
Duties: Presented lecture on ethical considerations in
psychological assessment and treatment for minority
populations in Professional Ethics and Legal Issues In
Psychology course.
January 2003 – December 2003 Parenting Instructor
Community Centers, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
Supervisor: Niesje Van Heusden, PhD
Duties: Taught a nine week parenting course at a
community resource center. The course focused on the
development and utilization of parenting skills, with the
curriculum inclusive of: the essential elements and
techniques for effective parenting; stages of child
development; and cultural and diversity issues impacting
the populations. The population consisted primarily of
low-income and/or ethnic minority parents who were court
mandated to obtain certification.
August 1997 – December 1997 Student Teacher/General Psychology
Grambling State University-Psychology Department
Grambling, LA
Supervisor: Ray Foster, PhD
Duties: Taught an undergraduate introductory level
psychology course giving a general overview of the history,
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systems, disciplines, and applications of psychology, in
partial fulfillment of degree requirements for Master’s
degree; responsible for lesson plans, lecture preparation,
and student course evaluation.
August 1996 – December 1997 Teaching Assistant/Descriptive & Inferential Statistics
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA
Supervisor: Ronnie L. Davis, PhD
Duties: Assisted in classroom instruction, which included
taking attendance, assisting students with classroom and lab
assignments, and evaluating and recording student tests and
assignments.
CLINICAL WORK EXPERIENCE
July 2013 – Present Consultant
Camp Psychological & Consulting Services, LLC
Decatur, GA
Licensed Clinical Psychologist/Proprietor:
Christina Camp, PhD
Conduct General Psychiatric Assessments, Independent
Medical Opinion and Special Psychiatric Assessments and
prepare VA Disability Benefits Questionnaire reports;
provide clinical consultation to clinicians and organizations
on issues relative to cultural sensitivity and issues related to
culture; co-facilitate therapeutic groups addressing issues
related to the unique experiences of Black women; partner
in the development and facilitation of workshops, retreats
and trainings focusing on issues impacting the
psychological wellness of African American communities
and other diverse populations.
June 2011 – April 2013 Program Director
NHS Human Services
New Orleans, LA
Adult Behavioral Health Director:
Rhee Fisher, LPC
Responsible for clinical and administrative oversight of
FACT and ACT programs; supervise Team Leaders and/or
Lead Managers in order to insure high levels of fidelity to
ACT model and maintain NHS mission. Work with other
departments within the agency to meet individual needs;
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assure development of client service plans and treatment
plans; attain established financial goals; attend required
internal and external meetings; collect and interpret
statistical information to monitor program trends and
performance; develop programs and proposals to expand
services; direct manage, maintain and monitor clinical
services; ensure adherence to and compliance with
program best practices, NHS policies and outside agencies,
as well as state, local, federal and contract requirements
and requirements of payors; evaluation and review of
activities and program goals; facilitation of ongoing
assessment, evaluation and planning of programs;
identification of opportunities for growth, development and
improvement within programs and between other service
lines that enhance the coordination of service delivery;
implementation of program procedures and practices that
incorporate sound clinical practices and comply with laws,
regulations and prevailing standards of care; interfacing
with clinical staff, consumers and consumers’
families,other programs and outside agencies; maintain
knowledge of recent developments in related human
services field; monitor clerical functions; oversee quality
and quantity of services provided by program; participate
in CQI efforts; plan, direct, manage, and monitor
coordination of administrative and clinical functions of
program; prepare for site visits and audits; provide
administrative on-call availability, as well as clinical
leadership in development and delivery of modalities, most
effective treatment standards, policies and procedures;
resolve conflicts and problems with program and outside
agencies; responsible for accurate completion of program
activities; and work with HR department concerning
employee hiring, discipline and discharge.
October 2010 – June 2011 Housing Support Team Leader
Start Corporation
New Orleans, LA
Regional Director:
Laura Lamartina, LPC
Duties: Direct a primary and comprehensive sub-unit
(Housing Support Team) with a wide range of direct and
indirect components via supervision, oversight and direct
services for Start’s housing support team and consumers;
plan, organize and implement the services and activities of
the sub-unit and coordinate the same with other sub-units
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of the agency; develop, coordinate and facilitate in-service
trainings for professionals and paraprofessionals; plan,
prioritize, manage and supervise staff’s management and
implementation of individual treatment programs.
April 2008 – August 2008 Specialized Crisis Counseling Services
Metro Child Coordinator
Louisiana Spirit Hurricane Recovery Program
New Orleans, LA
Deputy Executive Director/Supervisor:
Gilda Armstrong-Butler, LCSW
Duties: Coordinated specialized crisis counseling services
(SCCS) for children and families across the metropolitan
New Orleans area; provided case consultation with
specialized crisis counselors, team leaders, area managers,
and stress managers; provided training, resources, and
support to Children’s Metro Teams; provided
administrative supervision to area managers and team
leaders; participated in SCCS coordination and strategic
planning for the state of Louisiana; managed incoming
crisis calls; completed internal program evaluation,
assessing program needs and efficacy, providing and
implementing recommendations for improvement.
October 2004 – September 2006 School Psychologist
Tree of Life Community Public Charter School
Washington, DC
Clinical Supervisor: Carl J. Hampton, PsyD
Duties: Provided supervised school based mental health
services to students and their families (services included
crisis intervention, individual, group, and family therapy,
orientations included cognitive behavioral and
psychodynamic, crisis intervention); assisted in
development and coordination of grants (CYITC, and 21st
Century grants, and Site Coordinator for Safe
Schools/Healthy Students grant); participated in strategic
planning with other public and charter schools in DC;
coordinate Student Support Team (SST) pre-referral
process as SST Coordinator; developed and facilitated
psychoeducational and professional development seminars
and training for faculty and staff; provided
psychoeducational and mental health resources,
consultation, and referrals for parents, staff, and students;
assessed needs and coordinated services for students
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meeting criteria for special education as a member of
Special Education Coordination and Multidiscipinary
teams; consulted with Dean of Students in development
and implementation of community code of conduct, as well
as disciplinary procedures and student activities;
participated in academic planning as member of
Administrative Support Team, Middle School Team, and
School Improvement Team; was faculty advisor for
Student Council; provided administrative supervision for
master’s level counseling practicum students; facilitated
social skills groups for students; and overall provided
general consultation to teachers, parents, and administrators
regarding strategies to assist in meeting students’ mental
health needs via development and coordination of mental
health support services.
August 2001 – July 2004 Therapist/CA Board Registered Psychological Assistant
Shields For Families, Inc./ EPSDT HUB Clinic
Los Angeles, CA
Supervisor: Fernanda Armenta-Schmitt, PhD
Duties: Provided supervised psychotherapeutic mental
health services to children and families, with substance
abuse histories, in the South Central Los Angeles area.
Services included assessment, diagnosis, coordination of
treatment plans, implementation of interventions, case
consultation, client advocacy, collateral services, as well as
other case management activities, utilizing DMH
documentation. Services included individual, family, and
group therapy, orientations included cognitive behavioral,
psychodynamic and systemic.
May 2000 – December 2000 Support Group Co-Facilitator
AmASSI Center of South Central Los Angeles
Inglewood, CA
Supervisor: Kelley Haynes, PsyD
Ten (10) hours per week.
Duties: Planning, outreach, and co-facilitation of the
Sustaining Our Sisterhood empowerment group for African
American females. The support group, which met once
weekly, was intended to create a safe space to address
issues unique to the experiences of African American
females.
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August 1994 – June 1995 Practicum Student (Practicum)
The Methodist Children’s Home
Ruston, LA
Supervisor: LaWanna Gunn-Williams, PhD
Twelve (12) hours per week.
Duties: Supervised and planned daily group activities for
adolescents residing in group home; documented group
activities; reviewed client files; facilitated support groups
for the adolescent girls once weekly. The population was
ethnically mixed and co-ed, ranging in age from ten (10)
years to eighteen (18).
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
September 2006 – September 2007 Senior Research Associate
Howard University
CEACS/Civil Engineering Department
High Achieving Black Stem Students (HABSS) Project
Principal Investigators: Lorraine Fleming, PhD
Dawn Williams,
PhD
Directed National Science Foundation funded exploratory
research project focusing on the post-baccalaureate
decisions of high achieving Black STEM students at a
Historically Black University. Planning and coordinating
research activities, development of instrumentation,
supervising and training graduate and undergraduate
research assistants, publication and presentation of
research findings.
July 2000 – January 2001 Research Assistant
Southern California Association of Black Psychologists
African American Health Initiative Project
Supervisor: Cheryl Grills, PhD
A study proposed to assess factors contributing to under-
utilization of public health insurance by African Americans
who qualify for benefits. Planning and coordinating focus
groups and data collection.
August 1998 – May 2000 Research Apprentice
California School of Professional Psychology-
Los Angeles
Alhambra, CA
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Supervisor: Elaine Burke, PsyD
Research project proposed to investigate the transmission
of cultural values in mother/daughter relationships.
Development of survey instruments, human subjects
proposal, and data collection.
January 1999 – May 1999 Research Apprentice
The Imoyase Group Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
Supervisor: Shelly Harrell, PhD
Research project designed to evaluate the effectiveness of
CalWORKS. Participated in data collection.
August 1996 – December 1997 Research Assistant
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA
Supervisor: Ronnie L. Davis, PhD
Several different projects relative to extramarital
permissiveness and the efficacy of health education high
schools in preparation for careers in medicine. Conducted
review of the literature; participated in data collection,
data entry, and data analysis.
August 1993 – July 1995 Research Assistant
Grambling State University Social Research Club
Grambling, LA
Supervisor: Frances Staten, PhD
Participated in projects focusing on the prevalence of
environmental racism, and was factors correlating with
longevity. Collected data and presented findings.
CONSULTATION EXPERIENCE
March 2013 – Present Executive Director/Proprietor
The NOLA Community Collective, LLC
New Orleans, LA
Provide consultation, training and professional
development services to various agencies and mental health
professionals, as well as mental health education,
psychosocial resources and support groups and workshops
to various diverse communities in metropolitan New
Orleans area.
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December 2009 – December 2012 Consultant
In My Sisters Arms
Atlanta, GA
Founder: Tramaine Barber
Duties:Provide consultation related to program
development, marketing, and direct services to non-profit
organization seeking to assist children and families with
mental health, educational, and social service resources.
September 2000 –May 2001 Consultant
Jenesse Center Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
Supervisor: Anna Luisa Bustamante, PhD
Duties: Planned and conducted research and needs
assessment of client population at domestic violence shelter
for women and children; developed measure(s) to evaluate
and assess efficacy of JMAC (Jenesse Mothers and
Children) Program; produced manual for implementation of
program evaluation.
September 2000 – December 2001 Consultant
Rosa Parks Sexual Assault Crisis Center
Inglewood, CA
Consultee: Felicia Gray
Duties: Planned and coordinated needs assessment of
client population; provided in-service training and seminars
on various clinical issues relative to the needs of the
agency’s sexual assault population; collaborated with
program director in planning and coordinating community
education seminars and workshops.
May 2000 – June 2001 Community Empowerment Counselor
AmASSI Center of South Central Los Angeles
Inglewood, CA
Supervisor: Kelley Haynes, PsyD
Duties: Conducted research and needs assessment for
WatuWajua and UJIMA youth groups at the community
based agency; developed and implemented programs
designed to increase the range and quality of services
available at the agency.
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PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
April 2006 School Psychologist/Clinical Director
Tree of Life Community Public Charter School
Washington, DC
Project: Development, implementation and evaluation of
It Takes A Village: A Community Parent Support Group, a
recurring 8-week course of hour and a half sessions
consisting of didactic instruction, experiential and
interactive activities, and homework assignments designed
to facilitate a broader understanding of effective parenting
via guided practice of skills and strategies, as well as
facilitate the development of effective individualized
parenting styles. The program is purposed to increase
parents’ and caregivers’ understanding of developmental
stages and processes, as well as factors impeding healthy
development, and to teach fundamental skills and strategies
for effective parenting.
August 2005 School Psychologist/Clinical Director
Tree of Life Community Public Charter School
Washington, DC
Project: Development, implementation and evaluation of a
a school based program for assessment and service
delivery, in an effort to best serve children and families, as
well as support faculty and staff. Mental Health Support
Services (MHSS), was designed to support students’
educational processes by addressing social emotional issues
and related mental health issues and/or symptoms identified
as obstacles to learning.
July 2000 – June 2001 Program Coordinator
UJIMA Tutoring Corner
AmASSI Center of South Central Los Angeles
Inglewood, CA
Supervisor: Cleo Manago, MA
Project: Development and implementation of tutoring
program designed to address the individual academic needs
of African American children in the South Central Los
Angeles area. Program integrated a cultural component
intended to empower and affirm the clients. The
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population consisted of African Americans and African
descended children, aging in range from 6 years to 16 years
old.
CLINICAL TRAINING EXPERIENCE
September 2002 – August 2003 Psychology Intern (Half-time Internship)
Social Habilitation and Relapse Prevention –
Los Angeles (SHARP-LA)
Los Angeles, CA
Supervisor: Russell Thompson, PhD
Twenty (20) hours per week, including ten (10) client
contact, four (4) supervision, and two (2) didactic training.
Duties: Provided psychotherapeutic mental health services
to registered sex offenders and parolees. Orientations
included cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic.
Modalities included group and individual therapy. Services
included assessment, clinical interviewing, coordination
and implementation of treatment, case consultation, client
advocacy, collateral services, and collaboration with the
California Department of Corrections. The client
population consisted of adult males, mostly ethnic
minorities, ranging in age from approximately nineteen
(19) to sixty (60) years, with the majority of the men
ranging from thirty (30) to fifty (50) years.
September 2001 – July 2002 Psychology Intern (Half-time Internship)
St. Francis Children’s Counseling Center
Lynwood, CA
Supervisor: SolfiaDeJesus-Ordonez, PhD
Twenty (20) hours per week, including ten (10) client
contact, four (4) supervision, and two (2) didactic training.
Duties: Provided psychotherapeutic mental health services
to children and their families. Modalities included
cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, and systemic.
Services included assessment, coordination of treatment
plan, diagnosis, implementation of interventions, case
consultation, client advocacy, and collateral services,
utilizing DMH documentation. The client population
consisted mostly of ethnic minority children who are
currently in foster placements, ranging in age from
approximately five (5) to eighteen (18) years.
August 2000 – June 2001 Practicum Student (Practicum)
South Central Training Consortium
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Rosa Parks Sexual AssaultCrisis Center
Inglewood, CA
WATTS HealthFoundation Inc.,
Women and Children’s Center
Lynwood, CA
Supervisor: Rhonda Brinkley-Kennedy, PsyD
Sixteen (16) hours per week.
Duties: Conducted both long-term and short-term
psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families.
Modalities were cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, and
family systems at both of these agencies. At Rosa Parks,
the client population consisted mostly of ethnic minority
females with childhood and/or recent sexual assault issues,
ranging in age from twelve (12) years to adult. The
Women and Children’s Center, a domestic violence shelter,
consists of an ethnically mixed population dealing with
issues of and around domestic violence.
SERVICE & LEADERSHIP
February 2013 – Present Board Member, Drexel Prep Foundation
Drexel Prep Foundation
New Orleans, LA
Duties: Advise and coordinate fundraising for operations
and long term fiscal sustainability for St. Katharine Drexel
Preparatory High School.
February 2013 – August 2014 Chair, Education and Training Committee
Association of Black Psychologists – New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
Duties: Planning, coordination, facilitation and/or
evaluation of professional development training for
members of The Association of Black Psychologists and/or
other mental health professionals.
October 2012 – October 2014 Chair, Rules Committee
Association of Black Psychologists
Washington, DC
Duties: Serve as expert of by-laws/rules and decorum for
Board of Directors of The Association of Black
Psychologists.
January 2002 – July 2002 SAMMH Conference 2002 Co-Chair
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Student Affiliation for Multicultural Mental Health
California School of Professional Psychology –
Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Duties: Conference planning, including selection and
extension of invitations to speakers/presenters;
confirmation of dates, speakers, location, and volunteers;
development of conference theme; development of
committees and facilitation of committee planning
meetings; solicitation of funding and donations;
networking; coordinating conference set-up.
August 2000 – July 2001 SAMMH Conference 2001 Co-Chair
Student Affiliation for Multicultural Mental Health
Rosemead School of Psychology
Biola University
La Mirada, CA
Duties: Conference planning, including selection and
extension of invitations to speakers/presenters;
confirmation of dates, speakers, location, and volunteers;
development of conference theme; development of
committees and facilitation of committee planning
meetings; solicitation of funding and donations;
networking; coordinating conference set-up.
August 2000 – August 2002 Western Regional Student Representative
Association of Black Psychologists
Washington, DC
Duties: Represented and advocated for student members
of The Association of Black Psychologists residing in the
Western Region of the United States; informed students of
the region of various job, practica, internship, fellowship,
scholarship, and grant opportunities; created networking
opportunities to connect students with mentors and other
professionals in the field; planned national and local
Student Circle activities; coordinated presentations at
various colleges and universities throughout the Western
region.
August 1999 – August 2001 CSPP-LA Student Campus Representative
Systemwide Student Senate
California School of Professional Psychology
San Francisco, LA
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Duties: Represent Los Angeles campus student body at
Systemwide Student Senate meetings. This included
advocating for the students’ concerns regarding various
issues relative to student life.
August 1999 – July 2000 Hospitality Coordinator-SAMMH Conference 2000
Student Affiliation for Multicultural Mental Health
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA
Duties: Planning and coordination for conference set-up;
supervising hospitality committee; collaborating with co-
chairs and other committees in conference planning and
implementation.
August 1999 – January 2000 Co-Editor/Co-Publisher
The Community Connection Newsletter
Multicultural Community-Clinical Psychology
Duties: Solicited, collected, and edited articles from
faculty and students; submitted publisher’s article; laid out,
published, printed, and distributed finished newsletter.
August 1996 – December 1997 Graduate Advisor
Psychology & Sociology Club
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA
Duties: Served as liaison between students and faculty in
psychology and sociology department; facilitated seminars
on researching graduate schools and the admissions
process; served as mentor for undergraduate students in the
department; coordinated fund-raising activities to sponsor
student participation in professional conferences.
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
January 2016 Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
January 2010 Psychology License DCPSY1000604
August 2000 OAPP Certified HIV/AIDS Counselor
PUBLICATIONS
Fleming, L.N., Williams, D., Moody, J., Santiago, V.Q., & Shepherd, V. (2007, October).
Factors influencing post graduate decisions among CSET students. Frontiers in
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education conference-global engineering: knowledge without borders, opportunities
without passports, T3A-6 – T3A-11.
Moody, J., Woodson Coke, K.M. & Parks Jr., C.W. (2004, July/August). African American
heterosexual males and the mate selection process: A multicultural community-clinical
perspective. The California Psychologist, 37(4), 8-9.
TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS
Moody, J., Camp, C. (2015, December). Sister Circle Retreat Empowerment Retreat: Creating
the life YOU want. A two day empowerment retreat focusing on addressing issues
unique to the shared experiences of Black women. Blue Ridge, GA.
Moody, J., Camp, C. (2013, October). About Black Love: A Conversation. A two-day retreat
focusing on specific issues impacting the development and management of romantic
relationships of heterosexual African American males and females. Dallas, TX.
Moody, J. (2013, September). Healthy Management of the Intersecting Issues of Young
Adulthood and Christianity: Tips for parents and young adults. Presented at Chop It Up,
Berean Christian Fellowship, Kenner, LA.
Moody, J. (2013, July). Teaching For Excellence: Issues of culture, race and mental distress.
Presented as a professional development workshop for Teach For America teachers at the
45th
Annual Convention of the Association of Black Psychologists, New Orleans, LA.
PRESENTATIONS
Moody, J., Boney, J. D., Evans-Shabazz, C., Brown-Hudson, A. (2016, February). Social
Justice: The psychological effects of poverty and blight. Presented as panelist at The
Absalom Jones Learning and Listening Event: A Social Justice Education Forum,
sponsored by The Union Black Episcopalians. Houston, TX.
Moody, J. (2015, October). About Black Love: Exploring factors impacting the relational
patterns and relationship outcomes of heterosexual African American males and females.
Presented at Association of Black Sexologists and Clinicians 2015 National Black
Families, Black Relationships, Black Sexuality Conference. Philadelphia, PA.
Moody, J., Broussard, D., Scott, E., Lee., M. (2015, October). Sex, Love & Relationships.
Presented as a panelist for student forum at Texas Southern University, sponsored by
Texas Southern University’s Psychology Club. Houston, TX.
Moody, J. (2014, September). Breaking the Silence: Healing from Violence. Presented to
Spelman students at Spelman’s Science Center Auditorium, sponsored by Survivor @
Spelman Student Organization, Atlanta, GA.
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Moody, J. (2014, September). Burning Our Insecurities. Presented to students of the Atlanta
University Center at Spelman’s Science Center, sponsored by the Beta Iota Chapter of
Zeta Phi Beta, Atlanta, GA.
Moody, J. (2014, June). African American Women & The Mate Availability Crisis: The Trauma
of Happily Never After. Presented to students, faculty and staff of Antioch University
Los Angeles as part of the Speakers Series sponsored by the Trauma Specialization of the
MA Psychology Program, Los Angeles, CA.
Moody, J. (2013, May). Who will YOU be? Presented as Commencement Address at the
William J. Fischer Accelerated Academy Promotional Exercises, New Orleans, LA.
Moody, J. (2013, April). The Psychological Implications of Desegregation and Acculturation on
African American Children: Where are we, how did we get here, and where do we go
from here. Presented at Black Psychology Symposium, Have We Failed our Children:
Spiritually, Psychologically and Physiologically? at Xavier University, New Orleans, LA.
Moody, J. (2013, February). “Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing” Proverbs 18:22.
Presented at Office of Black Catholic Ministries’ Day of Reflection for African American
Men, Lafayette, LA.
Woodson, K., Moody, J., Camp, C., & DeLoach, C. (2004, August). The Impact of Internalized
Racism on African Americans: Understanding the Sociohistorical Foundation of
Maladaptive Relationship Dynamics. Symposium presented at Association of Black
Psychologists Annual Convention, Washington, DC.
White, J.L.(Symposium Chair & Discussant), Parks, C.W., Woodson, K.M., Moody, J. (2002,
August). African-American males and domestic violence. Symposium presented at the
110th
Annual American Psychological Association Convention, Chicago, Illinois.
Parks, C.W. (Symposium Chair & Discussant), Woodson, K.M., & Moody, J. (2002, April).
African-American males and relationship violence within the African-American
community: A multicultural psychology perspective. Symposium presented at the Fifth
Annual Domestic Violence and Underserved Populations Conference: Families Locked
in a Violent Embrace: New Keys and Combinations for Unlocking the Trauma and
Breaking the Cycle of Family Violence at the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical
State University, Greensboro, North Carolina.
Moody, J. (2002, April). African-American heterosexual males, relationship concurrency, and
relationship violence. In C.W. Parks (Symposium Chair & Discussant) African-
American males and relationship violence within the African-American community: A
multicultural psychology perspective. Symposium presented at the Fifth Annual
Domestic Violence and Underserved Populations Conference: Families Locked in a
Violent Embrace: New Keys and Combinations for Unlocking the Trauma and Breaking
the Cycle of Family Violence at the North Carolina Agricultural and
TechnicalUniversity, Greensboro, North Carolina.
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DeLoach, C. & Moody, J. (2001, April). Ethical Considerations and Interventions for Clinical
Work with Minority Populations. Presented at the California Psychological Association
Annual Conference, Pasadena, CA.
Chalovich, P., Moody, J., & DeLoach, C. (2001, October). The Effects of Domestic Violence on
Childhood Development. Presented at the Antelope Valley SELPA Community Advisory
Committee’s Eight Annual Fall Conference for Parents and Professionals, Lancaster, CA.
Camp, C., Woodson, K., Henry, S., & Moody, J. (2001, May). What Women Want and How
Men Respond. Presented at Historically Black Colleges and Universities Alumni
Network Universities 2nd
Annual Getaway on Carnival Cruise Lines, Cancun, Mexico.
Moody, J., Camp, C., & Haynes, K. (2001, February). Male/Female Relationships In African
American Communities: What’s going on? Presented at ACOMMONUNION
Community Forum, Los Angeles, California.
Moody, J.& Robinson-McClain, R. (2000, August). Empowerment: An Illusion or Reality? Re-
evaluating Your Sense of Empowerment. Presented at the Association of Black
Psychologists International Convention, Accra, Ghana, West Africa.
Moody, J.& Robinson-McClain, R. (2000, February). Rosewood: The Illusion of
Empowerment. Presented at the California School of Professional Psychology – Los
Angeles, Celebration of African Heritage Month.
Staten, F., Moody, J.,& Tucker, K. (1995, May). Environmental Racism: Does it exist?
Presented at the Southern Sociological Society Annual Conference, Atlanta, Georgia.
Staten, F., Moody, J.& Tucker, K. (1995, May). Environmental Racism: Does it exist? Presented
at the Association of Social and Behavioral Scientists Annual Conference, Tallahassee,
Florida.
HONORS AND AWARDS
2001 Antelope Valley SELPA
Certificate of Appreciation
2000 California School of Professional Psychology – Los Angeles
Certificate of Achievement
2000 Student Affiliation for Multicultural Mental Health
Certificate of Appreciation
AFFILIATIONS
2015 – Present International Association of Trauma Professionals
2013 – Present Drexel Prep Foundation Fund
1997 – Present The Association of Black Psychologists
2002 – 2004 California Coalition on Sexual Offending
1999 – 2004 Student Affiliation for Multicultural Mental Health
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1999 - 2002 California School of Professional Psychology Systemwide Senate
