Makeda W. Moore is a graduate student in clinical psychology at the University of Florida specializing in clinical child and pediatric psychology. She has extensive research experience in autism and developmental neuropsychology. Her research has included assessing screening tools for autism, investigating atypical eye contact as a predictor of developmental trajectories in toddlers with autism, and piloting a novel social cognition assessment tool. She has authored or co-authored several publications and presented her research widely at professional conferences.

1. Makeda W. Moore, B.S.
5074 Stratford Way Phone: (404) 401- 9049
Powder Springs, GA 30127 makedamoore1@gmail.com
EDUCATION
2015 - Present Department ofClinical & Health Psychology
University ofFlorida - Gainesville,FL
Graduate Student - Clinical Psychology, Specialization in Clinical Child/Pediatric Psychology
Advisor: Cynthia R. Johnson, Ph.D.
2010 - 2013 B.S., Biology
Georgia State University - Atlanta, GA
Major: Biological Science Minor: Chemistry
GPA: 3.79 Major GPA: 3.82
2008 - 2010 Alabama Agricultural & Mechanical University - Normal, AL
Major: Biology Minor: Chemistry
GPA: 3.86
PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC AFFILIATIONS
2012 - Present Ronald McNair Scholars Academy Affiliate
2012 - Present National Honor Society in Psychology (Psi Chi) Student Affiliate
2010 - 2012 Minority Pre-Medical/ Dental Association Affiliate
2009 - 2010 Honor’s Program Student Affiliate
2008 - 2010 Student Athlete Committee Vice President
2008 - 2010 Alabama A&M Women’s Volleyball Team Affiliate
HONORS AND AWARDS
Georgia State University
2013 Magna Cum Laude
Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges
President’s List
2012 Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program (2012 – 2013)
Student Assistantship for Excellence in Research
Psychology Undergraduate Research Conference – 3rd
Place Poster Presentation
McNair Scholars Research Symposium: 1st
Place Poster Presentation,2nd
Place OralPresentation
HOPE Scholarship: $1,272.60
President’s List
2011 HOPE Scholarship: $10,571.50
The National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent (SMART) Grant: $2,000.00
Dean’s List (Summer) President’s List (Fall)
2010 HOPE Scholarship: $4,058.00
SMART Grant: $2,000.00
Alabama A & M University
2010 Dean’s List
Women’s Volleyball Scholarship (Full)
2009 Women’s Volleyball Scholarship (Full)
Dean’s List (2 semesters)
Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Champions
Athletic Scholar Award
Dairy Science Research Fellowship

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2008 Women’s Volleyball Scholarship (Full)
Dean’s List
SWAC Conference Champions
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
2012 - Present
Georgia State University, Developmental Neuropsychology Lab
Research Assistant (part-time, paid position)
Supervisor: Diana L. Robins, Ph.D.
Project: Improving the early detection of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) with emphasis on the validation of a revised
Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT) (-R)
 Filmed diagnostic evaluations and screenings, entered data utilizing FileMaker, recruited participants, and
administered the Screening Tool for Autism in Toddlers (STAT)
 Scored screening tools and diagnostic measures related to social development and cognitive function
 Assisted undergraduates on research project development and presentations, trained lab members on data entry,
statistical analysis, and assessment administration
Project: Correlational investigation of atypical eye contact as a valid early predictor of developmental trajectories for
toddlers diagnosed with ASD and other developmental delays. Additional follow-up investigation was performed to assess
this at toddlers’ 2-year and 4-year old evaluation.
 Devised independent correlational study and follow-up involving literature reviews, data analysis through SPSS, and
composition of oral and poster presentations
Project: Pilot fMRI study investigating a novel tool, Dynamic Interacting Shape Clips (DISC), to assess socialcognition in
typical young adults. Supplemental fMRI investigation of the DISC’s utility in assessing social cognition in a sample of
young adults with an ASD diagnosis.
 Administered and scored assessment measures,pre-screening measures,training, and pre- and post-experimental tasks
 Prepared of participants for neuroimaging in fMRI scanner
 Devised quantitative coding scheme for participant DISC narratives
 Contributed to the on-going authoring of a manuscript for pilot study data
Project: Graduate student’s dissertation investigating the validity and utility of two novel tasks of social attribution, which
aim to provide a widely accessible and applicable means for identifying ASD risk in toddlers.
 Administered the Puppet Attribution Task (PAT) and Tablet Attribution Task (TAT) to toddlers
 Assessed the “looking time” using various technologies; video camera and recording software
 Observed and recorded behaviors of interest
 Provided guardians with feedback regarding the child’s performance on the tasks
2013 – Present
Georgia State University, Clinical Psychology Department
Research Assistant
Supervisor: Akihiko Masuda, Ph. D.
Project: Investigation of a novel construct, Body Image Flexibility, in explaining disordered eating behaviors among
nonclinical undergraduate students. Title: Body image flexibility moderates the association between disordered eating
cognition and disordered eating behavior in a non-clinical sample of women: A cross-sectional investigation
 Utilized SPSS for quantitative data analysis
 Conducted literature reviews to contributed knowledge to poster presentations and published manuscript
 Contributed to drafting and editing presentations and manuscripts (see in Publications section)
 Entered and analyzed data for self-report measures
Project: Case study exploring the effectiveness of an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) rationale for treating
emotional eating (Spring 2014). Case study exploring the effectiveness of an ACT rationale for treating Purging Disorder
(Fall 2014).
 Reviewed video footage from counseling sessions related to the study

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 Assisted graduate student in data entry and analysis and transcribing qualitative data
 Contributed to drafting and editing presentations (poster and workshop) and a published manuscript
Project: Investigated the effectiveness of a Cognitive Defusion strategy in altering the stimulus function of self-referential
body dissatisfaction thoughts
 Administered pre- and post-experimental assessments and an experimental training and rationale to participants
 Assisted in data entry and analysis of assessment measures:GHQ-12, BSI-18, MAC-R,and MAAS
 Assisted in co-authorship of a manuscript for publication, poster presentation, and revising experimental protocols
2010
Johns Hopkins University, Institute for NanoBio Technology – Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)
Research Assistant
Supervisor: Sharon Gerecht,Ph. D.
Project: Investigated the differentiation of embryonic and pluripotent stem cells into vascular lineages. Several growth
factors and growth media were manipulated to best study the vasculogenesis potential of the stem cells.
 Assisted graduate student with tasks pertaining to stem cell culture maintenance: thawing and seeding, counting,
collecting and cleaning stem cells in a sterile environment
 Utilized dyeing and mounting techniques to visualize cells through Ultraviolet imaging
 Utilized RT-PCR,FACS assay,cell culture techniques, media/agar preparation
 Designed poster presentation based on promoting factors of in vitro vasculogenesis
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Trained in the administration and scoring ofseveral psychological measures
 Administered screening tools: STAT, PAT,TAT
 Trained to score check: M-CHAT-R,Mullen Scales of Early Learning (MSEL), Autism Diagnostic Observation
Schedule (ADOS), Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS), Behavioral Assessment System for Children (BASC),
Diagnostic Analysis of Nonverbal Accuracy (DANVA)Delis–Kaplan Executive Function System (D-KEFS) and
Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence (WASI)
 Delis–Kaplan Executive Function System (D-KEFS) Card Sorting task and Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence
(WASI) Vocabulary and Matrix Reasoning subtests
 Empathy Quotient, Autism Quotient, and Interpersonal Reactivity Index
 Oriented participants for fMRI scanner and coached participants through a state-of-the-art MR simulator and motion
detection software used to increase compliance with MRI demands
 Co-developed coding scheme and scoring of verbal narratives
 Administration of clinical training and rationale for ACT based therapy studies (e.g., defusion)
 Scored General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12), Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI-18), Mizes Anorectic Cognitions
Questionnaire-Revised (MAC-R),Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS),Acceptance and Action
Questionnaire-II (AAQ-II),Body Image AAQ (BI-AAQ)
COMMUNITYINVOLVEMENT
2012 – 2014 The Steve & Marjorie Harvey Foundation
Mentor
Program Director: Morgan Townsend
 Mentored young girls from Metro-Atlanta; Attended life skill and career development seminars
with mentee and arranged monthly leisure activities
Fall 2013 North Atlanta High School Volleyball
Community Coach
Program Director: Star Brackin
 Assisted head coach in practice planning and game preparation
Summer 2013 The Gateway Center
Volunteer
Volunteer Coordinator: Rebecca Cranford

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 Assisted with professional development and resume building for homeless males transitioning
back into the workforce
2009 – 2010 Child Development Center, Alabama A&M University
Student Volunteer
Program Director: Shelia R. Foster, M.S.
 Assisted teachers with daily activities for children including reading and free play, monitored
toddlers during meal and rest periods, and administered daily curriculum
Interim Community Involvement:
• Dec. 11, 2013 - Be The Match – Organized and hosted recruitment drive for the National Marrow Donor Program
• Oct. 22, 2013 - GSU Disability Awareness Day – Managed informational booth and disability-themed activities
• May 23, 2013 - Mental Health America of Georgia – Assisted in directing charity golf tournament
• May 19, 2013 - Walk Now for Autism Speaks – Operated informational table and recruited participants for GSU’s
autism research studies
PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Ludwig,N., Fink, S., Moore, M., Bradstreet,L.,King, T., and Robins, D.: Behavioral Validation of a Novel Measure of Social
Attribution: The Dynamic Interacting Shape Clips (DISC).Poster presentation at the International
Neuropsychological Society 42nd
Annual Meeting. Seattle, WA,2014.
Hill, M., Masuda, A., and Moore, M.:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Individuals with Problematic Emotional
Eating: A Case-Series Study. Paper presentation at the Association for Behavioral and Contextual Science (ACBS)
World Conference. Minneapolis, MN, 2014.
Hill, M., Masuda, A., and Moore, M:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Individuals with Problematic Emotional
Eating: A Case-Series Study. Workshop presentation at the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies 48th
Annual Convention. Philadelphia, PA,2014.
Mandavia, A., Starkel, J., Moore,M., Mendoza,H., Masuda,A. and Cohen, L.: Examining the impact of cognitive defusion
and thought distraction techniques on negative body image thoughts in a non-clinical college sample. Poster
presentation at the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies 47th
Annual Convention. Nashville, TN, 2013.
Moore,M., Brooks,B.,Casagrande,K., and Robins, D.: 4 Year Follow-Up: Atypical eye gaze as an outcome predictor of
social, communicative, and motorskill deficitsin autismspectrumdisorders. Poster presentation at Southeastern
Psychological Association Meeting (SEPA). Atlanta,GA, 2013.
STUDENT CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Mendoza, H., Mandavia, A.,Starkel, J., Moore, M., Cohen,L. L.,and Masuda, A.: A cognitive defusion technique decreases
the discomfort, believability, and decentering of self-referential negative body image thoughts. Poster presentation at
Georgia State University Undergraduate Research Conference (GSURC),Atlanta, GA, 2014.
Habtamu, A., Moore, M., and Robins, D.: The relationship between eye contact and play in children with autism spectrum
disorders. Poster presentation at the Psychology Undergraduate Research Conference (PURC).Georgia State
University. Atlanta, GA, 2013.
Moore,M., Hill, M., Morgan, J.,and Masuda, A.: The additive role of body image flexibility in explaining disordered eating
behavior. Poster presentation at the Georgia State University Undergraduate Research Conference (GSURC). Georgia
State University. Atlanta, GA, 2013.
Moore,M.,Brooks,B., and Robins, D.: Atypical eye gaze asan outcome predictorof the social, communicative, and motor
skill deficits in autismspectrumdisorders. Poster presentation at the Psychology Undergraduate Research Conference
(PURC). Georgia State University. Atlanta, GA, October 2012. (3rd
Place)

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Moore,M.,Brooks,B., and Robins, D.: Atypical eye gaze asan outcome predictorof the social, communicative, and motor
skill deficits in autismspectrumdisorders. Poster presentation at the 21st Annual California McNair Scholars
Symposium. University of California, Berkeley. Berkeley, CA, August 2012.
Moore,M.,Brooks,B., and Robins, D.: Atypical eye gaze asan outcome predictorof the social, communicative, and motor
skill deficits in autismspectrumdisorders. Oraland poster presentations at the McNair Scholars Research
Symposium. Georgia State University. Atlanta, GA, 2012. (Poster: 1st
Place, Oral: 2nd
Place)
Moore,M.,Kusuma,S., and Gerecht, S.: Upregulation of early endothelial cell markers frompluripotent stemcells in a 2D
differentiation model. Poster presentation at The Institute for NanoBio Technology (Research Experience for
Undergraduates),Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Baltimore, MD, 2010.
CONFERENCE PARTICIPATION
Atlanta, GA - 18th Annual SAEOPP McNair/SSS Scholars Research Conference. Moderator (June 2012)
San Jose,CA - Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students,ABRCMS (October 2012)
PUBLICATIONS
Moore,M., Masuda,A.,and Hill, M. L. (2014). Body image flexibility moderates the association between disordered eating
cognition and disordered eating behavior in a non-clinical sample of women: A cross-sectional investigation. Eating
Behaviors, 15,664-669.
Hill, M. L., Masuda,A., Moore, M.,and Twohig, M. (2014). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Individuals with
Problematic Emotional Eating: A Case-Series Study. Clinical Case Studies. doi: 10.1177/1534650114547429
Mandavia, A., Masuda,A., Moore, M., Mendoza, H., and Cohen, L. (Under Review) The Application of a Cognitive Defusion
Technique to Negative Body Image Thoughts: A Preliminary Analogue Investigation. Journal of Contextual
Behavioral Science
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Diana L. Robins, Ph. D.
Associate Professor
A.J. DrexelAutism Institute
3020 Market Street, Suite 560 , Philadelphia, PA 19104
(312) 329-3299
dlr76@drexel.edu
Akihiko Masuda, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Clinical Psychology Program
Georgia State University
1182 Urban Life – 140 Decatur St., Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 413-6298
amasuda@gsu.edu
Kavita S. Oommen, Ph.D.
Lecturer, Department of Biology
Georgia State University
212 Petit Science Center – 145 Piedmont Ave.,Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 413-5442
koommen1@gsu.edu