Lab Alumni

Doctoral Students and Current Placement:

  1. Bethany A. Marcus (1997). Psychologist, Southeast Virginia Training Center.
  2. Joel E. Ringdahl (1999). Associate Professor, Department of Special Education, University of Georgia.
  3. Henry Roane (2000, with Dorothea Lerman). Professor, Department of Psychiatry, SUNY update medical school.
  4. John Rapp (2002). Professor, Department of Psychology, Auburn
  5. John Borrero (2004). Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
  6. Anibal Gutierrez (2004). Research Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Miami.
  7. Jason Bourret (2005). Adjunct Professor/Assistant Clinical Director, Western New England University and the New England Center for Children.
  8. Claire St. Peter (2006). Professor, Department of Psychology, West Virginia University.
  9. Carrie Borrero (2006). Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
  10. Jorge Reyes (2008). Professor, Westfield State University.
  11. Elizabeth Athens (2008). Program Manager, ABA Learning Center, British Columbia, Canada.
  12. Kimberly Sloman (2008). Director of Autism Services and Associate Professor, The Scott Center for Autism Treatment and Florida Institute of Technology.
  13. Andrew Samaha (2008). Private practice.
  14. Amanda Bosch (2011). Private practice.
  15. Jolene Sy (2011). Behavior Analyst. Nevada School District.
  16. Jeanne Donaldson (2011). Associate Professor of Psychology, Louisiana State University.
  17. Cara L. Phillips (2012). Executive Director of Clinical and Educational Services. May Center School. Wilmington, MA.
  18. Cristina Whitehouse (2012). Clinical Team Director, Florida Autism Center. Adjunct Faculty. University of Florida.
  19. Kerri Peters (2013). Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry. University of Florida.
  20. Stephen Walker (2013). Associate Professor, St. Cloud State University.
  21. Catherine Simms (2015). President, Florida Children’s Institute, Jacksonville, FL.
  22. Kara Wunderlich (2015). Assistant Professor, Rollins College, Department of Applied Behavior Analysis.
  23. Lindsay Mehrkam (2015, with Clive Wynne). Assistant Professor, Monmouth University.
  24. Sarah Slocum Freeman (2016). Behavior Analyst and Assistant Professor. Marcus Autism Center and Emory University.
  25. Michele Traub (2016). Assistant Professor, St. Cloud State University.
  26. Christopher Rubow (awarded posthumously, 2016).
  27. Jonathan Fernand (2017). Assistant Professor, Florida Institute of Technology, Department of Applied Behavior Analysis.
  28. P. Raymond Joslyn (2017). Assistant Professor, West Virginia University.
  29. Meghan Deshais (2018). Assistant Professor, Rutgers University, Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology.
  30. Eliana Pizarro (2019). Director of Behavior Analysis. Lady of the Lake Hospital. Baton Rouge, LA.
  31. Daniel Conine (2019). Assistant Professor. Georgia State University, Department of Learning Sciences.
  32. Faris Kronfli (2019). Education/Training Specialist. University of Florida Center for Autism and Related Disorders; Program Coordinator for School Consultative Services, Behavior Analysis Research Clinic at the University of Florida.
  33. Emma Grauerholz-Fisher (2020). Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology. Salve Regina University.
  34. Samuel Morris (2020). Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology. Louisiana State University.
  35. Brandon Perez (2021). Assistant Professor, Northern Illinois University.
  36. Crystal Slanzi (2021). Post-Doctoral Associate, Department of Public Health, Temple University. Philadelphia, PA.
  37. Lindsay Lloveras (2022). Post-Doctoral Associate. Department of Psychiatry. University of Florida.
  38. Janelle Bacotti (2022). Post-Doctoral Associate. Department of Psychology. University of Miami.
  39. Savannah Tate (2023). Post-Doctoral Associate. Neurobehavioral Unit. Kennedy Krieger Institute. Johns Hopkins University.
  40. Catherine Kishel (2023). Post-Doctoral Associate. Children’s Specialized Hospital. Center for Autism Research, Education, and Services. Rutgers University.

Prior Doctoral Level Associates

  1. Carole Van Camp (2006-2009). Associate Professor, University of North Carolina Wilmington.
  2. Varsovia Hernandez (2014-2016). Coordinator of the Center of Studies in Human Research and Learning,  Universidad Veracruzana (Mexico).
  3. Kerri Peters (2016-2019). Researcher, Behavior Analysis Research Clinic, University of Florida.
  4. Vivian Ibanez (2018-2019). Researcher, Behavior Analysis Research Clinic, University of Florida.
  5. Sean Smith (2021-2022). Program Coordinator, University of Florida Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment.

Current Doctoral Level Associates

  1. Ciobha McKeown. Early Intervention Services Program Coordinator at the University of Florida’s Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment.
  2. Faris Kronfli. Education/Training Specialist. University of Florida Center for Autism and Related Disorders; Program Coordinator for School Consultative Services, Behavior Analysis Research Clinic at the University of Florida.
  3. Kacie McGarry. Severe Problem Behavior Services Program Coordinator at the University of Florida’s Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment.
  4. Kerri Peters. Clinical Assistant Professor. Department of Psychiatry, University of Florida.
  5. Vivian Ibanez. Pediatric Feeding Disorders Program Coordinator at the University of Florida’s Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment.
  6. Ronald Clark. Pediatric Feeding Disorders Program Co-Coordinator at the University of Florida’s Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment.
  7. Lindsay Lloveras. Clinical Postdoctoral Associate at the University of Florida’s Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment.

Recent Awards

  • Catherine Kishel, 2023. Recipient of the Psychology Department Teaching Assistant Award, University of Florida.
  • Savannah Tate, 2023. Recipient of the Psychology Department Dissertation Award, University of Florida.
  • Angela Van Arsdale, 2023 Ring Research Award, Psychology Department, University of Florida.
  • Stephanie Gonzalez, 2023 Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis Bijou Grant.
  • Stephanie Gonzalez, 2023 Goldman Research Grant, Psychology Department, University of Florida.
  • Stephanie Gonzalez, 2023 Ring Research Award, Psychology Department, University of Florida.

  • Janelle Bacotti, 2022 Recipient of the Christopher Rubow Memorial Award. Psychology Department, University of Florida.

  • Lindsay Lloveras, 2022 University of Florida Graduate Student Teaching Award.

  • Janelle Bacotti, 2022 recipient of the Finish Line Dissertation Award, Psychology Department, University of Florida.

  • Janelle Bacotti, 2022 Department of Psychology Graduate Student Teaching Assistant Award, University of Florida.

  • Janelle Bacotti, 2022 recipient of the Christopher Rubow Memorial Award, Psychology Department, University of Florida.

  • Lindsay Lloveras, 2022 Behavior Analysis Graduate Student Mentoring Award, University of Florida.

  • Savannah Tate, 2022 Ring Research Award, Psychology Department, University of Florida.

  • Lindsay Lloveras, 2022 University of Florida Graduate Student Mentoring Award.

  • Daniel Conine, 2022 recipient of the Outstanding Research Award in Educational Psychology. Georgia State University.

  • Brandon Perez, 2021 recipient of the Graduate Student Teaching Award, University of Florida.
  • Janelle Bacotti, 2021 recipient of the Spring Semester Goldman Award, Psychology Department, University of Florida.
  • Brandon Perez, 2021 recipient of the Christopher Rubow Memorial Award. Psychology Department, University of Florida.
  • Meghan Deshais, 2021 Recipient of the Graduate Mentor Award, Psychology Department, Caldwell University.
  • Janelle Bacotti, 2021 Recipient of the Spring Semester Goldman Award, Psychology Department, University of Florida.
  • Brandon Perez, 2021 Recipient of the Christopher Rubow Memorial Award. Psychology Department, University of Florida.
  • Emma Grauerholz-Fisher, 2020 Recipient of the Psychology Department Teaching Assistant Award, University of Florida.
  • Samuel Morris, 2020 Recipient of the Gerber Behavior Analysis Research Award. Psychology Department, University of Florida.
  • Jason Bourret, 2020. Excellent in Teaching Verbal Behavior Award. The Verbal Behavior Special Interest Group of the Association for Applied Behavior Analysis International.
  • John Rapp, 2018. Alumni Professorship Award. Auburn University.
  • Faris Kronfli, 2018 recipient of the B.F. Skinner Foundation Scholarship, Florida Association for Behavior Analysis.
  • Eliana Pizarro, 2018 recipient of the O. Ruth McQouwn Scholarship Award. Center for Women’s Studies and Gender Research. University of Florida.
  • Jeanne Donaldson, 2018. B.F. Skinner New Researcher Award. American Psychological Association.
  • Meghan Deshais, 2018. Christopher Rubow Graduate Research Award. Psychology Department, University of Florida.
  • Daniel Conine, 2018 recipient of the Speech Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis Special Interest Group research grant.
  • Daniel Conine, 2018 recipient of the UF graduate student mentoring award.
  • Jonathan Fernand, 2017. Gerber Behavior Analysis Research Award. Psychology Department, University of Florida.
  • P. Raymond Joslyn, 2017. Christopher Rubow Graduate Research Award. Psychology Department, University of Florida.
  • Jonathan Fernand, 2016. B. F. Skinner Foundation Student Research Award. Florida Association for Behavior Analysis.
  • Michele Traub, 2016. Cynthia W. Colangelo Supplementary Award for Breast Cancer Awareness. University of Florida.
  • Sarah Slocum, 2016. Ruth McQuown Scholarship Supplementary Award. University of Florida.
  • Sarah Slocum, 2016. Recipient of the University of Florida Pioneer Award for most outstanding Psychology graduate student.
  • Sarah Slocum, 2016. University of Florida Behavior Analysis Research Award.
  • Michele Traub, 2015. Graduate Student Teaching Award. University of Florida.
  • Lindsay Mehrkam, 2015. Graduate Student Teaching Award. University of Florida.
  • Kara Wunderlich, 2014. B. F. Skinner Foundation Student Research Award. The Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy.
  • Stephen Walker, 2014. APA Division 25 Applied Dissertation Award.
  • Sarah Slocum, 2014. Dennis Weatherstone Predoctoral Fellowship. Autism Speaks.
  • Varsovia Hernandez (post doctoral fellow), 2014. Accepted into Mexican National System of Researchers.
  • Kerri Peters, 2013. Schumacher Doctoral Dissertation Award. University of Florida.
  • Kara Wunderlich. 2013 recipient of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, Doctoral Research Grant. Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis.
  • Jeanne Donaldson, 2012 recipient of the Univeristy of Florida Psychology Department Schumacher Dissertation Award.
  • Jeanne Donaldson, 2012 co-recipient of the University of Florida Behavior Analysis Research award.
  • Jolene Sy, 2011 recipient of The Experimental Analysis of Human Behavior Special Interest Group Outstanding Scholarship Award, Association for Behavior Analysis, May, 2011.
  • Jolene Sy, 2011 recipient of the University of Florida Behavior Analysis Research Award, February, 2011.
  • Claire St. Peter Pipkin, 2010 recipient of the Eberly College Outstanding Public Serviee Award, West Virginia University, 2010.
  • Jolene Sy, 2009 recipient of the B.F.Skinner Foundation Scholarship, Florida Association for Behavior Analysis.
  • Amanda Bosch, 2009 recipient of the G.A.T.O.R. mentoring fellowship.
  • Jorge Reyes, 2009 recipient of the Applied Dissertation Award. American Psychological Association. Division 25.
  • Cara L. Phillips, 2009 recipient of the Sidney W. and Janet R. Bijou Fellowship, Association for Behavior Analysis International.
  • Jorge Reyes, 2008 recipient of the Behavior Analysis Research Award, University of Florida.
  • John C. Borrero, 2008 recipient of the B.F. Skinner New Research Award, American Psychological Association, Division 25.
  • Elizabeth Athens. 2006 recipient of the Sidney W. and Janet R. Bijou Fellowship, Association for Behavior Analysis International.
  • Jason Bourret, 2005 recipient of the E.F. Malogodi Award for outstanding Behavior Analysis Graduate Student, University of Florida
  • Claire St. Peter, 2005 recipient of the Sidney W. and Janet R. Bijou Fellowship, Association for Behavior Analysis International
  • Claire St. Peter, 2004 recipient of an Adele Lewis Grant Fellowship
  • John C. Borrero, 2003 recipient of the Pioneer Award for outstanding Psychology Graduate Student, University of Florida
  • John C. Borrero, 2003 recipient of the E.F. Malogodi Award for outstanding Behavior Analysis Graduate Student, University of Florida
  • John C. Borrero, 2003 recipient of the Sidney W. and Janet R. Bijou Fellowship, Association for Behavior Analysis International.
  • John Rapp, 2002 recipient of the E.F. Malogodi Award for outstanding Behavior Analysis Graduate Student, University of Florida