Jill D. Stinson, PhD
Clinical Psychology/Psychology, Policy, & Law
University of Arizona (2006)
Current Clinical Psychology Graduate Students
Genevieve J. Allison (MA) is currently completing her psychology internship with the North Carolina Department of Corrections. She received her MA in Clinical Psychology from ETSU and her BS in Psychology and Justice Studies from James Madison University. She is completing her doctoral dissertation, "Psychometric properties of the Interpersonal Style Questionnaire (ISQ) and the Patterns of Thinking Survey (POTS)." Her publications and presentations broadly involve borderline personality disorder in justice-involved populations.
Teliyah A. Cobb (MA) is currently completing her psychology internship with the North Carolina Department of Corrections. She received her MA in Clinical Psychology and BA in Psychology from ETSU. She is completing her doctoral dissertation, "Race, sex, and age disparities in homicide clearance rates in Tennessee: An intersectional approach." Her publications and presentations broadly involve the role of intersectionality of identity characteristics in legal system outcomes for marginalized populations within the US.
Anisha C. Patel (MA) is a 4th-year Clinical Psychology PhD student, completing her clinical training with the Washington County Jail and applying for her psychology internship. She received her MA in Psychological Sciences from James Madison University and her BS in Psychology/Forensic Psychology from George Mason University. She is completing her doctoral dissertation, "Assessing competence to stand trial in the general US population: Understanding the role of education, demographics, and other correlates." Her publications and presentations broadly focus on competency to stand trial and factors that influence legal system outcomes.
Abigail G. Wiser (BS) is a 3rd-year Clinical Psychology MA/PhD student, currently completing her Masters thesis, "Perceptions, attitudes, and experiences of persons who work in forensic mental health systems." She completed her BS in Clinical and Forensic Psychology at George Mason University. She currently holds the position of SHARK Lab Coordinator and is a recent recipient of the ETSU Graduate Studies Thesis Grant Award. Her publications and presentations broadly focus on suicide and stigma in forensic mental health settings, as well as factors associated with exoneration and legal system outcomes.
Makenna G. Castle (BS) is a 1st-year Clinical Psychology MA/PhD student.
Madelyn K. Pfeiffer (BA) is a 1st-year Clinical Psychology MA/PhD student.
SHARK Lab Research Assistants
Lindsay Brewer, BS (Psychology), MSW
Camden Mills, BA (Psychology)
Clinical Psychology PhD Graduates
Kristin T. Mahan (2025), Institute of Living, Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT
Rachel K. Carpenter (2023), North Florida/South Georgia VA, Gainesville, FL
Rebecca H. Gilley, PhD (2022), Interwoven Community Counseling Center, The Chicago School Forensic Center, Chicago, IL
Alyssa P. Gretak Leal, PhD (2021), Missouri Department of Mental Health, St. Louis, MO
Lydia L. Eisenbrandt, PhD (2020), VA Pacific Islands Healthcare, Honolulu, HI
Bridget R. Jeter, PhD (2019), James H. Quillen VAMC, Johnson City, TN
Carrie C. LeMay, PhD (2019), Memphis VAMC, Memphis, TN
Kelcey L. (Hall) Puszkiewicz, PhD (2019), Private Forensic Practice, Little Rock, AR
Michael P. Lasher, PhD (2018), Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation, Burkeville, VA
Courtney (Lilly) Cook, PhD (2017), Private Practice, Elizabethton, TN
Brittany V. Williams, PhD (2016), Lyra Health, Peace of Mind Home, Maryville, TN