Jill D. Stinson, PhD
Clinical Psychology/Psychology, Policy, & Law
University of Arizona (2006)
Current Clinical Psychology Graduate Students
Kristin T. Mahan (MA) is a 5th-year Clinical Psychology PhD student, currently completing her psychology internship at the Institute of Living with Hartford Hospital in Hartford, CT. She received her MA in Forensic and Legal Psychology from Roger Williams University, and her BA in Applied Psychology from Bryant University. Kristin completed her doctoral dissertation, "Investigating exoneration patterns among juveniles" in 2024. While at ETSU, she received the ATSA Marnie Rice Student Poster Award (2022) and the Appalachian Student Research Forum Oral Presentation Award three times: 1st place (2023), 3rd place (2022), & 2nd place (2021).
Genevieve J. Allison (MA) is a 5th-year Clinical Psychology PhD student, currently applying for her psychology internship and working at the Washington County Detention Center in Washington County, TN. 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 a 5th-year Clinical Psychology PhD student, currently applying for her psychology internship and working with Frontier Health Systems in Johnson City, TN. 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 3rd-year Clinical Psychology PhD student, completing her clinical community externship placement with the Gambling Clinic East at ETSU. She received her MA in Psychological Sciences from James Madison University and her BS in Psychology/Forensic Psychology from George Mason University. She recently advanced to doctoral candidacy following completion of her Preliminary Project, "The use of evidence-based measures in competency to stand trial evaluations: A systematic review." Her publications and presentations broadly focus on competency to stand trial and factors that influence legal system outcomes.
Abigail G. Wiser (BS) is a 2nd-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.
SHARK Lab Undergraduate Research Assistants
Alexia Addington - Psychology/Criminal Justice
Liam Baumrucker - Psychology/Sport Management
Makenna Castle (Honors) - Psychology
Katelyn Maxwell - Criminal Justice & Criminology/Psychology
Amelia Sutherland - Psychology
Estreya Whitney-Cuervo - Psychology
Clinical Psychology PhD Graduates
Rebecca Altschuler (2023), Valleywise Health Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ
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), Arkansas State Hospital, Little Rock, AR
Michael P. Lasher, PhD (2018), Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation, Burkeville, VA
Courtney (Lilly) Cook, PhD (2017), James H. Quillen VAMC, Johnson City, TN
Laura M. (DeLustro) Beamer, PhD (2017), Greenwood Genetic Center, Greeneville, SC
S. Courtney (Smith) Walter, PhD (2017), Maine Health Glickman Glickman Lauder Center of Excellence in Autism & Developmental Disorders, Portland, ME
Brittany V. Williams, PhD (2016), Lyra Health, Peace of Mind Home, Maryville, TN