Division 19
Society for Military Psychology
2015 APA Convention, Toronto, ON
August 6-9th, 2015
Student Affairs Committee Program
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Table of Contents
Program Highlights at a Glance ................................................................................................................ 3
VA Career Panel ......................................................................................................................................... 4
DoD Career Panel ...................................................................................................................................... 5
ECP Internship Preparation Session ........................................................................................................ 6
Professional Biographies for Social Mixers .............................................................................................. 7
Professional Biographies for VA Panelists .............................................................................................. 10
Professional Biographies for DoD Panelists ............................................................................................ 11
APA Convention Networking Tips ........................................................................................................... 13
SAC Guide to Toronto and Social Schedule ............................................................................................. 15
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Student Affairs Committee Program
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS AT A GLANCE
Thursday, 6 August
Division 19 Lunch Mixer
Panel on Career Paths in the VA and DOD
Informal Social Hour with Division 18 and Panelists
SAC Social Outing: Blue Jays game
Friday, 7 August
1100-1250 Division Suite
1500-1650 Division Suite
1800-1850 Division Suite
1900(see pg. 15 for details)
Poster Session I
Poster Session II
Division 19 Lunch Mixer
Division Business Meeting
Division Presidential Address
Division Social Hour
SAC Social Outing: CN Tower
Saturday, 8 August
1000-1050
1100-1150
1200-1345
1400-1450
1500-1550
1600-1750
1630-
Symposium: Psychologists Treating Military Personnel:
Read Between the Lines
ECP Internship Preparation Session
Professional Competencies in Military Psychology
Semper Gumby: Advancing the Interdisciplinary Nature
Of Collaborative Care in a Deployed Environment
SAC Business Meeting
SAC Social Outing: Waterfront tour
0900-0950 Conv. Ctr., Room 203D
Exhibit Hall D & E
Exhibit Hall D & E
Division Suite
Royal York, BC Room
Royal York, BC Room
Royal York, BC Room
(see pg. 15 for details)
1100-1250
1300-1325
1600-1655
Division Suite
Division Suite
Division Suite
1700-1800
1900-
Division Suite
(see pg. 15 for details)
Student Affairs Committee Leadership
Angela Legner, Chair
Kevin O’Leary, Chair-Select, Eastern Regional Representative
Jennifer Barry, Past Chair
Jeremy Jinkerson, Virtual Projects Officer
Lynnea Vis, Midwest Regional Representative
Nathan Tenhundfeld, Western Regional Representative
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Interested in a Career with
Veterans Affairs?
Please Join us for a
Panel Discussion
Co-Hosted By The Division 18 And 19
Student Affairs Committees!
When:
Thursday, August 6th, 1500-1550
Where: Division 19 Suite,
Fairmont Royal York Hotel
*Suite number and location will be available onsite.
Panelists
 Ann Landes, PhD, Malcom Randall VA Medical Center Gainesville, FL.
 Mary Lu Bushnell, PhD, Phoenix VA Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ.
 Thomas A. Hoffmann, PhD, VA Outpatient Clinic, Tulsa, OK.
After the PanelsStay for an Informal Social Hour!
When: 1800-1850
Meet fellow students and network with our panelists
and other Division 19 professionals.
Light Fare will be served
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Interested in a Career with
The Department of Defense (DoD)?
Please Join us for a
Panel Discussion
Hosted By the Division 19
Student Affairs Committee!
When:
Thursday, August 6th, 1600-1650
Where: Division 19 Suite,
Fairmont Royal York Hotel
*Suite number and location will be available onsite.
Panelists
 Andrew Blatt, PhD
 Melinda Capaldi, PsyD, CPT, USA, MSC
 Dr. Vladimir Nacev, PhD, CDR (Ret)
 Scott L. Johnston, PhD, ABPP, CAPT MSC USN
 Kathryn T. Lindsey, PhD, CDR (Ret), MSC, USN
After the PanelsStay for an Informal Social Hour!
When: 1800-1850
Meet fellow students and network with our panelists
and other Division 19 professionals.
Light Fare will be served
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Preparing for Internship this Year?
Join us for an Internship
Preparation Session
Co-Hosted By the Division 19 Early Career
Psychologists’ Committee & the Student Affairs
Committee!
When:
Saturday, August 8th, 1100-1250
Where: Division 19 Suite,
Fairmont Royal York Hotel
*Suite number and location will be available onsite.
Get expert tips and advice from professionals in the field on:
 Personal Statements
 Selecting Sites
 Interviewing
 Ranking
Panelists
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Katy Dondanville, Psy.D., ABPP – Session Chair
Hammad S. N’cho
Kirk Rowe, Lt Col, USAF, BSC
Ashley Shenberger, Psy.D., LT, MSC, USN
Edward Wright, PhD, ABPP
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Division 19 Members Serving as Mentors for the Lunch Mixer
Dr. Adler, currently works at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) in Silver Spring, MD, where
she co-chairs the Army’s Psychological Health and Resilience research program. She has led randomized trials
assessing resilience training at Basic Combat Training and after a combat deployment, and her current
research interests include behavioral health leadership, and optimizing resilience training efficacy. Dr. Adler
obtained her undergraduate baccalaureate degree in economics from Brown University in Providence, Rhode
Island, and her Masters and Doctorate (Ph.D.) degrees in psychology from the University of Kansas. Besides
serving as a licensed clinical psychologist in military health clinics in Germany and as an instructor in
psychology with the University of Maryland-European Division, Dr. Adler began working part-time at the U.S.
Army Medical Research Unit-Europe (USAMRU-E), an overseas unit of WRAIR located in Heidelberg,
Germany in 1992. She began working at USAMRU-E full-time in 2000, and relocated to WRAIR in Silver
Spring, MD in 2014, where she is currently working. Dr. Adler has published more than 50 articles in peerreviewed journals and co-edited six books. Her most recent book, “Deployment Psychology” (edited by Adler,
Bliese and Castro), was published by the American Psychological Association in 2011. She is an associate editor
of Military Psychology and serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Occupational Health Psychology.
Colonel Paul T. Bartone, Ph.D. (U.S. Army, retired) is Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for National
Strategic Studies, National Defense University. Trained as an interdisciplinary research psychologist at the
University of Chicago, he is expert in applying psychological, social, cultural, and biological perspectives to the
understanding of human behavior. A Fulbright Scholar (Norway, 2006-07), Bartone has taught strategic
leadership at the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, National Defense University, and at the U.S. Military
Academy, West Point, where he also served as Director of the West Point Leader Development Research
Center. As a U.S. Army Research Psychologist, Bartone also served as the Consultant to the Surgeon General
for Research Psychology, and as Assistant Corps Chief for Medical Allied Sciences. He is a past-President of the
American Psychological Association’s Division 19, Society for Military Psychology, a Fellow of the American
Psychological Association, a charter member of the Association for Psychological Science, and a Fulbright
Research Scholar (Norway, 2007). Bartone’s research has focused on understanding and measuring resilient or
“hardy” responding to stress, identifying underlying biomarkers for resilience, and applying this knowledge to
improve selection, training and leader development programs. He holds a U.S. government Top Secret security
clearance.
Dr. Andy Blatt is a civilian Clinical Psychologist & contractor to the Defense Department. Currently, as a
Senior Psychological Health Subject Matter Expert (SME) he utilizes Implementation Science to translate
psychological health research rapidly into practice to assist warfighters and within the “war at home.”
Previously, Dr. Blatt was the Suicide Prevention Portfolio Manager for the Military Operational Medicine
Research Program (MOMRP), under the United States Army Medical Research Material Command (MRMC) at
Ft. Detrick, MD. Dr. Blatt was part of an interagency team that developed the Suicide Prevention section of the
National Research Action Plan (NRAP) crafted in response to President Obama’s Executive Order to improve
military mental health access. Despite his “advanced age,” Dr. Blatt has continued to seek accession into
United States Army Reserve. At home in Maryland, he and his wife volunteer as Red Cross (ARC) Disaster
Mental Health (DMH) Responders and Dr. Blatt teaches Psychological First Aid for the ARC in the NCR. In
addition to being a member of Division 19, he also belongs to Division 48 (Peace Psychology) and will be
speaking on Friday at 0900 (CC Rm 203B) within one of the new Division Collaborative Programs.
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Craig J. Bryan, PsyD, ABPP, is a board-certified clinical psychologist in cognitive behavioral psychology, and
is currently the Associate Director of the National Center for Veterans Studies at The University of Utah. Dr.
Bryan received his PsyD in clinical psychology in 2006 from Baylor University, and completed his clinical
psychology residency at the Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, TX. He was retained as
faculty in the Department of Psychology at Wilford Hall Medical Center, where he was Chief of the Primary
Care Psychology Service, as well as the Suicide Prevention Program Manager for Lackland AFB. Dr. Bryan
deployed to Balad, Iraq, in 2009, where he served as the Director of the Traumatic Brain Injury Clinic at the Air
Force Theater Hospital. Dr. Bryan separated from active duty service shortly after his deployment, and
currently researches suicidal behaviors and suicide prevention strategies, and psychological health and
resiliency. He currently oversees two treatment studies totaling approximately $3 million testing cognitive
behavioral treatments for suicidal service members, and is the lead risk management consultant for the $25
million STRONG STAR Research Consortium investigating treatments for combat-related PTSD among
military personnel. Dr. Bryan is on the Board of Directors of the American Association for Suicidology, and is
considered a leading national expert on military suicide. For his contributions to military suicide prevention,
posttraumatic stress disorder, and traumatic brain injury, Dr. Bryan was recognized in 2009 by the Society for
Military Psychology with the Arthur W. Melton Award for Early Career Achievement and in 2013 by
Psychologists in Public Service with the Peter J.N. Linnerooth National Service Award.
Ann Landes, PhD, is a primary care psychologist and the health behavior coordinator at the Malcom Randall
VA Medical Center in Gainesville, Fla. She earned her doctoral degree in counseling psychology at Georgia
State University and received her clinical training at the Audie L. Murphy VA in San Antonio, Texas. Dr.
Landes is actively engaged in program development and the provision of individual, couples, and group
interventions for veterans and their spouses, for issues such as post-deployment reintegration, posttraumatic
stress and behavioral health promotion. She also provides services in health behavior coaching,
interdisciplinary team building, staff development and program evaluation. Her clinical and research interests
include couples and family resilience, post-deployment reintegration, posttraumatic stress disorder, primary
care behavioral health and positive psychology. Dr. Landes continues to present at major conferences on topics
related to military personnel, veterans and their families. She is currently serving as the current PresidentElect for Division 19, Society for Military Psychology.
Dr. Vladimir Nacev is a senior clinical psychologist, university professor, retired naval officer, and a
Diplomate with the American Board of Professional Psychology. He has completed a postdoctoral fellowship in
child and adolescent psychology and has qualified as an operational psychologist. Dr. Nacev is the subject
matter expert in psychological health, prevention, and resilience building at the Defense Centers of Excellence
for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (DCOE). Dr. Nacev has given numerous workshops and
presentations at national professional organizations including the American Psychological Association's
Annual Conventions on "Providing Psychological Services during Traumatic Events," "Vicarious
Traumatization and Self-care," and has been a panelist to examine the "Effects of Frequent Moves on the
Psychological and Behavioral Development of Children." Dr. Nacev is a retired Navy Commander who served
at the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Pentagon (Joint Chiefs of Staff for Intelligence), and Bureau of Naval
Personnel where he had varied clinical, staff, and policy assignments. He has served in Afghanistan and has
lived abroad for five years as a clinical, combat, and operational psychologist. He is also a graduate of the
Army's Command and General Staff College, has earned a Meritorious Service Medal, and has been nominated
several times for an excellence in teaching award.
Colonel (Retired) Bob Roland is an Army Brat and served 31 years on Active duty including 10+ years as a
Regular Army officer before becoming a Licensed Clinical, Health Fellow and Operational Psychologist. His
Undergraduate and Graduate degree(s), APA internship and Post-Doctoral fellowship focused upon Military
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Psychology. Dr. Roland is an internationally recognized expert in the application of psychological, social,
cultural, and biological perspectives to the understanding of human behavior in military settings. His teaching
experiences span 4 decades having held ten academic appointments at County, State, Private and USG
institutions from Instructor to Professor and Senior Research Fellow. His bibliography includes over 60
military oriented Publications, Presentations, Articles, Book Chapters and Media Interviews. Prior to
retirement, he established The Professor of Behavioral Sciences position for a military psychologist at the
Industrial College of the Armed Forces (now The Eisenhower School), National Defense University (NDU) in
Washington D.C. He mentored hundreds of foreign and US senior service students from all branches (05 to
GO and GS/FS) at NDU and at The Army War College in Carlisle Pa. He served as Special Operations SME,
Peer elected Faculty Counsel, and as panel member for The Chairman, JCS Strategic Writing Award. As an
Officer and Psychologist, he has exceptionally broad experience.
Dr. Michael Schwerin is a research psychologist with over 20 years of experience designing research
studies, developing surveys, collecting data, and performing quantitative and qualitative data analysis. Dr.
Schwerin’s primary areas of expertise include survey research, multivariate statistics, psychological
measurement, quasi-experimental research methods, organizational assessment, and program evaluation. Dr.
Schwerin is an Associate Editor for Military Psychology, authored 1 book chapter, 1 edited book, 21 peerreviewed publications, and 54 conference presentations.
Dr. Eric A. Surface is an entrepreneur and industrial/organizational (I/O) psychologist who co-founded
ALPS Solutions (formerly SWA Consulting Inc.) and currently serves as the president and principal scientist.
Eric is an innovative business person, researcher, data analyst and leader, who was elected a Fellow of the
American Psychological Association (APA) and of the Society for Military Psychology in 2014.
Surface strives to facilitate the use of evidence by clients to better analyze, learn, perform and succeed. He
understands using data and analysis to gain insight to inform decisions and actions. His work has involved
collecting and analyzing both quantitative and qualitative data to inform solutions and create advantage. Over
the past decade, he has been principle investigator of numerous applied research projects related to learning
and assessment, including numerous training effectiveness studies and needs assessment projects with Special
Operations Forces (SOF). His recent work involves the alignment of individual capability with mission or
organizational requirements and developing products to optimize learning outcomes and training
effectiveness. ALPS Solutions is currently developing software products that use data to help clients manage
the learning enterprise and leverage resources to optimize learning and capability. Surface’s work has been
presented in numerous conference papers and published in peer-reviewed journals, such as Military
Psychology, Organizational Research Methods, Personnel Psychology, Journal of Management, Journal of
Applied Psychology, Human Performance, Foreign Language Annals, Journal of Personnel Psychology, Journal
of Business and Psychology, and Journal of Managerial Psychology. He authored or coauthored several
chapters, including one of Training Needs Assessment (Surface, 2012) for the Handbook of Work Analysis. His
areas of expertise include data collection methodology (e.g., surveys), learning (evaluation and effectiveness,
needs assessment, design, metrics and assessment, analytics, and transfer), performance (measurement and
modeling, performance in context, and validation) and assessment analysis (reliability studies, validation
studies, assessment reviews).
Surface is a member of numerous professional organizations, such as the Society for Industrial/Organizational
(SIOP) and APA. His professional service includes reviewing for conferences and journals and serving on
committee for professional organizations. He currently serves as Secretary for the Society of Military
Psychology (Division 19 of the APA) and on the Board of Visitors at Chowan University.
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VA Career Panelists
Ann Landes, PhD, is a primary care psychologist and the health behavior coordinator at the Malcom Randall
VA Medical Center in Gainesville, Fla. She earned her doctoral degree in counseling psychology at Georgia
State University and received her clinical training at the Audie L. Murphy VA in San Antonio, Texas. Dr.
Landes is actively engaged in program development and the provision of individual, couples, and group
interventions for veterans and their spouses, for issues such as post-deployment reintegration, posttraumatic
stress and behavioral health promotion. She also provides services in health behavior coaching,
interdisciplinary team building, staff development and program evaluation. Her clinical and research interests
include couples and family resilience, post-deployment reintegration, posttraumatic stress disorder, primary
care behavioral health and positive psychology. Dr. Landes continues to present at major conferences on topics
related to military personnel, veterans and their families. She is also serving as the current President-Elect for
Division 19.
Mary Lu Bushnell, PhD, is a Neuropsychologist at the Phoenix VA Medical Center who primarily conducts
neuropsychological evaluations with OEF/OIF/OND veterans who have sustained blast exposure, brain
injuries or other neurological insults. She co-developed and co-leads the Brain Boosters Cognitive
Enhancement group and is part of the post-deployment TBI Clinic. Dr. Bushnell lectures on the topic of
traumatic brain injury to community organizations and is an appointed member to the Arizona Governor’s
Council on Spinal and Head Injuries. She is the current treasurer/secretary of APA’s Division 18, Psychologists
in Public Service.
Thomas A. Hoffmann, PhD, is a Clinical Psychologist, Mental Health and Substance Abuse VA Outpatient
Clinic, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Conduct individual, group, and marital psychotherapy, psychological testing,
biofeedback, and C & P exams. Supervise Doctoral interns and student. Past Coordinator Outpatient Drug and
Alcohol Clinic for eight years. EAP Counselor for 16 years.
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DoD Career Panelists
Dr. Andy Blatt is a civilian Clinical Psychologist & contractor to the Defense Department. Currently, as a
Senior Psychological Health Subject Matter Expert (SME) he utilizes Implementation Science to translate
psychological health research rapidly into practice to assist warfighters and within the “war at home.”
Previously, Dr. Blatt was the Suicide Prevention Portfolio Manager for the Military Operational Medicine
Research Program (MOMRP), under the United States Army Medical Research Material Command (MRMC) at
Ft. Detrick, MD. Dr. Blatt was part of an interagency team that developed the Suicide Prevention section of the
National Research Action Plan (NRAP) crafted in response to President Obama’s Executive Order to improve
military mental health access. Despite his “advanced age,” Dr. Blatt has continued to seek accession into
United States Army Reserve. At home in Maryland, he and his wife volunteer as Red Cross (ARC) Disaster
Mental Health (DMH) Responders and Dr. Blatt teaches Psychological First Aid for the ARC in the NCR. In
addition to being a member of Division 19, he also belongs to Division 48 (Peace Psychology) and will be
speaking on Friday at 0900 (CC Rm 203B) within one of the new Division Collaborative Programs.
Captain Scott L. Johnston is currently the director for the Naval Center for Combat & Operational Stress
Control in San Diego. He also serves as the specialty leader for Navy Clinical Psychology. Academically,
Johnston has published and lectured around the world on treatment of combat-related PTSD, building
resilience in Marines and Sailors, and transitional interventions for returning warriors. He is currently
investigating virtual reality treatments for PTSD, stress injuries in detention operations and use of meditation
in substance abuse treatment.
Johnston is a native Californian and received his bachelor’s degree from the University of California at Davis
and his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the Pacific Graduate School in Palo Alto, California. He also
completed a postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric psychology at Harvard Medical School. He has been a licensed
clinical psychologist since 1995 and is board certified in both forensic and clinical psychology. Johnston was
commissioned in 1993. During his career he has served at Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD); Naval
Hospital Yokosuka, Japan; Marine Barracks Washington; Presidential Helicopter Squadron One; and Naval
Health Clinic Hawaii. He deployed with the Constellation Strike Group to the Persian Gulf; 31st Marine
Expeditionary Unit; Charlie Surgical Company to Fallujah, Iraq; 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment to
Ramadi, Iraq; 3rd Marine Regiment to Haditha, Iraq; and Joint Task Force, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Johnston’s awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal (three awards), Joint Service
Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (two awards), Navy and Marine Corps
Achievement Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal (Fleet Marine Force), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary
Medal (Fleet Marine Force), and various service and unit awards.
CDR Kathryn T. Lindsey is a licensed clinical psychologist and a retired Navy Commander. She served for
26 years on active duty in the U.S. Navy. She completed her undergraduate degree at Iowa State University in
1988 where she earned a B.S. in Psychology and was commissioned an Ensign in the General Unrestricted Line
Officer community. She served in various positions including: Assistant Administrative Officer at Naval Air
Station, Kingsville, Texas (1989-1992); Protocol Officer at Commander, Fleet Air Mediterranean
(COMFAIRMED), Commander, Maritime Air Mediterranean (COMARAIRMED) and Commander, Task Force
Sixty-Seven (CTF-67) (1992-1994); and Administrative Department Head at Commander, U.S. Naval Activities
United Kingdom (COMNAVACTUK), London, UK (1994-1996).
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Following her tour in London, she was selected for Naval Postgraduate School where she completed her first
Master’s Degree earning an M.S. in Management (Manpower Systems Analyses), Monterey, California (19961998) followed by a tour at the Bureau of Naval Personnel (N13) where she served as an Assistant Enlisted End
Strength Planner (1998-2000). During this tour, she was selected to attend a doctoral program in Clinical
Psychology at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS; 2000-2004). She earned her
second Master’s Degree in Psychology at USUHS in 2003, and was awarded a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology by
USUHS in 2005. CDR Lindsey completed her pre-doctoral internship at the National Naval Medical Center
(NNMC) in Bethesda, Maryland in 2005 followed by her post-doctoral year at Naval Hospital, Naples, Italy,
where she served as the Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP) Director from 2005-2007. CDR
Lindsey returned to NNMC in 2007, where she served as a Staff Psychologist (2007-2009) followed by
promotion to the Behavioral Health Department Head (2009-2010) where she was responsible for five clinical
services including: the Psychiatric Inpatient Unit, the Adult Outpatient Clinic, the Child and Adolescent
Psychiatry Service (CAPS), the Behavioral Medicine Clinic (BMC), and the Psychiatry Consultation Liaison
Service (PCLS). She also served as the first Attending Psychologist in the Emergency Department at NNMC.
CDR Lindsey reported to USNA in 2010 where she joined the faculty as an Assistant Psychology Professor in
the Leadership, Ethics, and Law Department. She was then personally selected by the Commandant of
Midshipmen to become the Director of the Midshipmen Development Center (MDC), the Naval Academy’s
counseling center. In 2013, she assumed duties as Mental Health Department Head and Staff Psychologist,
Naval Health Clinic, Annapolis. CDR Lindsey retired from active duty in December 2014.
CDR Lindsey’s clinical interests include treating Depression, with an expertise in Seasonal Affective Disorder
(SAD) and anxiety disorders, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) which she practiced extensively
in treating post-deployment Sailors and Marines in the Wounded Warrior Program at NNMC. She is also
considered a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in conducting Personnel Security Clearance Evaluations.
CDR Lindsey’s personal decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal (Gold Star in lieu of Second
Award), Navy Commendation Medal (Gold Star in lieu of Fourth Award), Navy Achievement Medal (Gold Star
in lieu of Third Award), and numerous unit and campaign awards. She is married to Russell Lindsey from St.
Louis, a 1986 USNA graduate, and they have two sons: Liam (age 7) and Ryan (age 5).
Dr. Vladimir Nacev is a senior clinical psychologist, university professor, retired naval officer, and a
Diplomate with the American Board of Professional Psychology. He has completed a postdoctoral fellowship in
child and adolescent psychology and has qualified as an operational psychologist. Dr. Nacev is the subject
matter expert in psychological health, prevention, and resilience building at the Defense Centers of Excellence
for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (DCOE). Dr. Nacev has given numerous workshops and
presentations at national professional organizations including the American Psychological Association's
Annual Conventions on "Providing Psychological Services during Traumatic Events," "Vicarious
Traumatization and Self-care," and has been a panelist to examine the "Effects of Frequent Moves on the
Psychological and Behavioral Development of Children." Dr. Nacev is a retired Navy Commander who served
at the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Pentagon (Joint Chiefs of Staff for Intelligence), and Bureau of Naval
Personnel where he had varied clinical, staff, and policy assignments. He has served in Afghanistan and has
lived abroad for five years as a clinical, combat, and operational psychologist. He is also a graduate of the
Army's Command and General Staff College, has earned a Meritorious Service Medal, and has been nominated
several times for an excellence in teaching award.
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APA Convention Networking Tips
Have a plan!
The APA Convention is a great way to network – if you interact with others, that is! It can be difficult
to make the first move, but remember that everyone else is there to learn and interact too (and they
may be just as nervous!). If you are typically a wallflower at any professional event, it is always
appropriate to ask someone you know for an introduction. Don't hesitate to do this!
“APA Convention attendance is an important aspect of
career development and trajectory. For leadership,
service, and positional attainment, I consider it to be
more important than graduate classes.”
Jeremy Jinkerson, M.S., Student Affairs VPO
Division 19
It can be helpful to come prepared – such as having business cards on you or even writing up and
practicing a short script of how you might describe yourself, your work, or your interests.
You may also want to consider the following questions before networking at the convention.
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What are your specific interests?
Who are the names you recognize and the ones connected to your interests?
What is your comfort level in engaging speakers?
What/where/when/who would make you more comfortable?
Another great way to make networking easier is to research events and workshops beforehand and
plan to attend social gatherings!
“Attending social activities is a very important aspect
of networking, and can be the catalyst for maintaining
lasting professional relationships, because you are
connecting with individuals at a personal level in a
relaxed environment.”
Angela Legner, M.A., Student Affairs Chair, Division 19
Do not focus on meeting the celebrity speakers
While meeting famous authors, speakers, and other gurus is fun, you are one of hundreds who will
come up to them and shove a card in their hands. Instead, place your focus on meeting other people in
attendance at an event. It is the other attendees who you are most likely to bond with and create long
lasting mutually beneficial friendships.
Also keep in mind that if you are hoping to speak with a professional for an extended period of time, it
is courteous to ask them for their availability and see if you can meet later. It is typically not
appropriate to monopolize someone's time at a social hour (Jeremy Jinkerson, SAC VPO).
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Introduce others
When you meet convention attendees including speakers and other seasoned professionals for the
first time, be the conduit who connects them with others who might be beneficial to them. This
includes others at the conference, as well as other people you might know back home. If you ask the
right types of questions, you will easily spot connections that can help others. Don't ever worry about
"what's in it for me", but instead just be the person who helps others. You will over time that others
will help you too.
Follow up
“Don't stop at Convention. Do follow-up, and *after* you follow-up, nurture your contacts. If you
stay in touch with your contacts (with relevant questions or emails), you'll find that you may have
connections where you need them.” –Jeremy Jinkerson, SAC VPO
After any event where you have met someone with whom you would like to stay connected, following
up is a critical step in the networking process. At the event, be sure to exchange contact information
or business cards. When following up, feel free to be concise and reflect back on something from your
interaction (e.g., “It was great to meet you at ‘Psychology Conference’ last weekend. I hope you and
your family enjoy the baseball game next weekend!”). You can also stay connected through social
media websites, such as LinkedIn.
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SAC Guide to Toronto, August 6-9th, 2015
Welcome to Toronto!
Toronto is a vibrant, and diverse city that has something to offer for everyone. This is a city that loves
art and culture, has an amazing music scene and absolutely loves food! While seeing a few tourist
attractions are an absolute must, you should also explore the city's different neighborhoods including
Kensington Market, Little Italy, St. Lawrence Market, and The Distillery District among others, check
out a few local bars and visit some smaller eateries that specialize in fare from around the world.
To enhance your convention experience, your SAC has created a brief guide and social schedule with
some great options for getting the most out of your time in this beautiful city.
Fun Facts about Canadian Currency
 Currency Conversion. $1.00 CA = $0.77 US; $1.00 US = $1.30 CA
 Canadian bills are brightly colored, unlike US bills, and are commonly available in $5, $10,
$20, $50 and $100 dollar denominations.
 There are $1 (loonie) and $2 (toonie) coins instead of bills.
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Canadian coins include the loonie, toonie, 25¢ quarter, 10¢ dime, 5¢ nickel and 1¢ penny,
although production of the penny has been stopped, so hang on to one or two as a keepsake. As
of 2014, bills are rounded off to the nearest nickel to take pennies out of circulation.
Getting Around in Toronto
Toronto is a very accessible city, with many transportation options to choose from.
Public Transit
There are a number of transit options serving the communities around Toronto:
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GO Transit connecting the city with surrounding communities
TTC (Toronto Transit Commission) serving Toronto proper. The TTC uses a single fare system.
To change between the different modes of transportation or routes a transfer is sometimes
required from either your driver or from a machine in a subway station. The TTC will accept
cash but offers discounted tokens, day, week and monthly passes. The day passes being
particularly popular for visitors.
Taxi
Taxi service in Toronto is easy to find and there are many taxi companies to choose from. Fares are
standard, metered and non-negotiable. For more information on how to hail a taxi and other
information you can visit Tourism Toronto's website.
Walking
Toronto is a very walkable city that is easy to navigate because it is laid out in a grid pattern.
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Laid out in a north-south, east-west grid with Lake Ontario at the south. For street maps look
for an Infopillar on the street with an "I" and 15 minute walking map or vicinity maps in the
subway stations.
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There are a number of Toronto maps available including a Visitor map available in most hotels
and Tourism Toronto Visitor Guide is available at sites such as the Toronto Information Desk
located at 20 Dundas Street West inside the Ontario Travel Information Centre.
There are also a number of Toronto apps rich in information on things to do and how to get
around.
Stepping off the street, Toronto's Underground PATH is an over 17 mile long covered trail of
shopping, entertainment and other services linking the downtown while Parks and Trails link
all corners of the city.
Getting to Toronto from Pearson International Airport
Pearson is close to several public transits options:
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GO Transit
GO Bus and GO Train service to downtown Toronto and surrounding suburbs.
Note: Only GO Bus service is available directly from the terminals.
Terminal 1, Ground Level, second curb, Column Q2-Q4.
TTC (Toronto Transit Commission)
Express bus and subway service to downtown Toronto.
Terminal 1, Ground Level, second curb, Column R4.
Terminal 3, Arrivals Level, third curb, Column C12.
Toronto Attractions
While there are many places to see in Toronto, the following are popular tourist destinations:
 CN Tower
Once the tallest tower in the world, is still an impressive part of the Toronto skyline and a must
see while in Toronto. Take in the view from the LookOut Level at 1,136 feet, walk on air on the
Glass Floor and outdoor SkyTerrace at 1,122 feet, or for those who are not afraid of heights,
check out the views from the highest perch of all: the SkyPod at 1,465 feet above the city!
 Hockey Hall of Fame
Hockey is a national pastime in Canada, and Toronto is home to the Toronto Maple Leafs. If
you are a true hockey fan, then you cannot pass up visiting the Hockey Hall of Fame! Open
Monday-Friday from 1000-1700, located at BCE Place, 30 Yonge St.
 Royal Ontario Museum
Take in some history and culture at this popular tourist destination, located at 100 Queen’s
Park and Bloor St. W. Open 10am-5.30pm Mon-Thur; 10am-8.30pm Fri; 10am-5.30pm Sat,
Sun.
Must Try Food Options
Here are a few personal favorites from your Chair:
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If you are a coffee addict, like me, try Tim Hortons! Timmy’s is a Canadian coffee chain that
serves donut shop style coffee, similar to Dunkin Donuts in the states. However, I should warn
you that Timmy’s can be very addictive, so coffee drinkers beware!
If this is your first time in Canada, and you have not experienced poutine, you must try it!
Poutine is a very delicious French Canadian side dish originating in the province of Quebec
that consists of French fries topped with cheese curds and brown gravy. In addition to other
great food options, Toronto offers several variations of the ever popular poutine dish. In
particular, Utopia Bar and Grill in Little Italy happens to be a fan favorite.
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Homemade Crepes are another personal favorite of mine, and Toronto has several amazing
creperies to choose from including Crepes A Go Go, located at 18 Yorkville Ave, which is highly
recommended among Torontoians.
We hope you enjoy your stay in Toronto!
Please let us know if you have any questions, comments or concerns for us at any time during the
convention.
Sincerely,
Angela Legner
SAC Chair
P.S. Check out our planned social schedule on the next page!
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SAC Social Schedule of Events, August 6-9th, 2015
Thursday, August 6th
APA Baseball Night: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Minnesota Twins
1907 EST
Rogers Centre, 1 Blue Jays Way
 500 Level seats from $10 CA on Stubhub.com
Friday, August 7th
Group Activity, Meeting time: 1830 EST
CN Tower , 301 Front St W, Toronto, ON
Hours: 2000-2200
Recommended dinner options following the CN Tower (this is by no means an exhaustive list, so let
us know if you would like to go to a place that is not on this list):
Ryerson, Downtown Neighborhood
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Duke’s Refresher + Bar, 382 Yonge St.
http://dukesrefresher.ca/
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Liberty Village Neighborhood
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Levetto, 68 Sudbury St.
http://levetto.com/
Little Italy Neighborhood
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Rhum Corner, 926 Dundas Street W
http://rhumcorner.com/
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Trattoria Taverniti, 591 College St.
http://tavernitis.ca/
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Utopia, 586 College St.
http://utopiacafe.ca/home
*Top rated for Poutine!
The Distillery District Neighborhood
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El Catrin, 18 Tank House Ln.
http://elcatrin.ca/home
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Mill Street Brew Pub, 21 Tank House Ln.
http://toronto.millstreetbrewpub.ca/
*Wide variety of craft beers
Krinos Taste of Danforth Street Festival, Greek town, 7-9 August
http://tasteofthedanforth.com/#about
Saturday, August 8th
Group Activity, 1900 EST
Toronto Harbour Waterfront Tour
http: //www.harbourtourstoronto.ca/
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$12 CA for one-hour boat tour on Groupon
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https://www.groupon.com/deals/toronto-harbour-tours-3-23
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Follow on Twitter for daily updates on schedules, https://twitter.com/TOharbourtours
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Dinner options following the tour:
Ryerson, Downtown Neighborhood
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Duke’s Refresher + Bar, 382 Yonge St.
http://dukesrefresher.ca/
Liberty Village Neighborhood
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Levetto, 68 Sudbury St.
http://levetto.com/
Little Italy Neighborhood
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Rhum Corner, 926 Dundas Street W
http://rhumcorner.com/
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Trattoria Taverniti, 591 College St.
http://tavernitis.ca/
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Utopia, 586 College St.
http://utopiacafe.ca/home
*Top rated for Poutine!
The Distillery District Neighborhood
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El Catrin, 18 Tank House Ln.
http://elcatrin.ca/home
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Mill Street Brew Pub, 21 Tank House Ln.
http://toronto.millstreetbrewpub.ca/
Krinos Taste of Danforth Street Festival, Greek town, 7-9 August
http://tasteofthedanforth.com/#about
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