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Curriculum Vitae
Gina M. Bondi, M.S., M.S.Ed., NCC
gina.bondi@gmail.com
EDUCATION
M.S.Ed.
Old Dominion University
Counseling
Advisor: Ed Neukrug, PhD
May 2010
M.S.
Old Dominion University
Psychology
Thesis Director/Advisor: Michelle L. Kelley, PhD
May 2007
B.S.
James Madison University
Major: Psychology (B.S.), Minor: Criminal Justice
August 2003
Thesis: Authoritarianism, Hostility Toward Women, Attitudes Toward Violence, Rape Myth
Acceptance, and Sexual Aggression.
Research data collection was conducted by the student and advised by the director and
committee. Original thesis manuscript is published in archives located at Perry Library,
Old Dominion University.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION
National Certified Counselor, United States (NCC# 268213)
Provisional Pupil Personnel License for School Counseling PreK-12
State of Virginia, United States (SOE# 0607391)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Overview of Professional Experience: Primarily research assistantship and mental health
counseling positions at the Master’s degree level in multidisciplinary settings
(including private and public psychiatric rehabilitation centers and academic and
clinical research projects)
March 2009July 2010
Research Assistant II
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Norfolk, VA
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August 2008January 2009
Clinician I
The Recovery Center- City of Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, VA
May 2007August 2007
Community Support Worker
The Green Door- Jail Diversion Team
Washington, DC
March 2004June 2006
Mental Health Counselor
Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center
Virginia Beach, VA
PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
Bondi, G. M., & Kelley, M. L. (in press). Authoritarianism, hostility toward women, attitudes
toward violence, rape myth acceptance, and sexual aggression. Athens Institute for
Education and Research.
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
Bondi, G. M. (2010). Researcher to soul-searcher. Reflections Newsletter, Old Dominion
University Counseling Program.
PRESENTATIONS
Michel, R., Neuer, A., Bayne, H., & Bondi, G. M. (2010). Safe Dates: A program to decrease
dating violence on college campuses. Presented at the Virginia Association for
Counselor Education and Supervision Graduate Student Conference, Williamsburg,
VA.
Ciccone, A. E., Mills, C. J., Bondi, G. M., & Neumann, S. A. (2010). Comparative
physiological effects of two popular relaxation training techniques. Presented at the
31st Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine,
Seattle, WA.
Ciccone, A. E., Mills, C. J., Bondi, G. M., & Neumann, S. A. (2010). Comparative
physiological effects of two popular relaxation training techniques. Poster
presentation, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Department of Psychiatry and
Behavioral Sciences, May 3, 2010.
Bondi, G. M. (2009). Signs of suicide. Presented at Lake Taylor High School, in collaboration
with the Safe Schools Program, Norfolk, VA.
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Bondi, G. M. (2009). Food addiction and compulsive overeating. Guest lecture in Master’s
level Counseling course on Addictions at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA.
Bondi, G. M., Kelley, M. L., Polychronopoulou, A. (2009). Authoritarianism, hostility toward
women, attitudes toward violence, rape myth acceptance, and sexual aggression.
Presented at the Athens Institute for Education and Research Annual Conference on
Psychology, Athens, Greece.
Bondi, G. M. (2004). Fashion, cosmetics use, and ratings of physical attractiveness. Presented
at the Virginia Psychological Association Annual Conference, Roanoke, Virginia.
PRACTICA AND ASSISTANTSHIPS
Fall, 2010Present
Researcher, Organization and Scientific Committee Member
Dr. Gregory T. Papanikos
Athens Institute for Education and Research, Athens, Greece
Spring, 2010
Internship in School Counseling
Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA
Spring, 2010
Screening Assistant, National Depression Screening Day
Old Dominion University Counseling Services, Norfolk, VA
Fall, 2009
Practicum in Counseling, Safe Schools Program
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
Fall, 2009
Facilitator/Presenter and Screener, Signs of Suicide
Safe Schools Program, Norfolk, VA
Fall 2009Spring 2010
Co-Facilitator, Safe Dates Program, Dr. Danica Hays
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
Spring, 2006
Editing Assistant
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
Spring, 2003
Language Lab Assistant
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Spring, 2003
Program Assistant, Counseling & Student Development Center
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Fall, 2002Spring, 2003
Crisis Responder, Campus Assault Response (CARE)
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
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Fall, 2002
Research Assistant, Dr. Judith Reifsteck (juvenile delinquency)
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Spring, 2002
Research Assistant, Dr. Richard West (cognitive testing)
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
MEMBERSHIPS AND SERVICES
June, 2011
ATINER 7th Annual Conference on Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Co-Chairperson, Session I, New Trends in Health Education and Fitness
Management
May, 2011
Chairperson, Session VII, Personality II
May, 2011
ATINER 13th Annual Conference on Education
Chairperson, Session XVI, Early Childhood/Elementary Education III
Spring, 2010
Counseling Master’s Program, Old Dominion University
Peer Mentor
2009- 2010
Hellenic Society, Old Dominion University
2009-present
Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society, Omega Delta Chapter
Membership Committee Co-Chair, Spring 2010
2009-present
Virginia School Counseling Association
2004-present
Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity
President, Spring 2005
Membership Vice-President, Fall 2004
2003-present
American Psychological Association
Associate Member
2002-2003
Hellenic Society, James Madison University
Vice President, Spring 2003
2001-present
Golden Key International Honor Society
2001-present
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
Introduction to Energy Psychology, Workshop/Forum, Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center,
Virginia Beach, VA
Date: April 15, 2010
Description: This workshop/forum was provided by Dr. Suzan Thompson and reviewed
the fundamentals and background information of Energy Psychology.
Demonstrations and experiential exercises were included, and various therapeutic
approaches were reviewed.
Self-Injury- A Primer, Workshop/Forum, Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center, Virginia
Beach, VA
Date: February 25, 2010
Description: Dr. Laurie Craigen provided a history of self-injury, definitions, statistical
data, and psychological explanations presented this educational seminar. Ethical
considerations and references were provided, as well as efficacy of various
therapeutic interventions.
National Institute of Health Grant-Writing Workshop, Virginia Commonwealth
University, Richmond, VA
Date: January 13, 2010
Description: With the large amount of changes made to the application process for NIH
funding, the workshop provided a summary of the most important changes made
and what to expect in the future when writing grant applications.
Hampton Roads School Counseling Leadership Team, 4th Annual Professional
Development Workshop, Hampton, VA
Date: February 6, 2010
Description: Invite, Invest, and Inspire: Strategies to Encourage Success. Keynote
Speaker: Dr. Tammy Davis. This workshop provided lesson plans and activities
to engage students in the counseling process and help them develop resilience
characteristics and personal strengths to deal with personal adversity and our
changing world.
Advanced Multicultural Counseling, presented by Courtland Lee, PhD (Big Splash
Seminar, Old Dominion University)
Date: October 18, 2008
Description: This workshop will assist advanced counseling students and culturally
skilled practitioners in enhancing the knowledge and skill components of their
multicultural counseling training. The workshop will focus on conceptualizing an
approach to counseling culturally diverse clients, describing intervention barriers,
identifying relationship problems, and evaluating relationship dimensions of
power, control, oppression, and identity development. Basic multicultural training
will be assumed for participants.