CCSPA Advisory Board
Jamey Houle, Ph.D., ABPP
Chair
Education:
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Wisconsin-Madison Counseling Services
- Pre-doctoral Internship, Texas A & M University Counseling Center
- Ph.D. Counseling Psychology, Auburn University
- M.S. Athletic Counseling, Springfield College
- B.A. The Ohio State University
Cody Commander, Psy.D., CMPC
Chair-Elect
Dr. Cody Commander is a clinical and sport psychologist with 20+ years of experience. He spent 12 years at the University of Oklahoma, where he served as Director of PROS. He was a Mental Health Officer for Team USA at the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games and continues to advance the field through leadership and innovation. Dr. Commander owns Commander Counseling & Wellness, a large group practice in Oklahoma, and recently founded Rock Springs, a concierge-style psychological testing center in Colorado. He is the author of the Commanding Performance – Sport Psychology Workbook series. Outside of work, he enjoys life with his amazing wife and two awesome daughters and playing competitive pickleball.
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Oklahoma Athletics
- Pre-doctoral Internship, Ball State University Counseling Center
- Psy.D. Wright State University
- MB.S. Southeastern Oklahoma State
- B.A. Southeastern Oklahoma State
Christopher Bader, Ph.D., CMPC
Past Chair
Education:
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Oklahoma, Athletic Department
- Pre-doctoral Internship, Oklahoma Health Consortium
- Ph.D. Counseling Psychology, University of North Texas
- M.S. Psychology, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
- B.S. Psychology, Louisiana State University
Tess Palmateer, Ph.D., CMPC
Treasurer
Education:
- Pre-doctoral Internship, Oklahoma Sport Psychology Consortium
- Ph.D. Counseling Psychology, University of North Texas
- M.S. Counseling Psychology, University of North Texas
- M.Sc. Exercise Science, University of Toronto
- B.A. Psychology, Brock University
Dylan Firsick, Ph.D., CMPC
Membership Chair
Dr. Firsick is a sport psychologist, Certified Mental Performance Consultant, and the Assistant Athletic Director of Mental Health and Performance for the University of Georgia Athletics. Dr. Firsick previously spent 6.5 years at University of Southern California as a clinical and sport psychologist and a clinical assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Keck Medicine of USC. He maintains a private practice focused on sport performance and athlete development for athletes from childhood to professional. Dr. Firsick is a native of Southern California and enjoys hiking, fishing, and backpacking with his wife Amy, their son Jackson, and their Golden Retriever Finley.
Education:
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Southern California Athletic Department
- Pre-doctoral Internship, University of Southern California, Student Counseling Services
- Ph.D. Counseling Psychology, University of Northern Colorado
- M.S. Counseling Psychology, University of Colorado Denver
- B.A. Biola University
Tess Kilwein, Ph.D., ABPP, CMPC
Technology Chair
Education:
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, Colorado State University Health Network
- Pre-doctoral Internship, Denver Health Medical Center
- Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, University of Wyoming
- M.A. Psychology, University of North Dakota
- B.S. Psychology, North Dakota State University
Marcia Edwards, Psy.D.
Organizational Liaison & Communications Coordinator
Dr. Marcia Edwards (she/her) is a sport psychologist with The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Jameson Crane Sports Medicine Institute. She also holds a clinical assistance professor position in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at OSU. Marcia is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, where she serves on the executive board. She loves Next Top Chef and shopping but will also lace up her cleats and meet you on the pitch in a heartbeat.
Education:
Postdoctoral Fellowship, Clemson University Counseling Services
Predoctoral Internship, University of Oklahoma
Psy.D. Clinical Psychology, Chicago School of Professional Psychology
M.A. Kinesiology, University of Tennessee
B.A. Hampton University
Erin Haugen, Ph.D., CMPC
Education Chair
Dr. Erin Haugen (she/her) is the Director of Mental Health and Performance Psychology at the University of North Dakota Athletic and Sports Medicine Departments and also works at Assessment and Therapy Associates of Grand Forks. She is Founder & CEO of Haugen Performance Consulting and is a PSYPACT registered provider. Erin has an awesome husband who is also a psychologist and specializes in couples and relationship therapy She is a proud dog mom to 3 herding rescue dogs: Fromm, Eddie, and Bella.
Education:
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of California, Davis Medical Center
Pre-doctoral Internship, River Valley Services/Connecticut Valley Hospital
Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, University of North Dakota
M.A. Psychology, University of North Dakota
B.A. Psychology, University of North Dakota
Tom Golightly, Ph.D.
Research & Information Chair
Dr. Tom Golightly is an Assistant Director – Athletics for BYU Counseling and Psychological Services. He owns a private practice and is a registered PsyPact provider. He has been blessed with a very forgiving and patient wife for over 26 years. Tom is grateful for 4 kids and a new daughter-in-law.
Education:
Pre-doctoral Internship, Texas A&M University, Student Counseling Services
- Ph.D. Counseling Psychology, Brigham Young University
- M.S. Counseling Psychology, Brigham Young University
B.A. Psychology and Italian, University of Arizona
Kelsey Dawson, Psy.D.
Conference Chair
Education:
- Pre-doctoral Internship, University of Oklahoma
- Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, Wright State University School of Professional Psychology
- B.A. Psychology, Ohio State University
L. Kenneth Chew, Jr., Psy.D.
Fellows Representative
Dr. Chew is a licensed clinical psychologist and CEO of Point Beyond Mental Health Collective. He is the former Director of Student Counseling and Sport Psychology Consultant for Indiana State University.
Education:
Psy.D. Clinical Psychology, The Virginia Consortium Program in Clinical Psychology
B.A. Psychology, Jamestown College
Joanna Foss, Ph.D., CMPC
Early Career Representative
Dr. Joanna Foss (she/her) is the Assistant Director of Mental Health and Performance for Duke Unviersity Athletics. Joanna is a licensed psychologist in North Carolina, a PSYPACT registered provider, and a Certified Mental Performance Consultant®. Outside of work, Joanna enjoys traveling, reading, and playing volleyball.
Education:
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Notre Dame
Pre-doctoral Internship, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Ph.D. Counseling Psychology, University of Missouri
M.A. University of Denver
B.A. Marist College
Previous Advisory Board Members
Chair: Josie Nicholson, Ph.D., CMPC
Vice Chair: Chris Bader, Ph.D., CMPC
Treasurer: Kelli Moran-Miller, Ph.D., CMPC
Membership Chair: Vickie Woosley, Psy.D.
Technology Chair: Kelli Moran Miller, Ph.D., CMPC
Organizational Liaison: Sheriece Sadberry, Ph.D., CMPC
Communications Chair: Jeni Shannon, Ph.D., CMPC
Education Chair: Sherice Sadberry, Ph.D., CMPC
Research & Information Chair: Arial Treankler, Ph.D.
Chair: Chris Bader, Ph.D., CMPC
Vice Chair: Kelli Moran-Miller, Ph.D., CMPC
Treasurer: Mac Brown, Psy.D., CMPC
Membership Chair: Jeni Shannon, Ph.D., CMPC
Technology Chair: Brendan Carr, Ph.D.
Organizational Liaison & Communications Chair: Jamey Houle, Ph.D., CMPC, ABPP
Education Chair: Kelsey Dawson, Psy.D.
Research & Information Chair: Tom Golightly, Ph.D.
Conference Chair: Josie Nicholson, Ph.D., CMPC
Fellows Representative: Gary Bennett, Ph.D.
Early Career Representative: Tess Palmateer, Ph.D., CMPC
Chair: Chris Bader, Ph.D., CMPC
Vice Chair: Jamey Houle, Ph.D., ABPP
Treasurer: Tess Palmateer, Ph.D., CMPC
Membership Chair: Michelle Joshua, Ph.D., CMPC
Technology Chair: Josie Nicholson, Ph.D., CMPC
Organizational Liaison & Communications Chair: Marcia Edwards, Psy.D.
Education Chair: Erin Haugen, Ph.D., CMPC
Research & Information Chair: Tom Golightly, Ph.D.
Conference Chair: Kelsey Dawson, Psy.D.
Fellows Representative: Doug Hankes, Ph.D.