Psychologists and Researchers in Residence
Emeritus Faculty
Elliott McGinnies Professor Emeritus
Scott Parker Professor CAS - Psychology
Scott Parker began teaching at American University in 1974 and retired in 2017. His primary research activities were in psychophysics, sensory psychology, research methods, and data analysis.
Carol Weissbrod Associate Professor Emerita
Current Research Interests:Affect, Motivation and Identity in Child and Adolescent Athletes, Gender and Affect the Development of Attitudes About Motherhood
Adjunct Faculty
Alayna Berkowitz Staff Clinician Counseling Center
Dr. Alayna Berkowitz is a licensed psychologist in the District of Columbia and a staff clinician at the American University Counseling Center where she provides individual therapy, group therapy, cri…
Michael Heil Adjunct Associate Professor
Dr. Michael Heil is a Psychologist-in-Residence at American University where he teaches both I/O Psychology and Occupational Health Psychology. He is a Senior Consultant with Aon Hewitt’s Talent and …
Ethan Mereish Assistant Professor CAS - Health Studies
Dr. Ethan Mereish is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Studies at American University. He received his PhD in Counseling Psychology from Boston College. He completed a clinical psycho…