The 3-C Institute for Social Development: Our Staff
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Melissa DeRosier, Ph.D.
President / Executive Director
Expertise
- Child and Family Clinical Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Social Relations and Their Impact on Health
- Interventions for Schools and Community Agencies
- Curriculum Development
Biography
Dr. DeRosier obtained her M.A. in Developmental Psychology from the University of Virginia and her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. DeRosier has many years experience working with children in both clinical and research settings with an emphasis on children?s social relationships with peers and parents. Full Biography
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Laura Brightwood, LCSW
Director of Curriculum Development
Expertise
- Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Intervention
- Death & Dying, Grief & Bereavement
- Instructional Design
- Storytelling and Illustration for Children
- Art Direction
- Organizational Learning
Biography
Ms. Brightwood, LCSW is the Director of Curriculum Development at 3-C ISD. She completed her MSW at the University of Kentucky and has been a practicing clinician for over a decade. She is an avid writer and artist, as well. She enjoys the challenge of bringing innovative curricula to life with creative, out-of-the-box thinking. Ms. Brightwood has designed and authored multiple curricula to help children enhance social and emotional learning, character education, and manage grief and bereavement. She is the author and illustrator of numerous books for children.
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Carol Cofiori
Business Manager
Expertise
- Business Management
- Human Resources
- Marketing
- Event Planning
- Public Relations
- Copy, Edit & Design
- Customer Service
Biography
Carol Cofiori is the Business Manager for 3-C Institute for Social Development, Inc, 3-C Family Services, P.A. and SELmedia, Inc. Her primary job responsibility is to ensure a positive and organized work environment for 3-C and SELmedia. She also serves as a Team Leader for the 3-C administrative staff. Ms. Cofiori received her Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a concentration Public Relations from East Carolina University in Greenville, NC.
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Katie Garard
Finance Manager
Expertise
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Federal Grant and Contract Administration
- Payroll
- Inventory Management
Biography
Katie Garard is the Finance Manager for 3-C Institute for Social Development, Inc, 3-C Family Services, P.A. and SELmedia, Inc. She is also a part of company management and serves as a Team Leader. Her primary job responsibility is overall financial management for all three companies including both analysis and daily functions. Ms. Garard received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in finance and communication from Meredith College in Raleigh, NC.
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Chris Hehman
Technology Director
Biography
Mr. Hehman is the IT Director and Project Manager for technology projects at 3-C Institute for Social Development. He holds a B.S. in Computer Science and a B.S. Mathematics from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
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Rebecca Kameny, Ph.D.
Director, Scientific Editorial Team
Expertise
- Project Editing
- Research Design and Methodology in Health and Behavioral Sciences
- Pediatric and Health Psychology
- Interviewing
- Narrative Analysis
Biography
Dr. Kameny directs the Scientific Editorial Team at 3-C Institute for Social Development. She received her Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from the Graduate School & University Center of the City University of New York, and her B.A. in Linguistics from UCLA. Her interests include research design and implementation, pediatric psychology, and narrative studies. Full Biography
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Janey McMillen, Ph.D.
Research Director
Expertise
- Early Intervention and Early Education Programs
- Children with Disabilities
- Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Intervention
- Role of the Environment in Social Inclusion
- Diversity & Executive Leadership Skills
Biography
Dr. McMillen is the Research Director at 3-C Institute for Social Development. She received her Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she currently holds appointments at FPG Child Development Institute and the School of Education. Her primary research interests include the social development of children with disabilities, social intervention strategies and the role of the environment in social inclusion. Full Biography
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Emily Bucci
Graphic Publisher
Expertise
- Adobe InDesign CS3, Illustrator CS3, Photoshop CS3
- Layout & Graphic Design
- Editorial Proofing
- Promotional & Advertising Design
- Pre-print Production
Biography
Emily Bucci is a Graphic Publisher at 3-C Institute for Social Development. She works to develop graphic material to enhance developing products and serves as a member of the curriculum development team. She obtained her B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication with a concentration in Graphic Design from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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Erin Dale
Research Administrator
Expertise
- Institutional Review Board and Continuing Education Coodination
- Intellectual Property Management
- Grant Submission/Writing Assistance
- Recruitment Coordination for research studies
- Web administration
Biography
Ms. Dale received her B.A in Psychology from East Carolina University. Her role as Research Administrator at 3-C ISD includes IRB and continuing education coordination, grant writing assistantship, and intellectual property maintenance.
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Jesus Garcia
Video Producer
Expertise
- Film and Video Production
- Commercial and Corporate AV Presentations
- Video Editing
- Music Production and Scoring
- Copy Writing
- Photography
- Lighting Design
Biography
Jesus Garcia is the Video Producer at 3-C Institute for Social Development. He received his degree from the Miami International University of Art and Design in Film and Video Production in 2000 and a certificate in 3D design from the Pratt Institute in New York City in 2007. His primary responsibilities are Video Production and Audio Mastering/Engineering. Full Biography
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Steven Gladin
Animator
Biography
Mr. Gladin is a digital animator at 3-C ISD. He has an Associate degree in Applied Science and Animation from the N.C. State School of Communcation Arts.
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Matt Habel
Game Developer
Biography
Mr. Habel has a B.S. in Computer Science from NC State University with a degree in computer science. He has experience designing and developing web applications and creating interactive user experiences with flash. As the game developer at 3-C Institute for Social Devleopment, Mr. Habel is working to create computer games that aim to promote pro-social skills in children.
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Jeff Halada
Web / Multimedia Developer
Biography
Mr. Halada obtained his B.S. in Computer Engineering from North Carolina State University. He specializes in the creation of interactive multimedia training applications and website development.
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Amanda Willert Harrell, Ph.D., LMFT
Research Associate
Expertise
- Adolescent Development
- Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Intervention
- Culturally Relevant Interventions for Children, Adolescents, and Families
Biography
Dr. Harrell is a research associate at 3-CISD. She earned her doctorate in Child and Family Development/Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Georgia. Dr. Harrell holds a joint appointment with 3-CISD’s partner company, 3-C Family Services, where she serves as a therapist specializing in the assessment and treatment of adolescents, families, and couples. Her primary research interests are adolescent development, promoting resilience factors in minority children and families, and social intervention strategies.
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Wendy Holler
Technical Content Editor
Expertise
- Grammar and Style
- Web-based Communication
- Structural Criticism
- Cultural Criticism
Biography
At 3-C Institute for Social Development, Ms. Holler writes and edits material for several websites devoted to web-based training for researchers. She has experience with adult and continuing education in both academic and library settings, and her current projects focus on user preferences and knowledge retention in e-learning environments.
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Karen Huffman
Content Editor
Expertise
- Curriculum Development
- Traditional and Online Instruction
- E-learning Management
- WebCT
- Blackboard
- NightHawk
Biography
Ms. Huffman obtained her B.A. in Secondary Education from Clemson University and currently working towards her Masters of Distance Education. Her role as Content Editor at 3-C ISD includes the development of online coursework and multimedia web-editing. Her interests include instructional design, synchronous and asynchronous technology, and online learner support.
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Jeff Jones
Graphic Designer
Expertise
- Brand Identity and Logo Development
- Design for Advertising and Marketing Materials
- General Graphic and Animation Assistance for Marketing Video Assets
- Product Packaging Design Assistance
Biography
Jeff Jones is the Graphic Designer at 3-C Institute for Social Development. Mr. Jones grew up in the Raleigh area and received his degree from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. Mr. Jones has been with 3-C Institute for Social Development since April 2007 and brings over 13 years experience of graphic design and identity development. Full Biography
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Michael Lambert
Senior Researcher
Expertise
- International researcher on social, behavioral, and emotional functioning in children, adults, and families
- Social, behavioral, and emotional strengths and psychological concerns in persons of the African Diaspora with emphasis on African American and Caribbean youth as well as Caribbean adults
- Psychometric research including the creation of culture-specific measures and the calibration of existing measures for unbiased sociomethnic cross-ethnic group assessment
- Behavioral and emotional functioning in low birthweight children
- National and international early childhood environment quality assessment
- Adult thresholds toward behavioral and emotional problems in children
Biography
Dr. Lambert is a senior researcher at 3-C Institute for Social Development. His research interests include classification and measurement of behavioral, emotional , and social functioning in children, adults and families internationally with special focuses on behavioral and emotional strengths and difficulties in children and families of the African Diaspora as well as attitudes and behavior toward behavioral and emotional difficulties in children and adults internationally.
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Stacey Lloyd
Research Intern
Expertise
- Child & Adolescent Health
- Health Disparities
- Human Sexuality & Sexual Health
Biography
Ms. Lloyd is a Research Intern at 3-C Institute for Social Development. Ms. Lloyd is currently finishing her master’s degree at the University of North Carolina, School of Public Health, through the department of Maternal and Child Health. Her current research interests include: the social determinants of health disparities, child and adolescent social development, and the media’s impact on health. Full Biography
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Rebecca Matthews
Research Assistant
Expertise
- Child and Adolescent Assessment
- Child and Family Intervention
- School-based Intervention
Biography
Rebecca Matthews is a Research Assistant at 3-C Institute for Social Development. She is currently a fourth year doctoral candidate at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Education through the department of Human Development and Psychological Studies. Her current research interests include social interventions for children with High Functioning Autism and child and adolescent health. Full Biography
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Kevin Moore
Video Editor
Expertise
- Final Cut Pro Editing (Feature Film, Documentary and Advertising)
- Avid Systems (including Nitrous)
- After Effects (3D Compositor)
- PhotoShop (Photo Editing)
- Color Correction
- DVD Creation and Authorization
Biography
Kevin Moore is a Video Editor and Compositor at 3-C Institute for Social Development. He received his Final Cut Pro certification from Apple, Inc. and has had formal training in Digital Intermediate Color Grading. Mr. Moore has been awarded two Student Emmys (Local Music Venues): one for his work as an editor and cameraman, and the second for Technical Achievement (Hat Amnesty public service announcement).
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Justin Parker
Research Assistant
Expertise
- Children with Disabilities
- Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Intervention
- Psycho-Educational Assessment
- Educational Programs and Curriculum Standards
Biography
Mr. Parker is a Research Assistant at 3-C Institute for Social Development. He received his M.S. in School Psychology from North Carolina State University, where he is currently completing his Ph.D. His primary research interests include the academic progress of children in special education, social development of children with disabilities, consultation with teachers, and behavioral interventions for children with ADHD.
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Dori Pelz-Sherman, M.S., M.A.
Doctoral Intern
Expertise
- Parent Psychoeducational Support and Group Therapy
- Psychological Assessment
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- High Functioning Autism
- Parent Infant Mental Health
Biography
Dori Pelz-Sherman is a doctoral intern at 3-C ISD and 3-C Family Services. She received her B.S. in Education from Indiana University focusing on Multicultural Teaching and Research, an M.A from San Diego State University in Interdisciplinary Studies which incorporated applied cognitive psychology with instructional design, and a second masters in Clinical Psychology from Fielding Graduate University where she is currently completing a doctoral degree in clinical psychology. Full Biography
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Carey Rogers
Software Engineer
Expertise
- All Aspects of Software Development Lifecycle
- Development of Requirements Modeling
- Coordination Around Strategic Implementation
- Execution of Final Phases of Testing and User Training
Biography
Ms. Rogers completed her B.S. degree in Computer Science from North Carolina State University with a concentration in Database Management Systems. She specializes in the development of Web-based applications, with a strong focus on usability factors to help drive user satisfaction. The primary role of Ms. Rogers is to contribute in the design and development of the 3-C suite of products.
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Andrea Schutzbach
Executive Assistant/Group Coordinator
Expertise
- Office Management
- Marketing
- Scheduling
- Group Coordinating
- Event Planning
- Customer Service
Biography
Andrea Schutzbach is the Executive Assistant for 3-C Institute for Social Development, Inc, 3-C Family Services, P.A. and SELmedia, Inc. She also serves at the Group Coordinator for 3-C Family Services, P.A. Her primary job responsibilities include but are not limited to the organization and maintenance of the President’s activities in addition to office management for 3-C and SELmedia. Ms. Schutzbach has an Associate’s of Science in Business Administration.
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Lorlita Spann, B.S.
Research Assistant
Biography
Lorlita Spann is a Research Assistant at 3-C ISD. She received her B.S. in Psychology with a concentration in Developmental Psychology from Duke University. Lorlita's research background encompasses intervention/prevention work with preadolescent and adolescent substance use, peer relational aggression, early childhood development, observational methods, and Child Protective Services Reform. Her current research interests include early childhood social development, future orientation as it relates to at-risk youth and deviant behaviors, self identity, and the role of media in disseminating child development and education research. Full Biography
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Adam Stewart
IT/QA Technician
Expertise
- Windows/Mac Computer Repair
- Networking
- Active Directory
- Microsoft Exchange
- VOIP
Biography
Adam Stewart is the IT/QA Technician at 3-C. He received his bachelors degree from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown for computer science with a minor in mathematics. Focusing his career in the infrastructure and networking sectors of computing technology, he is currently responsible for maintaining the 3-C computer network, servers, and phone systems.
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Danielle Swick, Ph.D.
Research Associate
Expertise
- Research Methodology and Design
- Statistical Analysis
- Social Work
- Early Academic and Socio-emotional Interventions
Biography
Dr. Swick is a Research Associate at 3-C Institute for Social Development. She received her Ph.D. in Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her research interests include research methodology and design, early academic and behavioral intervention strategies, and parental involvement. Full Biography
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Jim Thomas
Intelligent Systems Developer
Expertise
- Computer Software Design
- Research in the Subfield of Artificial Intelligence
- General business, Management, and Marketing Experience
Biography
Mr. Thomas is a computer scientist researching and developing Intelligent Tutoring Systems. At 3-C Institute for Social Development, Jim is helping design and develop a computer-based tutor to help students practice and improve social skills. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Computer Science at North Carolina State University. Full Biography
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Jeremiah Weatherley
Animator
About 3-C ISD
We create and deliver scientifically validated intervention tools and professional training opportunities to foster positive social, emotional, and behavioral development.