ONE NSU MAGAZINE access to care to ensure safe and timely recoveries, offering both in-person and virtual visits across the state of Colorado. Karen Dimentstein, Ph.D., M.P.H. (’24), received the Breakthrough T1D—formerly known as the JDRF Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Diabetes Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and Kennedy Krieger Institute. This two-year fellowship allows her to engage in research and clinical work focused on understanding and improving psychosocial outcomes of youth with type 1 diabetes. Klifton Fehr, M.S., LMHC (’16), who earned his master’s degree in counseling, has expanded his private practice and opened a group practice named Be Fehr Counseling in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Sara Ferguson, Psy.D. (’20), who received her doctorate in clinical psychology, is a clinical psychologist who provides psychotherapy and psychological assessment. Additionally, she coauthored School Crisis Intervention: An Essential Guide for Practitioners with Scott Poland, Ed.D., a professor in the College of Psychology. Carlos Garcia, Psy.D. (’15), received his doctorate in clinical psychology and a bachelor’s degree in psycho- logy (’10). He is a licensed clinical psychologist, speaker, and owner of Tampa Counseling and Wellness. He recently published his first book The Unseen Journey: Awakening Curiosity and Trust in the Corporate World, which is available on Audible. Steve Gonzalez, Psy.D. (’00), who earned his doctorate in clinical psychology, serves as vice president of global security and safety at the Anti- Defamation League (ADL). He joined the ADL after 26 years of U.S. government service, retiring from the FBI as the assistant special agent in charge of the New York Criminal Division. He started his career on active duty as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Navy, serving on multiple expeditionary and special operations-capable platforms inclusive of Operation Enduring Freedom deployments following 9/11. Gilly Kahn, Ph.D. (’20), who received her doctorate in clinical psychology, is a licensed psychologist who practices in Atlanta, Georgia. She recently published the book Allow Me to Interrupt: A Psychologist Reveals the Emotional Truth Behind Women’s ADHD, which was published by Post Hill Press and distributed by Simon & Schuster. Paula Lazarim-Marque, Ph.D., M.S. (’19), who earned her M.S. in Counseling from the College of Psychology, received her Ph.D. in Counselor Education from the University of Tennessee and is now a professor of practice and director of clinical training at Fairfield University in Connecticut. Beena M. Parikh, Ph.D. (’97), who earned her doctorate in clinical psychology, launched the Parikh Giving Alliance, which serves the Orlando, Florida, community. Her philanthropic work is centered on empowering nonprofits to drive positive change. Cortina D. Peters-Louis, Ph.D., LMHC-QS (’05 and ’09), who earned her bachelor’s degree CLASS NOTES 1987 The College of Pharmacy admitted its charter class in association with the College of Osteopathic Medicine, the School of Social Sciences was established, and the Center for Computer Science was launched to contain both the graduate and under- graduate computer science degree programs previously housed in the Center for Computer- Based Learning. 1988 The newly constructed Joe Sonken Building of the NSU University School opened. 1989 The Center for the Study of Law was renamed the Shepard Broad Law Center in acknowledgment of attorney Shepard Broad’s extensive support. 1990 The Farquhar Center for Undergraduate Studies held its first convocation. Initial articulation agreements were made with Southeastern University of the Health Sciences. 80
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