Jesse D. Miller Curriculum Vitae

**Jesse D. Miller** Curriculum Vitae **Indianapolis, IN \| 317-912-9058 \| jdmiller\@uindy.edu** **EDUCATION** M.S. **University of Indianapolis**, Indianapolis, IN Expected May 2024 College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, Department of Psychology *Master of Science -- General Track*, Ps...

**Jesse D. Miller** Curriculum Vitae **Indianapolis, IN \| 317-912-9058 \| jdmiller\@uindy.edu** **EDUCATION** M.S. **University of Indianapolis**, Indianapolis, IN Expected May 2024 College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, Department of Psychology *Master of Science -- General Track*, Psychology GPA: 4.0 B.S. **University of Indianapolis**, Indianapolis, IN May 2023 College of Applied Behavioral Sciences, Department of Psychology *Concentration in Clinical and Counseling Studies* GPA: 3.9 **PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS** My professional and academic interests include applying psychological knowledge and principles to law and the legal system, specifically in the field of forensic psychology. I am interested in exploring the relationship between mental health and criminal behavior, as well as the ways in which psychological factors can influence legal decision-making. **PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE** **Life Skills Specialist** June 2023 -- Present *Cummins Behavioral Health Systems, Inc.*, Avon, IN Supervisor: Aleah Wieland, M.S. **Juvenile Justice Services Intern** August 2022 -- December 2022 *Connections, Inc.*, Indianapolis, IN Supervisor: Lloyd Garrison, M.A. **RESEARCH EXPERIENCE** **Data Analysis Team Member** May 2024 Consensual Qualitative Research (CQR) Lab *University of Indianapolis*, Indianapolis, IN Study Title: Experiences of Minoritized Trainees in Neuropsychology: A CQR Study Investigators: Dhriti Agrawal, M.A. & Mixalis Poulakis, Psy.D. Analyzed qualitative data from transcribed interviews. Summarized participants' main ideas, classified themes from the interviews, & categorized themes for a better understanding of the data collected. This study explored experiences of minoritized trainees in the field of neuropsychology which included support systems utilized by them, challenges they face during their training, as well as institutional changes they wish to see in order to have a more positive and supported training experience in neuropsychology. The study also explored their inspiration and motivation for pursuing neuropsychology. The study was reviewed and approved in accordance with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS), Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) regulations, and the Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) at the University of Indianapolis. **Research Assistant, KIND Research Lab** September 2022 -- May 2023 *University of Indianapolis*, Indianapolis, IN College of Applied Behavioral Sciences, Department of Psychology Supervisor: Hui Zhang, Ph.D. **Data Analysis Team Member** April 2023 -- May 2023 Consensual Qualitative Research (CQR) Lab *University of Indianapolis*, Indianapolis, IN College of Applied Behavioral Sciences, Department of Psychology Investigators: Katrina Spontak, B.S. & Mixalis Poulakis, Psy.D. **SERVICE EXPERIENCE** **Volunteer** February 2021 -- April 2021 *Christamore House*, Indianapolis, IN Assisted troubled students with their schoolwork during the height of a pandemic through a service-learning lab at the University of Indianapolis. Collaborated with employees at the after-school program to support and form strong relationships with the youth. Practiced conflict resolution skills and gained rewarding experiences. **CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS** Zhang, H., Tak, U., Schornick, Z., **Miller, J.**, Hniang, G., Stapleton, C. M., April 2023\ & Cohen, R. Cultural differences in parental emotion socialization and child\ emotion regulation \[Poster Presentation\]. 95th Midwestern Psychological\ Association, Chicago, IL. Zhang, H., Tak, U., Schornick, Z., **Miller, J.**, Hniang, G., Stapleton, C. M., April 2023\ & Cohen, R. Cultural differences in parental emotion socialization and child\ emotion regulation \[Poster Presentation\]. 4^th^ Annual Scholars Showcase at the University of Indianapolis **AWARDS AND HONORS** Kate Ratliff Award May 2023 Richard Lugar Scholarship, University of Indianapolis August 2019 -- May 2023 Dean's List, University of Indianapolis 2019 -- 2022 **PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS** Psi Chi, The International Honor Society in Psychology 2023 -- Present Midwestern Psychological Association (MPA) 2022 -- Present Alpha Chi National College Honor Society 2021 -- Present The National Society of Leadership and Success 2020 -- Present **OTHER RELEVENT EXPERIENCE** Informed undergraduate psychology students about graduate school for an event put on by the Psychology Student Association at the University of Indianapolis (April 2023) **SKILLS** Microsoft Office Google Suite Experience with CQR analysis Familiarity with SPSS Certifications in CPR and CPI **REFERENCES** Hui Zhang, Ph.D. Assistant Professor University of Indianapolis, College of Applied Behavioral Sciences, Department of Psychology 1400 East Hanna Ave Health Pavilion 241 Indianapolis, IN 46227 Michael Poulakis, Psy.D. Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology University of Indianapolis, College of Applied Behavioral Sciences, Department of Psychology 1400 East Hanna Ave Health Pavilion 260 Indianapolis, IN 46227 Mason Burns, Ph.D. Assistant Professor & Advisor University of Indianapolis, College of Applied Behavioral Sciences, Department of Psychology 1400 East Hanna Ave Health Pavilion 261 Indianapolis, IN 46227 317-791-7321