Master of Science in Community Psychology
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Faculty Members
Malena Taylor, PhD
Program director
Assistant Professor
malena.taylor@alverno.edu
Malena Taylor, PhD, is the program director of the community psychology graduate program beginning with the 2023-2024 school year. Dr, Taylor earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, holds two master's degrees and earned a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Fielding Graduate University. Dr. Taylor's clinical work includes specialty in assessment and treatment with children and adolescents, suicide risk assessment, crisis and trauma work. Since 2016 Dr. Taylor has developed several clinical practice niches such as adults with anxiety disorders, couples/partner counseling, caregiver/first responder fatigue and workplace challenges. Dr. Taylor has worked in higher education since 2020 and one of her favorite activities is mentoring budding counselors. Research interests include multicultural psychology, workplace stress, Latinx issues in education, and BIPOC-identified counselors. Dr. Taylor is also a certified relationship coach for women.
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Katt Cochran, PhD
Assistant Professor
Internship Coordinator
katt.cochran@alverno.edu
Katt Cochran, PhD (she/her) earned her Master's in Counseling from Missouri State University in 2008 and her PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Wisconsin– Milwaukee in 2019. In her roughly 15 years practicing prior to coming to Alverno, she has worked in a variety of settings – including community-based, outpatient, and inpatient work in a variety of systems (residential, correctional, universities), engaged in clinical research, and taught both undergraduate and graduate courses. Her clinical teaching interests include counseling techniques, multicultural counseling, LGBTQ+ counseling, trauma-informed counseling, and counselor identity. She practices as an outpatient therapist through The Center for Community Healing and has a focus on liberatory healing practices in the therapeutic space. Outside of professional endeavors, Katt enjoys knitting, reading, camping, traveling, biking, and exploring with her dogs.
Mary Rodgers
Assistant Professor
414-382-6847
mary.rodgers@alverno.edu
Adjunct Instructors
Anne David
414-382-6750
anne.david@alverno.edu
Kelly Duggan, PhD
414-382-6942
kelly.duggan@alverno.edu
Jennifer Evertsen, MS
Maria Guardiola
414-382-6923
maria.guardiola@alverno.edu
Dawn Helsing-Wolters, MA
414-382-6347
dawn.helsing-wolters@alverno.edu
Melinda Hughes, MS
414-382-6793
melinda.hughes@alverno.edu
Jennifer Mandel
Pablo Navarro, MS
Mary-Catherine Nimphius, MS
414-382-6249
mary-catherine.nimphius@alverno.edu
Michelle Parisot
414-382-6790
michelle.parisot@alverno.edu
Megan Schiferl, MS
414-382-6877
megan.schiferl@alverno.edu
Mary Tews
Department Academic Administrative Assistant
Corona 108
414-382-6500
mary.tews@alverno.edu