Biography
Although Alicia鈥檚 background is in biopsychology, Alicia now considers herself a positive
psychologist. She loves sharing with her students and friends the therapeutic effects
of self-care techniques such as exercise and meditation.<br><br>Alicia graduated summa
cum laude with her BA in Psychology at Wilkes University. Her exceptional academic
performance earned her the Turner Fellowship to study biopsychology at Stony Brook
University, where she earned her MA in Psychology and discovered her love for teaching.
Since graduate school, Alicia has taught undergraduate courses at Stony Brook University,
the University of Scranton, Five Towns College, and A-B Tech, as well as provided
career advising to both students and professionals.<br><br>In 2018, Alicia found her
academic home at WCU. Initially teaching as an adjunct, Alicia now works full-time
as an instructor and advisor in the psychology department. <br><br>In her spare time,
you will find Alicia practicing yoga, watching movies with her husband, Paul, or petting
her cat, The Meatball.
Teaching Interests
General Psychology, Careers in Psychology, Positive Psychology
Research Interests
How exercise, nutrition, and other self-care techniques impact both mental and physical
health
