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Plan your APA Convention experience with Palo Alto University. Explore presentations by our faculty, students, and alumni, visit the PAU booth, and connect with our community throughout the Convention. 


PAU Presentation Schedule at a Glance

Browse presentations, posters, symposia, and featured sessions showcasing the work of Palo Alto University faculty, students, and alumni 

Division 44, Poster Session I | 10:00–11:00 a.m., Level 2, Hall D, Solutions Center, Posters

Bi-specific Stressors and Mental Health: The Role of Self-Compassion

1st Author: Emily Vi, MS
Co-Authors: Jared W. Boot-Haury, PsyD, MBA, ABPP; Dottie Gill; Rel Friedman; Kimberly F. Balsam, PhD


Division 44, Poster Session I | 10:00–11:00 a.m., Level 2, Hall D, Solutions Center, Posters

Psychological Flexibility, Gender Minority Stress, and Mental Health Among TNB Adults

1st Author: Aarti Poduval
Co-Authors: Ava Nusblatt; Kimberly F. Balsam, PhD


Division 56, Poster Session II | 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Level 2, Hall D, Solutions Center, Posters

Social Constraints and PTSD in Treatment-Seeking Recently Bereaved Parents

1st Author: Kinsey C. Glanz, MS
Co-Authors: Michelle Magana; Teresa S. Kim, MS; Taylor Dichsen, MS; Noa Dunevich, MS; Matthew Cordova


Division 56, Poster Session I | 1:00–2:00 p.m., Level 2, Hall D, Solutions Center, Posters

Gender Differences in Fear and Dissociation During Acts of Bravery

1st Author: Sana Usmani
Co-Authors: Julianna Christofi, BA; Bruce Bongar


Division 54, Poster Session I | 4:00–5:00 p.m., Level 2, Hall D, Solutions Center, Posters

“Giving Back” Builds Resilience in Rural Migrant Pediatric Cancer Survivors

1st Author: Shilpa Jujjavarapu
Co-Authors: Kelley Bloomer; Sita G. Patel, PhD; Catherine Benedict; Matthew Cordova; Arim Cordova; Stephanie M. Smith


APA Ethics Committee Symposium | 4:00–5:00 p.m., Level 3, Ballroom AB

Ethics Committee Hot Topic: Unintended Ethical Consequences of AI Adoption

Presenter: Nancy A. Haug, PhD

Division 44, Poster Session II | 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Level 2, Hall D, Solutions Center, Posters

Longitudinal Change in Gender Minority Stress and Resilience in TNB Adults

1st Author: Ash Wang, BA
Co-Authors: Angelica Fermin, BA; Kimberly F. Balsam, PhD


Division 44, Poster Session II | 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Level 2, Hall D, Solutions Center, Posters

Childhood Abuse, Internalized Binegativity, and Plurisexual Mental Health

1st Author: Teagan P. Novick, MS
Co-Authors: Dottie Gill; Rel Friedman; Kimberly F. Balsam, PhD


Division 44, Symposium | 2:30–3:30 p.m., Street Level, Room 147B

Multiply Divergent: AuDHD, Gender Identity and Mental Health

Presenter(s): Kimberly F. Balsam, PhD; Megan A. Abels, MS; Maxwell G. Hart, BS; Kaila M. R. Young, MS


APA Committee on Early Career Psychologists, Critical Conversation | 2:30–3:30 p.m., Street Level, Room 147A

Community Partnership Research in Low Resource/High Conflict Regions

Presenter: Sita G. Patel, PhD


Division 08, Poster Session II | 4:00–5:00 p.m., Level 2, Hall D, Solutions Center, Posters

Emotional and Cultural Factors of Moral Judgment in a Global Pandemic

1st Author: Crisha Amistad, BA
Co-Authors: Sita G. Patel, PhD; Shilpa Jujjavarapu

APA Ethics Committee, Symposium | 8:30–9:30 a.m., Level 3, Ballroom AB

Ethics Committee Hot Topic: Ethics and Advocacy

Presenter: Nancy A. Haug, PhD


Division 19, Poster Session II | 12:00–1:00 p.m., Level 2, Hall D, Solutions Center, Posters

Gender and Context in the Perception of Physical Bravery

1st Author: Sana Usmani
Co-Authors: Julianna Christofi, BA; Carolina Rader, BS; Holly McGrath; Bruce Bongar


Division 41, Poster Session II | 12:00–1:00 p.m., Level 2, Hall D, Solutions Center, Posters

Criminal Justice Involvement and Sociodemographic Factors in LGBTQ+ Adults

1st Author: Megan A. Abels, MS
Co-Authors: Kimberly F. Balsam, PhD


Division 41, Poster Session II | 12:00–1:00 p.m., Level 2, Hall D, Solutions Center, Posters

How Trauma and Depression Relate to PTSD Malingering Endorsement

1st Author: Rafael Zuleta
Co-Authors: Hannah O'Connell, MA; Emily Golling; Christopher M. Weaver, PhD


Division 44, Symposium | 12:00–1:00 p.m., Street Level, East Salon C

Resilience and Minority Stress in the Mental Health of Asexual Trans Adults

Presenters: Jared W. Boot-Haury, PsyD, MBA, ABPP; Kaela Joseph; Kimberly F. Balsam, PhD


Division 29, Poster Session II | 3:00–4:00 p.m., Level 2, Hall D, Solutions Center, Posters

Clinical Emergencies: A Culturally Informed Training Model

1st Author: Holly McGrath
Co-Authors: Chy'enne Verrett, MS; Sana Usmani; Julianna Christofi, BA; Bruce Bongar


Division 45, Poster Session II | 3:00–4:00 p.m., Level 2, Hall D, Solutions Center, Posters

The Role of Personal Experience in Cultural Competence

1st Author: Danica Mavroudis, MA
Co-Authors: Taya Stephens, BS; Lesther A. Papa, PhD


Division 50, Poster Session II | 3:00–4:00 p.m., Level 2, Hall D, Solutions Center, Posters

Reward and Relief Drinking Motives as Pathways to Alcohol Consequences

1st Author: Rose A. Spinna, BS
Co-Authors: Natalie Cuccia, BS; Holly McGrath; Brianna Lee; Amie Haas


Division 19, Symposium | 3:00–4:00 p.m., Level 2, Room 201

Risk and Protective Factors Impacting Military and Veteran Populations

Presenter: Alexander J. Erickson, PhD


Division 56, Skill Building | 4:30–5:30 p.m., Street Level, Room 140B

Bridging Trauma-Informed Care and Training: Advancing Integrative Practice

Presenters: Kayleigh Watters, PhD; Karan Dilawari; Sabrin Ghuman; Yaqi Huang; Tara Kyaw; Lindsay Jamieson; Glenda May; Dea Nair; Sachita Pokhrel; Shalet Punnoose


Division 40, Symposium | 4:30–5:30 p.m., Street Level, Room 147B

Large-Scale Network Correlates of Social Media Use and Attention

Presenters: Aashka Patel, BS; Robert Hickson; Hanna Young; Tilman Schulte, PhD


Division 40, Symposium | 4:30–5:30 p.m., Street Level, Room 147B

Trauma Moderates Longitudinal Salience-Thalamus FC and Emotion Regulation

Presenters: Robert Hickson; Lana Marks, MS; Colin Simsarian, MS; Eva M. Mueller-Oehring; Tilman Schulte, PhD


Division 40, Symposium | 4:30–5:30 p.m., Street Level, Room 147B

Family Dynamics and Emotion Regulation in Youth Suicidality

Presenters: Shan Zhang, MA; Robert Hickson; Tilman Schulte, PhD


Division 40, Symposium | 4:30–5:30 p.m., Street Level, Room 147B

Neural Bases of Working Memory in Bilingual and Monolingual Adolescents

Presenters: Monica Calderon, MA; Robert Hickson; Jonastasya Griffith; Lindsay Jamieson; Tilman Schulte, PhD


Division 01, Virtual Poster Session | 10:00–11:00 p.m., Virtual

Paths to Professional Well-Being: Investigating Physician Self-Valuation

1st Author: Ilana Hayutin, MS
Co-Authors: Maryam Makowski, PhD


Division 12, Virtual Poster Session | 10:00–11:00 p.m., Virtual

Parent Satisfaction with Healthcare Services for Children with Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Challenges

1st Author: Sukkhmani Oberoi, MS
Co-Authors: Eleanor Palser, PhD; Robert Friedberg, PhD; Matthew Cordova


Division 12, Virtual Poster Session | 10:00–11:00 p.m., Virtual

Acceptability and Brief Effects of Mindfulness Practices in Adult ADHD

1st Author: Tamara Garcia, PhD
Co-Authors: Mikael Rubin


Division 35, Virtual Poster Session | 10:00–11:00 p.m., Virtual

Heteronormativity as a Predictor of Self-Esteem in a Sample of U.S. Women

1st Author: Madina Barekzia, MS
Co-Authors: Janice Habarth

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Connect with PAU at APA

Whether you're reconnecting with colleagues, exploring graduate education, or attending the Convention, we invite you to stop by and connect with the PAU community.

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PAU Alumni & Friends Reception

 Join alumni, faculty, students, and friends of Palo Alto University for an evening of networking, conversation, and community in the heart of Washington, D.C. 

 Friday, August 7
6:30–8:30 p.m.
Calico | Blagden Alley 

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Visit the PAU Booth

 Stop by the Palo Alto University booth to connect with faculty, staff, and university representatives throughout the Convention. Whether you're reconnecting, asking questions, or simply saying hello, we'd love to meet you. 

Find Palo Alto University at Booth #453

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Meet the Admissions Team

 Thinking about graduate school or know someone who is? Meet with our Admissions team to learn more about PAU's graduate programs, application process, scholarships, and student experience. 

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