Paul Gimenez
Senior Faculty & Head of DEIB Strategy & Practices at Mentora- Claim this Profile
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Yajini Baluja Berera
I worked with Paul in the Client Solutions and Labs functions at Mentora. Besides being a talented singer and motivated social worker, Paul brings a blend of creative & scientific thinking to the workplace. He plays the devil's advocate in strategic conversations and establishes clarity in thought, given his healthy appetite to produce the best. Paul connects with people authentically, allowing him to slip into various roles seamlessly — peer, mentor, leader, and friend. He is an example of diversity-in thought & action. I look forward to working with him again.
Daily Lambert, MBA, ACC
Paul excels at making science useful and practical. He and I worked closely together to launch Mentora Labs, an arm of the Mentora Institute dedicated to accelerating learning and growth through rigorous innovation. We rapidly prototyped and tested new learning experiences that helped us get to the heart of the
Julie Stokely Hussain
I had the pleasure of being involved in the hiring process for Paul Gimenez when he interviewed with the Institute for Personal Leadership (now Mentora). I was immediately impressed with his intelligence and passion for all things in the leadership space, his preparedness for the interview, and his heartwarming laugh. He was a great fit from the beginning as we only hired "kindred spirits" who understood the work and mission of personal leadership. Once on board, I had the opportunity of working with him directly as part of the client service team, and admired his natural knack for making science practical for our clients. I was especially appreciative of his creativity and design thinking for how to communicate and broadcast our message in more compelling ways. He always advocated for new ways of getting our work out to the masses, including creating a newsletter and hosting a podcast - and I've been so happy to see the podcast finally come into fruition recently. He is patient and persistent in helping others see his vision and the possibilities for elevating our work to new heights. He also speaks up for what he is passionate about, and I admire that. I was most proud of his work in the D&I space, where he brought his thoughts and contributions to creating the work that understandably became very important to our clients in today's environment. He brought a unique perspective and effective solutions where previous leadership work in the space often exacerbated existing problems. He really advocated for translating our existing work to address this topic, and helped make the D&I offering what it is today. Not only is Paul a strong intellectual contributor, he is also a joy to work with - personable, easy going, fun, and caring. I hope to work with him again someday in the future.
Yajini Baluja Berera
I worked with Paul in the Client Solutions and Labs functions at Mentora. Besides being a talented singer and motivated social worker, Paul brings a blend of creative & scientific thinking to the workplace. He plays the devil's advocate in strategic conversations and establishes clarity in thought, given his healthy appetite to produce the best. Paul connects with people authentically, allowing him to slip into various roles seamlessly — peer, mentor, leader, and friend. He is an example of diversity-in thought & action. I look forward to working with him again.
Daily Lambert, MBA, ACC
Paul excels at making science useful and practical. He and I worked closely together to launch Mentora Labs, an arm of the Mentora Institute dedicated to accelerating learning and growth through rigorous innovation. We rapidly prototyped and tested new learning experiences that helped us get to the heart of the
Julie Stokely Hussain
I had the pleasure of being involved in the hiring process for Paul Gimenez when he interviewed with the Institute for Personal Leadership (now Mentora). I was immediately impressed with his intelligence and passion for all things in the leadership space, his preparedness for the interview, and his heartwarming laugh. He was a great fit from the beginning as we only hired "kindred spirits" who understood the work and mission of personal leadership. Once on board, I had the opportunity of working with him directly as part of the client service team, and admired his natural knack for making science practical for our clients. I was especially appreciative of his creativity and design thinking for how to communicate and broadcast our message in more compelling ways. He always advocated for new ways of getting our work out to the masses, including creating a newsletter and hosting a podcast - and I've been so happy to see the podcast finally come into fruition recently. He is patient and persistent in helping others see his vision and the possibilities for elevating our work to new heights. He also speaks up for what he is passionate about, and I admire that. I was most proud of his work in the D&I space, where he brought his thoughts and contributions to creating the work that understandably became very important to our clients in today's environment. He brought a unique perspective and effective solutions where previous leadership work in the space often exacerbated existing problems. He really advocated for translating our existing work to address this topic, and helped make the D&I offering what it is today. Not only is Paul a strong intellectual contributor, he is also a joy to work with - personable, easy going, fun, and caring. I hope to work with him again someday in the future.
Yajini Baluja Berera
I worked with Paul in the Client Solutions and Labs functions at Mentora. Besides being a talented singer and motivated social worker, Paul brings a blend of creative & scientific thinking to the workplace. He plays the devil's advocate in strategic conversations and establishes clarity in thought, given his healthy appetite to produce the best. Paul connects with people authentically, allowing him to slip into various roles seamlessly — peer, mentor, leader, and friend. He is an example of diversity-in thought & action. I look forward to working with him again.
Daily Lambert, MBA, ACC
Paul excels at making science useful and practical. He and I worked closely together to launch Mentora Labs, an arm of the Mentora Institute dedicated to accelerating learning and growth through rigorous innovation. We rapidly prototyped and tested new learning experiences that helped us get to the heart of the
Julie Stokely Hussain
I had the pleasure of being involved in the hiring process for Paul Gimenez when he interviewed with the Institute for Personal Leadership (now Mentora). I was immediately impressed with his intelligence and passion for all things in the leadership space, his preparedness for the interview, and his heartwarming laugh. He was a great fit from the beginning as we only hired "kindred spirits" who understood the work and mission of personal leadership. Once on board, I had the opportunity of working with him directly as part of the client service team, and admired his natural knack for making science practical for our clients. I was especially appreciative of his creativity and design thinking for how to communicate and broadcast our message in more compelling ways. He always advocated for new ways of getting our work out to the masses, including creating a newsletter and hosting a podcast - and I've been so happy to see the podcast finally come into fruition recently. He is patient and persistent in helping others see his vision and the possibilities for elevating our work to new heights. He also speaks up for what he is passionate about, and I admire that. I was most proud of his work in the D&I space, where he brought his thoughts and contributions to creating the work that understandably became very important to our clients in today's environment. He brought a unique perspective and effective solutions where previous leadership work in the space often exacerbated existing problems. He really advocated for translating our existing work to address this topic, and helped make the D&I offering what it is today. Not only is Paul a strong intellectual contributor, he is also a joy to work with - personable, easy going, fun, and caring. I hope to work with him again someday in the future.
Yajini Baluja Berera
I worked with Paul in the Client Solutions and Labs functions at Mentora. Besides being a talented singer and motivated social worker, Paul brings a blend of creative & scientific thinking to the workplace. He plays the devil's advocate in strategic conversations and establishes clarity in thought, given his healthy appetite to produce the best. Paul connects with people authentically, allowing him to slip into various roles seamlessly — peer, mentor, leader, and friend. He is an example of diversity-in thought & action. I look forward to working with him again.
Daily Lambert, MBA, ACC
Paul excels at making science useful and practical. He and I worked closely together to launch Mentora Labs, an arm of the Mentora Institute dedicated to accelerating learning and growth through rigorous innovation. We rapidly prototyped and tested new learning experiences that helped us get to the heart of the
Julie Stokely Hussain
I had the pleasure of being involved in the hiring process for Paul Gimenez when he interviewed with the Institute for Personal Leadership (now Mentora). I was immediately impressed with his intelligence and passion for all things in the leadership space, his preparedness for the interview, and his heartwarming laugh. He was a great fit from the beginning as we only hired "kindred spirits" who understood the work and mission of personal leadership. Once on board, I had the opportunity of working with him directly as part of the client service team, and admired his natural knack for making science practical for our clients. I was especially appreciative of his creativity and design thinking for how to communicate and broadcast our message in more compelling ways. He always advocated for new ways of getting our work out to the masses, including creating a newsletter and hosting a podcast - and I've been so happy to see the podcast finally come into fruition recently. He is patient and persistent in helping others see his vision and the possibilities for elevating our work to new heights. He also speaks up for what he is passionate about, and I admire that. I was most proud of his work in the D&I space, where he brought his thoughts and contributions to creating the work that understandably became very important to our clients in today's environment. He brought a unique perspective and effective solutions where previous leadership work in the space often exacerbated existing problems. He really advocated for translating our existing work to address this topic, and helped make the D&I offering what it is today. Not only is Paul a strong intellectual contributor, he is also a joy to work with - personable, easy going, fun, and caring. I hope to work with him again someday in the future.
Credentials
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Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
SHRMMar, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Brain-Based Coaching Certificate
NeuroLeadership InstituteAug, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Mentora
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Faculty & Head of DEIB Strategy & Practices
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Nov 2022 - Present
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MCCA (Minority Corporate Counsel Association)
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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DEI Advisory Director
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Sep 2022 - Present
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The Design Gym
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Strategy and Culture (Diversity, Inclusion, & Belonging Advisory)
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Sep 2020 - Present
The Design Gym is all about people-first problem-solving. Deep listeners and dedicated doers, storytellers and experience makers. Passionate agents of positive change. We’re here to help the world’s most important organizations create products, services, and experiences that solve problems that really matter. While we love a solid brand or business model, we know what really pushes companies forward are the people who work there. That’s why we only partner with leaders who recognize the… Show more The Design Gym is all about people-first problem-solving. Deep listeners and dedicated doers, storytellers and experience makers. Passionate agents of positive change. We’re here to help the world’s most important organizations create products, services, and experiences that solve problems that really matter. While we love a solid brand or business model, we know what really pushes companies forward are the people who work there. That’s why we only partner with leaders who recognize the power of their people—corporate renegades who aren’t afraid to rattle the status quo. The kinds of bosses who are willing to buck the system for the greater good. We call these partners rebels with a cause. And through interactive workshops, consulting programs and community building, we arm them with the tools they need to fundamentally shift the way their businesses—and their people—work. We help them create ecosystems of products, services and experiences that push their organizations forward. And in doing so, we’re consciously building the next generation of businesses that put people first to create real, lasting impact. Show less The Design Gym is all about people-first problem-solving. Deep listeners and dedicated doers, storytellers and experience makers. Passionate agents of positive change. We’re here to help the world’s most important organizations create products, services, and experiences that solve problems that really matter. While we love a solid brand or business model, we know what really pushes companies forward are the people who work there. That’s why we only partner with leaders who recognize the… Show more The Design Gym is all about people-first problem-solving. Deep listeners and dedicated doers, storytellers and experience makers. Passionate agents of positive change. We’re here to help the world’s most important organizations create products, services, and experiences that solve problems that really matter. While we love a solid brand or business model, we know what really pushes companies forward are the people who work there. That’s why we only partner with leaders who recognize the power of their people—corporate renegades who aren’t afraid to rattle the status quo. The kinds of bosses who are willing to buck the system for the greater good. We call these partners rebels with a cause. And through interactive workshops, consulting programs and community building, we arm them with the tools they need to fundamentally shift the way their businesses—and their people—work. We help them create ecosystems of products, services and experiences that push their organizations forward. And in doing so, we’re consciously building the next generation of businesses that put people first to create real, lasting impact. Show less
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100 For All
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United States
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Philanthropic Fundraising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director, Cofounder
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Jan 2016 - Present
100 For All is a nonprofit organization determined to promote and improve equality by confronting global issues that restrict access to basic needs and opportunities. For the past several years, 100 For All has been focused on confronting the ongoing global water crisis, to raise social consciousness about global water and sustainment issues, and to mitigate them through collaboration, education, and targeted interventions. The organization not only seeks to provide innovative solutions for… Show more 100 For All is a nonprofit organization determined to promote and improve equality by confronting global issues that restrict access to basic needs and opportunities. For the past several years, 100 For All has been focused on confronting the ongoing global water crisis, to raise social consciousness about global water and sustainment issues, and to mitigate them through collaboration, education, and targeted interventions. The organization not only seeks to provide innovative solutions for water contamination and water scarcity but also aims to teach those in affected regions cost-effective, environmentally conscious methods to manage water related issues on their own. Show less 100 For All is a nonprofit organization determined to promote and improve equality by confronting global issues that restrict access to basic needs and opportunities. For the past several years, 100 For All has been focused on confronting the ongoing global water crisis, to raise social consciousness about global water and sustainment issues, and to mitigate them through collaboration, education, and targeted interventions. The organization not only seeks to provide innovative solutions for… Show more 100 For All is a nonprofit organization determined to promote and improve equality by confronting global issues that restrict access to basic needs and opportunities. For the past several years, 100 For All has been focused on confronting the ongoing global water crisis, to raise social consciousness about global water and sustainment issues, and to mitigate them through collaboration, education, and targeted interventions. The organization not only seeks to provide innovative solutions for water contamination and water scarcity but also aims to teach those in affected regions cost-effective, environmentally conscious methods to manage water related issues on their own. Show less
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The Guitar Center Company
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Head of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
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Feb 2021 - Aug 2022
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Mentora
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director, Mentora Labs (Head of Learning Innovation)
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Sep 2019 - Dec 2020
People, Culture, & Global Business Strategist | Learning Researcher & Architect | Change Consultant
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Director, People Science and Solutions
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Nov 2017 - Oct 2019
Initiated by extensive research on the science of human nature at Columbia Business School, Mentora Institute draws on interdisciplinary 21st-century science to bring leadership development, diversity, and culture change to organizations globally, from Fortune 500s to social enterprises. Guiding Philosophy: Leadership is not simply about behavior. It’s also about thoughts, feelings, intentions, values, beliefs, principles and identity. Mentora’s mission is to help individuals, teams, and… Show more Initiated by extensive research on the science of human nature at Columbia Business School, Mentora Institute draws on interdisciplinary 21st-century science to bring leadership development, diversity, and culture change to organizations globally, from Fortune 500s to social enterprises. Guiding Philosophy: Leadership is not simply about behavior. It’s also about thoughts, feelings, intentions, values, beliefs, principles and identity. Mentora’s mission is to help individuals, teams, and organizations approach their full potential by creating ever-increasing understanding of the inner dynamics that govern outer impact and success. Our work is fueled by converging evidence from the latest findings in neuroscience, psychology, genetics, sociology, medicine, psychotherapy and behavioral economics.
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NeuroLeadership Institute
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Research and Solutions Consultant
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Jun 2016 - Nov 2017
NeuroLeadership aspires to make work better through science. Research into human flourishing has exploded over the course of the last several decades, with thousands of insights about the mind, brain, and human behavior published each and every week. Yet, despite this stunning growth, the extent to which our discoveries have been meaningfully adopted outside the classroom is scant. The NeuroLeadership Institute—in collaboration with several of the nation’s top researchers from… Show more NeuroLeadership aspires to make work better through science. Research into human flourishing has exploded over the course of the last several decades, with thousands of insights about the mind, brain, and human behavior published each and every week. Yet, despite this stunning growth, the extent to which our discoveries have been meaningfully adopted outside the classroom is scant. The NeuroLeadership Institute—in collaboration with several of the nation’s top researchers from universities all over the globe—strives to reimagine the workplace by bringing neuroscience out of the laboratory and into business culture. Show less NeuroLeadership aspires to make work better through science. Research into human flourishing has exploded over the course of the last several decades, with thousands of insights about the mind, brain, and human behavior published each and every week. Yet, despite this stunning growth, the extent to which our discoveries have been meaningfully adopted outside the classroom is scant. The NeuroLeadership Institute—in collaboration with several of the nation’s top researchers from… Show more NeuroLeadership aspires to make work better through science. Research into human flourishing has exploded over the course of the last several decades, with thousands of insights about the mind, brain, and human behavior published each and every week. Yet, despite this stunning growth, the extent to which our discoveries have been meaningfully adopted outside the classroom is scant. The NeuroLeadership Institute—in collaboration with several of the nation’s top researchers from universities all over the globe—strives to reimagine the workplace by bringing neuroscience out of the laboratory and into business culture. Show less
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Neurodiagnostic Researcher
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Oct 2014 - Oct 2015
Conducted extensive research into patient medical records and backgrounds to inform clinical portraits of patients for legal matters. Assessed human behavioral, psychological and neurological reports conducted by medical experts to elucidate the etiology and extent of patient cognitive/behavioral injury and prepared legal reports to express findings. Conducted extensive research into patient medical records and backgrounds to inform clinical portraits of patients for legal matters. Assessed human behavioral, psychological and neurological reports conducted by medical experts to elucidate the etiology and extent of patient cognitive/behavioral injury and prepared legal reports to express findings.
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University of California, San Francisco
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research, BrainLENS (Learning, Engineering, & Neural Systems Lab), UCSF
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May 2012 - May 2013
With offices at both University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and the University of Connecticut, brainLENS combines cutting-edge, cross-disciplinary research methods with a deep passion for maximizing learning potential and achievement. The lab integrates the latest brain imaging techniques, genetic analyses, and computational approaches to examine the processes of learning, including acquisition of skills, such as reading, socio-emotional processing, motivation and resilience. With offices at both University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and the University of Connecticut, brainLENS combines cutting-edge, cross-disciplinary research methods with a deep passion for maximizing learning potential and achievement. The lab integrates the latest brain imaging techniques, genetic analyses, and computational approaches to examine the processes of learning, including acquisition of skills, such as reading, socio-emotional processing, motivation and resilience.
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Stanford University School of Medicine
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant
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May 2010 - Jun 2012
The Center for Interdisciplinary Brain Sciences Research (CIBSR) at the Stanford University School of Medicine is dedicated to research that will improve the lives and well-being of individuals with disorders of the brain and improve knowledge of healthy brain and behavioral development. CIBSR research staff are dedicated to identifying biological and environmental risk factors, understanding disease pathophysiology and developmental outcomes, and developing new treatments for… Show more The Center for Interdisciplinary Brain Sciences Research (CIBSR) at the Stanford University School of Medicine is dedicated to research that will improve the lives and well-being of individuals with disorders of the brain and improve knowledge of healthy brain and behavioral development. CIBSR research staff are dedicated to identifying biological and environmental risk factors, understanding disease pathophysiology and developmental outcomes, and developing new treatments for neurodevelopmental, neurogenetic and neuropsychiatric disorders of childhood onset. Their research brings together experts from the fields of psychiatry, neurology, psychology, computer science, biostatistics, and genetics to explore and seek answers for complex questions related to brain-behavior relationships. Show less The Center for Interdisciplinary Brain Sciences Research (CIBSR) at the Stanford University School of Medicine is dedicated to research that will improve the lives and well-being of individuals with disorders of the brain and improve knowledge of healthy brain and behavioral development. CIBSR research staff are dedicated to identifying biological and environmental risk factors, understanding disease pathophysiology and developmental outcomes, and developing new treatments for… Show more The Center for Interdisciplinary Brain Sciences Research (CIBSR) at the Stanford University School of Medicine is dedicated to research that will improve the lives and well-being of individuals with disorders of the brain and improve knowledge of healthy brain and behavioral development. CIBSR research staff are dedicated to identifying biological and environmental risk factors, understanding disease pathophysiology and developmental outcomes, and developing new treatments for neurodevelopmental, neurogenetic and neuropsychiatric disorders of childhood onset. Their research brings together experts from the fields of psychiatry, neurology, psychology, computer science, biostatistics, and genetics to explore and seek answers for complex questions related to brain-behavior relationships. Show less
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Education
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University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor's degree, Psychology -
Columbia University in the City of New York
Master of Arts (M.A.), Psychology (Concentration in Research Methods)
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