Rebecca Porter

President & CEO at Military Child Education Coalition
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Harker Heights, Texas, United States, US

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Credentials

  • Board Certified Specialist in Clinical Health Psychology
    American Board of Professional Psychology
    Jan, 2006
    - Nov, 2024
  • Psychologist
    State of Alabama
    Dec, 1998
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • President & CEO
      • Sep 2019 - Present

    • United States
    • Armed Forces
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Commander, Public Health Command Europe
      • Jul 2017 - Jul 2019

      Commands a regional Public Health Command delivering public health services for 250,000 DoD beneficiaries in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Advises the Commanding General on the management of Public Health assets and missions in support of U.S. Army Europe (USAREUR), U.S. Army Central Command (ARCENT), and U.S. Army Africa Command (USARAF). Advises the Command Surgeon, USAREUR on all aspects of non-clinical preventive medicine, public health, and veterinary services across the Regional Health Command Europe footprint.

    • Senior Service College Student, National War College, Ft Lesley J. McNair
      • Jul 2016 - Jun 2017

    • Commander/Director, Dilorenzo Tricare Health Clinic, The Pentagon
      • Jul 2015 - Jun 2016

      Leads the Pentagon's primary and specialty tri-service health center, serving a population of 8,500 beneficiaries and a reliant population of 76,000. Serves as the alternate Public Health Emergency Officer and senior medical officer, directing the Dilorenzo response to emergency medical operations at the Pentagon.

    • Commander, Dunham US Army Health Clinic, Carlisle Barracks
      • Jun 2013 - Jun 2015

      Commands four clinics that provide primary care, pediatrics, optometry, behavioral health, physical therapy, occupational health, industrial hygiene, environmental health and Soldier readiness in support of the tri-service population of more than 9,000 prime enrolled beneficiaries in the state of Pennsylvania.

    • Chief, Behavioral Health Div & Army Director for Psychological Health, Ofc of the Surgeon General
      • Jun 2010 - Jun 2013

      Serves as the primary advisor to the Surgeon General of the Army and Senior Army Leaders on all matters of behavioral health policy and practice, including those related to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Behavioral Health treatment, and documentation and metrics related to mental health care.

    • Behavioral Health Officer, J3 Clinical Operations, Joint Task Force, National Capital Region Medical
      • Dec 2008 - Jun 2010

      Serves as the functional proponent for Behavioral Health, Family Advocacy Program medical issues, Exceptional Family Member Program medical issues, Services' Substance Abuse Programs, Combat and Operational Stress Control, and other behavioral health issues for a Joint Medical Command over military medicine in the National Capital Region.

    • Department of Psychology, Walter Reed Army Medical Center
      • Aug 2007 - Dec 2008

      Deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, October 2007 - April 2008. Acting Department Chief, May 2008 - December 2008.Responsible for leading a department with a $2.8 million budget and comprised of more than 40 personnel, including uniformed and civilian clinical psychologists as well as psychology trainees in a nationally (APA) accredited program, providing clinical services in in-patient, neuropsychology, forensic psychology, health psychology, and general out-patient psychology.

    • Clinical Psychologist and Director, Center for Personal Development
      • Jun 2005 - Aug 2007

      Responsible for the assessment and treatment of cadets at the United States Military Academy. Provide command consultation to West Point leadership and cadre, conduct health promotion programs to ensure the development and adaptation of the Corps of Cadets, and serve as guest lecturer in the Department of Behavioral Science and Leadership.

    • Director, Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Psychology, Tripler Army Medical Center
      • Sep 2004 - May 2005

      Responsible for the development and implementation of an APA-accredited postdoctoral fellowship in Clinical Psychology, with specialty training tracks in Health Psychology, Neuropsychology, and Child Psychology.

    • Postdoctoral Fellow, Tripler Army Medical Center
      • Sep 2003 - Aug 2004

      APA-accredited Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Health PsychologyAcquire and apply health psychology principles and skills in multiple medical clinics and settings to include primary care, oncology, chronic pain rehabilitation, and endocrinology. Gain proficiency in weight loss, tobacco cessation, and chronic pain management programs.

    • United States
    • Armed Forces
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff of the Army
      • Jan 2001 - Jun 2003

      Responsible for advising the Army Chief of Staff on policy matters relating to the Well-Being of Soldiers, their families, and Army Civilians. Provide background and recommendations on Healthcare, Education, Housing, and Family Readiness.

    • Liaison Officer, Medical Issues & Biological Warfare Issues, Office of Chief of Legislative Liaison
      • Jan 1999 - Jan 2001

      Responsible for acting as a conduit of information between the Office of the Surgeon General and Members of Congress and for assisting in the preparation of The Surgeon General for testimony before U.S. Congressional Committees. Provided congressional liaison for the Department of Defense on matters pertaining to the Anthrax Virus Immunization Policy and TRICARE for Life.

    • Chief, Community Mental Health Svcs & Staff Psychologist, William Beaumont Army Medical Center
      • Jul 1997 - Dec 1998

      Clinical responsibilities included providing psychological assessment, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and outreach presentations to active duty soldiers in individual and group formats. Provided consultative and evaluative services for medical staff and military command. Adjunct faculty responsibilities for Texas Tech University Medical School. Supervision of Social Workers, Masters level psychology interns from University of Texas El Paso and of psychology technicians.

    • Director, COPE Program, Tripler Army Medical Center
      • Jul 1996 - Jul 1997

      Director for chronic pain program, responsible for the development and implementation of a multi-disciplinary program to assist in the management of chronic pain. Coordinated efforts of Departments of Psychology, Anesthesiology, Physical Medicine, Physical Therapy, and Nutrition Care.

    • Psychology Resident, Tripler Army Medical Center
      • Jun 1995 - Jul 1996

      Clinical Psychology Internship Program (APA Accredited): Focused rotational training in neuropsychological assessment, child assessment, and behavioral medicine with yearlong emphasis in individual and group psychotherapy and military psychology. Consultation with psychiatry staff, neurologists, and family practice physicians relative to cases referred for psychological services.

Education

  • Fielding Graduate University
    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Clinical Psychology
    -
  • Chapman University
    Master of Arts - MA, Counseling Psychology
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  • University of Washington
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology
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  • National War College
    Masters of Science, National Security Strategy
    2016 - 2017

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