Rebecca Porter
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Credentials
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Board Certified Specialist in Clinical Health Psychology
American Board of Professional PsychologyJan, 2006- Sep, 2024 -
Psychologist
State of AlabamaDec, 1998- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Military Child Education Coalition
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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President & CEO
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Sep 2019 - Present
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US Army
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United States
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Law Enforcement
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1 - 100 Employee
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Commander, Public Health Command Europe
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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.
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Senior Service College Student, National War College, Ft Lesley J. McNair
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Jul 2016 - Jun 2017
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Commander/Director, Dilorenzo Tricare Health Clinic, The Pentagon
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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.
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Commander, Dunham US Army Health Clinic, Carlisle Barracks
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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.
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Chief, Behavioral Health Div & Army Director for Psychological Health, Ofc of the Surgeon General
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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.
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Behavioral Health Officer, J3 Clinical Operations, Joint Task Force, National Capital Region Medical
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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.
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Department of Psychology, Walter Reed Army Medical Center
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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.
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Clinical Psychologist and Director, Center for Personal Development
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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.
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Director, Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Psychology, Tripler Army Medical Center
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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.
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Postdoctoral Fellow, Tripler Army Medical Center
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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.
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Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff of the Army
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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.
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Liaison Officer, Medical Issues & Biological Warfare Issues, Office of Chief of Legislative Liaison
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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.
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Chief, Community Mental Health Svcs & Staff Psychologist, William Beaumont Army Medical Center
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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.
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Director, COPE Program, Tripler Army Medical Center
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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.
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Psychology Resident, Tripler Army Medical Center
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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.
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Education
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Fielding Graduate University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Clinical Psychology -
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Chapman University
Master of Arts - MA, Counseling Psychology -
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University of Washington
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology -
2016 - 2017
National War College
Masters of Science, National Security Strategy
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