 Staff
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Staff
FULL-TIME STAFF
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Taylor Day, BS
Research
Specialist (2011), earned her degree in Neuroscience from the
University of Michigan. Ms. Day is responsible for
administering neuropsychological and intelligence tests to
research participants. |
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Maryann Dayton
Administrative
Assistant, Intermediate, to the ACE and Perspectives Programs
(2011). Ms. Dayton is responsible for providing
administrative support between Principal Investigators and
other professionals, including but not limited to investigators
and research sites by scheduling meeting; scheduling conference
calls, making travel and hotel arrangements; and performing
med-line searches. |
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John J. Markiewicz III, AS
Research Data Coordinator (2002), earned his degrees, one in Computer Information Technology-Networking and one in Math and Science from the Community College of Allegheny County. Mr. Markiewicz creates and maintains the subject and test data for the research project and clinic, as well as the office computers and printers. |
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Maureen McAniff, MS
Senior Research Specialist (2004), earned her degree in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh, a teacher's certificate in Special Education at the Master's level from the University of Pittsburgh, and a Masters of Science in Child and Youth Care Administration from NOVA Southeastern University. Mrs. McAniff administers neuropsychological tests (ADOS, ADI and BPASS)
to participants.
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PJ McCarroll, MSW
Program Coordinator (2005), earned her degree in Psychology from Ohio University and her Masters of Science in Social Work from The University of Texas. Mrs. McCarroll supervises the research specialists, data coordinator and the administrative assistant, and is also responsible for facilitating communication between our laboratories. |
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Michelle Perrin, MBA
Marketing Coordinator
(2008) earned her Bachelor Degree in Journalism
and Communications from Point Park University and her Masters in
Business Administration in Marketing and Economics from The
University of Pittsburgh. Ms. Perrin is responsible for
recruitment including creating and placing advertisements,
copywriting, coordinating recruitment efforts with labs and
acting as an informational liaison between schools and
organizations, and the research project. |
PART-TIME STAFF
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Rachelle
Parks Bonato, BS
Consultant (2000), earned her degree in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh. Mrs. Bonato administers the Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale (ADOS), the Autism Diagnostic Interview (ADI) and neuropsychological tests, and also is responsible for the preparation and submission of research protocols to ensure they adhere to Institutional Review Board regulations. |
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Stacey
Becker, BS
Project Coordinator (2007), earned her degree in Cognitive
Science and Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University.
Ms. Becker is responsible for coordinating recruitment,
scheduling, testing, and data monitoring for Dr. Strauss'
research and related projects. |
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Justin
Dandar, MHMS
Senior Data Manager/Analyst (2007),
earned his Bachelor of Science in Health Management Systems from
Duquesne University and his Masters in Health Management Systems
also from Duquesne University. Mr. Dandar manages existing
datasets and databases as well as maintaining both the Intranet
and Internet sites. |
CONSULTANT
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Carol Kaufman, M.Ed.
Consultant (2000) earned her degree in Higher Education Administration from the University of Pittsburgh. Mrs. Kaufman helps with all the financial matters.
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