Expertise:
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered identity development
Hobbies/Sports:
Painting; Sculpting; Writing poetry; Singing; Volleyball
Education Degrees:
Predoctoral Internship, Wright State University; Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, Florida Institute of Technology (2008); Master of Science in Psychology, Florida Institute of Technology (2006); Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Sciences, Indiana University (2003)
Affiliations Awards:
Equality Ohio; Ohio Psychological Association; American Psychological Association; The Human Rights Campaign
Number Of Years In Profession:
4
Number Of Years In Current Position:
3
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her perseverance and the strong work ethic instilled in her by her family.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession through her interest in teaching, and desire to perform therapy and conduct research.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Wilder grew up in a rural Indiana town. At the age of 16, she began a professional window-cleaning business, which she ran for 13 years. She was the first person in her family's history to earn a college degree. She worked at a community mental health center and a college counseling center. Her postdoctoral training was completed as the associate director of the Preventing Abuse in the Home Program at Wright State University. She served as a professor for various doctoral level classes such as adult psychopathology, clinical interviewing II, multicultural lab II, assessment laboratory III and sex therapy.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Supervising doctoral-level psychology students; Advising and assisting students with their dissertation projects
Awards/Honors:
Student Delegate, National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology, Fort Lauderdale, FL (2007); Three-Time Recipient, Outstanding Graduate Student Award, Florida Institute of Technology (2005-2007); Outstanding Clinical Service Award for Community Psychological Services (2005); Employee of the Month, Family Learning Program (2005); Chancellor’s List (2001-2003); Certificate of Excellence for Outstanding Service as a Tutor (2001-2002); Frederick A. Grohsmeyer Scholarship (2001-2002); Dean’s List (2000); Graduate Student Assistantship Award for Service as an Administrative Assistant to the Office of Clinical Training
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Wilder hopes to establish herself on a national level through research and by delivering professional presentations at national conferences.