Expertise:
Strategic thinking; Program evaluation; Health Research
Hobbies/Sports:
Lifting weights; Staying active
Education Degrees:
Ph.D. in Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University (2010)
Affiliations Awards:
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Charity:
Executive Director, A Gathering of the Ways
Number Of Years In Profession:
9
Number Of Years In Current Position:
2
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his military experience and intellectual curiosity, as well as the support of his mentors.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession after serving for 25 years in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Evaluating the effectiveness of the university's wide five-year program for substance abuse and HIV/AIDS prevention; Training the center's student employees and evaluating their work; Coordinating program events; Mentoring graduate students;
Awards/Honors:
Black Heritage Award, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (2011); Outstanding Graduate of Social Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University (2008); Senior of the Year Award (2003); Junior of the Year Award (2002)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Dr. Tademy hopes to launch a program for inmates who want to make a difference in the community and continue his work in public speaking.