Staff
Kerrie Hein, Lab Director
kerriehein@berkeley.edu
Kerrie Hein, M.A. After an eclectic work life that included teaching kindergarten, high school program administration and Bed & Breakfast management, Kerrie landed at UC Berkeley Extension in 2000. While working as an administrative analyst, she took classes in psychology and statistics and volunteered as a research assistant for Dr. Harvey doing polysomnography and sleep scoring. In 2009, she came to work for the GBSMRC. During her tenure, she has coordinated five randomized clinical trials and currently oversees the 100-member research clinic. She is most interested in prevention strategies for mental health and is, therefore, thrilled to be leading a team doing treatment research.
Emily Clark, Project Coordinator
emilymclark@berkeley.edu
Emily Clark is a Project Coordinator in Dr. Harvey’s lab. She graduated from UC Berkeley in 2012 with a B.A. in Psychology. She has been a part of Harvey’s lab since January 2013, where she worked extensively on the Teen Sleep Improvement Study as a research assistant. Her duties involved recruiting and screening participants, scheduling and conducting clinical assessments, supervising overnight evaluations, and coding data. She is a project coordinator on this study.
Niki Gumport, Project Coordinator
ngumport@berkeley.edu
Niki Gumport is a Project Coordinator for the depression study and the teen sleep study. She graduated from Stanford University in 2011 with a B.A. in Psychology. Her research interests include the etiology and treatment of adolescent and adult mood and anxiety disorders.
O'Min Kwon, Project Coordinator
ominkwon@gmail.com
O'Min Kwon is a project coordinator for Dr. Harvey's Teen Sleep Study. He graduated from UC Berkeley in 2013 with a B.A. in Psychology and Neurobiology. O'Min has been a research assistant in the lab since the spring of 2012 and has made contributions to the Bipolar, Depression and Teen Sleep Studies. O'Min is interested in going into psychiatry and integrate cognitive and interpersonal therapies into a traditionally medication-based practice.
Shay K. O’Brien, Recruitment Coordinator
skobrien@berkeley.edu
Shay O'Brien got her Masters Degree in Social Welfare Administration from the University of Kansas. She has worked for homeless women and children, domestic violence survivors, and transition-age foster youth. She has research experience in special education, public policy, and program evaluation. Most recently, Shay helped the California Department of Social Services complete its first National Youth in Transition Database Survey with thousands of foster youth throughout the state. At the Golden Bear Sleep and Mood Research Clinic, Shay recruits potential participants for the Teen Sleep Improvement Study.
THERAPISTS
Rita
Smith, Therapist
ritasmithphd@gmail.com
Rita is a licensed clinical psychologist. She earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Hawai’i at Manoa, with a primary focus on evidence-based practices for children and adolescents. More recently, she competed her predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship at UCSF, which involved clinical work with children, adolescents, adults, and families in a multidisciplinary setting.
Monique Thompson, Therapist
mqt@sfbacct.com
Monique Thompson (PSY 25685) is a licensed clinical psychologist and partner at the San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy. Dr. Thompson received a master’s degree from University of Pennsylvania and a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from California School of Professional Psychology. She is a certified cognitive therapist and Diplomate of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. Dr. Thompson has practiced in a variety of settings, including Kaiser Permanente in Walnut Creek and Pleasanton, Golden Bear Sleep and Mood Research Clinic at UC Berkeley and private practice.
Nancee Zannone, Therapist
nzannone@gmail.com
Nancee Zannone is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She received her master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Dominican University of California, in San Rafael. Her clinical experience includes acute adult and adolescent treatment for substance abuse, PTSD and trauma; family systems therapy; couples therapy and adolescents experiencing pervasive developmental disorder, mood and/or anxiety disorders. Currently, she works with the Dependency Advocacy Center in Santa Clara County, serving as a Clinical Supervisor. She continues to be involved in the case management of families living with Alzheimers. She was recently accepted as a program participant for the Military Family and Life Consultant program with MHN Government Services. She has trained with Dan Wile in Couples Collaborative Theory for the past two years; and is beginning process with the Red Cross Bay Area chapter to become a first responder; specifically for mental health. She works with Professor Harvey’s sleep research team at UC Berkeley as a research therapist.
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Annie Liang, Therapist
anniekliang@gmail.com
Annie Liang is a doctoral student in UC Berkeley’s School Psychology program. She earned her B.A. in Psychology from Williams College and her masters in Counseling Psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University. Prior to attending Berkeley, Annie served as a therapist at The Child Center of New York, where she gained clinical experience working with children, adolescents, couples and families with a variety of needs. She has also worked for The Salvation Army as a clinical therapist, treating adults living with chronic illnesses, substance abuse issues, psychotic, mood and anxiety disorders.
Chia Okwu, Therapist
Hi my name is Chia Okwu and I am a first- year PhD student at UC Berkeley. I am a sleep therapist on the Teen Sleep Study at the Golden Bear Sleep and Mood Research Clinic. Sleep is a universal experience! I enjoy working with teens and sleep treatment because adolescent hood is all about the unfamiliar, yet exciting world of transitions. What better way to help teens entering this world of transitions, than to help them navigate and potentially overcome challenges regarding a process we all experience: sleep. Outside of work, I enjoy cooking and tasting different cuisines from different parts of the world (Yes, I am a foodie!) I like traveling on a budget and I have visited most of the major metropolitan cities in the country. Abroad, I have visited Brazil, as well as several countries in Europe and West Africa. My other hobbies include hiking, exercising and playing kickball for fun. I truly look forward to meeting you!
Chia Okwu has over seven years of experience as a researcher in university settings, and over eight years of experience as a counselor and educator to youth ages 4 to 21. Ms. Okwu completed her B.A in Psychology at the California State University, Long Beach. She graduated with Honors as a result of her participation in the National Institute of Mental Health Career and Opportunities in Research two-year Fellowship Program (NIMH COR). As a NIMH COR Fellow, she completed Master-level courses in psychology and research methodology in which focused on Clinical Psychology, Insomnia, Depression and comorbidity; while successfully completing her undergraduate courses. After graduating from college, Chia applied the skills she learned as a NIMH COR Fellow to her research experience at UCSF. From a UCSF Intern to a Research Associate, she fulfilled a wide range of duties including: writing and submitting protocols, papers and grants; recruiting and screening participants; facilitating assessments, data collection and analysis; conducting one-on-one interviews, focus groups and follow-ups using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. As counselor and educator, Ms. Okwu has created dynamic psychoeducatonal interventions to help teens overcome depression, tackle social anxiety and improve their overall well-being. She will be working with Dr. Harvey’s sleep research team at UC Berkeley as a sleep therapist.
Davin Duval, Therapist
davinduval@berkeley.edu
Davin Duval is a second-year graduate student in the school psychology doctoral program at UC Berkeley. She graduated magna cum laude with a B.S. in psychology and a minor in Spanish from the University of Florida. Prior to graduate school, Ms. Duval worked as a project manager at the University of Texas at Austin in a joint lifespan development and developmental behavior genetics research lab. She has also been a part of many different aspects of the research process as an assistant in an adolescent and social development lab at the University of Florida, at the Neurodevelopmental Research Center at the University of North Carolina, and at the Rothman Center for Neuropsychiatry affiliated with the University of South Florida. Ms. Duval will be working for The Golden Bear Sleepa nd Mood Research Clinic as a therapist.
Eve Fine, Therapist
Eve Fine is a graduate student at UC Berkeley’s School of Social Welfare. She completed her B.A. in History at Yale University. Last year, she provided counseling, case management, and crisis intervention for children and adolescents as an intern with the San Francisco Unified School District. Prior to attending UC Berkeley, she worked in the non-profit field, focusing on youth empowerment and health education. She also volunteered with San Francisco Suicide Prevention, offering counseling over the crisis hotline. Ms. Fine will be working with Dr. Harvey’s research team as a therapist.
Liz McCoy, Therapist
Liz is a MSW candidate in the School of Social Welfare at UC Berkeley. After completing her bachelor’s degree in psychology and taking time to work in her community to promote healthy and active living among underserved populations, she returned to college to earn a graduate degree in social welfare. Currently, she is a second year graduate student in the MSW program. She also works as a clinical intern at Kaiser, Adult Psychiatry and plans on becoming a licensed clinical social worker.