SANDRA M. DONNAY
85 OPOSSUM RD
908-281-7435
SKILLMAN, NJ 08558
[email protected]
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MAJOR RESEARCH INTERESTS
Prevention of Child Maltreatment
Impact of Poverty on Childhood Health
Impact of Stereotypes and Discrimination on Target Groups
EDUCATION
2008- 2014
Ph.D. Candidate, Applied Developmental Psychology – Fordham University, Bronx, NY
Dissertation: Discrimination Distress, Self-esteem and Depressive Symptoms among
Asian, Latino and White Adolescents: Ethnic-Racial Socialization and Ethnic-Racial
Identity as Protective Mechanisms.
Fatima Varner, Tiffany Yip, Mentors
2008
MA, Developmental Psychology – New York University, New York, NY
Thesis: Does Stereotype Vulnerability Impact the Learning of African American
students?”
Joshua Aronson, Co-Investigator
2005
Post Baccalaureate, Psychology – Rutgers University, Piscataway, NY
Honors Thesis: “Race Related Discussions that Parents of
African Descent Have with Their Young Children”
Maurice Elias, Co-Investigator
1985
BBA, Accounting - BARUCH COLLEGE, City University of New York
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
2013- Present
Dissertation
Discrimination distress, self-esteem and depressive symptoms among Asian, Latino and
White adolescents: ethnic-racial socialization and ethnic-racial identity as a protective
mechanisms.
2009 – 2011
Research Assistant to Daniela Jopp, Ph.D., Fordham University
“The Impact of Childhood Trauma on Cognitive Performance in Old Age”
Designed study and conducted ANCOVA data analyses using an international
data set related to the associations between childhood abuse, war trauma
and cognitive abilities in adulthood and old age.
2009 – 2011
Research Assistant to Daniela Jopp, Ph.D., Fordham University
Successful Aging Study - Conducted interviews and performed cognitive tests
of African American participants related to their experiences of aging.
2009 – 2010
Research Assistant to Ann Higgins-D’Alessandro, Ph.D., Fordham University
Conducted classroom observations of 12 public schools per semester, using the
Classroom observation Scoring System (CLASS) teacher and classroom rating instrument.
Conducted SPSS data input of teacher ratings of their implementation of the Caring School
Inclusion Program.
2006 – 2008
Research Assistant to Joshua Aronson, Ph.D., New York University
“The Impact of Stigma Consciousness on Reported Self-handicapping”
Designed study and analyzed data with SPSS using ANOVA and Multiple Regression.
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SANDRA M. DONNAY
85 OPOSSUM RD
908-281-7435
SKILLMAN, NJ 08558
[email protected]
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Spring 2012
Guest Lecturer, Fordham University, Aging and Cognitive Development
Fall 2011
Adjunct Professor (Teaching Associate), Fordham University, Biological Psychology
2010 – 2011
Teaching Assistant, Fordham University, Instructor for Introduction to Psychology Labs
Spring 2009
Guest Lecturer, Fordham University, Cognitive Development Graduate Class
“Stereotypes and Cognition”
2008 – 2009
Teaching Assistant, Fordham University Instructor for Social Psychology Labs
2008 – 2009
Teaching Assistant, Fordham University, Instructor for Introduction to Psychology Labs
PRESENTATIONS AND POSTERS
Donnay, S., Yip, T., & Varner, F. (2014, March). Racial socialization as a moderator between discrimination
and self-esteem for African American, Chinese and Latino adolescents. Poster presented at the Society
for Research in Child Development, Austin, TX.
Donnay, S. M., Jopp, D. S., & Schmitt, M. (2011, May). Childhood physical abuse impairs cognitive
functioning in old age. In Daniela S. Jopp (Chair) Childhood Traumatic Experiences Impact
Neurocognitive Functioning in Old and Young Adults. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of
the Association for Psychological Science, Washington, DC.
Jopp, D. S., Donnay, S.., & Schmitt, M. (2011, May). WWII civilians: Childhood experience of bombardment
impacts cognitive functioning in older adults. In Daniela S. Jopp (Chair) Childhood Traumatic
Experiences Impact Neurocognitive Functioning in Old and Young Adults. Symposium conducted at the
annual meeting of the Association for Psychological Science, Washington, DC.
Donnay, S. M., Jopp, D. S., & Schmitt, M. (2011, July). Cognitive effects of childhood physical abuse in
adulthood and old age. Poster presented at the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children
(APSAC), Philadelphia, PA.
Donnay, S. M., Jopp, D. S., & Schmitt, M. (2011, August). Cognitive performance in aging WWII civilians
without PTSD. Poster presented at the 119. Annual Convention of the American Psychological
Association, Washington, DC.
Donnay, S., & Aronson, J. (June, 2010). The impact of stigma consciousness on reported self-handicapping.
Poster presented at the Inaugural Conference of APA Division 45 on Ethnic Minority Issues, Ann Arbor,
MI.
Donnay, S., & Elias, M. (April, 2005). Race related discussions that parents of African descent have
with their young children. Presented at the Honors Thesis Conference, Rutgers University,
Piscataway, NJ.
PUBLICATIONS
Siedlecki, K.L., Donnay, S.M. & Paggi, M.E.(2012) Do values placed on cognitive abilities shift with age?
The Journal of Positive Psychology, 7,2, 144-154.
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SANDRA M. DONNAY
85 OPOSSUM RD
908-281-7435
SKILLMAN, NJ 08558
[email protected]
________________________________________________________________________________________
Donnay, S. & Aronson, J. (unpublished manuscript). The impact of stigma consciousness on reported selfhandicapping.
AWARDS AND HONORS
2013
Eleanor Roosevelt Award for Distinguished Service
Somerset County Federation of Democratic Women (SCFDW)
2010
Fordham University, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS)
Summer Fellowship
“The Impact of Childhood Trauma on Cognitive Performance in Old Age”
2008 – 2011
Fordham University, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS)
Presidential Scholar and Bennett Award
2008
New York University – Master of Research Arts (MA) Scholar
INTERNSHIPS
2010-2011
Mary Mitchell Community Organization, Bronx, NY
Coordinated, managed and facilitated the development of the Mary Mitchell
Organization mission statement. Facilitated monthly organization meetings aimed at
developing the mission statement. The process included developing stakeholder
working groups; using empirically tested business models to identify and document
current core organizational processes as well as future short and long term goals.
2009 – 2010
Nurse Family Partnership (NFP), Milltown, NJ
Observed nurse home visits, team and supervision meetings; developed study proposal
to investigate the relationship between nurse/client therapeutic- alliance, cultural
competence and client outcomes.
2003
University Behavioral Healthcare, UMDNJ Child Day Treatment Center
Assisted staff in all aspects of caring for children with severe behavioral
problems secondary to child maltreatment, including implementing the positive
incentive program, teaching classroom lessons, participating in community meetings
and supervising children.
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
1985- 2002
Internal Auditor
Extensive experience in variety or audit roles proceeding from staff auditor to audit
manager in both the Banking, and Government sectors. Conducted operational,
financial, and systems audits; spearheaded the planning and implementation of
operational audits for multiple banking operations in three states (NY/NJ,/PA); provided
direction to audit teams to transform Department audit ratings. Implemented operation
procedures and controls which improved the efficiency, and performance of
departmental functions.
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SANDRA M. DONNAY
85 OPOSSUM RD
908-281-7435
SKILLMAN, NJ 08558
[email protected]
________________________________________________________________________________________
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
2013- Present
Member, Board of Education, Montgomery, NJ
Committees served: Finance and Budget; Policy; Municipal Alliance (Prevention of
Substance Use); New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) delegate
2012 – Present
Montgomery Democratic Committee District Representative
CERTIFICATIONS
1993 - Present
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), New York, NY
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Psychological Association
Association for Psychological Science
American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children
Society for Child and Family Policy and Practice, APA Division 37
Society for the Psychological Study of Ethnic Minorities, APA Division 45
Society for Research in Child Development
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