NHPA welcomes students to become informed and active within the dynamic field of psychology. The Student Organization’s mission includes making the field of psychology more accessible to students, supporting psychology students and their involvement at all levels of education, and encouraging and representing a diverse membership. NHPA is dedicated to supporting students in their development as practitioners, leaders, and advocates for the field of psychology. Questions? Interested in getting involved? Email: nhpaoffice@gmail.com please write: Student Org Question in the subject line.
LEADERSHIP
| Noorie Iqbal Position: President Years on board: 3 Noorie is a fifth-year doctoral student in the Combined Counseling and School Psychology (Psy.D.) program at Rivier University in Nashua, NH. Noorie has had previous doctoral practicum experiences at Greater Nashua Mental Health Center, Elm Street Middle School, and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Noorie’s passion lies in neuropsychology, where she enjoys conducting intakes, administering testing batteries, and doing data interpretation. She also takes on a number of leadership roles and can be found advocating for student voices where she can. In her free time, Noorie enjoys creative writing, reading horror books, travelling, and spending time with her friends and family. School: Rivier University Program: Psy.D. in Counseling and School Psychology, Cohort 2020 Professional Interest Areas: neuropsychology, testing and assessment, diversity, inclusion, neuroscience, TBI, dementias Contact Information: niqbal@rivier.edu |
| Jonathan Codraro Position: Vice President Years on board: 3 As a NH resident and an individual that owns a practice in the mental health field, we sit at the tip of the spear. I joined the NHPA because I believe they are the cutting edge in regard to the forefront of helping to educate and lead our state in support of mental health rights and stand as a strong voice in the legislation. Regardless of one’s position the NHPA is a chance to be part of something bigger, to support and grow as a community. As an aspiring psychologist the value of being part of a community is priceless and being a member of the NHPA is invaluable. I can think of no better way to grow both professionally and personally than to engage, participate, support and grow the NHPA. School: Rivier University Program: Psy.D. in Counseling and School Psychology, Cohort 2022 Practice Location: Connecticut Professional Interest Areas: individual, veteran support, growing my private practice, testing and assessment Contact Information: Jcodraro@rivier.edu |
| Kasey L’Heureux Position: Secretary/Treasurer Years on Board: 3 Kasey is a fifth-year doctoral student in the Combined Counseling and School Psychology (Psy.D.) program at Rivier University in Nashua, NH. Prior to teaching, Kasey spent seven years working for Girls Inc. of New Hampshire working as an outreach coordinator. Kasey has previous doctoral experiences at Milestones Day School & Transition Program, Katalyst Psychological Family Center, and New Hampshire Neuropsychology. Kasey thoroughly enjoys neuropsychological testing, though is truly passionate about treating survivors of trauma. In her free time, Kasey enjoys spending time with her husband, son, and dogs, as well as reading, playing softball, traveling, and spending time with her friends. School: Rivier University Program: Counseling and School Psychology Psy.D., 2020 Cohort Professional Interest Areas: Adult and Adolescent Individual Psychosexual Therapy, Feminist Based Sexual Therapy, Psychological Testing & Neuropsychology, Psychoeducation & Group Presentations, Community Outreach, and Advocacy Contact Information: ksmith@rivier.edu 
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| Thomas Scaggs Position: Chief Editor Years on board: 4 Thomas is a fourth-year doctoral student in the Combined Counseling and School Psychology (Psy.D.) program at Rivier University in Nashua, NH. Prior to serving in the U.S. Army, Thomas was involved in social work providing services to adults and children with developmental and intellectual disabilities both in-home and in the community. Attaining a Master’s in Developmental Psychology while enlisted as a public affairs noncommissioned officer, he has always been driven by a strong desire to make a positive impact on the world and entered his doctoral program immediately after being honorably discharged from the service. Thomas has completed a master’s-level internship in child and adolescent counseling while in Kansas, a doctoral practicum within the Chelmsford Public School system, another at LifeStance in Londonderry/Portsmouth gaining competency using the ACT model to deliver therapy, and is currently at Neuropsychology and Concussion Management Associates (NCMA) in Dover completing a neuropsych/testing experience. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, attending concerts, meditation, and doing just about anything that is family oriented. School: Rivier University Program: Psy.D. in Counseling and School Psychology, Cohort 2021 Professional Interest Areas: Adult and Adolescent Individual Psychotherapy, Psychological Testing & Neuropsychology, Psychoeducation & Group Presentations, Community Outreach, and Advocacy Contact Information: tscaggs@rivier.edu |
| Stacy Farese Position: NHPASO Membership Chair Years on board: 3 Being a part of the NHPASO is a rewarding opportunity. Our organization allows us to collaborate with other psychology students in New Hampshire and develop professionally as future psychologists! I joined the NHPASO as membership chair to bring fellow psychology graduate students together with a goal to grow our numbers and build meaningful and lasting connections. Our hope is to support each other throughout each of our academic journeys, explore career opportunities, maintain professional development, and network with professionals in the field. I am excited to be a part of the NHPASO and look forward to developing a positive community as advocates for mental health. School: Rivier University Program: Psy.D. in Counseling and School Psychology, Cohort 2021 Professional Interest Areas: Adult individual therapy, college mental health, treatment for anxiety and depression, working with trauma survivors, and neuropsychology Contact Information: sfarese@rivier.edu |
| Chelsea Frick Position: Liaison Years on board: 1 Chelsea is a second-year doctoral student in the Combined Counseling and School Psychology (Psy.D.) program at Rivier University in Nashua, NH. Before relocating back to NH with her family, Chelsea completed a master's in clinical counseling, where she completed an internship working with mothers to reunify with their children during their residency at a substance abuse treatment facility in Fresno, CA. Chelsea also worked in the Tennessee School District to provide counseling services to underserved elementary school aged children in the community. Currently, Chelsea is a doctoral practicum student at Pinkerton Academy, where she is getting further experience with academic and cognitive testing practices. In her free time, Chelsea enjoys spending time with her two daughters, husband, and two dogs. School: Rivier University Program: Psy.D. in Counseling and School Psychology, Cohort 2023 Professional Interest Areas: Adult and Adolescent Individual Psychotherapy, Psychological Testing, and School Psychology Contact Information: cfrick@rivier.edu |
| Baylee Stone Position: Public Relations Chair Years on board: 3 Increasing knowledge and awareness on mental health is crucial in the state of New Hampshire. Being the Public Relations Chair in the NHPA has allowed me to do just that. The most effective way to spread knowledge in today’s society is through the media. By capturing upcoming events run by NHPA and local universities, my priority is to help educate the public with respect to psychology, promote organization and association and promote psychology as a field of study. Additionally, sharing my own clinical experience working as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor coupled with the expertise of my professional classmates and colleagues. Visit the social media pages and newsletters to see what we have been working on! School: Rivier University Program: Psy.D. in Counseling and School Psychology, Cohort 2022 Professional Interest Areas: children and adults, individual and family psychotherapy, testing and assessment, working with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Contact Information: bstone@rivier.edu |
| Calvin Sanborn Position: NHPASO Events Chair Years on Board: 2 This is my third year of involvement with the NHPASO. I served as the Events Chair from 2022 – 2023 and as a member of the Events Committee from 2023 to 2024. I am pleased to be returning to serve as the Events Chair for the 2024 – 2025 academic year and look forward to a fruitful year ahead. School: Rivier University Program: Counseling and School Psychology PsyD, 2021 Cohort Professional Interest Areas: Couples, Families, LGBTQIA+ Individuals/Couples/Families, Neurodivergent Children/Adolescents and Parent Support, Adoption, Individuals who have experienced Religious Trauma/Rejection Contact Information: csanborn@rivier.edu |
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