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President: Lorna Myers, Ph.D
Dr. Myers is the Director of Clinical Neuropsychology at the Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group of New York and New Jersey and the Associate Director of Epilepsy Lifelinks. She received her licenciatura in psychology at the Universidad de Belgrano of Argentina and her Ph.D. in clinical psychology at City College of New York. She completed her post doctoral fellowship at the NYU Comprehensive Epilepsy Center. Dr. Myers served as editor of the LPANJ Bulletin from 2007 to 2009. Her research and practice interests are in neuropsychological assessment of Spanish speaking patients, treatment of non-epileptic seizures, and culturally relevant interventions in medical settings with Latinos in the United States.
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Past President: Sonia Wadhwani, MA
Sonia Wadhwani is currently the coordinator of the El Puente program at Hoboken University Medical Center. Her field of experience includes working with at risk families living within Hudson County. She received her Masters degree in General Theoretical Psychology at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Ms. Wadhwani joined the Latino Psychological Association of New Jersey in 2002. She has served as the treasurer for LPANJ from 2003 to 2006 and continues to participate as an active member. Ms. Wadhwani has demonstrated a strong commitment to promoting the mission of LPANJ, and looks forward to the opportunity to serve the Latino community in this capacity.
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President-elect: Aileen Torres, Ph.D
Dr. Aileen Torres is currently completing postdoctoral training at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. She conducts psychological assessments with the Children's Hospital Assessment and Treatment Team and provides therapy at the Regional Diagnostic and Treatment Center. She received her Ph.D. from Carlos Albizu University, San Juan, Puerto Rico campus. She also attended the Marriage and Family doctoral program at Seton Hall University and received her Master's Degree in Psychology and Education at Columbia University. Her clinical and research interests are multicultural competency, bilingual assessment, sexual abuse, trauma, epilepsy and other clinical issues specific to Latino families in the United States.
As a Puerto Rican who was raised in Jersey City, New Jersey, all issues pertinent to the Latino community in the United States have always been of interest. Most of Dr. Torres’ clinical work has been with Latino families. She looks forward to the opportunity to be a part of the flourishing commitment of LPANJ to Latinos by continuing to build collaborative alliances, providing further community outreach, and promoting cultural competency
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Treasurer: Dr. Sueli Petry, Ph.D
Dr. Sueli Petry is a psychologist and family therapist. She is on the faculty of The Multicultural Family Institute in Highland Park and UMDNJ in Newark, where she provides training in family therapy and cultural issues for mental health professionals. In her clinical practice, she works with children, adolescents and families at UMDNJ in Newark and private practice in Highland Park. Many of her clients are Latino immigrants. She has published on Brazilian families, bereavement issues for Latinos, and genograms. She is a co-author, with Monica McGoldrick of Genograms: Assessment and Interventions (3rd Edition, 2008).
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Secretary: Jacqueline Flores, MA
Ms. Flores is the Program Coordinator for Project Impact – a community based psychological services for sexually abusive juveniles and fire setting youth. Her clinical experience ranges from children to senior citizens. Ms. Flores received her Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers University and her Master's Degree in Psychological Sciences/ Behavioral Service from Kean University. She has been an active member of LPANJ for many years and served as Secretary for LPANJ from 2002 through 2006.
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Member at Large: Silvia L. Mazzula, Ph.D
Dr. Silvia L. Mazzula is assistant professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in the Department of Psychology. She received her PhD in Counseling Psychology from Columbia University (BS and MA, The College of New Jersey; MPhil, Columbia University) and completed her formal clinical training at the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey-UBHC Newark Campus. Dr. Mazzula’s research interests focus primarily on multicultural issues in psychology, including multicultural competencies in research and practice, acculturation, racial/ethnic identity development, and mental health disparities, particularly among Latino/a-Americans. She has worked in a variety of clinical settings, predominantly servicing underserved and underrepresented populations. Dr. Mazzula is a native of Uruguay, residing in Morris County . She currently serves as the editor of the LPANJ Bulletin.
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Member at Large: Enmanuel Mercedes, MA
Enmanuel Mercedes is a 5th year doctoral student in the counseling program at Seton Hall University. He is currently completing his internship at Brooklyn Medical Center, part of the Veterans Healthcare System. His dissertation topic is focused on the impact of social engagement on academic retention of Latinos college student. His research interest was highly influenced by his experience working with economically and academically disadvantaged first generation college students. Manny has been a Member of LPANJ since 2006 and served as Member at Large of in 2007 and Treasurer in 2008.
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