Psychology Directory
Extensive experience with a variety of behavioral and emotional problems allows our psychology providers to expertly help individuals of all ages be successful at home, school, work and in their community.
Leadership
Brandy L. Clarke, PhD
Director, Munroe-Meyer Institute Department of Psychology
Professor, MMI Department of Psychology
Licensed Psychologist

Jennifer Burt, PhD
Associate Director, MMI LEND
Associate Professor, MMI Department of Psychology
Director of Clinical Services, MMI Psychology
Director of Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, MMI Psychology
Licensed Psychologist

Clinical Faculty
Keith D. Allen, PhD, BCBA-D
Director, Munroe-Meyer Institute Academic Affairs
Professor, MMI Department of Psychology
Licensed Psychologist
Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Brenda Bassingthwaite, PhD, BCBA
Assistant Professor, MMI Department of Psychology
Program Director of Schools/ABA, MMI Psychology
Licensed Psychologist
Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Mindy Chadwell, PhD, BCBA
Assistant Professor, MMI Department of Psychology
Program Director of School-Based Mental Health, MMI Psychology
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Licensed Psychologist

Alison DeLizza, PhD
Assistant Professor, MMI Department of Psychology
Licensed Psychologist

Nancy L. Foster, PhD
Assistant Professor, MMI Department of Psychology
Licensed Psychologist at Children's Physicians, Kearney

Erika Franta Bretscher, PhD
Assistant Professor, MMI Department of Psychology
Program Director of School Strategy, MMI Psychology
Licensed Psychologist

Hanna Grandgenett, PhD, LP
Assistant Professor, MMI Department of Psychology
Licensed Psychologist

Allison Grennan, PhD
Associate Professor and Licensed Psychologist, MMI Department of Psychology
Director, MMI Psychology Internship Training
Assistant Director, MMI Psychology Education and Training
Co-Associate Director, Nebraska Internship Consortium in Professional Psychology
Project Director, Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Grant


Natalie Hoff, PhD
Assistant Professor, MMI Department of Psychology
Licensed Psychologist

Melissa Hunter, PhD
Assistant Professor, MMI Department of Psychology
Licensed Psychologist

Abigail E. Kennedy, PhD, LIMHP, BCBA
Assistant Professor, MMI Department of Psychology
Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner
Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Gina M. Kunz, PhD
Professor, MMI Department of Psychology
Licensed Psychologist

Christian Klepper, PsyD
Assistant Professor, MMI Department of Psychology
Licensed Psychologist

Brett R. Kuhn, PhD, DBSM
Professor, UNMC Pediatrics
Professor, MMI Department of Psychology
Licensed Psychologist
Certified in Behavioral Sleep Medicine
Emily Loethen, PLP, LMHP
Associate Professor, MMI Department of Psychology
Pediatric Psychologist
Licensed Mental Health Provider

Megan M. Morse, PhD
Assistant Professor, MMI Department of Psychology
Program Director of School Psychology Services, MMI Psychology
Training Director of EdS Internship, MMI Psychology
Licensed Psychologist

Allison Morton, PhD
Assistant Professor, MMI Department of Psychology
Licensed Psychologist

Lisa L. Neitzke, PhD, BCBA
Assistant Professor, MMI Department of Psychology
Program Coordinator, Lifespan in Developmental Disabilities, MMI Psychology
Licensed Psychologist
Licensed Behavior Analyst

Holly Roberts, PhD
Professor, MMI Department of Psychology
Program Director of Integrated Primary Care, MMI Psychology
Licensed Psychologist
Rachel Schumacher, PhD
Assistant Professor, MMI Department of Psychology
Licensed Psychologist
Mark D. Shriver, PhD, BCBA-D
Director, Munroe-Meyer Institute UCEDD
Director, UNMC-UNO Applied Behavior Analysis Graduate Program
Associate Director of Education and Training, MMI Psychology
Professor, MMI Department of Psychology
Licensed Psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Cara Solness, PhD
Assistant Professor, MMI Department of Psychology
Licensed Psychologist

Whitney Strong-Bak, PhD
Assistant Professor, MMI Department of Psychology
Licensed Psychologist

Kaitlyn M. Young, PhD
Assistant Professor, MMI Department of Psychology
Licensed Psychologist

Professional Staff

Postdoctoral Fellows
Nichole Baker, PhD, PLMHP
Licensed Mental Health Practitioner
Provisionally Licensed Psychologist
Postdoctoral Fellow


Alison Ruby, MA, BCBA, PLMHP
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Licensed Mental Health Practitioner
Postdoctoral Fellow


Professional Trainees
Internship Program: Nebraska Internship Consortium in Professional Psychology
- Jack Andrews, MA, PLMHP
University of Missouri, Columbia - Jessica Andrews, MS, PLMHP
University of South Florida - Jeffrey Binder, MA, PLMHP
Michigan School of Psychology - Taylor S Bucher, MA
Fielding Graduate University - Rita Druffner, MA, BCBA, PLMHP
Mississippi State University - Arielle Flint, BS, PLMHP
Illinois State University - Teresa Goff, MEd, PLMHP
University of Florida - Macy Howell, MS, PLMHP
Oklahoma State University - Connor Kendzora, MA, PLMHP
University of Arizona - Samantha Klunejko, MA, PLMHP
Central Michigan University - Hayley McAvoy, MA, PLMHP
University of California, Riverside - Kandace W. Mossing, MEd, PLMHP
University of Cincinnati - Amanda Nelson, MEd, PLMHP
Lehigh University - Nikita Pike, MS, PLMHP
University of Memphis - Abril Rangel-Pacheco, MA, PLMHP
University of Nebraska-Lincoln - Katherine Valentine, MA, PLMHP
Michigan State University - Julia Ybarra, MA, PLMHP
University of Northern Colorado
Emeritus Faculty
Joseph H. Evans, PhD
Emeritus Professor, UNMC Department of Pediatrics and MMI Department of Psychology
William Warzak, PhD, BCBA-D
Emeritus Professor, UNMC Department of Pediatrics and MMI Department of Psychology

Psychology Services
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Team Support
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Administrative Associate
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Office Associate
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Office Associate
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Department Research
MMI is committed to advancing knowledge through research to benefit individuals with disabilities and complex health care needs.
Research in the Department of Psychology includes post-doctoral fellows, graduate students research assistants and undergraduate students.
View bios to see individual contributions to research.