About Chad

Chad is a retired veteran having served a 20-year career in the Navy and received his undergraduate degree in Psychology from Columbia College in April, 2023. He is currently enrolled in the Master’s of Professional Studies in Clinical Psychological Science program at UMD. Chad has a broad range of experience with his involvement in counseling servicemembers; notably as a victim advocate and first responder, assisting victims of sexual assault as well as work with those affected by problems stemming from the abuse of drugs and alcohol. His research interests include the neuropsychological impacts of anxiety and depression including their latent role in the breakdown of marriage and familial relationships. He is also interested in how PTSD affects life quality.