STEPHANIE MIODUS, PhD, NCSP 

American Psychological Association Division 46 Presidential Citation (2023)

American Psychological Association Division 46 Presidential Citation (2022)

American Psychological Association Division 1 Presidential Trio Award (2022)

Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (SCCAP) Professional Development Award (2022)

University Fellowship, Temple University College of Education and Human Development (2018-2022)

Miodus, S. (2021). Justice-Involved Youth Perceptions of Mental Health Care Services in Institutional Settings. SPSSI Grant-in-Aid. Awarded: $1000

Miodus, S., Cadenas, G.A., Morrissey, M.B., & Cárdenas Bautista, E. (2021). Building Immigration Advocacy Consortia: Advancing Human Rights and Social Justice. APA Division 48 Small Grant Award. Awarded: $3000

American Psychological Association Division 46 Presidential Citation (2021)

Appointed to serve on Technology Pillar for American Psychological Association Summit on the Future of Education and Practice (2021)

Dr. W.M. Polishook Tribute Fund Commencement Award, Temple University College of Education (2020)

Pinkerton Graduate Community Fellowship, The Pinkerton Foundation (2017-2018)

I am involved in local, state, and national psychology leadership, including as the American Psychological Association Division 46 Convention Program Co-Chair and American Psychological Association Division 1 Convention Program Chair, and am also a Certified Americans with Disabilities Act Advocate. I am passionate about advocacy on issues related to neurodiversity, mental health, education, disability rights, immigration, and the justice system. In my work, I seek to uplift and amplify the voices of those who are directly impacted by these and other systems. I have advocacy leadership experience, previously serving on the American Psychological Association of Graduate Students Advocacy Coordinating Team and as Advocacy Chair for the Pennsylvania Psychological Association Graduate Student Board of Directors.

I also serve on the American Psychological Association Division 37 Diverse Racial Ethnic and Multicultural (DREAM) Special Interest Group Executive Committee, where I compiled a Guide of Anti-Racism Resources for Parents and Professionals Working With Children and Families.

I am also committed to efforts to expand opportunities and create inclusive spaces for those who are underrepresented in the field of psychology. As former American Psychological Association Division 46 Student Committee Co-Chair, I co-created the Grad Stepping Program, an initiative to increase the recruitment, retention, and graduation of underrepresented students.

I also have non-profit leadership experience and am currently Executive Director of a non-profit I co-founded, Stocking Hope.

Level I Regulation Focused Psychotherapy for Children (RFP-C) trained

PEERS® for Adolescents Certified by UCLA PEERS® Clinic

PEERS® Telehealth Certified by UCLA PEERS® Clinic

Certified Level 1 in the Resilience Builder Program® (Alvord, Zucker & Grados, 2011)

I have experience teaching, as instructor of record, courses on child development, mental illness, and interpersonal communication. 

Students have noted:

"The instructor created a nice and comfortable environment for students of all different backgrounds."

"Stephanie has a great attitude and it was really interesting to hear about her own studies."

"This class was always inclusive and inviting, and I enjoyed being in this class."

"Our professor was extremely accepting and created an environment where we could talk about difficult topics without being judged."

"Professor was accessible, organized and very kind. This has been one of the most useful courses I've ever had."

"Stephanie is an excellent instructor that really cares for her students, and makes learning about psych fun. She is very engaging during class and makes fun activities that help us gain different perspectives on different topics/ issues."

"Steph was unbelievably kind and always made herself available."

"I loved how passionate Stephanie is about all the topics discussed in class. I could clearly tell she was very interested in the subjects discussed in class. She is very respectful and helped me become more aware of things."

"What I think was the most helpful was how organized Stephanie is and how quickly she responds to emails! She is extremely efficient with communication and is very helpful."

"She was a good teacher and always had a positive energy about her that encouraged me to engage in class."

"She was very well versed in the subject so she was excited to share that knowledge and she did it in an innovative way."