Meet The Organizers

Jasmyn is entering her third year in Clinical Psychology (Military Track) doctoral program where she also serves as Vice President of the Military Psychology Student Organization (MPSO) and the Adler Social Interest Practicum Assistant to Adler's Center for Civic Learning and Community Action.

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She holds a Master of Arts in I/O Psychology from TCSPP. Her clinical experience includes working with diverse populations across the lifespan, including children, adults, and veterans.

 

She supports individuals navigating ADHD, ASD, MDD, PTSD, and TBI, with a focus on practical strategies for daily functioning and resilience.

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Jasmyn’s work is guided by a commitment to applying her academic training and leadership experience to better understand and serve underserved populations, particularly veterans and Black/African American communities.

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Samen Nadeem is entering her third year Clinical Psychology doctoral program at Adler University, Vice President of Adler Student Government, and Social media coordinator for the Illinois psychological association. Her current roles align with her clinical and academic interests by demonstrating strong leadership skills, expanding knowledge of self- worth through community by utilizing media.

 

Samen’s therapy externship will be training in inpatient and outpatient therapy at Advocate Trauma Recovery Center, Christ Medical Center where she’ll get to further enhance her understanding of complex trauma with individuals exposed to forms of violence.

 

She's interested in how youths combat and build tolerance to their environmental situations and what factors contribute the most to their resilience. She especially seeks to explore the connections between psychology, neuroscience, and spirituality, envisioning holistic approaches that expand our understanding of health, consciousness, and human experience. 

Grace is entering her third year as a Clinical Psychology PsyD student at Adler University. She is the president of the Adler Mentoring Program, an organization that promotes connection and mentorship amongst fellow students.

 

Her academic and professional interests focus on neuropsychology and mind-body healing, so she prioritizes understanding clients holistically. She is interested in epigenetics, and is passionate about implementing systemic changes to reduce disparities in health and wellbeing and promote community-level healing. She is especially interested in prison reform advocacy.

 

She has enjoyed conducting research in the fields of educational neuroscience, Alzheimer’s disease, and microbiology. She has worked with clients across the lifespan and has extensive experience with older individuals with memory disorders. Outside of psychology, she enjoys connecting with nature, spending time with friends, dancing and playing piano.

 

 

 

 

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Holly Lueken is entering her third year in Clinical Psychology doctoral program at Adler University. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychological Science from Colgate University, where she was also a Division I basketball player, and earned her Master of Science in Mental Health Therapies from Queen Mary University of London.

With warmth and kindness, Holly focuses on building trust and creating a safe space where people feel comfortable and understood.  

 

Her background includes working with children, adolescents, adults impacted by trauma, and athletes of all ages. She is committed to providing compassionate, thoughtful care and is dedicated to growing as a clinician to best meet the unique needs of each individual she works with.

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Shuziya Clemmons is entering her third year as a Clinical Psychology student at Adler University. Her academic and professional interests center on the intersection of community psychology and Black psychology, with a focus on prevention, culturally responsive treatments, and evidence-based interventions that support the mental health and well-being of Black communities.​

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Daniella Cespedes is entering her third year in the Clinical Psychology doctoral program at Adler University, with an emphasis in Childhood and Adolescence. She also serves as Secretary of Adler Student Government and Vice President of the Adler Immigrant Justice Association. Originally from the Dominican Republic and having immigrated to the United States during adolescence, Daniella is especially passionate about working with Latino and immigrant communities.

 

In the upcoming year, Daniella will be stepping into her therapy externship at a community mental health setting with United Stand, as well as the position of President of the Hispanic and Latino Student Association at Adler. Her research interests include the transmission of resilience through culture post-immigration, as well as the role of language in shaping cultural identity. She is interested in community-centered approaches to qualitative research that amplify lived experience and center voices often overlooked in the existing psychological literature.​​

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Iyana Liburd is entering her third year in the Clinical Psychology doctoral program at Adler University. She is passionate about connecting neuropsychology and community psychology, with a focus on understanding how cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and environmental factors shape an individual’s functioning. Her clinical interests include neurodevelopmental disorders, oppositional defiant disorder, psychological assessment, and working with juvenile and justice-involved populations. She is especially interested in how neuropsychological assessment can be used to better understand youth behavior, support treatment planning, and advocate for more culturally responsive community-based care.

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Iyana currently serves as Vice President of the Adler Black Student Association, where she is committed to supporting community, representation, and advocacy for Black students within Adler. Her clinical and community-based experiences, including her work with The Answer Inc., an autism awareness and support agency, have strengthened her passion for working with underserved and neurodivergent populations. Through this work, she has supported life-skills programming, mentorship-based activities, and community engagement. Iyana’s work at New Life Knew Solutions has also provided her experience in providing community support services for adults and youth.

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Iyana also brings a strong research background to her doctoral training. Her previous work in cardiovascular risk research in the pharmaceutical industry strengthened her interest in the relationships among physical and mental health and prevention. She is now expanding her research interests into neurological disorders and maternal health, with a focus on how biological, psychological, and systemic factors influence long-term outcomes. As she continues her training, Iyana will grow as a culturally responsive clinician and forensic neuropsychologist who uses assessment, advocacy, and community-based care to better support the community.

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Madison Nasiatka is entering her third year in the Clinical Psychology (Neuropsychology Emphasis) doctoral program at Adler University. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Bachelor of Science in Criminology from the University of North Carolina Wilmington, as well as a Master of Science in Forensic Psychology from Southern New Hampshire University. 

Her clinical experience includes working with adolescent, adult, geriatric, and forensic populations in a neuropsychological practice. Madison’s therapy externship will include working with adolescents, adults, and older adults at Progressive Psychological Healthcare. Her clinical interests center on neurodevelopmental disorders, learning disorders, memory concerns, promoting client wellbeing, and tailoring treatment. She is committed to being a “forever student” to better serve her current and future clients with the most up to date research and methodologies. 

Moshood Olanrewaju, Ph.D., is a public administrator and critical community psychologist from the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria. His work centers on building political capital and advancing justice for refugees, displaced migrants, and other marginalized “communities on the move.” Through policy advocacy, action-oriented participatory research, program evaluation, and community-based education, Dr. Olanrewaju amplifies the voices and leadership of those most impacted by displacement and structural injustice.

Dr. Olanrewaju is a faculty member in the Clinical Psychology Department at Adler University and currently serves as President of the Society for Community Research and Action (SCRA), Division 27 of the American Psychological Association (APA). He represents the APA at the United Nations and holds a gubernatorial appointment on Illinois’ Task Force on Black Immigrants. 

He is also Board President of the Refugee Action Network, a member of the advisory council to the City of Chicago’s New Arrivals Cabinet, and faculty advisor to the Adler Immigrant Justice Association (AIJA). Previously, he served as co-chair of SCRA’s Immigrant Justice Interest Group and continues to advise World Refugee Day Chicago. His scholarship and praxis reflect a lifelong commitment to community-led transformation and transnational solidarity.

He is the convener of the 11th International Conference of Community Psychology to be held in Lagos, Nigeria, reflecting his commitment to advancing Global South leadership and transforming the field’s global engagement.

Abbré McClain, Psy.D, LCPC, is a psychologist, educator, author, social justice warrior, and youth activist. Her work is deeply rooted in supporting children, adolescents, their families, and those making important decisions about their wellbeing.  

 

At the intersection of her clinical work, research, and advocacy is an integration of expertise in multicultural psychology and trauma-based care. This supports social connectedness, empowerment, cultural pride, and health. These tenets are the necessary pillars for children and families to heal, grow, and feel rooted, while navigating an ever-changing world. 

 

Dr. McClain is an alumna and faculty member in the Clinical Psychology Department at Adler University, where she serves as the director of the child and adolescent treatment emphasis program. She currently serves as program chair for the Trauma Psychology, Division 56 and member of the Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, Division 53 of the American Psychological Association (APA). She is also an active member of the Illinois Association for Infant Mental (IAIMH). 

 

She co-established the Chicago Wellness Center for Families, one of the first private practices in Chicago that center both individual and community-based care, to provide safe and affirming therapy spaces that honor the stories that shape youth and families; preserving heritage as the driving force in establishing health, healing, and wellness.