Faculty and Staff
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Dr. Stokes is the Alvin V. Baird Centennial Chair in Psychology and Professor of Graduate Psychology at James Madison University. He is also the Director of James Madison University’s Alvin V. Baird Attention and Learning Disabilities Center at the Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services. He was educated at the University of Western Australia and the University of Kansas. Dr. Stokes is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and licensed Behavior Analyst in Virginia. Before coming to James Madison University, he held academic appointments at the University of Manitoba, West Virginia University, and the University of South Florida. Dr. Stokes has a diverse research background and a wide range of experience in practice and teaching in Clinical and School Psychology and Applied Behavior Analysis. |
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Dr. Jakobsen is the Alvin V. and Nancy C. Baird Professor of Psychology and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at James Madison University. She also conducts research with the Cognitive Development Lab at James Madison University. She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, her Master’s of Science from University of Georgia, and her Ph.D. in Lifespan Human Development also from the University of Georgia. Dr. Jakobsen’s research interests include cognitive development in infants and children, visual attention and eye tracking, and evidence-based teaching practices. |
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Hannah Lockwood Hannah is a second-year Master’s student in the Psychological Sciences program with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis at James Madison University. She received a Bachelor of Science in Family, Youth and Community Sciences with a minor in Disabilities in Society from the University of Florida. She currently holds a Registered Behavior Technician certification through the Behavior Analysis Certification Board. This is Hannah’s second year working at the Baird Center, where she is currently the Applied Behavior Analysis Parenting (ABAP) Coordinator for the clinic. In addition to working at the Baird Center, she is also a BCBA Intern at Staunton City Schools this year. Last year, Hannah was a BCBA intern at Page County Public Schools providing services to students with developmental and learning disabilities. Prior to her time at JMU, Hannah worked at Behavior Analysis Support Services in Florida as a Registered Behavior Technician, and was a Behavior Analysis Intern at The Speech and Language Center in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Hannah’s research interests are in Attention Evaluations, Classroom Behavior Management, and Self-Monitoring Tools. |
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Haley Gardner Haley is a second-year Master’s student in the Psychological Sciences program with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis at James Madison University. She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Health Sciences from James Madison University. She currently holds a Registered Behavior Technician certification through the Behavior Analysis Certification Board. This is Haley’s second year working at the Baird Center, where she is currently the Inter-Professional Autism Clinic (IPAC) Coordinator. In addition to working at the Baird Center this year, Haley is also a BCBA Intern with Harrisonburg City Public Schools. She has previous experience as a caregiver for an individual who has Down Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her duties included taking her client to various therapy appointments and helping her client increase their independence and establish daily living routines. While completing her undergraduate program, Haley held an internship at the Virginia Institute of Autism working primarily with adults and adolescents who have developmental disabilities. Last year, Haley was a BCBA intern at Shenandoah County Public Schools providing services to students with developmental and learning disabilities. Her research interests include Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, Teacher-Child Interaction Training, and treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorders. |
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Courtney West Courtney is a second-year Master’s student in the Psychological Sciences program with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis at James Madison University. She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology with minors in Family Studies and Sociology from James Madison University. She currently holds a Registered Behavior Technician certification through the Behavior Analysis Certification Board. This is Courtney’s second year working at the Baird Center, where she is currently the Quality Assurance Coordinator for the clinics. In addition to working at the Baird Center, Courtney is also working at Augusta County Public Schools as a BCBA Intern this year. Last year, Courtney was a BCBA intern at Rockingham County Public Schools, providing services to students with developmental and learning disabilities. Courtney also has experience working as a Registered Behavior Technician at Spectrum Transformation Group, a developmental and behavioral clinic. Her research interests include early intervention with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy. |
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Morgan Mabery Morgan is a second-year Master’s student in the Psychological Sciences program with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis at James Madison University. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from James Madison University with a minor in Exceptional Education, and is a Registered Behavior Technician through the Behavior Analysis Certification Board. Morgan previously held an internship at the Virginia Institute of Autism Outpatient Behavioral Services clinic, using Applied Behavior Analysis with individuals who have developmental disabilities. Last year, Morgan was a BCBA intern at Augusta County Public Schools, providing services to students with developmental and learning disabilities. This is Morgan’s second year working at the Baird Center, where she is currently the Administrative Coordinator for the clinics. In addition to working at the Baird Center, she is also a BCBA Intern at Waynesboro Public Schools this year. Morgan’s research interests include behavioral momentum, early intervention for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and parent training in ABA. |
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Jessica Boss Jessie is a Master’s student in the Psychological Sciences program with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis at James Madison University. She received her Bachelor of Science in Special Education, K-12, concentrating on the adapted curriculum with a minor in Exceptional Education non-teaching from James Madison University. This is Jessie’s first year working at the Baird Center as a Graduate Assistant using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis with children who have developmental and learning disabilities. In addition to working at the Baird Center, Jessie is also working at the Virginia Institute of Autism (VIA) as a BCBA Intern this year. She is primarily working with children and adults who have developmental and learning disabilities. Her research interests include mental health struggles in children and adults with multiple disabilities. |
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Sydney Setchel Sydney is a Master’s student in the Psychological Sciences program with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis at James Madison University. She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Exceptional Education from James Madison University. Previously, Sydney worked as an undergraduate research assistant at the Baird Center, researching preference assessments. In addition, she worked at Virginia Autism Spectrum Services as a behavior technician providing services with children 3-7 years old with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This is Sydney’s first year working at the Baird Center as a Graduate Assistant using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis with children who have developmental and learning disabilities. In addition to working at the Baird Center, Sydney is also working at Page County Public Schools as a BCBA Intern this year. She is primarily working with children who have developmental and learning disabilities. Her research interests include Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, early intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorders, preference assessments, and acquired traumatic brain injury. |
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Samantha Eckstein Sam is a Master’s student in the Psychological Sciences program with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis at James Madison University. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. In addition, Sam worked at the Center for Pediatric Behavioral Health as a Registered Behavior Technician in the early learners program, as well as the severe behavior program. This is Sam’s first year working at the Baird Center as a Graduate Assistant using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis with children who have developmental and learning disabilities. In addition to working at the Baird Center, Sam is also working at the Virginia Institute of Autism as a BCBA Intern this year. She is primarily working with children who have developmental and learning disabilities. Her research interests include early intervention and speech, language, and communication building. |
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Luke Badley Luke Badley is a third-year Doctoral student in the Clinical and School Psychology program at James Madison University along with taking classes in Behavior Analysis. He received a Bachelor of Science in Bible at Clarks Summit University. He also holds a Master of Arts in Social Work from West Virginia University. Luke has experience working with children and their families and is certified in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). This is Luke’s second year working at the Baird Center as a Graduate Assistant, applying a blend of Applied Behavior Analysis principles and Counseling services to children with developmental and learning disabilities. In addition to working at the Baird Center, Luke is also a student clinician at the JMU Counseling and Psychological Services Center, where he provides psychological services to individuals across the lifespan. Luke’s research interests are parenting and child mental health. |
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Nino Mikaia Nino is a first-year Doctoral student in the Clinical and School Psychology program at James Madison University. She holds a Master of Education Administration and Master of Psychology in Child and Adolescent Psychological Assessment and Counseling. Nino has an experience of conducting psycho-educational evaluations of children and providing consultations for families regarding child behavior management. Nino’s research interests are Applied Behavior Analysis, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, Teacher-Child Interaction Therapy, and Parent Support. |
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Valenica Pankey Valencia is a second-year Doctoral student in the Clinical and School Psychology program at James Madison University. She holds a Master of Arts in Psychological Sciences with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, both from James Madison University. She is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst through the Behavior Analysis Certification Board and a Licensed Behavior Analyst in the state of Virginia. Valencia has experience supervising behavioral interventions in center-based and home-based settings. She has also provided behavioral consultation services. While in her Master’s program, Valencia held BCBA Internships with Augusta County Public Schools and the Virginia Institute of Autism. Valencia was also the Inter-professional Autism Clinic (IPAC) Coordinator at the Baird Center during her Master’s program. Her research interests include early intervention, behavioral sleep interventions, behavioral feeding interventions, and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy. |