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Diana Mendez, PhD, ABPP
Diana Mendez, PhD, ABPP
Associate Director for Strategic Partnerships
Executive Division
See staff directory for contact information.
Academic Appointment
- University of Central Florida School of Medicine, Assistant Professor of Psychology
Education
- American Board of Professional Psychology, Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology, 2021
- University of Miami Medical School, Fellowship in Clinical Health Psychology, 2013
- University of Detroit Mercy, Clinical Psychology, PhD, 2012
- University of Central Florida, Psychology, BS, 2007
Expertise and Interests
- PTSD treatment and assessment
- PTSD treatment retention and outcomes
- Social determinants of health in PTSD treatment
- Dissemination and implementation of evidence-based services for PTSD
Membership in Professional Societies
- International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
- Association of VA Psychologist Leaders
- APA Divisions 18 and 56
Awards and Honors
- Barbara Thompson Excellence in Research on Military and Veterans Family Award, Purdue University, 2024
- Congressional Recognition Honoree, Bio added to Congressional Record, 2022
Members of the press interested in scheduling an interview please see the contact for the media page.