Communicating Psychological Expertise to the Public

Dr. Andrea Bonior presents practical and actionable strategies for becoming more active as public-facing voices for the promotion of mental health to their communities and the media. Attendees will learn common challenges and barriers that make the transition to this work very different than clinical practice, along with specific paths to become sought after as an expert voice and thought leader. Ethical considerations will be explored, as well as potential benefits, drawing upon best practices and the presenter’s own experience as a psychologist in the spheres of book publishing, broadcast media, and print and online journalism.

Dr. Bonior received her B.A. with distinction in psychology from Yale University, with an additional major in American Studies. She completed her M.A. and Ph.D. in clinical psychology at American University, with a pre-doctoral clinical internship at the University of Miami, and a post-doctoral fellowship at George Washington University. Her training focused on individual and group psychotherapy for adults, specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders and depression. For thirteen years, she has served on the faculty of Georgetown University, where she is a multi-year nominee for the Academic Council Honors Teaching Award, given to those professors who, by student nomination, are said to have had a meaningful impact on students’ lives.