Faculty
Barat Wolfe, Ph.D.
Applied Psychology Department Chair
Psychology, Associate Professor
- B.S., Psychology, St. Lawrence University
- M.A., Human Kinetics (Sport Psychology), University of Ottawa
- Ph.D., Applied Social Psychology, University of Windsor
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, Western University
Professional/Research Interests:
- Health, wellness, and culture
- Mixed methods, qualitative research, intersectionality
- College students, eSports competitors, survivors of interpersonal violence, new immigrants, women and youth
Marcella Chiromo, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
- B.A., Psychology, The University of the Cumberlands
- M.A., Intercultural Youth and Family Development, The University of Montana
- Ph.D., International Psychology, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Professional/Research Interests:
- Mental Health
- Developmental Psychology
- Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- Clinical Practice
- Cultural Psychology
- Research involving adolescents and equitable, culture-centric research involving Black, African descent populations
Christina Huie Lesyk, LMSW, HS-BCP
Associate Professor
- B.A., Women’s Studies, Minor: Psychology
- MSW, Community Organization and Planning, City University of New York/Hunter College School of Social Work
- Ph.D., Hospitality Management, Iowa State University (ABD)
- LMSW, Licensed Master of Social Work (NY)
- HS-BCP, Human Services - Board Certified Practitioner
- Instruction in Human Services, Psychology, and Social Sciences
Professional/Research Interests:
Psychosocial influences on academic and professional achievement and training, consumer behavior, and human resource management.
Patrick McManus, LMHC, CASAC II, M.S., M.A., B.A.
Lecturer
- B.A., Psychology and Sociology, Northern Arizona University
- M.A., Applied Sociology, Northern Arizona University
- M.S., Mental Health Counseling, St. Lawrence University
- L.M.H.C. – Licensed Mental Health Counselor (NY)
Professional/Research Interests:
- Instruction in mental health practices
- Counseling skills and processes
- Crisis intervention
- Alcohol and drugs in society
Adjuncts
- Katey Baruth, Ph.D., H.S.P.P, L.A.C. (IN), Licensed Psychologist (IN, CT)
- Edward Boyd, M.Ed.
- E. Nate Chapman, M.S, Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist (CA, DC, WV), Licensed Clinical Psychologist (VA), APIT
- Christopher Cryer, M.Ed., BCBA, NYS LBA, QIDP
- Angela Doe, M.S., LMHC, Master-CASAC, ICADC, HS-BCP
- Melinda Miller, M.S., LMHC, CAS (Counseling and Development)
Advisory Board Members
- Cynthia Ackerman, MBA - Director of Community Supports and Program Development, The Arc Jefferson-St. Lawrence
- Emma Brackett, LCSW-R, CASAC - Therapist Lead, St. Lawrence Health/Outpatient Mental Health Services
- Nancy L. Davis, New York State Licensed Behavioral Analyst, The Arc of Jefferson and St. Lawrence Counties
- Andrea Montgomery - Director, St. Lawrence County Office for the Aging
- Michele Montroy, RN, MBA - the Arc of Jefferson and St. Lawrence Counties
- Dave Nelson, LCSW-R - Director of Behavioral Health Services, United Helpers
- John T. Nixon, Ph.D. - Retired Faculty Emeritus, SUNY Canton Applied Psychology Program and Retired Psychology Faculty, SUNY Potsdam
- Joseph Seeber, Commissioner, St. Lawrence County Department of Social Services
- Carolyn L. Tracy, - Supervisor, St. Lawrence County Probation Department
- Jennifer Waite, MSW, M.Ed., CASAC - Retired Associate Professor, SUNY Canton Applied Psychology Program
Applied Psychology
Department Chair
Dr. Barat Wolfe
Associate Professor
wolfeb@canton.edu
315-386-7842