SJNY ASSISTANT PROFESSOR HONORED WITH MEMORIAL AWARD AND NAMED DISTINGUISHED FELLOW BY NYSPA

September 17, 2024

BROOKLYN and PATCHOGUE, N.Y. – September 17, 2024 – St. Joseph’s University, New York (SJNY) is pleased to announce that Harry Voulgarakis, Ph.D., BCBA-D, assistant professor of child study, has been recognized with two prestigious honors by the New York State Psychological Association (NYSPA) for exceptional service, mentorship and leadership in the field of psychology.

Dr. Voulgarakis was awarded the Sidney A. Orgel Memorial Award, established in 2005 to recognize an early career psychologist who has shown exemplary leadership qualities and passion for the profession. In addition, Dr. Voulgarakis was named a Distinguished Fellow of the NYSPA for his impact and contributions to psychology. 

“I want to congratulate Dr. Voulgarakis on this well-deserved recognition and award,” said Eileen White Jahn, Ph.D., executive dean for the Long Island Campus. “Harry brings a wealth of knowledge and dedication to our Department of Child Study, and the St. Joseph’s community is fortunate to benefit from his many years of experience.”

Dr. Voulgarakis has been an Assistant Professor of Child Study since 2019, teaching coursework that includes research methods, child development, applied behavior analysis and psychoeducational assessment. He is the author and co-author of over a dozen book chapters and scholarly papers and sits on several SJNY committees. As a psychologist and behavior analyst, Dr. Voulgarakis specializes in the assessment and treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders. He is experienced in assessing people from infancy through adulthood who may present with autism; ADHD; learning disorders; language and communication disorders; and complex genetic, medical and behavioral profiles. 

Dr. Voulgarakis is also active in research, policy and teaching within and outside of the University. He is an executive board member of the NYSPA Forensic Psychology division, regularly provides consultation and training to schools and organizations, and has experience serving as an expert witness and evaluator. 

For more information, visit sjny.edu. 

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