Psychology Faculty & Staff
At Rollins, you’ll learn from the very best.
Our expert professors are nationally recognized researchers and award-winning teachers who engage students in meaningful research and real-world learning experiences. Whether you're exploring human behavior, preparing for graduate school, or seeking a career in mental health, our psychology faculty will guide you every step of the way.
About the Department
Meet Our Faculty
Students frequently collaborate with faculty on research projects, gaining hands-on experience in labs, independent studies, and even international fieldwork. Explore their profiles to learn more about their expertise, research interests, and the courses they teach.
Department of Psychology
Telephone:407.646.2227
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Alice Davidson, PhD
Professor of Psychology, Executive Director of the Child Development & Student Research Center
Research interests: Peer relations in childhood and adolescence; the ways in which children make meaning out of conflict experiences through personal stories; quantitative and narrative methodologies
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Stacey Tantleff Dunn, PhD
Department Chair, Professor of Psychology
Research interests: Body image and eating behavior, with a focus on the effects of media and gender differences; positive psychology and mindfulness-based therapies
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Paul Harris, PhD
Professor of Psychology
Research interests: How design and decoration of place reflects identity, the links between personality and pro-environmental behavior, and the use of social media to cope with environmental stressors like natural disasters
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Lindsey Held, PhD
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Research interests: Early childhood leadership, play behaviors and imagination, socioemotional development, and school readiness
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John Houston, PhD
Professor of Psychology
Research interests: Competitiveness, aggressive driving, and neighborhood attachment
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Andrew Luchner, PsyD
Associate Professor of Psychology
Research interests: Narcissism, self-criticism, affect regulation, and psychotherapy processes
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Jennifer Queen, PhD
Professor of Psychology, Diane and Michael Maher Chair of Distinguished Teaching
Research interests: Cognitive science of learning in college students; how the mind/brain receives, stores, and uses information; the memory for spoken language
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Elisabeth Slifkin, PhD
Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology
Research interests: Enhancing human performance in real-world tasks by investigating relevant cognitive processes, including the effects of task interruptions on decision-making and individual differences in visual search
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Steven St. John, PhD
Professor of Psychology, Faculty Director of Neuroscience
Research interests: Behavioral and neural regulation of feeding and drinking behavior; the plasticity of the nervous system to change with age and experience
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Rachelle Yankelevitz, PhD
Associate Professor of Psychology
Research interests: Experimental analysis of decision making, impulsivity, and risk taking
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Mentorship and Support
With our small classes and unique mentorship model, you’ll get a personalized pathway that opens doors to graduate programs and careers in psychology, healthcare, education, and more. Here’s how our faculty support your journey:
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Faculty Advising
With a dedicated faculty advisor, you’ll get personalized academic and career advising from professors who know your goals and dreams.
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Internships & Undergraduate Research
Our faculty regularly collaborate with students on research and connect them with internships and other learning experiences that prepare them for graduate school and professional careers.
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Strong Recommendations
Since our professors work closely with students in small classes and research settings, they can provide personalized letters of recommendation that help you stand out.
Discover Your Future in Psychology
See what it’s like to study psychology at Rollins. Our students get almost immediate access to real-world learning opportunities, mentorship from expert faculty, and the freedom to explore the topics they’re most passionate about.
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