Denise Wright Email & Phone Number

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Conduct research & evaluation in the areas of mental and public health, organizational development, provide wellness activities and programs for various organizations and community based organizations. Certification in Integrative Medicine.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Project Director/Coordinator, Substance Use Disorders Division, Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), Washington, DC, 2016-2017. Provided oversight of a million dollar grant from SAMHSA. Knowledge and responsibilities.
• Coordination of participating mental health centers in the substance use treatment program in the application of evidence-based practice.
• Monitoring of data
• Timely submission of electronic health records
• Budget management Manager, Applied Research & Evaluation (ARE) Unit, Office of Program & Policy, Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), Washington, DC 2015-2016. Provided supervision and direction for ARE unit, which.
• Culling of data, analysis, and application of data as well as different data platforms.

Yola, Nigeria

• Director of Counseling and Psychological Services, Assistant Professor, American University of Nigeria, Adamawa State, Yola, Nigeria, 2012-2015. In charge of operations for the mental health division of the University.
• Providing therapeutic intervention for students, staff and faculty
• Developed protocols were developed for crisis intervention and prevention.
• Trained residence life staff, and other departments at the University in crisis intervention and prevention.
• Coordinated efforts with the health clinic to increase the continuity of mental health and health care for students and faculty.
• Provided orientation for students on sexually transmitted infections (STIs, HIV/AIDS, and substance use.

Ph.D., Educational Psychology

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Educational Psychology