Trauma Research Consortium Staff

 

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Dr. Suzy Bird Gulliver is a licensed clinical psychologist and clinical researcher. Currently, she serves as Director and Chief of the Warriors Research Institute and as a Professor at the Texas A&M Health Science Center.

Dr. Mark B. Powers is the Director of Trauma Research at Baylor Scott & White running federally funded projects at two Level 1 Trauma Centers including Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas and Scott & White Medical Center in Temple. His research focuses include treatment and prevention of PTSD, resilience training/human performance/crisis negotiations, non-opioid pain management, and ECMO/TBI research.

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Dr. Coe joined the Warriors Research Institute in February 2018 after earning her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Baylor University. Prior to joining the WRI, she completed training rotations at the Baylor Psychology Clinic, Talitha Koum Institute, Methodist Children’s Home, and the Baylor University Counseling Center in Waco, TX, and completed her predoctoral internship at The Help Group in Sherman Oaks, CA.

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Megan E. Douglas, PhD, is a licensed Clinical Health Psychologist and Research Investigator with the Trauma Research Consortium. Her research focus is on the intersection of trauma and health outcomes from a biopsychosocial perspective. Specific research areas include psychosocial outcomes following traumatic injury, evidence-based treatments for PTSD, and chronic disease management and behavioral medicine (including diabetes, pain, and obesity, healthy lifestyle, and behavioral sleep medicine).

Gillian joined the Warriors Research Institute in August of 2022. She graduated from The University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and a minor in History.

Gillian’s own personal experience with a healthcare incident in 2014 led her to become passionate about expanding access to care to first responders and Veterans. She is a native Texan and loves a good pair of cowboy boots. In her free time, she enjoys reading, exercising and spending time with family and friends.

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Shakeira joined the Trauma Research Consortium in 2022 as a Clinical Research Coordinator. She graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and holds a Master of Science degree in Forensic Science from Oklahoma State University Health Science Center. Shakeira plans to continue to develop her skills and interests in clinical research during her time at the TRC as she aims to pursue a PhD in Clinical Psychology.

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Greg joined the TRC team in May of 2021. A native of New Orleans, he began his academic journey at Tulane University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology (double major in economics, minor in philosophy) and, later from Boston University with a Master of Arts in Psychology. While at Boston, Greg wrote a thesis at the Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders using his economics background to determine the return on investment of CBT for major depression. Greg plans to continue his work in developing tools and insights for real-world health care and continue to develop his newfound interest in PTSD during his time at the TRC.

When he is not working, you can find him rock climbing, videogaming, having fun with his two dogs, playing D&D, or cooking and relaxing with his fiancé.

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Jordan joined the Warriors Research Institute (WRI) team in February 2021 as a Clinical Research Assistant. She graduated from Baylor University with a Bachelor of Science in Public Health in May 2019 and is completing her Master of Public Health in Epidemiology degree. In her time at Baylor University, she worked closely with the Department of Public Health and the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences studying topics including physical activity among adults with functional limitations, exercise prescriptions through the Family Health Center, and firefighter exposure to carcinogens through occupational risks.

Brittany joined the TRC team in March 2022. She is a Bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker with eight years of experience, practicing primarily in mental health clinics, providing trauma therapy. She has a particular interest in trauma and plans to develop this interest during her time with the TRC. When she is not working, she enjoys drinking coffee, tending to her plants, traveling, reading, and spending time with her dogs, family, and friends.

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Michelle joined the Warriors Research Institute (WRI) team in July 2013. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and a Master of Public Health degree in Community Health Education from Baylor University. Michelle currently attends the University of Texas Health Science Center School of Public Health where she is working on a PhD in Epidemiology.

Michelle has been involved in a variety of research projects related to firefighters and veterans examining topics, including suicide, stigma, telehealth, peer support, and traumatic brain injury. Michelle is a native Texan. In her spare time, she enjoys attending Baylor football games, running, couponing, and playing with her nieces.

Niroj joined the TRC team in May of 2022. She graduated from Portland State University and Oregon Health Science University with a bachelor's degree in Public Health Science. While in university, Niroj was a scholar of a NIH funded program called Build Exito. The goal of this program is to increase diversity in research. Niroj immigrated to United States in 2010 and she was a first-generation college student. She found interest in research after the Build Exito program and continued to pursue this field after college. She loves changing the world for the better, and research fulfills that goal for her.

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Emily joined the WRI team in June of 2021. She graduated in the Spring of 2021 from Emory University in Atlanta, GA with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a minor in Quantitative Sciences. While at Emory, Emily received the highest honors for her senior thesis studying memory at the Bauer Memory Lab. Emily plans to continue to develop her interests in PTSD and its treatment during her time at the WRI.

Martha joined the Baylor Scott & White Research Institute in June of 2022. She graduated from The University of Texas at Arlington in December 2021 with a BA in Psychology and minor in Social Justice and Social Welfare. Martha plans on going back to school to receive her MA in social work to be an LPC. She is excited to learn more about research at the TRC and use her knowledge to help other individuals.

In her free time, Martha likes to go on walks with her mom and her small dog, Fifi. She also enjoys trying new food with her friends and hanging out with her family. Martha was born in Mexico but grew up in Colorado, so she loves being outdoors, especially in the cooler weather.

Dr. Victoria A. Torres currently serves as a research post-doctoral fellow at the Warriors Research Institute and Trauma Research Consortium (TRC) of Baylor Scott and White Health. She is passionate about improving accessibility to high quality mental healthcare for underserved groups. Clinically, Dr. Torres enjoys using evidence-based approaches to support individuals and couples from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

Aaron joined the WRI team in June of 2022. He began his work in the field of mental health working as a Behavior Interventionist with children with Autism in 2018. He graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a B.A. in Psychological Science and is currently a third-year doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology program at Baylor University. Prior to coming to WRI/TRC Aaron also worked in community and university treatment systems, providing mental healthcare services to both adults and children. Aaron has a keen interest in Psychological Flow states, which are beneficial to mental health and promote well-being, self-efficacy, and enhance performance. In his prior career Aaron was a sound engineer by trade, and currently enjoys collaboration and creative pursuits including music performance, composition, and ceramic sculpture.

AJ joined the WRI team in July of 2022. He received his B.A. in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin in 2017 and his M.Ed. in Counseling Education from the University of Texas at Austin in 2019. He is currently a fourth-year doctoral student in the Counseling Psychology program at Texas A&M University. AJ grew up in Austin, TX in a Latino household, and has a passion for working with Latino and underserved communities. Prior to joining WRI, AJ provided counseling services at Texas A&M's Counseling and Psychological Services office as well as working in the Suicide Awareness and Prevention Office. AJ enjoys taking a collaborative approach to therapy, helping clients find their voice and strengths. His hobbies include traveling, being outdoors, and swimming.

Mallory joined the TRC in August of 2022 as a practicum student. She is currently working on her Master of Social Work at Tarleton State University. She came to Texas from Missouri after completing her Bachelor of Social Work at Southeast Missouri State University. Prior to her work with the TRC, Mallory worked in case management with individuals with developmental disabilities.

Brad joined the WRI team in June of 2022. He received a B.S. in economics and political science from Iowa State University in 2012 and a B.S. in psychology from Colorado State University in 2020. Between 2012 and 2019, Brad worked in various roles on the human resources leadership team at JBS USA. Since transitioning to the mental health field, Brad has provided counseling in community clinic and university settings. In his spare time, Brad enjoys spending time with his wife and their two dogs, reading, hunting, fishing, and watching sports.

Carly joined the WRI/TRC in July 2022. She is currently a fourth-year doctoral student at Texas A&M in Counseling Psychology. Carly earned his bachelor's degree in statistics from Utah State University in 2018 and her master's in educational psychology from Texas A&M University in 2020. She has experience providing counseling services in community clinics, university counseling centers, and telehealth clinics. She has a clinical and research interest in trauma. Carly enjoys traveling, trying new foods, spending time with her family, and reading.