Research

• Intersection of neuroscience and social justice

• Clinical Neuropsychology

• Cognitive rehabilitation

• Executive functioning and engaging in diverse dilalogue (e.g., challenging social/political conversations)

• Understanding the cognitive impact and mitigating race-based stress

• The relationship between systemic injustice and cognitive functioning

• Impact of the microbiome, inflammation, and vascular health on cognition

• Prior research and expertise in traumatic brain injury (TBI) & post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Selected Publications

Kaseda, E. T., Arentoft, A., Bangen, K. J., Mahmood, Z., Thomas, K., Kim, S. H., Tan, A., Prieto, S., Dawson, E. L., Riegler, K., Sullivan-Baca, E., & Ellison, R. L. (in press). Parental, caregiving, and family leave during clinical neuropsychology postdoctoral training: Recommendations and guidelines from the Women in Neuropsychology (WIN) committee and Education Advisory Committee (EAC) of the Society for Clinical Neuropsychology (SCN; APA Division 40). The Clinical Neuropsychologist. doi: 10.1080/13854046.2023.2217673

Ellison, R. L. & Sparks, J. (Eds.). (2022). WIN/JCEN Special Issue [Special Issue]. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology (JCEN), 44(5-6). https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/ncen20/44/5-6?nav=tocList

Sparks, J. & Ellison, R. L. (2022). WIN/JCEN Special Issue: Mentoring in neuropsychology: How theory and practice can support diverse mentees. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology (JCEN), 44(5-6), 337-344. https://doi.org/10.1080/13803395.2022.2125500

Ellison, R. L. & Sparks, J. (2022). WIN/JCEN Special Issue: Mentoring in neuropsychology: Sage advice compilation from our field. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology (JCEN), 44(5-6), 345-365. https://doi.org/10.1080/13803395.2022.2130181

Calamia, M., Kaseda, E. T., Price, J. S., De Vito, A., Silver, S. H., Cherry, J., VanLandingham, H., Khan, H., Sparks, J., & Ellison, R. L. (2022). Mentorship in clinical neuropsychology: Survey of current practices, cultural responsiveness, and untapped potential. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology (JCEN), 44(5-6), 366-385. https://doi.org/10.1080/13803395.2022.2128068

VanLandingham, H., Ellison, R. L., Laique, A., Cladek, A., Khan, H., Gonzalez, C., & Dunn, M. R. (2021). A scoping review of stereotype threat for BIPOC: Cognitive effects and intervention strategies for the field of neuropsychology. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 1-20. doi.org/10.1080/13854046.2021.1947388

Lindsey, A., Ellison, R. L., Herrold, A. A., Aaronson, A. L., Kletzel, S. L., Stika, M., Guernon, A., & Bender Pape., T. (in press). rTMS/iTBS and cognitive rehabilitation: A theoretical framework and review examining paired treatment to remediate deficits associated with TBI and PTSD. The Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences.

Ellison, R. L. (2020). Goodnight COVID-19: A pandemic parody edition (K. Bradford, Illus.). Brain & Behavior LLC.

Stika, M. M., Riordan, P., Aaronson, A. A., Herrold, A. A., Ellison, R. L., Kletzel, S., Drzewiecki, M., Evans, C. T., Mallinson, T., High, W. M., Babcock-Parziale, J., Urban, A., Bender Pape, T. L., & Smith, B. (in press). Cognition and other predictors of functional disability among Veterans with mild traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder. Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation.

Ellison, R. L., & Stika, M. (Winter, 2018). Feedback on invalid neuropsychological testing: Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Journal of Health Service Psychology.

Stephens, J. E., Ellison, R. L., Nwafor, E. N., & Adam, E. K. (2019). Early to bed, more organized to rise? Preliminary evidence shows that an earlier bed time may be beneficial for teens’ cognitive functioning. Society for Community Research and Action, Children, Youth and Families, Mental Health section online publication. URL:
https://www.communitypsychology.com/early-to-bed-more-organized-to-rise/

Ellison, R. L. (2018). Corporate social responsibility (CSR) and prospective employment decisions: Exploring social change through college students. Journal of College and Character, 19. doi:10.1080/2194587X.2018.1517648

Ellison, R. L. (2019). Teach the children well: Social justice in
college predicts preference for socially responsible jobs. Society for Community Research and Action, Children, Youth and Families, Mental Health section online publication. URL: https://www.communitypsychology.com/teach-socially-responsible-jobs/

Ellison, R. L., Cory, M., Horwath, J., Barnett, A., & Huppert, E. (in press). Can mentor organizations impact mentor outcomes? Assessing organizational norms on mentor intent to stay and willingness to ‘go the extra mile’. Journal of Community Psychology. doi:10.1002/jcop.22391

Suffrin, R. L., Todd, N. R., & Sanchez, B. (2016). An ecological perspective of mentor satisfaction with their youth mentoring relationships. Journal of Community Psychology. 44(5), 553-568. doi.org/10.1002/jcop.21785

Ellison, R. L. (May, 2018). A community psychologist at heart: The value of a foundation in community psychology. Community Practice Bulletin, Society for Community Research and Action.

Preston, J. (2017, March 14). New research takes an ecological perspective of mentor satisfaction [Summary of Suffrin, R. L., Todd, N. & Sanchez, B. (2016). An ecological perspective of mentor satisfaction with their youth mentoring relationships. Journal of Community Psychology, 44(5), 553-568. DOI: 10.1002/jcop.21785]. Chronic of Evidence-Based Mentoring. Retrieved from http://chronicle.umbmentoring.org/new-research-takes-ecological-perspective-mentor-satisfaction/ct=t(March_15_20173_15_2017)&mc_cid=e69248c164&mc_eid=8c72bf835d

Todd, N. R., McConnell, E. A., & Suffrin, R. L. (2014). The role of attitudes toward White privilege and religious beliefs in predicting social justice interest and commitment. American Journal of Community Psychology, 53, 109-121. doi:10.1007/s10464-014-9630-x

Ellison, R. L., Todd, N. R., Orth, R. D., & McConnell, E. A. (2019). Openness to diversity and White privilege awareness: The moderating role of gender for White Christian students. Journal of College Student Development, 60(5), 563-576. doi:10.1353/csd.2019.0050

Todd, N. R., Houston-Kolnik, J. D., & Suffrin, R. L. (2017). Understanding community issues of interfaith groups. Journal of Community Psychology, 45, 160-177. doi:10.1002/jcop.21840

Todd, N. R., Suffrin, R. L., McConnell, E. A., & Odahl-Ruan, C. A. (2015, March 25). Understanding associations between religious beliefs and White privilege attitudes. Sociological Perspectives, 58, 649-665. doi:10.1177/0731121415572689    

Koocher, G. P., & Suffrin, R. L. (2017). Common Ethical Transgressions by Private Practitioners.  In S. Walfish, J. Zimmerman, & J. E. Barnett (Eds.).  The Handbook of Private Practice. New York: Oxford University Press.

Professional Affiliations & Memberships

Dr. Ellison is on the Clinical Psychology faculty as an Assistant Professor and Associate Director of Clinical Training/Practicum Coordinator at Rosalind Franklin University of Science and Medicine. She holds a WOC appointment to the mental health service line as well as in research at Edward Hines Jr., VA Hospital and the James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center. Dr. Ellison is the Chair for Women in Neuropsychology (WIN), American Psychological Association (APA) Society for Clinical Neuropsychology (SCN; Division 40) Committee. 

Professional Memberships:

• Northwestern University Council of 100 (C100)

• American Psychological Association (APA)

• Society for Clinical Neuropsychology (SCN; APA Division 40)

• Women in Neuropsychology (WIN; SCN; APA Division 40)

• The American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology (AACN)

• International Neuropsychological Society (INS)        

• National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN)

• Asian Neuropsychological Association (ANA)

• Hispanic Neuropsychological Society (HNS)

• Queer Neuropsychological Society (QNS)

• Society for Black Neuropsychology (SBN)

• Midwestern Psychological Association (MPA)

• Society for Community Research and Action (SCRA; APA Division 27)

• The Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI)

• Northwestern University Alumni Association (NAA)