Fielding Graduate University

Areas of Instruction:

• Clinical Neuropsychology
• Biological Bases of Behavior
• Multicultural Issues
  

Scholarly & Professional Interests:

• Applied Cognitive Neuroscience in Educational Curricular Development
• Multicultural Competencies
• Functional Neuroanatomy, Neurological Disorders, Cognitive Rehabilitation
• Parenting Skills Development
• Neuropsychological Assessments (English/Spanish)
  

Professional Memberships:

Honors and Awards:

• 2007 - Puerto Rico Festival Committee: The Al Bermejo Excellence Award for contributions to education, mental health and the enhancement of the quality of life of the South Florida community
• 2004 - Professional of the Year, Puerto Rican Professional Association of South Florida
• 2003 - Colonel Aide-De-Camp by Governor Rebecca Vigil-Giron of New Mexico
  

Publications:

• Cardalda E. B. and Rodriguez-Menendez, G. (in press). Tools and resources toward a multicompetency psychology training model. Revista Puertorriqueña de Psicología.
• Cardalda, E. B., Rodríguez-Menéndez, G., Lozada-Lugo, A., and Mejías Avilés, M. M. (2009). Bibliography on multicultural issues. Revista Puertorriqueña de Psicología.
• Rodriguez-Menendez, G. (2006). Looking for a few good psychologists: Building a culture of peace. The Florida Psychologist, Florida Psychological Association 57 (1), p. 8 and 36.
• Rodriguez-Menendez, G. (2006). Report from the neuropsychology division: Expanding the scope of practice. The Florida Psychologist, Florida Psychological Association 57 (1), p. 9 and 36.
• Santiago-Negron, S., Albizu, T., Figueroa-Rodríguez, M., Garcia, L., Rentas, E. and Rodríguez-Menendez, G. (2006). Universidad Carlos Albizu: A 40 anos de su fundación. Revista Puertorriqueña de Psicología 17, p. 165 - 186.
• Ardila, A., Rodríguez-Menéndez, G., and Rosseli, M. (2002). Current Issues in Neuropsychological Assessment with Hispanics. In F.R. Ferraro (Ed.), Minority and Cross-Cultural Aspects of Neuropsychological Assessment (2002). The Netherlands: Swets & Zeitlinger.

Presentations:

• Rodriguez-Menendez, G., Rudestam, K. and Taylor, G. (2012) Meeting accreditation demands for licensure passage rates: Innovative practices in professional psychology. Panel discussion presented at the Mid-Winter Conference of the National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology in New Orleans, LA.
• Torres, E.G., Antell, S.E., Hamilton, R. A., Rosenberg, E. F., Torres-Diaz, P. J. and Rodriguez Menendez, G. (Moderator, 2008) Mock Trial: Testifying in Forensic Neuropsychology: Federal Magistrate Judge Edwin Torres, Presiding. Panel discussion presented before the Neuropsychology Division and the Broward and Dade-Monroe Chapters of the Florida Psychological Association.
• Dabrowski, J.J., Elbert, R., and Valdes, J.C. and Rodriguez-Menendez, G. (Moderator, 2008) Critical Issues in Forensic Neuropsychology. Panel discussion presented before the Forensic and Neuropsychology Divisions at the Annual Convention of the Florida Psychological Association in Bonita Springs, Florida.
• Rodriguez-Menendez, G. (2007). Fundamentals of Neuroanatomy. Workshop presented to the Division of Medical Psychology of the Florida Psychological Association in Altamonte Springs, FL.
• Rodriguez-Menendez, G. and Martinez-Mesa, F. (2006). Clinical Neuroanatomy: Structure, Function and Application. Workshop presented at the Annual Convention of the Florida Psychological Association in Sarasota, FL.
• Rodriguez-Menendez, G. (2005). Developing multicultural competencies: Critical skills for the 21st Century. Keynote address presented at the Ninth Annual Family Hispanic Conference sponsored by the Miami Dade Department of Human Services in Miami, Florida.
• Rodriguez-Menendez, G., and Albizu-Rodriguez, T. (2005). Promoting minority student attainment: A prescription for success. Symposium conducted at the Annual Conference of the American Council on Education in Phoenix, Arizona.
• Santiago-Negron, S., Rodriguez-Menendez, G., and Albizu-Rodriguez, T. (2004). Promoting minority student attainment: A prescription for success. Symposium conducted at the Annual Conference of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
• Rodriguez-Menendez, G. (2004). Developing clinical skills in neuropsychology: Functional neuroanatomy applied. Symposium conducted at the Annual Convention of the National Academy of Neuropsychology in Seattle, Washington.
• Rodriguez-Menendez, G. (2003). Psychopharmacology training: Toward a new clinical neuropsychology. In A.E. Shapiro (Chair,). Psychopharmacology and clinical psychology: A necessary combination. Symposium at the 111th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association in Toronto.

Funded Grants/Contracts:

• Principal Investigator, National Science Foundation, Cyberlearning Grant, Submitted for Review: December 15, 2011
• Senior Administrator, U.S. Dept. of Education, Title V TRIO Grant, $5 million: 2001 – 2006
• TRIO Grant for At Risk Students, U.S. Dept. of Education, $1.5 million: 2003 - 2006
• Co-Director and Co-Author , Dade County Human Resources Dept., The Strategic, Alliance for Brain-Injury Enhanced Recovery (SABER) , $100,000
• Director and Co-Author , Dade County Human Resources Dept., Early Intervention, Project for Children at Risk for Juvenile Delinquency , $150,000: July 1997 – June 2000

Professional Experience:

• 2008 – Present: Co-President, RA Pinnacle Group, an Educational and Business Management consulting firm
• 2001 – 2007: Chancellor, Carlos Albizu University, Miami Campus
• 1997 – 2001: Doctoral Faculty and Neuropsychology Coordinator, Carlos Albizu University, Miami Campus
• 1995 – 1996: Fellowship, Pediatric Neuropsychology Biscayne Rehabilitation Institute/University of Miami School of Medicine

Other Professional Activities:

• 2006 – Present, Community Advisory Board, WLRN Public Radio and Television
• 2008 – 2011, Board of Directors, President and CEO, Open Door Health Center
• 2004 – 2010, Board of Directors, ASPIRA of Florida
• 2006 – 2008, Board of Directors, President of Neuropsychology Division, Florida Psychological Association
• 2006 – 2009, Board of Directors, Brain Injury Association of Florida