Anindita Rao
Biography
Faculty Bio
Anindita Rao is a child psychologist and Assistant Professor at Pace University's New York City campus. She has extensive experience with education and mental health needs of young people and their families having worked in various outpatient hospital and school settings in the NYC area and completing postdoctoral training in pediatric neuropsychology.
Licensures and Certificates
- NYS Office of the Professions, NY State License - Psychologist
Education
PsyD, Pace University, 2018
Clinical Psychology
MS, Pace University, 2017
School Psychology
MS, Johns Hopkins University, 2013
Urban Education
BA, Cornell University, 2011
Psychology
Research and Creative Works
Research Interest
Dr. Rao's work is grounded in the idea that substantive change is created through action and collaboration with the community of focus. Her research interests aim to reduce disparities for underserved youth and immigrant families in school and community settings.
Courses Taught
Past Courses
PSY 707: Psychological Assessment II
PSY 707: Psychological Assessment III
PSY 720: Integrating Seminar
PSY 734: Consultation
PSY 738: School Field Exprnce & Smnr
PSY 739: Excptnl Chld: Fld Exprnc & Smr
PSY 834: Doctoral Project Seminar
PSY 835: Doctoral Colloquium
UNV 101: First-Year Smnr Unvrsty Cmmnty
Publications and Presentations
Publications
Contemporary School Psychology
Rao, A., Myszkowski, N. & Arora, P. (2023). Contemporary School Psychology. Vol 28 https://doi.org/10.1007/s40688-023-00453-9
Professional Contributions and Service
Professional Memberships
- American Psychological Association