Gerardo Rodriquez-Menendez New Interim Dean of Psychology at Fielding
His career spans a broad spectrum of responsibilities in education, administration, research, and consulting
Gerardo Rodriquez-Menendez, Ph.D, has been appointed interim dean for the School of Psychology at Fielding Graduate University.
In announcing the appointment, Fielding President Richard Meyers, PhD, stated: “We are honored to have Gery take on this pivotal role. He is passionate and knowledgeable in the field of psychology and experienced in leading a school through the processes of change while staying true to the university’s mission and vision.”
Rodriquez earned his PhD in clinical psychology and an MS in general psychology from the Miami Institute of Psychology of the Caribbean Center for Advanced Studies. Additionally he completed a postdoctoral master’s in psychopharmacology from Nova Southeastern University.
His career spans a broad spectrum of responsibilities in education, administration, research, and consulting. As the chancellor at Carlos Albizu University, Miami Campus he managed the accreditation process of a clinical psychology program while concurrently teaching and providing clinical supervision to students.
Rodriguez is a practicing psychologist, an author of articles and books, and a frequent presenter at conferences across the country. Among his areas of expertise are promoting minority enrollment in clinical psychology programs and developing multicultural training models. Rodriquez is bilingual and has published on psychology topics in both English and Spanish.
In accepting the position, Rodriguez stated “For years I have admired Fielding and know of the high regard in which it’s held in the academic and psychology communities. I look forward to contributing to the university’s further growth and development.”
Fielding Graduate University is a nonprofit, accredited university headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA, where it was founded in 1974. Programs are offered in clinical and media psychology, human and organizational development, and educational leadership. Fielding’s distributed learning format supports self-directed professionals who want to pursue advanced degrees or certificates while maintaining family, work, and community commitments. Our global community is comprised of professionals who are dedicated to transformational learning; social justice; and innovation and advancement for individuals, organizations, communities, and society.