Christie Chung, Ph.D.
Executive Director at The Mills Institute at Northeastern University
Professor of Psychology at Mills College at Northeastern University
American Conference of Academic Deans (ACAD) Fellow
TEDx Keynote Speaker | KRON4 TV Remarkable Woman
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Christie is an award-winning executive leader, TEDx keynote speaker, and accomplished professor & researcher in cognitive aging and cross-cultural cognition. She has served as Associate Provost, Associate Dean, and many other key Chair and leadership positions at both R1 university and liberals arts college settings. Christie is an expert in change management and is dedicated to coaching leaders and executives through a lens of compassion, integrity, and justice.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
2023-Present
Executive Director
2022-2023
Associate Dean
Special Advisor
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2021-2022
Associate Provost
2007-2022
Professor
THE MILLS INSTITUTE at NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, CA, USA
Executive Director
Professor of Psychology
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MILLS COLLEGE at NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, CA, USA
Associate Dean for Research, Scholarship, and Partnerships
Special Advisor to the Senior Vice President on DEI
Professor of Psychology
American Conference of Academic Deans (ACAD) Fellow 2022-2023
The Partnership, Inc.: Next Generation Executive 2022-2023
Council of Chinese American Deans and Presidents (CCADP)
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MILLS COLLEGE, CA, USA
Associate Provost for Student Success and Undergraduate Education
Professor of Psychology
Director of Mills Cognition Lab
HERS Leadership Institute 2022
MACK Faculty Leadership Awardee '21
Faculty Leadership Fellow 2019-2020
Chair, Appointment, Promotion, Tenure (APT) Committee 2018-2020
Outstanding Teacher of the Year 2018-2019
Esther Lee Mirmow Endowed Chair in Psychology 2018-2021
Letts-Villard Endowed Chair in the Natural Sciences 2014-2017
Faculty Advisor of the Year 2012-2013
Mills of Color, Faculty of the Year 2010-2011
Meg Quigley Fellow 2009-2010
2005-2007
Postdoctoral Associate
MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (MIT)
Worked in Behavioral Neuroscience and used fMRI methods to examine cognitive aging topics.
National Institute of Health (NIH)/National Institute on Aging (NIA) funded postdoctoral fellowship
APA Division 20 (Adult Development and Aging) Postdoctoral Research Award
2000-2005
M.A. & Ph.D.
1996-2000
Honours B.Sc.
CLAREMONT GRADUATE UNIVERSITY (CGU)
M.A. and Ph.D. in Applied Cognitive Psychology
APA Division 20 (Adult Development and Aging) Dissertation Award 2005
CGU Brayfield Dissertation Award 2005
Phi Beta Kappa International Alumna 2001
Sigma Xi Scientific Honorary Society member 2000
CGU tuition scholarship 2000-2005
National Institute of Health (NIH)/National Institute on Aging (NIA) funded
Statistical Consultant 2002-2005
Research Assistantship 2000-2005
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO (UofT)
Honours B.Sc. degree with Distinction as a Psychology Specialist
Toronto Scholar (Full tuition scholarship & Admission scholarship)
EXPERTISE
Memory and Aging Expert
Dr. Chung is a cognitive psychologist who has over 20 years of experience in conducting psychological research in memory and aging. She directs the Mills Cognition Lab and gives regular talks on topics related to memory, aging, and cognition. Dr. Chung applies her knowledge in cognitive aging in solving real world problems and is a frequent speaker for events and forums designed to improve students' learning skills and foster older adults' memory care.
Higher Education Executive
Dr. Chung is an accomplished higher education leader and was selected as an American Conference for Academic Deans (ACAD) Fellow in 2022. She was in the inaugural cohort of Mills Faculty Leadership Fellows, received the prestigious MACK Faculty Leadership Award, and is an alumna of the acclaimed HERS Leadership Institute and The Partnership Inc., Next Generation Executive program. She provides expert consultation and coaching on a wide-range of topics related to academic affairs, leadership development, and diversity, equity, inclusion, & antiracism (DEIA) initiatives.
Coach and Consultant
Dr. Chung is an experienced mentor and coach for BIPOC women and international scholars. She has over 20 years of experience in empowering students, scholars, and faculty from diverse backgrounds. She is passionate about helping individuals achieve their goals by identifying areas of strength and creating a sustainable vision for their educational journey and career advancement. Dr. Chung brings a unique lens to her work that highlights openness, integrity, and equity in every discussion.
