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Christie Chung, Ph.D.

Associate Dean for Research, Scholarship, and Partnerships

Special Advisor to the Senior Vice President for DEI

Professor of Psychology at Mills College at Northeastern University

Director of Mills Cognition Lab

American Conference of Academic Deans (ACAD) Fellow

Christie is an award-winning academic leader, keynote speaker, and professor in cognitive psychology. She has extensive expertise in cognitive aging research and is dedicated to mentoring and coaching administrative leaders, faculty, and students through a lens of compassion, integrity, and equity.

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PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
EDUCATION
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2022-2023
Associate Dean
Special Advisor
Professor
2021-2022
Associate Provost

2007-2022
Professor

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)

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.

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

CGU tuition scholarship 2000-2005

National Institute of Health (NIH)/National Institute on Aging (NIA) funded Research Assistantship 2000-2005

1996-2000
Honours B.Sc.

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO (UofT)

Honours B.Sc. degree with Distinction as a Psychology Specialist

Toronto Scholar (Full tuition scholarship & Admission scholarship)

EXPERTISE
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EXPERTISE
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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 Leader

Dr. Chung is an accomplished higher education leader and was awarded the prestigious MACK Faculty Leadership award in 2021. She was in the inaugural cohort of Mills Faculty Leadership Fellows and is an alumna of the acclaimed HERS Leadership Institute. She has been selected as a 2022-2023 American Conference for Academic Deans (ACAD) Fellow, as well as a participant in The Partnership Inc., Next Generation Executive program. She provides expert consultation on a wide-range of topics related to academic affairs and diversity, equity, inclusion, & antiracism (DEIA) initiatives.

Mentor and Coach

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.

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