Meet the Team
Dr. David Emil Martinson
Collegiate Recovery Program Grant Co-Director
Dr. David Emil Martinson (he/him), originally from Norway, earned his Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of South Carolina. He currently serves as Professor of Counselor Education and Chair of the Psychology and Counseling Department at Immaculata University. He holds licenses as a Professional Counselor and Addiction Counselor; and is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and Certified Addiction Counselor Supervisor. Dr. Martinson has over 30 years of clinical experience in counseling, including ten years directly in the substance abuse field working in various outpatient and inpatient settings. He has presented at several counseling conferences in the USA, Canada, Iceland, and Norway.
Dr. Jolie Bell
Collegiate Recovery Program Faculty Support
Dr. Jolie Bell (she/her) earned her Ph.D. in psychology from Capella University. She currently serves as Assistant Professor in the Psychology and Counseling Department at Immaculata University. Dr. Bell has over 10 years of teaching experience in higher education. She currently works as faculty support for the collegiate recovery program, specifically providing guidance in research design and statistical analysis.
Dr. Mary Tabit
Collegiate Recovery Program Grant Co-Director
Dr. Mary Tabit (she/her) completed her PsyD in Clinical and School Psychology from James Madison University with a concentration in leadership and organizational change. She is a licensed psychologist in Pennsylvania with authority to practice interjurisdictional psychology and is certified in the delivery of Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT). Dr. Tabit completed her MS in Clinical Health and Counseling Psychology (Addictions and Offenders Track) at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and her undergrad work at St. Joseph’s University (the hawk will never die!). She is the Director of Clinical Training for the APA-accredited Clinical Psychology PsyD Program and Assistant professor in the Department of Psychology and Counseling. Dr. Tabit’s previous research and evaluation work focused on diverse public health topics within the SUD/MH space, ranging from prevention and early intervention, to developing and implementing treatment-focused protocols, to policy projects. She is committed to reducing stigma around MH/SUDs and removing treatment access barriers. Dr. Tabit feels immense privilege to be part of such an amazing team!
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Emily Price
Collegiate Recovery Program Grant Research Assistant
Emily Price (she/her) graduated Magna Cum Laude from Georgia State University (GSU) where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Nutrition Science, minor in Neuroscience, and certificate in Health Coaching. At GSU, Emily worked as an undergraduate research assistant under Dr. Desiree Wanders and completed an honors thesis investigating the cellular effects of tocotrienols on neurodegeneration. Emily took a gap year before entering graduate school and worked as a research dietetic technician in the Department of Human Genetics at Emory University for Dr. Rani Singh. Currently, Emily is a Clinical PsyD student at Immaculata University (IU), and she assists with developing and managing IU’s Collegiate Recovery Program. Emily is trained as a SMART Recovery Facilitator and looks forward to assisting with peer-led recovery support meetings on IU’s campus. Emily’s clinical and research interests include neurological disorders, chronic disease management, trauma, aging, addiction, and caregiver stress. Emily is passionate about making the world more inclusive for people with chronic diseases and disabilities.
Carly Koenig Bio
Collegiate Recovery Program Grant Research Assistant
Carly Koenig (she/her) is a 5th year Psy.d. student at Immaculata University. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Penn State Abington where she worked in a social psychology research lab and completed her thesis on the impact of misinformation on memory. She is currently finishing up her doctoral dissertation which explores ways to enhance college students’ willingness to intervene during an opioid overdose. She is using an applied scholarship method to add to existing literature and make recommendations to improve opioid overdose prevention programs focusing on participants’ attitude change and self-efficacy. Carly assists with programming and management of the implementation of Immaculata’s first Collegiate Recovery Program. Her clinical interest includes evidence-based treatment for PTSD, the relationship between trauma and substance use, and military psychology.
Casey Haines
Collegiate Recovery Program Student Champion
Casey Haines (he/him) is currently pursuing his Doctorate of Clinical Psychology at Immaculata University. He holds a Bachelor's degree from West Chester University in Nutrition and a Bachelor's degree from The University of Arizona in Moral and Ethical Philosophy. Alongside his education, Casey has worked professionally and competitively in the fitness industry for 15 years. Whether he was competing as an Olympic Weightlifter, CrossFit Athlete, Jiu Jitsu, or teaching a Yoga flow, Casey has always found the connection of mind and body both powerful and fascinating. By combining all of his educational, professional, and personal experience Casey aims to empower those he gets to share time with both physically and mentally. Casey is trained as a SMART Recovery Facilitator and will be leading peer recovery support meetings on IU’s campus. “I believe we must live in gratitude with each other, for the only reason we exist is because of another.”~CH
Melanie Zobian
Collegiate Recovery Program Student Champion
Melanie Zobian (she/her) is a second-year graduate student in Immaculata’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. She received her B.A. in History and English from Rosemont College and forged a successful career as a marketing and magazine writer and editor. Her focus and passion for addiction studies are born out of her own struggle with alcoholism, 10+ years of continuous sobriety, and the privilege inherent in giving back to the community that saved her life. Melanie has worked in inpatient recovery as an entry-level tech, case manager, and outpatient coordinator. She completed her Certified Recovery Specialist training at Villanova University and has served as a sponsor in Alcoholics Anonymous, along with many other service positions within the AA community. She is particularly interested in working with mothers with addiction but believes there is a common thread that runs through the experience of everyone who has been affected by a substance use disorder. Melanie is an advocate for the importance of service, adventure, and challenging oneself in recovery, both in and out of the treatment environment, and she looks forward to sharing her own experience, strength, and hope with the Collegiate Recovery Program.