CURRICULUM VITAE
Alexandria C. Robers PhD
Alexandria C. Robers PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Pediatrics
Division of Pediatrics Psychology and Developmental Medicine
Previous name used: Alexandria C. Muldrew
Department of Pediatrics
Division of Pediatrics Psychology and Developmental Medicine
Previous name used: Alexandria C. Muldrew
OFFICE ADDRESS: |
9000 West Wisconsin Avenue |
Milwaukee, WI 53226 |
Email: arobers@mcw.edu |
EDUCATION: |
08/2013 - 05/2017 Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Public Relations | Magna Cum Laude | Departmental Distinction, Coe College, Cedar Rapids, IA |
09/2017 - 07/2023 Doctor of Philosophy, Educational Psychology | Specialization in School Psychology, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, American Psychological Association (APA) accredited |
09/2017 - 05/2020 Master of Arts, Educational Psychology | Specialization in School Psychology, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) approved |
09/2017 - 12/2021 Master of Arts, Special Education | Specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) Verified Course Sequence |
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING AND FELLOWSHIP APPOINTMENTS: |
08/2023 - 07/2024 Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow, School-Based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Services and Consultation & Autism Diagnostic Evaluations, Department of Psychology, Munroe-Meyer Institute (MMI), Omaha, NE |
FACULTY APPOINTMENTS: |
09/2024 - Present Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Psychology and Developmental Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI |
HOSPITAL STAFF PRIVILEGES: |
09/2024 - Present Children's Wisconsin, Center for Child Development, 1250 N. 113th St., Suite 200, Wauwatosa WI 53226 |
SPECIALTY BOARDS AND CERTIFICATION: |
Board Certified | Issue Date | Expiration |
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) | 07/2022 | 07/2026 |
Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) | 08/2024 | 08/2027 |
Certificates | Issued By | Issue Date | Expiration |
Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-2 (ADOS-2) Clinical Training | Munroe-Meyer Institute (MMI) | 08/2021 | None |
NASP PREPaRE Workshop 1 (3rd Ed.) & NASP PREPaRE Workshop 2 (3rd Ed.) | National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) | 05/2022 | None |
Marcus Autism Center Crisis Prevention Program | Nationwide Children's Hospital (NCH) | 08/2022 | None |
Licensure | Number | Issue Date | Expiration |
Wisconsin Licensed Psychologist (LP) | 5257-57 | 08/09/2024 | 09/30/2027 |
AWARDS AND HONORS: |
05/2017 - 05/2020 McElroy Fellowship Program Recipient ($34,000), R.J. McElroy Trust |
09/2020 - 05/2023 Project Leaders Enhance Evidence-Based Practice (LEEP) Fellowship ($129,000), University of Minnesota - Twin Cities |
05/2021 Russell W. Burris Memorial Fellowship in Educational Psychology ($2,500), University of Minnesota - Twin Cities |
09/2021 Student Leadership Champion, National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) |
02/2022 Outstanding Social Justice Contributions to Behavioral School Psychology , National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) |
04/2022 Department of Educational Psychology Nominee for Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship (DDF), University of Minnesota - Twin Cities |
05/2022 Seashore Graduate Fellowship ($3,300), University of Minnesota - Twin Cities |
05/2022 Bruininks-Hagstrum Endowed Fellowship ($2,800), University of Minnesota - Twin Cities |
MEMBERSHIPS IN HONORARY AND PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES: |
09/2017 - Present National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) (Member) |
10/2024 - Present Wisconsin Association for Behavior Analysis (WisABA) (DEIB Board Member) |
LOCAL/REGIONAL APPOINTED LEADERSHIP AND COMMITTEE POSITIONS: |
08/2018 - 07/2019 Professional Development Committee Chair, School Psychology Student Association (SPSA), University of Minnesota |
09/2018 - 09/2019 Secretary, Black Graduate and Professional Student Association (BGAPSA), University of Minnesota |
08/2020 - 05/2021 Co-President, School Psychology Student Association (SPSA), University of Minnesota |
09/2020 - 05/2022 Graduate Student Representative, Legislative Committee, Minnesota School Psychologists Association |
08/2021 - 05/2022 Graduate Student Representative, Minnesota School Based Behavior Analyst (MNSBBA), Minnesota Department of Education |
12/2021 - 03/2022 Graduate Student Representative, School Psychology Faculty Search, University of Minnesota |
NATIONAL ELECTED/APPOINTED LEADERSHIP AND COMMITTEE POSITIONS: |
07/2018 - 07/2020 Advocacy Coordinator, Graduate Student Committee (GSC), National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) |
07/2018 - 07/2020 Editor, Student Affiliates in School Psychology, American Psychological Association (APA) |
10/2018 - 07/2023 Graduate Student Representative, PBIS Center Equity Workgroup, University of Oregon |
08/2020 - 05/2021 Graduate Student Social Media Contributor, School Psychology Review |
09/2020 - 09/2021 Student Leader, National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) |
07/2023 - Present Member, PBIS Center Equity Workgroup, University of Oregon |
08/2023 - 02/2024 Social Media Content Creator, Black School Psychologist Network (BSPN) |
RESEARCH GRANTS/AWARDS/CONTRACTS/PROJECTS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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INVITED LECTURES/WORKSHOPS/PRESENTATIONS: |
National |
Muldrew, A. C. & McGinnis, J., Engaging in Anti-Racist Behavior, Professional development presentation to a staff of over 60 individuals at the University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 06/2020 |
Robers, A. C., Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) in Schools, Professional development presentation to board certified behavior analysts (BCBAs) at Fraser, Minneapolis, MN, 05/2021 |
Robers, A. C., Engaging in Anti-Racist Behavior, Professional development presentation to a staff of over 80 individuals at the University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 06/2021 |
Robers, A. C., Understanding and Engaging in Anti-Racist Behavior, Professional development presentation to a staff of over 80 individuals at the University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 06/2022 |
Robers, A. C. & Schwandt, B., Behavior Analytic Clinicians Documentation of Cultural Considerations for Children with ASD, Professional development presentation to a staff of over 90 individuals at the Fraser conference, Minneapolis, MN, 06/2022 |
Robers, A. C. & Pittenger, J., Autism Academy: Collaborating with the School and Navigating IEPs, Community outreach presentation to families with patients at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, 08/2022 |
Robers, A. C. & Melchiorre, A., Autism Academy: Behavior Management, Community outreach presentation to families with patients at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, 09/2022 |
Robers, A. C., Interacting with Minimally Verbal Autistic Children, Community outreach presentation to staff at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, 02/2023 |
McIntosh, K. & Robers, A. C., Discussing Race, Racism and Current Events with Students and Staff., Half-day workshop at the 20th International Conference on Positive Behavior Support, Jacksonville, FL, 03/2023 |
Robers, A. C., Anti-Racism & Intersectionality, Professional development presentation to a staff of over 90 individuals at the University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 06/2023 |
Robers, A. C., One Earth, One Future: Power of Cultural Humility & Psychological Flexibility to Fulfill the Promise of Authentic Belonging, Professional development presentation to a staff of over 80 individuals at Camp Andy, Seattle, WA, 06/2025 |
Regional |
Muldrew A. C., & Miller F. G., Implementing the Personal Matrix Activity with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students, Poster Presentation at the 20th Annual Educational Psychology Graduate Student Research Day (GSRD), Minneapolis, MN, 02/2020 |
Muldrew, A. C., Implementing Culturally Responsive PBIS in Schools: The Personal Matrix Activity, Research presentation to the PBIS Management Team at the Minnesota Department of Education, Minneapolis, MN, 01/2021 |
Robers, A. C., Promise of Culturally Responsive PBIS in Promoting Equity in Schools, Research presentation to the Equity Outcomes Team at the Minnesota Department of Education, Minneapolis, MN, 05/2021 |
Robers, A. C., Establishing Preliminary Evidence for Culturally Responsive PBIS: The Personal Matrix Activity, Research presentation at the Annual Minnesota PBIS Institute on behalf of the Minnesota Department of Education, Minneapolis, MN, 06/2021 |
Robers, A. C., Addressing Racism and Ableism at Camp: Intersectionality Anti-Racism and Neurodiversity, Professional development presentation to a staff of over 60 individuals at Camp Andy, Seattle, WA, 06/2024 |
Robers, A. C., BCBAs Documentation of Cultural Considerations for Children with ASD: A Qualitative Thematic Analysis, Research presentation at the 2024 Wisconsin Association for Behavior Analysis (WisABA) conference, Milwaukee, WI, 10/2024 |
Local |
Muldrew, A. C. & Pauling, S., Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) Feedback and Introduction to Check-in/Check-out, Professional development presentation to school teachers and administrators Hennepin Elementary School, Minneapolis, MN, 12/2018 |
Muldrew, A. C., Measuring Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Competencies in Schools, Professional development presentation to school teachers and administrators at Jefferson Community School, Minneapolis, MN, 02/2020 |
Muldrew, A. C., Special Education Service Delivery, Professional development presentation to school administrators at Jefferson Community School, Minneapolis, MN, 05/2020 |
Muldrew, A. C., Implementing Culturally Responsive PBIS in Schools: The Personal Matrix Activity, Research presentation to the School Mental Health Collaborative (SMHC) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, 03/2021 |
Robers, A. C., Check-in Check-out (CICO), Professional development presentation to school teachers and administrators at Meadow Lake Elementary, Minneapolis, MN, 10/2021 |
PEER REVIEWED WORKSHOPS/PRESENTATIONS: |
International |
Muldrew A. C., Taylor H., & Miller, F. G., Using Stakeholder Input to Inform the Development of a School‐based Anxiety Intervention, Poster presentation at the 40th Annual Conference of the International School Psychology Association (ISPA), Tokyo, Japan, 07/2018 |
National |
Miller F. G., Muldrew A. C., Clayton R. C., Fiat A., Larson M., & Houri A., Stakeholder Perceptions of a Novel Tier-II Anxiety Intervention: Lessons Learned, Poster presentation at the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Annual Convention, Chicago, IL, 02/2018 |
Muldrew A. C., Miller F. G., Christenson A. J., Goerdt A., Houri A., & Schardt A., Time-Out Techniques in School Settings: A Review of Empirical Studies, Poster presentation at the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Annual Convention, Atlanta, GA, 02/2019 |
Muldrew A. C., Zakszeski B., & Ventresco N. E., Demystifying the School Psychology Internship: Guidance for Graduate Students, Paper presentation at the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Annual Convention, Baltimore, MD, 02/2020 |
Muldrew A. C., Miller F. G., Floyd A., & Bose M., Culturally Responsive PBIS Activity Improves Class-Wide Behaviors of Diverse Students, Paper presentation at the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Annual Convention, Baltimore, MD, 02/2020 |
Campbell S. M., Zakszeski B., Muldrew A. C., & Barton A. K., Diversifying the Field: Supporting Minoritized Graduate Students, Paper presentation at the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Annual Convention, Baltimore, MD, 02/2020 |
Campbell S. M., Tanaka M. L., Muldrew A. C., & Uribe C., Tough But Important Reflections: Interrogating My Implicit Biases, Practitioner conversation at the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Annual Convention, Virtual, 02/2021 |
Miller F. G., Goerdt A., Li A., Reinke P., Bose M., Muldrew A. C., & Kos G., Evaluating the Technical Adequacy of the Behavior Screening Checklist (BSC), Poster presentation at the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Annual Convention, Virtual, 02/2021 |
Muldrew A. C., Campbell S. M., Jenkins A., Zakszeski B., & Ventresco N. E., Demystifying the School Psychology Internship: Guidance for Graduate Students, Paper presentation at the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Annual Convention, Virtual, 02/2021 |
Muldrew A. C., Miller F. G., Bose M., & Kos G., Promoting Positive Classroom Behavior: Evaluating the Effectiveness of the CW-FIT, Paper presentation at the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Annual Convention, Virtual, 02/2021 |
Tanaka M. L., Kulkarni T., Robers A. C., Thompson H. M., Young K., & Zahn M., Getting to the Root of the Shortage: Graduate Program Climates, Poster presentation at the American Psychological Association (APA) Annual Convention, Virtual, 08/2021 |
Robers A. C., Murphy E., & Reinke P., The Association Between Components of PBIS and Equitable Discipline Outcomes, Paper presentation at the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Annual Convention, Boston, MA, 02/2022 |
Robers A. C., Williams S. C., & Shaver E., Is Your School's MTSS Equitable? Centering Equity in MTSS, Paper presentation at the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Annual Convention, Boston, MA, 02/2022 |
Robers A. C., Schwandt B., & McComas J. J., Behavior Analytic Clinicians Documentation of Cultural Considerations for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Qualitative Thematic Analysis, Poster presentation at the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) Annual Convention, Boston, MA, 05/2022 |
Tanaka M. L., Yohannan J., Baker B. A., Lim K., Parr K. M., Robers A. C., & Dong Q. S., Examining and Promoting Socially Just Practices with Everyday Language, Paper presentation at the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Annual Convention, Denver, CO, 02/2023 |
McGinnis J., & Robers A. C., Student Perceptions of Caring Adults in Schools: A Qualitative Multi-Case Study, Paper presentation at the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Annual Convention, Denver, CO, 02/2023 |
Tanaka M. L., Kulkarni T., Zahn M. R., Puff A. M., Thompson H. M., & Robers A. C., Amplifying Graduate Student Voices: Perspectives on School Psychology Program Climates, Paper presentation at the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Annual Convention, Denver, CO, 02/2023 |
Tanaka M., Robers A. C., Zahn M., & Kulkarni T., Introducing a National Graduate Program Climate Measure: The CARE-SP, Paper presentation at the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Annual Convention, Seattle, WA, 02/2025 |
Brown H., Cox M., & Robers A. C., Teacher Emotion Regulation, Bias, and Exclusionary Discipline: A Conceptual Model, Paper presentation at the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Annual Convention, Seattle, WA, 02/2025 |
Matlack A., & Robers A. C., Empowering Practitioners to Address Microaggressions Made by Children, Paper presentation at the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Annual Convention, Seattle, WA, 02/2025 |
Robers A. C., & Cox M., Systematically Identifying Training Needs to Support Meaningful Inclusive Learning Environments, Paper presentation at the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Annual Convention, Seattle, WA, 02/2025 |
Robers A. C., & Pollack M., Equitable and Responsive Behavior Support Strategies for Students with EBD, Practitioner conversation at the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Annual Convention, Seattle, WA, 02/2025 |
Regional |
Robers A. C., & Foley J., Building Strong Partnerships with School Teams Responsible for Supporting Autistic Students, Paper presentation at the Autism United of Wisconsin Autism eXchange Annual Conference, Wisconsin Dells, WI, 07/2025 |
Robers A. C., & Foley, J., Considerations for Assessment and Intervention of
Mental Health Concerns for Autistic Youth, Paper presentation at the Autism United of Wisconsin Autism eXchange Annual Conference, Wisconsin Dells, WI, 07/2025 |
OTHER MENTORING ACTIVITIES: |
03/2025 - Present Mentor to two mentees who are enrolled in the Disability Mentorship Program sponsored by the American Psychological Association (APA) |
COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES: |
01/2025 - 08/2025 Community-based partner for the Families and Schools Together (FAST) program implemented in a local elementary school within Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) |
RESIDENCY/PREDOCTORAL INTERNSHIP: |
06/2022 - 06/2023 Completed an APA-accredited internship at Nationwide Children's Hospital which focused on delivering complex behavior and early behavioral intervention services to children with ASD and their families. |
BIBLIOGRAPHY |
Refereed Journal Publications/Original Papers |
1. Muldrew, A. C. & Miller, F. G. (2021). Examining the effects of the Personal Matrix Activity with diverse students. Psychology in the Schools, 58(3), 515-533. |
2. Miller, F. G., Swenson Wagner, N., & Robers, A. C. (2023). Examining behavior specific praise as an individual behavior management strategy in a high-need educational setting. Preventing School Failure: Alternative Education for Children and Youth, 1-11. |
3. Robers, A. C. & Matlack, A. (2024). Cultivating belongingness in a summer treatment program (STP): Empowering clinicians to address microaggressions made by children. Evidence-Based Practice in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. |
4. Tanaka, M. L., Kulkarni, T., Zahn, M. R., Robers, A. C., Thompson, H., & Young, K. M. (2025). Beyond self-care: Developing a climate survey for school psychology programs. Journal of School Psychology, 110, 1-16. |
Books, Chapters, and Reviews |
1. Miller, F. G., Wollersheim-Shervey, S., & Muldrew, A. C. (2019). School-home notes and daily behavior report cards. In K. Radley & E. Dart (Eds.), Handbook of Behavioral Interventions in Schools: Multi-Tiered System of Supports. Oxford University Press. |
2. Miller, F. G. & Muldrew, A. C. (2020). Self-monitoring. In M. I. Axelrod, M. Coolong-Chaffin, & R. O. Hawkins (Eds.), Case Studies in School Psychology: Behavioral Interventions for Effective Problem Solving. Routledge Press. |
3. Kolb, B.L., Robers, A. C., Brown, C., & McComas, J.J. (2022). Beyond cultural responsivity: Applied behavior analysis through a lens of cultural humility. In Farmer, T. W., Talbott, E., McMaster, K., Lee, D., & Aceves, T. C. (Eds.), Handbook of Special Education Research, Volume I: Theory, Methods, and Developmental Processes. Taylor & Francis Group. |
4. Robers, A. C. (2023) Fight the Power: The Importance of Reciprocal Feedback in Disrupting Inequities in School Discipline. In W. Hunter, J. Taylor, & L. Scott (Eds.), The Mixtape Volume 1: Culturally Sustaining Practices within MTSS featuring the Everlasting Mission of Student Engagement. Council for Exceptional Children. |
Non-Refereed Journal Publications/Original Papers |
1. Sullivan, A.L., Miller, F.G., McKevett, N.M., Muldrew, A. C., Hansen-Burke, A., & Weeks, M. (2020). Leveraging MTSS to Advance, Not Suppress, COVID-Related Equity Issues. Communique: National Association of School Psychologists, 49 (1). |
2. Miller, F.G., Sullivan, A.L., McKevett, N.M., Muldrew, A. C., & Hansen-Burke, A. (2020). Leveraging MTSS to Advance, Not Suppress, COVID-Related Equity Issues: Tier 2 and Tier 3 Considerations. Communique: National Association of School Psychologists, 49 (3). |
3. Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (July 2021). Discussing Race, Racism, and Important Current Events with Students: A Guide with Lesson Plans and Resources. University of Oregon. www.pbis.org. |
4. Robers, A.C. (September 2022). A radical approach can change behaviour in and out of the classroom. Psyche. www.psyche.co. |
