CURRICULUM VITAE
Tamara L. Morris PsyD
Tamara L. Morris PsyD
Assistant Professor
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
OFFICE ADDRESS: |
4455 S 108th Street |
Greenfield, WI 53228 |
EDUCATION: |
- 2009 Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Carroll University, Waukesha, WI |
- 2016 Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PsyD), Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology, Milwaukee, WI |
- 2011 Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, WI |
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING AND FELLOWSHIP APPOINTMENTS: |
07/2015 - 07/2016 APA Accredited Internship, Cheyenne VA Medical Center, Cheyenne, WY |
FACULTY APPOINTMENTS: |
02/2024 - Present Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Building Resiliency through Action and First Responders (BRAVE) Program, Medical College of Wisconsin, 10200 W. Innovation Drive, Suite 800, Wauwatosa, WI |
EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS: |
2019 - 2020 Assistant Director of Training, Psychology Internship Program, Cheyenne VAMC |
2020 - 2022 Director of Training, Psychology Internship Program, Cheyenne VA Medical Center |
HOSPITAL AND CLINICAL ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS: |
10/2016 - 04/2022 Psychologist, Specialty Mental Health; Trauma Clinic, Cheyenne VA Medical Center |
04/2022 - 02/2024 Psychologist, Veteran Retraining Program, Aurora Behavioral Health, Burlington, WI |
AWARDS AND HONORS: |
12/2025 - Present Teaching Award, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin |
MEMBERSHIPS IN HONORARY AND PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES: |
2011 - Present American Psychological Association (Member) |
2024 - Present APA Division 40 (Member) |
2024 - Present APA Division 56 (Member) |
2024 - Present Wisconsin Psychology Association (Member) |
NATIONAL ELECTED/APPOINTED LEADERSHIP AND COMMITTEE POSITIONS: |
01/01/2025 - Present Member, Appointment, Advocacy Coordinating Committee (ACC), American Psychological Association |
01/01/2026 - 12/31/2026 Subcommittee member, Chair, ACC Engagement Subcommittee, American Psychological Association |
INVITED LECTURES/WORKSHOPS/PRESENTATIONS: |
Local |
Kasimatis, M. & Morris T., P.T.S.D. the living experience: Learning how to relate to military veterans., Convocation presentation, Carroll University, Waukesha, WI, 04/2014 |
Morris, T., Perspectives from male, female, and dual military couples during and after service., Part of the Mental Health Summit hosted by the Cheyenne VA. Panel discussion of the Veteran experience, Fort Collins, CO, 08/2018 |
Morris, T & Hufen, M., Addressing Veteran Mental Health Challenges, Hello County Podcast; Expert Panelist, Milwaukee< WI, 11/2023 |
Morris, T., Panel discussion on PTSD following showing of the film, “Here is Better", a documentary highlighting male and female Veterans overcoming the debilitating effects of PTSD with treatments that can work, bringing hope to millions., Racine, WI, 04/2024 |
Burek, G.& Morris, T., Post-Civil War Veteran Mental Health, Civil War Museum, 06/2024 |
Tamara Morris PsyD, Posttraumatic Growth within the BRAVE Program, Wisconsin VFW Mid-winter Conference, Appleton, Wisconsin, 02/2026 - Present |
PEER REVIEWED WORKSHOPS/PRESENTATIONS: |
National |
Hooyer, K., Roush E, Morris T, Burek, G., Integrating a Moral Injury Intervention into an Intensive Outpatient Traumatic Brain Injury Program, Podium Presentation, Partnerships in Veteran and Military Health, Denver, CO, 09/03/2025 - 09/05/2025 |
Local |
Roush, E. & Morris, T., Factors Which May Contribute to Suicide in Veterans Including Isolation/Loneliness, Identity, and Belonging, Suicide Prevention Summit 2024, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, 09/2024 |
Morris, T.; Clark, C.; & Kline, C., Improving the Treatment Experience and Outcomes for Both Patient and Staff Through Thoughtful Approaches to Program Development, Wisconsin Psychological Association Annual Convention, Lake Geneva, WI, 04/2025 |
Morris, T.; Hufen, M.; & Clark, C., What Happens After the Training? Exploring the Multifaceted End Use Experience with Suicide Prevention Efforts for Military and Veteran Populations., Prevent Suicide Wisconsin Annual Conference., Milwaukee, WI., 05/2025 |
Roush, E., & Morris, T., Hooah Am I? Exploring how confusion of the term “veteran” impact's identity and leads to unnecessary suffering, increased shame, and suicide, Behavioral Health Training Partnership.
Training for Tomorrow., University of Wisconsin- Green Bay, 11/14/2025 |
COMMITTEE SERVICE: |
Medical College of Wisconsin |
04/2024 - Present Board Member and Faculty Advisor, MCW Military Employee Engagement Group (MEEG) |
07/01/2024 - 06/30/2027 Academic Unit Representative, Alternate, Faculty Council, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine |
09/10/2024 - Present Member, Mentoring Committee, Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine |
MCW TEACHING ACTIVITIES: |
Medical Student Education |
04/10/2024 Facilitator for the interprofessional workshop on Values and Ethics. Session focused on the competency of values and ethics: “Work with individuals of other professions to maintain a climate of mutual respect and shared values.” |
10/29/2024 Facilitator for Substance Use/Mental Health History Taking Practice with M2 students |
01/2026 - Present Trauma Lecture |
OTHER MENTORING ACTIVITIES: |
06/2019 - 04/2022 Monthly education and support for interdisciplinary behavioral health staff to enhance knowledge and skills in the area of clinical supervision and mentorship. |
COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES: |
02/2024 - Present First Responders Resiliency Event at the War Memorial in Milwaukee, WI. Community outreach event for the BRAVE Program. |
04/2024 - Present Women Veteran Retreat hosted by the Milwaukee VA at the War Memorial in Milwaukee, WI. Community outreach event for the BRAVE Program. |
04/2025 Collaboration between A24 Production, WINS, and BRAVE Program. Movie premier of the WARFARE Film. Community engagement and outreach. |
OUTREACH AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP COLLABORATION: |
05/14/2024 - 05/16/2024 Outreach and site visit with the Marcus Institue of Brain Health, a partner site with Avalon Action Alliance. |
INVITED MEDIA APPEARANCES: |
Local |
Morris, T., Veterans and PTSD, WTMJ Milwaukee Panel Discussion, Milwaukee, WI, 06/2023 |
