Casey Cooper, PhD
Mission Viejo,CA
Summary
Equity-centered higher education leader with over 25 years of experience advancing student success through student conduct administration, crisis intervention, Title IX education, behavioral intervention, and program management. Demonstrated expertise in resolving complex student matters, collaborating in participatory governance, leading cross-functional teams, and overseeing operational and budgetary functions. Committed to fostering inclusive, safe, and student-centered campus environments within a multi-college district structure.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Success Coach, Department of Student Success
Saddleback College
08.2023 - Current
- Developed data-focused tactics to boost student enrollment and retention.
- Case-managed and tracked academic journey of over 2000 students in various programs within School of Arts, Media, Performance, and Design.
- Utilized MySite, Canvas, Ocelot, and Sherpa to efficiently convey opportunities for student success enhancement.
Psychologist
Private Practice
05.2007 - Current
- Expert offering sport psychology assessment, treatment, and advocacy for athletes, families, and teams.
- Specialization in treating perfectionism.
- National speaker and keynote.
Interim Manager, ATEP Operations and Programs
Saddleback College
Tustin
06.2025 - 01.2026
- Created and oversaw departmental operations and ensured alignment with college goals.
- Coordinated with district partners to facilitate health and safety certifications, and provisional occupancy for first semester.
- Built strong relationships with stakeholders across all levels of the organization to effectively manage district, college, department, and community events.
Associate Faculty of Psychology
Saddleback College
01.2005 - 12.2023
- Facilitated instruction across both face-to-face and online platforms.
- Participated in Academic Senate activities as Part-Time Faculty Representative.
- Delivered courses, conducted assessments, and facilitated discussions utilizing Canvas.
- Courses included Introduction to Psychology, Human Sexuality, and Abnormal Psychology
Director of Community Programming
The IMPACT Foundation
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Oversaw partnership for nationwide mentoring program with Pro Football Hall of Fame.
- Directed creation and implementation of local mentor initiative tailored for students participating in AVID within OCDE Middle Schools.
- Responsible for achieving all outcomes on time and within budget.
Senior Staff Psychologist
University of California at Irvine
01.2011 - 12.2014
- Performed duties as Athletic Department Liaison and member of the full-time staff at UCI Counseling Center.
- Assisted athletic department administrators, coaches, and student-athletes with a variety of needs, ranging from team presentations, performance enhancement services, and individual psychotherapy for student-athletes.
- Offered supervision of psychological interns.
- Crisis coverage in consultation with BIT.
Psychologist
University of Southern California
01.2004 - 12.2005
- Provided emergency and crisis assessment for distressed students.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a short-term treatment model for students.
APPIC Psychology Intern
University of California at Los Angeles
01.2002 - 12.2004
- Intensive, 12-month training program to meet APA requirements for licensure.
- Trained in individual and group psychotherapy.
- Provided supervision to a student trainee.
- Primary supervisor for sports specialization, Dr. William Parham
Graduate Assistant, Center for Women and Men
University of Southern California
01.1998 - 12.2000
- Provided intake, completed reports, offered remedies, and monitored campus statistics of sexual assault, harassment, and stalking for the Office of Women's Issues, later the Center for Women and Men.
- Responsible for providing Title IX workshops to sororities and fraternities.
- Responsible for the launch, promotion, and reporting of statistics for "Love Me Not," an anti-stalking campaign with the Los Angeles District Attorney.
Education
Ph.D. - Counseling Psychology
University of Southern California
Masters of MFCC -
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Southern California
Skills
Student Conduct & Judicial Affairs
Title IX Education & Compliance
Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) Collaboration
Crisis Assessment & Response
Equity-Minded Leadership
Program Development & Evaluation
Budget Development & Oversight
Participatory Governance
Personnel Supervision & Development
Community & District Partnerships
Accomplishments
Opening Manager of Satelite Campus, ATEP @ Saddleback College 2025-2026
Certifications & Courses
- NABITA: STRAND Screening Tool for Risk Assessment of Narrative Data
- NABITA: BIT Standards and Best Practices & Case Management
- ATIXA: Title IX Fundamentals for Higher Education
- ATIXA: Informal Resolution for Higher Education
- Disney Institute: Disney Approach to Quality Service
Certification
- PSY21348 State of California, Board of Psychology
Timeline
Interim Manager, ATEP Operations and Programs
Saddleback College
06.2025 - 01.2026
Success Coach, Department of Student Success
Saddleback College
08.2023 - Current
Director of Community Programming
The IMPACT Foundation
01.2014 - 12.2016
Senior Staff Psychologist
University of California at Irvine
01.2011 - 12.2014
Psychologist
Private Practice
05.2007 - Current
Associate Faculty of Psychology
Saddleback College
01.2005 - 12.2023
Psychologist
University of Southern California
01.2004 - 12.2005
APPIC Psychology Intern
University of California at Los Angeles
01.2002 - 12.2004
Graduate Assistant, Center for Women and Men
University of Southern California
01.1998 - 12.2000
Ph.D. - Counseling Psychology
University of Southern California
Masters of MFCC -
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Southern California