Erika Veneziani

Aspiring clinical psychologist focused on providing trauma-informed care to children with autism and emotional and behavioral disorders, with research interests in the assessment and treatment of interfering behavior. Background includes behavioral data collection, functional behavior assessment, research coding, and statistical analysis using SPSS. Experienced in implementing evidence-based behavioral interventions and supporting children with complex behavioral needs across school and home settings. Currently working as a Registered Behavior Technician implementing evidence-based interventions to assess and reduce interfering behaviors while promoting meaningful, functional outcomes for children.

Junior Research Assistant, ROAD Lab (Research on Anxiety and Depression), Rowan University
Feb 2025 – Present

• Code TikTok videos for research on depression and anxiety, using a structured coding sheet aligned with the NAM Principles and DSM-5 diagnostic criteria
• Conduct inter-rater reliability checks to ensure coding accuracy and consistency across researchers
• Analyze demographic and contextual variables of content creators to examine patterns in mental health representation
• Extract and categorize data related to symptomatology, comorbidity, etiology, treatment, and cultural factors in online mental health content
• Contribute to data organization and management while developing skills in systematic behavioral coding and research methodology within a collaborative lab setting

Research Methods in Psychology- Research Project

Gender & Social Media Use Study, Rowan University

Jan 2025 – May 2025

• Designed and conducted an IRB-exempt study examining gender differences in social media use
• Developed survey measures and collected self-report data on patterns of social media engagement
• Analyzed data using SPSS to identify gender-based trends and behavioral patterns
• Interpreted findings and synthesized results in a formal research report

• RBT Certification
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certified (CPI- Blue Card)
• Psychological First Aid, National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
• QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Certification
• Instructional Substitute Credential, State of New Jersey
• CITI Program Trainings:
  -Social & Behavioral Research – Basic/Refresher
  -Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)

Crisis Hotline Volunteer 2025-Present

• Providing emotional support and risk assessment to texters in crisis
• Evaluate and make a plan for immediate safety

GetFIT Program Volunteer – Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ
Spring 2025

• Assisted individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in a campus-based fitness and wellness program.
• Promoted physical activity, social inclusion, and independence through structured workouts and encouragement.

American Cancer Society (ACS) Road to Recovery Driver – South Jersey
Spring and Summer 2025

• Drive patients to their appointments in a safe and timely manner.

Dance Choreographer and Color Guard Coach (Board Approved) – Local High School, South Jersey

2022-Present

• Trained and mentored high school students in color guard routines and performance skills.
• Fostered leadership, confidence, and peer support in a competitive extracurricular environment.

Coach, High School Dek Hockey (Rutgers Certified) – South Jersey
2021–2023

• Coached high school players on team-building, discipline, and technique.
• Encouraged mental resilience, teamwork, and healthy habits among young athletes.

American Sign Language

Pursue a PhD in Clinical Psychology with a focus on trauma-informed, evidence-based assessment and treatment of severe interfering behavior in children with autism and emotional and behavioral disorders, with the goal of integrating research and clinical practice to improve intervention outcomes across settings.

Psi Chi Honor Society

NeuroClub

Psych Alliance Club

Yoga/Trauma-Informed Yoga

• Selected for the Disney College Program (Spring 2026)