Meet Melanie Powell
Melanie Powell, Ph.D., NCSP
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NC Licensed Psychologist
Nationally Certified School Psychologist
Pediatric Neuropsychologist
Founder & Managing Psychologist
Melanie, a North Carolina native, lives in Charlotte with her husband, two daughters, and yellow lab.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS
EDUCATION
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Ph.D in School Psychology with a Specialization in Neuropsychology, University of Georgia (1997)
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M.A. in School Psychology, University of Georgia (1995)
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B.A. in Psychology, Furman University (1993)
WORK EXPERIENCE & TRAINING
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MindSpark, PLLC – Founder & Managing Psychologist (2019-present)
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Dr. Melanie Powell – [private practice] Over 20 years of experience conducting comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for students in preschool through college (2001-2019)
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Taught a graduate-level course on Statistics & Research Methods at the University of North Carolina Charlotte (UNCC) for students pursuing Master’s degrees in Counseling & Education. (1999-2001)
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Reviewed professional manuscripts submitted for publications to the Journal of Learning Disabilities (1999)
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Pre- & Post-Doctoral Internships at the Child Neuropsychology Clinic, the Medical College of Georgia (1998)
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Graduate research assistant working on an NIMH-funded grant for Dr. George Hynd on the heritability and neurological underpinnings of reading disabilities & ADHD through the University of Georgia’s Center for Clinical & Developmental Neuropsychology (1994-1996)
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Published research articles in professional journals, co-authored book chapters, & presented at national professional conferences such as the National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN), the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), & the International Neuropsychological Society (INS)