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Members of the Executive Board
President
Barbara Prempeh
Psy.D.
Dr. Barbara A. Prempeh, a native of Ghana, West Africa, is a Licensed Psychologist and Certified School Psychologist. With over 15 years of direct care patient experience, Dr. Prempeh has developed a specialization in race-based stress, trauma, immigration and biculturalism, and juvenile justice. Dr. Prempeh is the founder and owner of B. Resilient, LLC, a private practice that works to build resilience individually through therapeutic services, and collectively through community and organizational consultation and training. Dr. Prempeh is currently the Psychology Supervisor at Children’s Specialized Hospital, Hamilton and New Brunswick locations. She also serves as a Professor and Cultural Diversity Consultant for Kean University’s Psy.D. program.
“It is truly my utmost honor and privilege to serve as NJABPsi president. Me da se, paa (English translation: Thank you so much).”
Vice-President
DeVanté J. Cunningham, Ph.D., MPH
Dr. DeVanté (DJ) Cunningham. Dr. Cunningham serves as the senior manager of wellness and clinical services at the National Football League. He holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Montclair State University (MSU), MPH degree with a concentration in Health Policy, Law, and Ethics, and BA degree in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Virginia. He completed his predoctoral internship at the Manhattan VA Hospital and his postdoctoral clinical fellowship in mood, anxiety, and personality disorders within Columbia University Irving Medical Center’s Department of Psychiatry. He is also a licensed psychologist in both New Jersey and New York.
Secretary
Sherrikah Hayes,
Psy.D.
Dr. Sherrikah Hayes earned her Psy.D. in School Psychology from Rutgers University in May 2024. She is also a certified school psychologist in NJ. Dr. Hayes completed her pre-doctoral psychology internship at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, PA where she administered neurodevelopmental assessments and provided culturally sensitive therapeutic interventions to neurodivergent youth. She will soon transition to a postdoctoral fellowship at Children’s Specialized Hospital in Hamilton, NJ. As a clinician, Dr. Hayes enjoys supporting diverse, low socioeconomic status, and disenfranchised youth. To this end, she understands the importance of utilizing neurodiagnostic tools to assist in the development of individualized interventions to improve the lives of children and their families across school, clinical, and community settings.
Treasurer
Jennifer R. Jones
Psy.D.
Dr. Jennifer Jones-Damis is a licensed Psychologist in NY and NJ, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board-certified School Psychologist in New Jersey. She has focused her career on understanding and addressing traumatic stress and racial trauma in individuals and systems. Dr. Jones-Damis facilitates trainings and workshops for schools, organizations, and companies to increase knowledge about the impact stress and racial trauma has on mental health while offering tangible ways to promote resilience. Dr. Jones-Damis is the Director of Counseling and Psychiatric Services at Rutgers University and has held positions on the state and national boards of The Association of Black Psychologists.
Programs Chair
Alexis N. Ferguson, Psy.D.
Dr. Alexis N. Ferguson is a NJ/NY licensed psychologist. Deemed to be Graduate Student of the Year, she earned her PsyD in School/Clinical Child Psychology from Pace University in 2022. Though she has worked in a variety of settings such as schools, prisons, and hospitals, she now works as an Assistant Professor for Pace’s psychology department and provides neuropsychological assessment to children and adults in a private practice. In 2022, she co-founded Psych Me Out, a grassroots nonprofit organization, that aims to bridge the gap in all things mental health across generations. In these roles, her commitment to the field has been highlighted by BET, Revolt, the Associated Press, and numerous local organizations. She is proud to serve as the Programs Chair for this term and is looking forward to further growing NJABPSi’s roots!
Membership Chair
Patricia Sainvilus, Ed.D.
Dr. Patricia Sainvilus is an educator and instructional designer from Asbury Park, NJ. As a first-generation college student and first-generation Haitian American, she brings a unique perspective to higher education. She holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership with a concentration on Higher Education, a Master’s in Human Behavior and Organizational Psychology, and a Bachelor’s in Psychology with a minor in Health Education. Currently, she works as an Instructional Designer/Media Specialist at Saint Peter's University, developing online courses and faculty training programs. She is an experienced Psychology professor as well as published author. She has been a member of NJABPsi since 2017.
Student Circle Chair
Amanosi Agbugui, M.A
Amanosi Agbugui is a fourth year student at William Paterson University in their Clinical PsyD program. She was initially drawn to NJABPsi because of the embracing of community she witnessed and felt after attending a student program. Amanosi is currently the Student Chair for NJABPsi and enjoys the connection that is fostered between the students, but also the guidance and encouragement received from the professionals within this chapter. She is looking forward to learning within this role and facilitating student’s professional needs, as she believes in the power of this community.
Member-at-Large
Crystal Molyneaux, Psy.D., NCSP
Dr. Crystal Molyneaux is a Licensed Psychologist who also holds a New Jersey and national certification as a school psychologist (NCSP). Dr. Molyneaux uses psychology to empower individuals, decrease systemic racism and oppression, and amplify one's voice. Dr. Molyneaux takes a holistic and integrative approach to guide individuals to their more liberated selves. Dr. Molyneaux has furthered these efforts as the Founder and CEO of The Molyneaux Center for Liberated Minds, Inc.- a space for therapy, healing and consultation. Dr. Molyneaux is also the co-author of Students Taking Action Together: 5 Teaching Techniques to Cultivate SEL, Civic Engagement, and a Healthy Democracy. Outside of her work, you can find Dr. Molyneaux enjoying activities with family and friends such as painting, attending basketball games, hosting movie nights, or attending concerts and the theatre.