Background
Merchant, Anita Katalin was born on September 13, 1965 in Rapid City, South Dakota, United States. Daughter of Alexander Steven and Carol Jean (Luckert) Finta.
Merchant, Anita Katalin was born on September 13, 1965 in Rapid City, South Dakota, United States. Daughter of Alexander Steven and Carol Jean (Luckert) Finta.
Bachelor, University Nebraska, Lincoln, 1987. Master of Arts, University Nebraska, Lincoln, 1990. Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology, University Nebraska, Lincoln, 1992.
Academic advisor Dean' General’ s Office, College Arts and Sciences, U. Nebraska, Lincoln, 1985-1987; pre-doctoral intern, Iowa State University, Ames, 1990-1991; assistant professor department psychology, Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina, since 1991; outreach coordinator Counseling and Psychological Superior vena cava syndrome, Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina, 1991-1992; clinical services director, Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina, since 1992. Program evaluator Lincoln-Lancaster Drug Projects, Inc., 1990-1991.
Volunteer Hospice of Watauga County, Boone, 1993. Member of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome task force Appalachian State University, 1993. Member campus ministry committee Grace Lutheran Church, Boone, 1993.
Member American Psychological Association, American Counseling Association, American College Personnel Association, North Carolina Association for Women in Education, Phi Beta Kappa, Psi Chi.