Kristen Mittl Pollina

Background

Pollina, Kristen Mittl was born on November 17, 1973 in Park Ridge, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Mary Mittl and Ronald Robert Pollina.

Education

Bachelor in Psychology, summa cum laude, New England College, Henniker, New Hampshire, 1995. Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, Illinois School Professional Psychology, Rolling Meadows, 1997. Doctor in Clinical Psychology, Illinois School Professional Psychology, Rolling Meadows, 1999.

Career

Undergraduate intern in psychology Rape and Domestic Violence Crisis Center, Concord, New Hampshire, 1993—1994, Anna Philbrook Psychiatric Hospital for Children and Adolescents, Concord, 1994—1995. Pre-doctoral extern in clinical psychology St. Therese Medical Center Behavioral Medicine Unit, Waukegan, Illinois, 1996—1997, Family Stress Clinic, Libertyville, 1997—1998. Pre-doctoral intern in clinical psychology Depke Juvenile Justice Complex / Hulse Detention Center, Vernon Hills, 1998—1999.

Postdoctoral fellow in clinical psychology Connection's Therapeutic Day School, Libertyville, 1999—2000, clinical director, director of clinical training, since 2000. Instructor Columbia College, Park City, Illinois, 2000—2001.

Achievements

• Kristen Mittl Pollina has been listed as a noteworthy child and adolescent psychologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Volunteer Connection Crisis Hotline, Libertyville, Illinois, 1992—1995, A Safe Place, Waukegan, 1992—1995. President and member Womyn's Network, Henniker, New Hampshire, 1991—1995. 1st female president New England College Greek Council, 1992—1995.

Victim advisory in Jane Doe cases of sexual harassment and assault New England College Judicial Board, 1993—1995. Member of American Psychological Association, Association for the Advancement of Psychology, Psi Chi, Kappa Phi Sigma (founding president 1991-1995).

Interests

• Travel, reading, my pets, yoga.

Connections

Father:

Mary Mittl

Mother:

Ronald Robert Pollina