Lucy Takagi

Lucy Takagi, PsyD first joined the GSAPP AO as a student member in 1999. She was elected President of the AO in January 2009 and continued in this role until December 2010. Under Dr. Takagi's presidency, the AO hosted two award events. She engaged the Rutgers University Alumni Association (RUAA) in supporting the AO in its event planning after the dissolution of the Rutgers University Alumni Federation (RUAF) and the elimination of membership dues. Additionally, Dr. Takagi participated in two alumni gatherings (in PA and NYC) with Dean Messer and Development Officer, Mary Chrow, to represent the AO and strengthen the ties between GSAPP and its alumni. Dr. Takagi also met with GSAPP alumna, Dr. Susan Spieler, to discuss formulation of the NYC professional development group, which has resulted in three clinical case presentations and one DBT study presentation in NYC.Furthermore, Dr. Takagi helped to develop the AO website by introducing the "Alumni Highlights" section, as a space for alumni achievements, as well as the Alumni Resources section developed by Dr. Rebecca Starck. Under Dr. Takagi's presidency, the Alumni Database Directory was developed. She also assisted with the review and update of the AO's Bylaws. As a crucial contributor to the AO, Dr Takagi highlighted the needs of early career psychologists, which led her to implement the Mentoring Program between GSAPP alumni and students. She recruited and matched students with supervisors and mentors in and out-of-state.The visibility of the GSAPP AO has increased as a result of Dr. Takagi's efforts and her advocacy. Since 2011, Dr. Takagi has been an Assistant Professor at the Center for Child Advocacy and Policy at Montclair State University and works part time in a private practice in Cedar Grove. She is licensed in both NJ and NY and works with inner-city, ethnically, financially, and culturally diverse populations as well as with trauma survivors. She is a trained forensic evaluator.

March, 2013

BRIEF DESCRIPTION: 

This year's recipient of the Grace K. Smith, PsyD Meritorious Service Award is Lucy Takagi, Psy.D. (Class of 2006). Dr. Takagi first joined the GSAPP AO as a student member in 1999. She was elected President of the AO in January 2009 and continued in this role until December 2010. Under Dr. Takagi's presidency, the AO hosted two award events. She engaged the Rutgers University Alumni Association (RUAA) in supporting the AO in its event planning after the dissolution of the Rutgers University Alumni Federation (RUAF) and the elimination of membership dues. Additionally, Dr. Takagi participated in two alumni gatherings (in PA and NYC) with Dean Messer and Development Officer, Mary Chrow, to represent the AO and strengthen the ties between GSAPP and its alumni.