Molly Stranahan

Molly Stranahan, Psy.D. Molly Stranahan,  PsyD graduated  from the GSAPP School  Psychology program  in 1996. Molly’s commitment and devotion to GSAPP was present since her days as a student. From 1989 to 1990, she was the co-leader of  the GSAPP  Student Organization  (current  S.A.). From 1988 to 1992, she was a student representative to the Faculty Council and was also a student representative at the School Department faculty meetings.  Before Molly graduated and after receiving a bequest from her grandfather’s estate, Molly donated $40,000 to create a student scholarship fund. With the support of Ruth Peters, then Dean Sandy Harris and the Rutgers Foundation, Molly raised funds to supplement her gift to over $300,000, eventually endorsing the creation of the GSAPP Alumni Scholarship Fund. Soon after graduation, Molly became  president of  the GSAPP Alumni Organization (1999  – 2001).  As President, Molly helped plan GSAPP’s 25th Anniversary Celebration, an event  that  brought  together most of  the GSAPP family and that resulted in a painting donated by Ed Adams currently on display at GSAPP. She also was instrumental in raising money for the Scholarship Fund. As GSAPP A.O. president, Molly also created an annual alumni-student dinner that gave students an opportunity to network with alumni and learn more about  life after GSAPP.  She hosted alumni gatherings at which a faculty member shared some of their particular work and with the help of Frank Calandra and Jeff Axelbank, began  publishing a semi-annual newsletter. Molly was also a very influential GSAPP representative to the Rutgers Alumni Federation (RUAF). One of  her most significant contributions as president of the GSAPP A.O., 
was the approval  of  a  tax-­exempt status with the IRS for the organization. The 501(c)(3)status which benefits the organization to date, was achieved under Molly’s presidency and was due in part to her influence and positive relationship with the RUAF and with GSAPP Alumni Board members. As a GSAPP representative to the RUAF, Molly also became a member of various RUAF committees; among them, the RUAF Budget and Finance committee and the Insurance sub-committee. Molly helped re-negotiate the Rutgers credit card contract which provided significant funding to alumni organizations. She served on  the committee  that  selected the recipients for the Rutgers  Hall of Distinguished Alumni.  As a representative to the Federation, Molly also helped increase the awareness of GSAPP throughout the Rutgers community. Even after stepping down  from the GSAPP A.O., Molly continues to be an active member of the GSAPP family. She was involved in the Rutgers Capital Campaign; accepted a request of the Rutgers Foundation head  Mike Carroll, to discuss with development officers best  strategies to approach potential donors; was a liaison for the Center for Applied Psychology’s successful grant for the Bullying Prevention Institute and continues to serve GSAPP with her generosity of time and spirit.