CPH Team
Here is the Center for Population Health team! These individuals help run CPH events, aid in research analysis for ongoing projects, and work to promote CPH's community outreach.
Adrian Burns
CPH Program Coordinator
Email: burnsa23@xavier.edu
office phone: 513-745-3861
Jeremy Johnson
ERS Program Coordinator & Graduate Assistant
Email: johnsonj137@xavier.edu
Jeremy is a doctoral student in Xavier University’s Clinical Psychology PsyD program. He served six years in the Navy as a Hospital Corpsman, gaining extensive experience in combat trauma management. He holds an M.S. in Psychology from Arizona State University and is currently involved in developing workplace violence reduction programs in healthcare, addressing adolescent suicidality in K-12 education, and advancing wellness initiatives for older adults. As a veteran himself, he is passionate about supporting other veterans, particularly those that are transitioning back to civilian life.
Cole Fredericks
Graduate Student Fellow
Email: fredericksc1@xavier.edu
Cole is a doctoral student in Xavier University's Clinical Psychology PsyD program. He holds a B.S. In Psychology from the University at Buffalo, SUNY and is currently involved in developing vaping prevention and alcohol reduction programming for local Cincinnati Public Schools and harm reduction organizations in the Cincinnati area. He is interested in educating individuals on the impact of substance use and expanding their knowledge on healthy lifestyle choices.
Dymond Anderson
Graduate Student Fellow
Email: andersond31@xavier.edu
Dymond is a doctoral student in Xavier University’s Clinical Psychology PsyD program. She served six years in the Navy as a Behavioral Health Technician, where she gained firsthand experience supporting both the physical and psychological health of patients. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Arizona and is currently focused on early intervention strategies that foster resilience in children and families. Her research interests center on reducing the long-term impact of adverse childhood experiences and promoting lifelong well-being through preventive care, family support, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Ashley Trainor
Graduate Student Fellow
Email: trainora2@xavier.edu
Ashley is a doctoral student in Xavier University's Clinical Psychology PsyD program. She holds a B.S. in Psychology and Neuroscience from Hope College. She is currently involved in a project focused on vaping prevention and alcohol reduction programming for local Cincinnati Public Schools. She is interested in early intervention and assessment of children and adolescents.
Olivia Sander
Graduate Student Fellow
Email: sandero@xavier.edu
Olivia is a first year graduate student in Xavier’s Psy.D. Program. She holds a B.S. in Neuroscience and a M.S. in Biochemistry from the University of Scranton. She is involved in vaping prevention for local Cincinnati Public Schools. She is interested in early intervention and prevention with children.
Abigail McCarthy
Graduate Student Fellow
Email: mccarthya9@xavier.edu
Abby is a doctoral student in Xavier University’s Clinical Psychology PsyD program. She was a research coordinator, including the lead research coordinator, at the Eating Anxiety Treatment Laboratory for three years. While working there she gained experience in eating disorder treatment and diagnosis, and in precision medicine research. She holds a B.S. in Psychology and a minor in Biology from the University of Cincinnati. She is currently involved in developing a manualized patient navigation program for AmeriCorps at local hospitals. She hopes to become a gastrointestinal or neuropsychologist and is passionate about the mind-body connection.
Brennan Patterson
Graduate Student Fellow
Email: pattersonb3@xavier.edu
Brennan is from Springfield, Ohio and graduated in 2025 with a B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Investigative Sciences and a credential in research. Brennan wants to be a forensic psychologist and do mandated evaluations for the court system post-graduation.
Jeff Echols
Graduate Student Fellow
Email: echolsj2@xavier.edu
Jeff is a doctoral student in Xavier University's Clinical Psychology PsyD program. He holds a B.S. in Psychology from Emory University. He is interested in early intervention and assessment of children and adolescents.
