About
Brief History
PIN is the largest and one of the most longstanding divisions within AAIDD. PIN has survived multiple pandemics and demonstrated resilience through the strength of our members. We have active members who contribute important clinical psychological work in our field. Through research, practice, and policy we have kept psychological issues at the forefront of our field.
Who We Are
Please meet the Psychology Interest Network Executive Committee Members.
Doreen Samelson, Ed.D., MSCP
PIN Co-Chair
Dr. Doreen Samelson is a licensed clinical psychologist and author with 30 years of experience in healthcare as a practicing clinician, administrator and thought leader. As the Chief Clinical Officer for the Catalight Foundation, Doreen leads the Catalight Research Institute and provides clinical leadership for behavioral health research – developing new modalities of care and addressing unmet needs through technology advancements. She is also the parent of an adult with a developmental disability and is passionate about self-determinism, inclusion and helping people with developmental disabilities improve their quality of life. You can contact Dr. Samelson at doreen.samelson@catalight.org.
Kristin Dell'Armo, Ph.D.
PIN Co-Chair
Dr. Kristin Dell’Armo is a Licensed Psychologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders. Dr. Dell'Armo works in diagnosing & treating mental health conditions in people with IDD and promoting a successful transition to adulthood for teens and young adults with IDD. You can contact Kristin at Kristin.Dell’Armo@nationwidechildrens.org.
Jenny Mai Phan, Ph.D.
PIN Co-Vice Chair
Dr. Jenny Mai Phan is a Research Assistant Professor and Assistant Director of Community Engagement in the Center for Advancing Systems Science and Bioengineering at George Mason University. Dr. Phan researches stress, pubertal development, sex education, and psychosocial well-being in autistic youth. She serves on the Department of Health and Human Services' Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee as a member of the public. You can contact her at jphan25@gmu.edu.
Justin Kuehl, Psy.D., FAAIDD
PIN Award Committee Chair
Dr. Justin Kuehl has worked at the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Services (BHS) since 2006. He initially served as an attending psychologist providing psychiatric crisis services. While in that role, he developed a specialized expertise in the assessment, crisis stabilization, and coordination of outpatient services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Dr. Kuehl is a past president of the AAIDD – Wisconsin Chapter and remains actively engaged with the Chapter’s ongoing efforts. Currently, Dr. Kuehl is serving on the AAIDD Board of Directors as a Member-at-Large. You can contact Dr. Kuehl at justin.kuehl@milwaukeecountywi.gov.
Rebecca (Becca) Lyren, Ph.D.
PIN Researcher Spotlight Coordinator
Dr. Rebecca (Becca) Lyren is a licensed psychologist in integrated primary care at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. She also is part of the Williams syndrome clinic team at Nationwide Children’s. In both roles, Dr. Lyren aims to improve access to quality care for children with disabilities and their families. You can contact Dr. Lyren at Rebecca.Lyren@nationwidechildrens.org.
Dee Adedipe, M.S.
PIN Secretary
My name is Dee Adedipe. I am a current doctoral student in the Intellectual and Development program at Ohio State University. My research interest includes investigating the mechanisms of change in autism interventions and advancing individualized neurodivergent affirming care for autistic children. Second, my goal is to extend this line of research in sub–Saharan Africa, addressing current barriers to care for autistic children and improving the health and social systems and infrastructures. You can contact her at adedpie.6@osu.edu
Nina Rudnick, PsyD
PIN Social Media Chair
Nina Rudnick, PsyD is a licensed psychologist the VP of Diagnostic and Psychological Assessment Services at Catalight Care Servies. After recognizing a high need in the community, Dr Rudnick has driven the development, implementation and growth of the Diagnostic Evaluations department. Under her leadership, the DE service line has seen exponential reach and has grown to include the development of a Postdoctoral Training Program. Dr Rudnick has a passion for innovation, advocacy, working with families, and contributing to the field of qualified clinicians which enriches the profession as a whole. You can contact Dr. Rudnick at nrudnick@catalight.org.
Immediate Past Executive Committee Members
Paul Kolstoe, Ph.D.
PIN Co-Chair (2020-2022)
Dr. Paul Kolstoe received his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of North Dakota (ND) following the American Psychological Association (APA) Accredited Internship at the South Dakota Human Service Center (Yankton, SD). He has been a psychologist at the ND-DHHS Life Skills & Transition Center since 1983. He is currently the Clinical Director and Director of Psychology which includes all Forensic Evaluations for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) in ND. He currently serves on the North Dakota State Board of Psychologist Examiners for whom he regularly provides testimony to legislative committees on the regulation and practice of psychology.
Jill Crane, Ph.D.
PIN Co-Chair (2022-2024)
Dr. Jill Crane is currently a postdoctoral fellow at I Am Boundless, Inc. in Worthington, Ohio. She graduated from The Ohio State University's Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Psychology program in 2021. Her current interests include diagnostic decision-making, interventions to address misconceptions about people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and parent experiences and perceptions of their child's developmental delays and quality of life following a NICU stay. You can contact her at jcrane@iamboundless.org.