Jen Treacy, PhD

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Brain researcher on a mission to improve mental health in everyone 🧠✨

  • Education

    • New Mexico Highlands University

      2012 - 2014
      Bachelor of Science - BS PSYCHOLOGY

      Senior thesis: The effects of dress and level of acquaintance on female rape victim blaming.• Performed a literature review and developed a research question• Obtained ethical approval to complete study• Created narratives and images for a 2×2 design• Recruited participants and collected data• Analysed data using SPSS• Results presented at the 2014 regional psychology conference

    • The University of Waikato

      2019 - 2022
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Health and Wellness, General

      Thesis: An evaluation of the NuroChek system for concussion assessment and management.• Completed the research design, ethics approval, data collection, and data analysis • Evaluation of a medical device• Established relationships with team staff for the recruitment of athletes• Collected electrophysiological and cognitive data at baseline• Scheduled follow-up assessments with athletes throughout the season• Quantitative analyses (across time and factors) conducted with… Show more Thesis: An evaluation of the NuroChek system for concussion assessment and management.• Completed the research design, ethics approval, data collection, and data analysis • Evaluation of a medical device• Established relationships with team staff for the recruitment of athletes• Collected electrophysiological and cognitive data at baseline• Scheduled follow-up assessments with athletes throughout the season• Quantitative analyses (across time and factors) conducted with SPSS• Results presented at the 2021 SESNZ conference Show less

    • Piedmont Virginia Community College

      2008 - 2011
      Associate of Arts - AA COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS

      Activities and Societies: Managing editor of the Piedmont Forum

    • New Mexico Highlands University

      2015 - 2017
      Master of Science - MS PSYCHOLOGY

      Thesis: The effects of altitude on concussions in college football players.• Completed the research design, ethics approval, data collection, and data analysis • Developed a cognitive assessment battery to administer several times throughout the season• Established relationships with team staff to recruit 22 football players• Attended training sessions on administration and scoring for the test battery• Coordinated a team of research assistants to administer the test battery… Show more Thesis: The effects of altitude on concussions in college football players.• Completed the research design, ethics approval, data collection, and data analysis • Developed a cognitive assessment battery to administer several times throughout the season• Established relationships with team staff to recruit 22 football players• Attended training sessions on administration and scoring for the test battery• Coordinated a team of research assistants to administer the test battery at baseline and end-of-season• Quantitative data analysis in SPSS• Presented results at the 2017 regional psychology conference Show less

  • Experience

    • New Mexico Craft Brewing Company

      Oct 2014 - Aug 2015
      Packager

      Daily measurements of product, filling kegs with product & transferring between fermenting tanks, maintaining inventory of kegs, and organization & cleaning/maintenance of all other brewery equipmentAchievements: performed beer tastings at beer festivals & for local events

    • New Mexico Highlands University

      Aug 2015 - May 2017
      Graduate Teaching Assistant

      • Assisted the professor with classes each semester (first-year psychology, undergrad developmental psych, undergrad neuroscience, & grad-level psychopharmacology)• Held weekly office hours & meet with students upon request• Kept attendance, scored homework assignments, proctored exams, & calculated grades• Led weekly discussion sections and presented one class period of original lecture material per semester

    • Territorial Title Of Las Vegas

      Jun 2018 - Aug 2019
      Title researcher

      Search land ownership records to find/confirm chain of title for real estate transactions, verify assessment information and tax payments, compile & format title reports, record documents with county clerks, search records for oil/gas/mineral rights attached to propertyAchievement: contributed significantly to a 10-file project for a corporate client regarding leases for renewable energy contracts

    • The University of Waikato

      Sept 2019 - now
      Researcher Phd Candidate

      I defended my thesis research in February 2024. This research included:• Evaluation of an EEG device to aid in concussion assessment of athletes• Established relationships with team staff for the recruitment of athletes• Collected electrophysiological and cognitive data at baseline• Scheduled follow-up assessments with athletes throughout the season• Quantitative analyses (across time and factors) conducted with SPSS

    • Cactus Communications

      Oct 2022 - Aug 2023
      Editor

      Providing English-language academic editing and proofreading services to clients worldwide, and offer suggestions to strengthen their manuscript and improve their chances of publication. • Proofreading for grammar, language, and punctuation• Editing for structure, content, readability, accuracy, and flow• Giving polite feedback and helpful comments in an Editor’s Report• 3rd-most outstanding ratings for my department (neuroscience, 60+ editors) in March 2023• 98.3% rate of deadlines met over six months• Favourite editor of 4 clients & have been specifically requested by 6 clients Show less

    • Hill Labs

      Mar 2023 - May 2023
      Laboratory Technician

      Testing sample kiwifruits to help growers understand the status of their crops.• Working in a large team with up to 10 supervisors and 80 technicians each shift• Quickly gained competence for different tests for several qualities (weight, firmness, colour, ripeness)• Consistent performance of repetitive tasks with high speed and accuracy• Achieved fast completion speeds and high productivity volume

    • JB Hi-Fi

      Oct 2023 - now
      Retail Salesperson

      I complete transactions, handle money, and assist with the visual merchandising campaigns throughout the store.

    • T2 Tea

      Oct 2023 - Jan 2024
      Store Associate

      In this seasonal casual role, I assisted customers in choosing teas to suit them or their loved ones. My favourite aspect of this job was performing tea tastings for customers, especially with really unusual teas. Additionally, I completed transactions, handled money, and maintained the visual merchandising within the store.

    • Massey University

      Nov 2023 - now
      Regional Team Lead

      As part of Massey's efforts to assess the economic and cultural impacts of live performances, I coordinate with venues in Tauranga for my team to administer surveys to attendees of music, theatre, and comedy performances.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Good Clinical Practice

      International Conference on Harmonisation
      Jul 2022
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  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Jen Treacy, PhD
      Full doctoral scholarship University of Waikato Sep 2019 I received a full doctoral scholarship for three years ($25,000 NZD per year) to study the electrophysiological effects of concussion in athletes.
    • Awarded to Jen Treacy, PhD
      Original Research presentation New Mexico Highlands University Apr 2017 I was awarded first place for presenting my original research on the university's Research Day.