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Members of the Executive Board
President
Barbara Prempeh
Psy.D.
Dr. Barbara A. Prempeh, a native of Ghana, West Africa, is a Licensed Psychologist and Certified School Psychologist. With over 15 years of direct care patient experience, Dr. Prempeh has developed a specialization in race-based stress, trauma, immigration and biculturalism, and juvenile justice. Dr. Prempeh is the founder and owner of B. Resilient, LLC, a private practice that works to build resilience individually through therapeutic services, and collectively through community and organizational consultation and training. Dr. Prempeh is currently the Psychology Supervisor at Children’s Specialized Hospital, Hamilton and New Brunswick locations. She also serves as a Professor and Cultural Diversity Consultant for Kean University’s Psy.D. program.
Vice-President
DeVanté J. Cunningham, Ph.D., MPH
Dr. DeVanté (DJ) Cunningham. Dr. Cunningham serves as the senior manager of wellness and clinical services at the National Football League. He holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Montclair State University (MSU), MPH degree with a concentration in Health Policy, Law, and Ethics, and BA degree in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Virginia. He completed his predoctoral internship at the Manhattan VA Hospital and his postdoctoral clinical fellowship in mood, anxiety, and personality disorders within Columbia University Irving Medical Center’s Department of Psychiatry. He is also a licensed psychologist in both New Jersey and New York.
Secretary
Sherrikah Hayes,
Psy.D.
​Dr. Sherrikah Hayes earned her PsyD in School Psychology from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey in May 2024. She is also a certified school psychologist in New Jersey. Presently, Dr. Hayes is a post doctoral fellow at Children’s Specialized Hospital in Hamilton Township, NJ. As a fellow, Dr. Hayes enjoys supporting diverse, low socioeconomic status, and disenfranchised youth. To this end, she understands the importance of utilizing neurodiagnostic tools to assist in the development of individualized interventions to improve the lives of children and their families across school, clinical, and community settings.
Treasurer
Jennifer R. Jones
Psy.D.
Dr. Jennifer Jones-Damis is a licensed Psychologist in NY and NJ, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board-certified School Psychologist in New Jersey. She has focused her career on understanding and addressing traumatic stress and racial trauma in individuals and systems. Dr. Jones-Damis facilitates trainings and workshops for schools, organizations, and companies to increase knowledge about the impact stress and racial trauma has on mental health while offering tangible ways to promote resilience. Dr. Jones-Damis is the Director of Counseling and Psychiatric Services at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey and has held positions on the state and national boards of The Association of Black Psychologists.
Programs Chair
Alexis N. Ferguson, Psy.D.
Dr. Alexis N. Ferguson is a NJ/NY licensed psychologist. Deemed to be Graduate Student of the Year, she earned her PsyD in School/Clinical Child Psychology from Pace University in 2022. Though she has worked in a variety of settings such as schools, prisons, and hospitals, she now works as an Assistant Professor for Pace’s psychology department and provides neuropsychological assessment to children and adults in a private practice. In 2022, she co-founded Psych Me Out, a grassroots nonprofit organization, that aims to bridge the gap in all things mental health across generations. In these roles, her commitment to the field has been highlighted by BET, Revolt, the Associated Press, and numerous local organizations. She is proud to serve as the Programs Chair for this term and is looking forward to further growing NJABPSi’s roots!
Membership Chair
Patricia Sainvilus, Ed.D.
Dr. Patricia Sainvilus is a Content Supervisor at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Her professional background includes expertise in digital accessibility, distance learning, learning theory, and cognitive processes. She previously served in higher education as both a psychology professor and an instructional designer. Dr. Sainvilus holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Higher Education, a Master’s in Human Behavior and Organizational Psychology, and a Bachelor’s in Psychology with a minor in Health Education. She is also a published author whose work explores children’s learning, social-emotional development, the experiences of disadvantaged college students, and more.
Student Circle Chair
Amanosi Agbugui, M.A
Amanosi Agbugui is a fifth year student at William Paterson University in the Clinical PsyD program and a pre-doctoral intern at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. She was initially drawn to NJABPsi because of the embracing of community she witnessed and felt after attending a student program. Amanosi is currently the Student Chair for NJABPsi and enjoys the connection that is fostered between the students, but also the guidance and encouragement received from the professionals within this chapter. She is looking forward to learning within this role and facilitating student’s professional needs, as she believes in the power of this community.
Member-at-Large
Crystal Molyneaux, Psy.D., NCSP
Dr. Crystal Molyneaux is a Licensed Psychologist in New York and New Jersey and is also certified as a school psychologist. She uses psychology to empower individuals, challenge systemic oppression, and support holistic liberation. Dr. Molyneaux is the Founder and CEO of The Molyneaux Center for Liberated Minds, Inc., a therapy, healing, and consultation space. She is committed to keeping disproportionately represented youth off the school-to-prison pipeline and co-authored Students Taking Action Together, a book promoting equitable learning environments through SEL and civic engagement. Dr. Molyneaux has led professional development, curriculum development, and community consultations, and has served on the executive board of the Association of Black Psychologists – New Jersey Chapter for five years, where she created the NJABPsi College Tours initiative. Her clinical interests include depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, personal growth, multiculturalism, women’s empowerment, restorative justice, and life transitions.
social media Chair
Kervins Racine
Kervins Racine is a Haitian American first-generation college graduate from Rutgers University–New Brunswick, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice with minors in Psychology and Digital Communication, Information, and Media. He is an entrepreneur and founder of KervEffect, a media and event production brand specializing in lighting, live streaming, and digital content creation. Kervins was drawn to the New Jersey Association of Black Psychologists (NJABPsi) because of his passion for mental health advocacy and supporting the empowerment of the Black community. He serves as Social Media Chair, using his skills to raise awareness, engage the community, and amplify the organization’s initiatives.