Lauren Bailey
Senior Administrative Specialist
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Lauren is the Senior Administrative Specialist for The Institute of Forensic Psychology. She attended DMACC, where she completed her
Certified Nursing Certificate, and began her career at a local hospital as a healthcare technician in the Emergency Crisis unit. There, she
worked closely with behavioral health patients, sparking a deep passion for the field.
Throughout her career, Lauren has collaborated with doctors, social workers, and psychologists to expand her clinical knowledge and
experience. She now works under the guidance and mentorship of Dr. Frye, who continues to support her professional growth in the field of
forensic psychology.
Alyssa Homeier
Junior Administrative Specialist
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Alyssa holds a bachelor’s degree in English Literature and Creative Writing and brings a strong background in research and multimedia content development. She applies this experience in her role with IFP, working alongside the Senior Administrative Specialist and the broader administrative team. Alyssa supports a range of administrative functions, including processing records requests, data entry, and tracking or locating difficult-to-reach clients in need of evaluations or mental health services.
Ryley Frye
Junior Administrative Float
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Ryley holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in business. At IFP, she provides support to the administrative team as needed and primarily contributes to research and data-tracking initiatives. She brings strong attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and a solid grounding in psychological principles. Ryley also assists in identifying personnel-related outcomes for internal tracking and in assessing the competencies that promote success at IFP.
Sydney Frye
Executive Assistant
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Sydney is IFP’s Executive Assistant, who brings creativity and passion for forensic psychology to IFP. With experience in mental health settings, she supports administrative and legal functions while pursuing continued education and broadening her skills.
Alison Dusek
Training and Innovation Specialist
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My role as a Training and Innovation Specialist involves coordinating webinars and creating informative social media content. My goal is to help deepen the education of Licensed Psychologists in conducting forensic evaluations and working within the specialized field of Forensic Psychology. I am passionate about connecting these professionals with valuable training resources and am skilled in organizing and communicating effectively. I am eager to contribute to the continued growth and success of training initiatives for Licensed Psychologists in this ever-expanding field of Forensic Psychology.
Caleb Picker, M.A.
Advanced Statistician
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Caleb is an advanced statistician with expertise in cognitive psychology and psychometrics. He specializes in memory research, statistical modeling, and data analysis. Caleb leverages his strong academic background to contribute to innovative and collaborative forensic projects.
Rob Parody, Ph.D.
Advanced Statistician
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Dr. Parody is an advanced statistician at IFP. His expertise spans quantitative analysis, psychometrics, and applied research methods. He supports forensic projects with rigorous statistical modeling and data interpretation to ensure accurate, evidence-based evaluation outcomes.
Rosalba Mada, Ph.D.
Clinical/Forensic Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow
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Dr. Mada is a postdoctoral fellow specializing in competency, psychosexual, and parenting evaluations. She combines clinical expertise with a strong research background to deliver impartial, evidence-based assessments that support clear and legally sound decisions in complex cases.
Jayden Varline, Ph.D.
Clinical/Forensic Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow
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Dr. Varline is a criminologist with expertise in sexual victimization, victimology, and justice systems. Her background in criminology, psychology, and social welfare informs her evidence-based approach to research and forensic evaluation within complex legal and social contexts.
Meliyah Anderson-Tyron
Doctoral Student Researcher
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Meliyah is a doctoral student researcher with a B.A. in Psychology and Health Humanities. Her work examines personality traits, aggression, and criminal behavior. She is passionate about forensic psychology and continues her research training under the guidance of Dr. Brenda Frye.
Michelle Johnston, Ph.D.
Industrial Organizational Psychologist
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Dr. Johnston is an industrial-organizational psychologist with over 20 years of experience. She has conducted fitness-for-duty, pre-employment, and business-related evaluations. Her expertise combines clinical insight, human resources knowledge, and leadership principles, supporting large corporations, county agencies, and city departments across a variety of settings.
Stephen Butts, Ph.D., J.D., MBA
Forensic Psychologist
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Dr. Butts is a forensic psychologist licensed in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Washington. With dual training in law and psychology, he conducts competency, parenting capacity, civil commitment, and psychosexual evaluations, bringing a unique perspective to forensic cases and courtroom applications.
Christopher Hagan, Ph.D., L.P.
Clinical Psychologist
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Dr. Hagan is a licensed Clinical Psychologist conducting competency, parenting capacity, civil commitment, and psychosexual evaluations.
He has worked in the federal prison system, as a Psychology professor, and in private practice. He is a member of the Iowa Psychological
Association’s Ethics Committee and has published several dozen scientific articles on suicide and murder-suicide.
Brenda Frye, Ph.D., L.P.
Clinical Forensic Psychologist
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Dr. Frye is a clinical forensic psychologist with over two decades of experience. Since 2001, she has conducted evaluations for both adults and adolescents, applying evidence-based methods to deliver comprehensive, focused, and objective forensic assessments.