About Dr. Forrest

A leader in the field of child development, Dr. Bonny Forrest has been an advocate for children for over twenty years. As a practicing attorney and a child psychologist, with specialized training in pediatric neuropsychology, she has vast experience in working with children in a variety of settings. She has been a researcher and clinician in academic and medical settings such as the Yale Child Study Center, has directed clinics serving low-income populations, and has conducted a private practice focusing on the assessment of cognitive and other developmental issues in children. For much of her career, she has worked with parents, clinicians, and schools to advocate for children, especially those with special needs. At present, Dr. Forrest is leading Project SKIP: Screening Kids for Intervention and Prevention, which is screening children for social-emotional, cognitive, and developmental issues www.projectskip.com.

Education

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Psychology with emphasis in pediatric neuropsychology (compliance with Houston Conference Specialty Training Guidelines),Columbia University and Teachers College,New York,NY, 2001
• Master of Philosophy (M Phil),Columbia University,New York, NY, 2001
• Juris Doctor (JD), Cum Laude,Indiana University School of Law,Bloomington,IN, 1986
• Bachelor of Arts (BA), Criminal Justice with concentration in Political Science and honors awarded in Sociology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 1983

Professional Affiliations and Licensure

Psychology

• Reviewer, Child Neuropsychology, Journal of Psychology, Law and Policy, Training and Education in Professional Psychology
• Member, American Psychological Association, International Neuropsychological Society; Association of Directors of Psychology Training Clinics, Association
• Licensed Psychologist: NY (01), MD (02), DC (03) and CA (09)
• Division 40, Chair, Special Task Force on the Definition of a “Neuropsychologist”, Special Task Force on Implementing HIPAA guidelines, Women In Neuropsychology Steering Committee, Liaison Board of Scientific Affairs, Substitute Council of Representatives, Newsletter Editor, Representation at Task Force meetings
• Diversity Committee, Association of Psychology Clinics Training Directors

Law

• State Bar of California, 1987
• State Bar of New York, 1996
• Chair, New York State Bar Association, Federal Litigation, Pro Bono Committee, 1997-1998
• ABA Committee on Civil Litigation, Death Penalty Project, 1997-1998