Jessica Fede (she/her)


Professor College of Arts & Sciences Social Sciences Providence

Biography and Expertise

Jessica Fede, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist and certified school psychologist who received her doctorate in school psychology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Fede also holds a master’s degree from Boston College in Developmental and Educational Psychology and a Certification of Advanced Graduate Studies in Educational Administration. She is presently associate professor in the Counseling Psychology Department.

In addition, Fede is a practicing psychologist who works with children, adolescents and young adults with a variety of mental health issues. She serves on the board of the American Board of Professional Psychology.

Education

Certification of Advanced Graduate Studies
University of Massachusetts at Amherst

PhD
University of Massachusetts at Amherst

MA
Boston College

BA
Colgate University

CITI Certification
CITI Certfication

Licensed Psychologist
Rhode Island Department of Education

Licensed Psychologist
Rhode Island Department of Health

Licensed Psychologist
National Association of School Psycholgist

Licensed Psychologist
ABPP

Game Changer Award Women’s Volleyball
Johnson & Wales

Game Changer Award-Women’s Soccer Team
Johnson & Wales

Professor of the Year
Johnson & Wales University

American Board of Professional Psychology

Rhode Island Psychological Association

National Association of School Psychologist

American Psychological Association

Against the Current: Bringing Service-Learning to Life at JWU
Panel Presentation
2025 University Scholarship & Best Practices Expo
JWU Center for Teaching & Learning
JWU Harborside Campus
Providence
RI
United States

The Many Faces of Psychology: Exploring Psychology Careers
Panel Moderation
N/A
JWU College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Social Sciences
JWU Providence
Providence
RI
United States

Upper-level Learning Communities: Creating “better students, better career professionals, and better people.”
Poster
Atlantic Center for Learning Communities Curriculum Planning Retreat/Conference
Atlantic Center for Learning Communities
Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center
West Hartford
CT
United States

Grand Rounds: Understanding
Oral Presentation
Brown University
Brown University
Providence

Learning Communities at JWU: Opportunities for Collaboration
Oral Presentation
JWU 2024 University Scholarship & Best Practices Expo
JWU Center for Teaching & Learning
JWU Harborside Campus
Providence
RI
United States

The Elephant In the Room Mental Health Issues in Policing
Panel Presentation
Criminal Justice Department
JWU Criminal Justice Department

“There is No Such Thinking as Perfect”
Oral Presentation
Presentation to the JWU Department of Athletics
JWU Dept. of Athletics
Harborside Campus
Providence
RI
United States

College of Arts & Sciences Advisory Council -Learning Communities
Oral Presentation
College of Arts & Sciences Advisory Council Meeting
John Hazen White College of Arts & Sciences
Zoom

Presentation To Athletic Department – Sports Psychology Presentation
Oral Presentation
JWU Athletic Department
Providence
United States

“Finding a silver lining: Re-thinking classroom culture and content, post pandemic.”
Poster
JWU 2023 Scholarship & Best Practice Expo
University Scholarship & Best Practices Expo Committee
Johnson & Wales, Harborside Campus
Providence
RI
United States

Criminal Justice/Psychology CLP Cohort
Panel Presentation
Faculty Showcase/Transformative Expo
Johnson & Wales University
Second Floor of Friedman Center
Cranston
RI

Lighting Round -Collaborative Learning Program
Lecture
Expo

Returning to the classroom after the pandemic, college educators are focusing on experiential learning, enhanced use of technology, and high impact practices. ​ ​
Exhibit
JWU EXPO
Johnson & Wales
Providence

Everything old is new again: Reimagining life in the classroom after two years of the pandemic
Keynote/Plenary Address
Atlantic Center for Learning Communities Conference and Retreat
Atlantic Center for Learning Communities
Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center
West Hartford
CT
United States

Integrated Learning: An Opportunity Seized and a Lesson Learned
Panel Presentation
3rd Annual Faculty Showcase
Johnson & Wales University
Cranston
RI