Leigh Ann Perry, Ph.D.
Associate Professor College of Leadership and Ethics
Biography
Professor Perry joined the College of Leadership and Ethics faculty in 2021 with a background in clinical and community psychology. She has worked for the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit, Naval Criminal Investigative Service and Facebook focusing on the analysis of human behavior, violent crime and terrorism. She supports Navy leader development in the areas of human behavior, psychological health, cognitive fitness, resilience, and mindfulness. She received a Ph.D. and an M.A. from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign in clinical and community psychology and a B.S. in psychology and sociology from Fordham University. She also studied psychology and sociology at Oxford University.
Contact Information
Areas of Expertise
- Leadership
Professional Highlights
Associate Professor, U.S. Naval War College, College of Leadership & Ethics, Newport, RI
Adjunct Professor, Administration of Justice, Salve Regina University
Invited Lecturer, Psychology of Espionage, U.S. Naval War College
Intelligence Team Leader, Facebook Global Security Intelligence and Investigations
Adjunct Professor, Social Sciences, Southern New Hampshire University
Research Sociologist, Naval Criminal Investigative Service, Criminal Threat Division
Research Analyst, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Behavioral Analysis Unit, Oak Ridge Institute of Science and Education (ORISE) Fellow
Doctoral Course Instructor/ Research Assistant/Clinical Intern, University of Illinois
Education
Ph.D. University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2016, Clinical and Community Psychology
M.A. University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2006, Clinical and Community Psychology
B.S. Fordham University, 2002, Psychology and Sociology
Oxford University, 2000
Related Credentials
Associate Certified Coach (ACC)
International Coaching Federation (ICF), 2024
National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach
National Board of Medical Examiners, 2023
Certified Positive Psychology-Based Health and Well-Being Coach
College of Executive Coaching, 2022
Mindful Resilience for Trauma Recovery
Veterans Yoga Project, 2022
Hogan Advanced Interpretations Certification
Hogan Assessment Systems, 2021
Terrorist Radicalization Assessment Protocol-18 (TRAP-18)
Global Institute of Forensic Research, 2020
Registered Yoga Instructor (RYT-200)
Yoga Alliance, 2019
EMERGE: Counseling and Education to Stop Domestic Violence
Counseling Abusers, 2018
Peer Support Certification
Nicoletti-Flatter Associates, 2017
Research Contributions and Publications
Cavallaro, L., Kerr, L, & Perry, L.A. (Invited Guest). (2024, Nov 6). Leader Development at the Naval War College, Phronesis: Practical Wisdom for Leaders [Audio Podcast].
Phenning, J. & Perry, L.A. (Summer, 2024). A mindfulness guide for the dunker ride. Rotor Review.
Perry, L.A. (Guest). (2021, May 17). The Law Enforcement Analysis Researcher (L.E.A. Podcasts-Analyst Talk with Jason Elder) [Audio podcast].
Anderson, J., Perry, L.A., Robertson, B., Cartoski, P., Evans, C., Oliver, K. & White, N. (2019, May). Department of the Navy Annual Crime Report 2018. Naval Criminal Investigative Service, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia.
Perry, L.A., Dover, T.J., Lancaster, S.L., Allen, N.E., Keel, T.G., & Eliopulos, L. (2018). Development of a sexual assault event typology based on event attributes. Criminal Justice and Behavior, 45(11), 1709-1722.
Anderson, J., Perry, L.A., Robertson, B., Cartoski, P., Evans, C., & White, N. (2018, June). Department of the Navy Annual Crime Report 2017. Naval Criminal Investigative Service, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia.
Anderson, J., Perry, L.A., Robertson, B., Cartoski, P., Evans, C., & White, N. (2017, June). Department of the Navy Annual Crime Report 2016. Naval Criminal Investigative Service, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia.
Perry, L.A. (2016). Re-Examining Typologies of Sexually Violent Offenders. Unpublished doctoral dissertation. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Anderson, J., Perry, L.A., Tasker, B., Cartoski, P., Evans, C., Malone-Moss, C., & White, N. (2016, May). Department of the Navy Annual Crime Report 2015. Naval Criminal Investigative Service, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia.
Lemke, T., Muirhead, Y.E., & Perry, L.A. (2015, September). Coding Research Protocols and Interviews of Offenders Who Have Utilized Weapons of Mass Destruction. Invited training for the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Special Agents and Intelligence Analysts. Washington, D.C.
Anderson, J., Perry, L.A., Tasker, B., Cartoski, P., Evans, C., & White, N. (2015, April). Department of the Navy Annual Crime Report 2014. Naval Criminal Investigative Service, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia.
Anderson, J., Perry, L.A., Tasker, B., Cartoski, P., Castilleja, M., Jefferson, A., Roberts, S., & White, N. (2014, March). Department of the Navy Annual Crime Report 2013. Naval Criminal Investigative Service, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia.
Anderson, J., Perry, L.A., Tasker, B., Cartoski, P., Castilleja, M., Jefferson, A., Roberts, S., & White, N. (2013, March). Department of the Navy Annual Crime Report 2012. Naval Criminal Investigative Service, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia.
Anderson, J., Perry, L.A., Tasker, B., Cartoski, P., Castilleja, M., Jefferson, A., Roberts, S., & So, A. (2012, September). Department of the Navy Annual Crime Report 2011. Naval Criminal Investigative Service, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia.
Anderson, J., Perry, L.A., Cartoski, P., Jefferson, A., & Roberts, S. (2011, September). Department of the Navy Annual Crime Report 2010. Naval Criminal Investigative Service, Washington Navy Yard, DC.
Anderson, J., Perry, L.A., & Dunkle, R. (2011, January). Department of the Navy Annual Crime Report 2009. Naval Criminal Investigative Service, Washington Navy Yard, DC.
Anderson, J., Perry, L.A., & Dunkle, R. (2010, July). Department of the Navy Annual Crime Report 2008. Naval Criminal Investigative Service, Washington Navy Yard, DC.
Muirhead, Y.E. & Perry, L.A. (2008, May). Coding Research Protocols and Interviews of Offenders Who Have Utilized Weapons of Mass Destruction. Invited training for the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Weapons of Mass Destruction Coordinators. Washington, D.C.
Awards and Decorations
Teaching Excellence Award, Nominee
U.S. Naval War College, 2023
Meritorious Unit Commendation (Command-level Honor)
U.S. Naval War College, Secretary of the Navy, 2021
Facebook Global Security Quarterly Rewards and Recognition Recipient
2020
Fellowship from Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
2007-2009
Council of University Directors of Clinical Programs (CUDCP)
University of Illinois Student Liaison, September 2005-July 2007
Consortium Research Fellows Program
Member, June 2005-August 2007
Graduate Teaching Certificate
received May 2005
University of Illinois Incomplete List of Teachers Ranked as Outstanding
Spring 2005, Fall 2003
University of Illinois Incomplete List of Teachers Ranked as Excellent
Fall 2004
Fordham University Presidential Scholarship
1998-2002
All-American Collegiate Scholar
1999
Other Honors
Phi Beta Kappa
Phi Kappa Phi
Alpha Sigma Nu
Psi Chi
National Honor Society in Psychology
Alpha Kappa Delta
International Honor Society in Sociology
External Memberships and Associations
Veterans Yoga Project
RI State Director
Society for Military Psychology
Member
Fordham University Mentoring Program
Mentor
National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching
Member
International Coaching Federation (ICF)
Member
International Coaching Federation (ICF) - New England Chapter
Member
American Psychological Association (APA)
Member
International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA)
Member
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