The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Taps Alumni Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Chief of Staff, Manika Turnbull, Ph.D., and Husson University College of Business Dean, Marie Hansen, Ph.D., J.D. to Serve on Board of Trustees

CHICAGO, May 21, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ ----The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (TCSPP) has selected Dr. Manika Turnbull and Dr. Marie Hansen, TCSPP alumni and leaders in their respective fields, to join its Board of Trustees. The Chicago School is a nonprofit university, and one of the leading institutions devoted to psychology, and related behavioral and health sciences.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) Chief of Staff Dr. Manika Turnbull is a 2015 Leadership Greater Chicago fellow, and earned both her masters in Industrial /Organizational Psychology and her doctorate in Organizational Leadership from The Chicago School.

"Besides her enthusiasm for, and obvious belief in The Chicago School, the skills Dr. Turnbull brings to bear in her position as chief of staff at the largest health insurance company in Illinois – leadership, strategic thinking and planning, and effective communications – will be of tremendous benefit to our Board of Trustees and our institution," said TCSPP President Michele Nealon-Woods, Psy.D. "She's a force in the business industry with a passion for helping the community, and she will use her skill and enthusiasm to help The Chicago School achieve the goals of our Strategic Plan. I'm thrilled she's taken on this new role."

Dr. Marie Hansen, dean of the College of Business at Husson University in Maine, is a 2013 graduate of The Chicago School's doctoral program in Organizational Leadership, with focused areas of study in strategic management, organizational behavior and the next generation of higher education. She is also an attorney and remains Of Counsel in the realms of business consulting, alternative dispute resolution and Guardian Ad Litem work.

"Dr. Hansen's success within her careers, and the selection itself of those careers, make her an excellent choice for our Board," said Dr. Nealon-Woods. "As a dean and a practicing attorney, she is a logical thinker who pays attention to detail. Dr. Hansen has an innate curiosity and desire to learn that compel her to keep challenging herself, and I'm excited to work with her. She has shown her commitment to the success of The Chicago School by accepting Board membership, and she brings valuable academic and business acumen to the table."

Dr. Turnbull has been with BCBSIL for more than nine years. Prior to her current role as chief of staff, she served as the company's Strategic Human Resources Business partner, and in their Service Delivery Operations division as operations manager. In her position as chief of staff, she is responsible for overall strategic planning, messaging and positioning, budget, and personnel administration and coordination for the Illinois Division. Dr. Turnbull earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, where she also played Division I women's basketball. 

A native of Bangor, Maine, Dr. Hansen has been with Husson University since 2003. She completed the Institute for Management and Leadership in Education program at Harvard University. She earned her bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Maine and her law degree from the University of Maine School of Law. Dr. Hansen holds gubernatorial appointments to the Board of Trustees at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy and as a Dedimus Justice to the Maine Department of the Secretary of State, and serves on the Board of Directors for the Penobscot County Bar Association.

About The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Founded in 1979, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (TCSPP) is a nonprofit, private university devoted exclusively to psychology, and related behavioral and health sciences. The university serves nearly 4,500 students across campuses in Chicago; Southern California (Los Angeles and Irvine); and Washington, D.C., as well as through online programs. The Chicago School is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, (WSCUC), and its Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program in Chicago is accredited by the American Psychological Association. A member of the National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology, TCSPP is recognized for its distinguished service and outstanding contributions to cultural diversity and advocacy. The community service initiatives on the Chicago Campus have also earned recognition on the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for seven consecutive years. The Los Angeles Campus gained its second recognition in 2014, and the Washington, D.C. Campus received its first award in 2014. With more than 20 graduate degree programs, thousands of hours of real-world training, and a wealth of international opportunities, TCSPP is the leader in professional psychology education. To learn more, visit www.thechicagoschool.edu.

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