Samantha

Vondrak

Samantha Vondrak

Samantha Vondrak

Department Chair
  • Address: 901 15th Street NW Washington, DC 20005
  • Office Phone: 202-706-5050
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Biography

Dr. Vondrak is a board-certified forensic psychologist with over 20 years of experience in law enforcement, national security, military, and private practice. She specializes in psychological evaluations, expert testimony, and forensic consultation. Dr. Vondrak completed her doctorate at The George Washington University and a postdoctoral fellowship in forensic psychology at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. A former Deputy Chief for the Center for Forensic Behavioral Sciences at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and Examination Faculty Member for the American Board of Forensic Psychology, she has trained forensic fellows, legal professionals, and law enforcement on topics like criminal responsibility and competency evaluations and violence risk assessment. Dr. Vondrak is a published author and sought-after speaker, committed to advancing forensic psychology and its application in the legal system.

Education History
Degree Institution Year
B.S. University of Richmond , Richmond, VA 2000
Psy.D. The George Washington University , Washington, DC 2006
Professional Memberships
Licenses
Clinical Psychologist , Washington, DC
Clinical Psychologist , Virginia
Clinical Psychologist , Maryland
Professional Skills
Criminal Responsibility, Competency to Stand Trial, Violence Risk Assessment, Interrogations and Confessions, PTSD, Victim Behavior, Substance Abuse and Memory