Contact Information
Taylor Vacca, MA
2601 Rodeo Drive NE Blaine, MN 55449
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Educational Background:
PhD, Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology
April 2023 - April 2028 (Expected Graduation Date) - National University, La Jolla, CA
MA, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
September 2022 - Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
BS, Psychology
May 2015 - University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, MN
Professional/Academic Work Experience:
June 2015 - February 2023: Executive Consultant for R&M Welty Inc. of St. Francis, MN,
55070, USA. Recommendations led to 75% client retention-rates and 91% employee-hire
retention-rates over approximately 7-years.
March 2021 - August 2022: Individual Psychotherapy Practicum & Intern Student (practicing
under the direct training, licensure and supervision of Dr. Sarah Cherwien Hoel, Psy.D, LP &
Dr. Brandon (BJ) Suarez, Psy.D, LP) for Lorenz Clinic of Family Psychology of Victoria, MN,
55386, USA. Counseling services led to an overall 77% client retention-rate and an 81%
improvement in client outcomes long-term.
April 2017 - February 2019: Histotechnician for Academic Dermatology of Edina, MN, 55410,
USA. Mohs Technician independently operating the laboratory and assisting the physician
during 16-20 MOHS surgical client-cases per week.
Publications/Presentations:
2022: Capstone Conference, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL: The Remedy & Removal
of the Revolving Door: Destigmatizing Hypervigilance to Discover Long-Term Healing
Grants/Awards:
2021: Northwestern University, Evanston, IL - Fall Quarter Term Honor: Dean’s List
2020: Northwestern University, Evanston, IL - Winter Quarter Term Honor: Dean’s List
2020: Northwestern University, Evanston, IL - Spring Quarter Term Honor: Dean’s List
2019: Northwestern University, Evanston, IL - Fall Quarter Term Honor: Dean’s List
2015: University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, MN - Spring Semester Term Honor: Dean's List
2014: University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, MN - Fall Semester Term Honor: Dean's List
2011: University of Minnesota, Duluth, MN - Fall Semester Term Honor: Dean's List
2010: Concordia University, St. Paul, MN - Fall Semester Term Honor: Dean's List
2010: Concordia University, St. Paul, MN - Spring Semester Term Honor: Dean's List
Professional Affiliations:
November 2023: American Mental Health Counseling Association (AMHCA), Membership:
Emerging Professional, Member ID#:-
April 2023: National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), Membership:
Standard Level, Member ID#: 864137
Volunteer Experience:
Summer 2021: Mercy Hospital, Coon Rapids, MN 55433, USA. Volunteer Role: Guest &
Clerical Services
Winter 2013: United Hospital, St. Paul, MN 55102, USA. Volunteer Role: Emergency
Department Triage
Professional References:
Dr. Brandon (BJ) Suarez, Psy.D., LP, Bilingual Licensed Psychotherapist & Training Director,
Lorenz Clinic of Family Psychology, 1772 Stieger Lake Lane, Victoria, MN 55386, USA. -.-
Dr. LaToya Flowers-Roe, LPC, NCC, Core Faculty, (DEI) & Training Director, Counseling @
Northwestern University, 618 Library Pl, Evanston, IL 60201, USA. -.-
Dr. Whitney D. Tope, MPhil, MD, FAAD, Assistant Chief Medical Officer- Minnesota,
Board-certified Dermatologist & Dermatologic Surgeon, Pinnacle Dermatology, 6545 France
Avenue South #564, Edina, MN 55435, USA. -.
