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March 23, 2018 16 mins
John Robinson, EdD, MPH, ABPP, ABCHP, is a retired licensed clinical psychologist and Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and Surgery at Howard University College of Medicine. Dr. Robinson is a pioneer and one of the proverbial “grandparents” of the field of transplant psychology and clinical health psychology in the U.S. He was the first African-American psychologist in the U.S. Air Force and the U.S Navy, and was one of the first transplant psychologists in the U.S. Dr. Robinson has written widely on health psychology topics, with reference to diversity in the provision of services and career advancement. APA has recognized Dr. Robinson with the Stanley Sue Award for Distinguished Contributions to Diversity, and the Association of Psychologists in Academic Health Centers awarded him the Joseph Matarazzo Award for distinguished service and contributions to clinical health psychology, their highest honor bestowed to him from a very competitive field of nominees. He was also awarded the Nate Perry Award from the Society of Health Psychology (APA Division 38). Dr. Robinson is board-certified in both clinical and clinical health psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP), but in addition has served as president of both boards. Dr. Robinson received his bachelor’s degree in human physiology and biochemistry and a master’s degree in counseling psychology from the University of Texas at Austin. He received his doctorate in counseling psychology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He completed his masters of public health at Harvard University. Hrant Jamgochian, JD, LL.M., is the chief executive officer of Dialysis Patient Citizens. Formerly the Director of Health Policy for the United Way Worldwide, Jamgochian has extensive expertise in formulating and advancing effective health care policies at the national and state levels. Hrant previously served as Director of Congressional and State Relations for the American Pharmacists Association and as Director of Field and State Operations for the American Psychological Association, where he spearheaded a number of successful national advocacy initiatives and grassroots campaigns. He also previously worked at the Armenian Assembly of America, where he led the organization's membership, grassroots and public relations activities. Jamgochian received his Juris Doctor (JD) degree from Catholic University Columbus School of Law as well as his Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Global Health Law from the Georgetown University Law Center. He looks forward to applying his extensive public policy experience to help elevate the voices of dialysis patients with policy makers. Nancy Scott, is from Newark, Delaware, and is a registered nurse and an ordained minister. Scott was an in-center hemodialysis patient since her kidney disease diagnosis in 2004 until she received a kidney transplant in the Spring 2012. She has been involved with Dialysis Patient Citizens as a Patient Ambassador, Secretary of the Board of Directors, Vice President of the Board, and currently serves as the President of the Board of Directors for DPC Education Center. Beyond her DPC involvement, Scott serves as a patient representative of the Advisory Board at ESRD Network 4 and is a chairperson at Henrietta Johnson Medical Center for the Clinical Evaluation Committee. Scott established a support group to encourage better communication between clinic staff and patients, and has traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with lawmakers. Before joining the Board in 2007, Scott was honored to receive the DPC Hero Award.
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