Valerie Bradley, MS, MPS
Clinical Psychology PhD Student

Valerie Bradley is a doctoral student in the University of Maryland Clinical Psychology program, advised by Dr. Jessica F. Magidson in the Global Mental Health and Addiction Program (GMAP). After receiving her master’s degree in the University of Maryland Clinical Psychological Science program in 2019, she has since served as the Project Director of the NIH HEAL Initiative "HEAL Together" study evaluating how a peer-delivered behavioral intervention can support retention in care for underserved individuals seeking treatment for opioid use disorder. Valerie’s research interests include increasing access to evidence-based care in resource-limited settings, substance use treatment outcomes, public health policy, and global mental health. Her current research centers on elevating the voices of individuals receiving treatment for opioid use disorder, with a focus on person-centered addiction approaches to improve treatment outcomes.

Valerie previously lived in the United Arab Emirates and interned at the Human Relations Institute and Clinics in Dubai.

Education:

University of Maryland, College Park
MS Clinical Psychology
MPS Clinical Psychology

University of Mary Washington
BA International Relations, Minor in Economics