Megan McCormick, PhD

Director of Programs & Research

Dr. McCormick is the Director of Programs and Research of the WISE Center. Her interests include large-scale program development and implementation aimed at improving public health outcomes for youth. She has worked extensively within community-based organizations on improving public health causes and advocating for youth mental health issues within the Washington DC metro area. Her research background has focused on psychological factors that impact health outcomes, such as pain management and medication adherence, as well as the design, implementation, and evaluation of behavioral interventions to improve access to mental healthcare in primary healthcare settings and prevent negative medical outcomes in pediatric chronic illness populations. She is the co-founder and former Co-Executive Director of InSite Solutions and is also a faculty member within the Department of Psychiatry at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. McCormick is a licensed Child Psychologist in Washington, DC.