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Center for
On-Line Addiction

About the Staff

Dr. Kimberly Young
Founder and President

Dr. Young has been touted as the world's leading "Cyberpsychologist". After working in MIS, she entered the field of clinical psychology. She has taken her expertise in computers and human behavior to become a pioneer in the study of Internet addiction, cybersexual addictions, and deviant on-line behavior. She is internationally known for her work and is a frequent speaker on how technology impacts human behavior. She has recently authored Caught in the Net, the first recovery book on Internet Addiction, already translated in four languages. She is currently working on her second book and continues to publish on the topic. For Full Bio - Click Here

Mr. James E. O’Mara
Vice President of Finance and Operations

Mr. O’Mara brings a wealth of experience and talent to the firm. For over 25 years, he has worked in business management, marketing, distribution, and operations. Prior to his service with the center, he served as Chief Operations Officer for Upstate Dairy Cooperative and oversaw a staff of 500 employees and a budget of 225 million in commercial sales. Additionally, he served as the Chief Executive Officer for Crosby Dairy Products and SunnyBrook Dairy, and managed their finance, marketing, sales, and operations departments.

Dr. Carl Case
Computer Consultant

Dr. Case is an Assistant Professor of Business Management the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford and has conducted research in the area of business utilization of information technology and has presented his work at several national conferences. In the fall, he will take a new post as an Assistant Professor of Business at St. Boniventure University where he will help coordinate their information science program. He works as a private consultant in Business Telecommunications and Information Systems. Dr Case has an MBA and a doctorate in Information Technology.

Ms. Jennifer R. Buchannan
Director of Child & Family Unit

Ms. Buchannan has extensive experience in drug and alcohol rehabilitation, crisis management, and psychiatric medicine. She has worked at the Bradford Regional Medical Center, Sagewood, Inc., and at Charles Cole Hospital. Her work included extensive inpatient and outpatient care with children and adolescents and family counseling. She holds a Bachelors of Science in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh and is currently completing a Masters in Social Work from Pitt’s School of Social Work.

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