American psychologist/researcher recognized as a pioneer in public safety psychology;
Author of psychological tests, including stress/trauma assessments and related books (Coping with Crisis; Coping with a Life Crisis);
Author of the first validated, published, and independently reviewed test of emotional intelligence, the Hilson Personnel Profile/Success Quotient (HPP/SQ), the Inwald Personality Inventory (IPI), first comprehensive behaviorally-based personality test; and the first comprehensive behaviorally-based personality test specifically designed for adolescents (Hilson Adolescent Profile - HAP)
Noted for predictive research in applied settings;
Received the 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award from the NYS Psychological Association
2020 IACP Leadership Award in the Field of Police and Public Safety Psychology from the International Association of Chiefs of Police;
Earned Ph.D. in psychology from Columbia University;
Wrote children's book series (Inwald Children's Social-Emotional Intelligence Learning [ICSEL] Program), a book-song-video series integrating music and storytelling to teach young children social/emotional intelligence-related skills;
Online videos include The Green Monster, A Good Friend, A Rainbow in My Pocket, and upcoming CAP It Off with a Smile.