Martha Maria Mendez-Baldwin Named Pinnacle Professional of the Year

Dr. Mendez-Baldwin holds a doctorate from Fordham University and maintains a private practice as a licensed psychologist in New York. Her work spans a diverse range of disciplines, including child and adolescent counseling, parenting interventions, and bully prevention. Beyond traditional clinical frameworks, she incorporates equine-assisted therapy into her practice, emphasizing experiential learning as a tool for personal and professional growth.

Her career is marked by a dual focus on academic scholarship and direct mentorship of future clinicians. In 2024 alone, she received the Top Doc Award for her work in Westchester County and the Excellence in Teaching Award from Manhattan University. She remains an active member of the American Psychological Association and the Eastern Psychological Association, continuing to publish peer-reviewed research on developmental psychology and education.