Dr. Bonnie Markham earned her Ph.D. in social psychology from Columbia University. During her early career she taught at Douglass College-Rutgers University; did research on early childhood education at New York University; and program evaluation, research and teaching at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School where she remains on the adjunct faculty.

Her interest in the interpersonal aspects of medical care led her to return to graduate school and she attended the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology-Rutgers University (GSAPP) where she received a Psy.D. in clinical psychology. Since graduation she has served her school as a clinical supervisor, president of the alumni association, and co-chair of the multi-million dollar capital campaign.

For the past 25 years Dr. Markham has been in independent practice in Metuchen, New Jersey. Her current psychotherapy work is largely with older adolescents and adults and is focused on helping people cope with life challenges. She also has specialty training in dissociative disorders and group therapy.

Dr. Markham has always been active in professional and community organizations. While serving in many leadership roles, her particular interest is in the financial management of not-for-profit groups. Currently, she is Treasurer of the American Psychological Association and chairs its Finance Committee; Past service includes treasurer of the New Jersey Psychological Association and treasurer of the Divisions of Independent Practice and State, Territorial and Provincial Psychological Associations of the American Psychological Association.