Dr Lisa Korenman

Lisa M. Korenman, PhD., holds the position of Associate Professor at the United States Military Academy at West Point. An alumna of Newburgh Free Academy, Dr. Korenman completed her B.A. in Psychology at Skidmore College in 1993. Her undergraduate research delved into visual factors influencing the perception and memory of characters within intricate search tasks. Following her tenure at Skidmore, Lisa embarked on her doctoral journey in Experimental Psychology, specializing in Cognitive Neuroscience, at American University. Upon the successful completion of her PhD., she returned to her roots in Newburgh, commencing her career in academia. Since 2007, Dr. Korenman has been instrumental in delivering courses on introductory psychology, research methods, neurocognitive foundations of behavior, and thesis within the Psychology program in the Department of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership at West Point. Her scholarly pursuits have led to the development of a research line exploring the impact of facial and vocal attributes on the perception of leadership quality and subsequent memory retention. Specifically, her work investigates the influence of altering stereotypical gender traits (masculinity and femininity in facial and vocal features) on individuals' assessments of leadership capabilities. Furthermore, Dr. Korenman delves into the cognitive aspects associated with perceptions of sexual assault. Beyond her academic endeavors, Dr. Korenman cherishes her role as a mother to her daughter, Maren, and shares a fulfilling life with her partner, Michael, in the picturesque Hudson Valley region.