Connie Almeida, Ph.D.

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M. Connie Almeida, Ph.D. of Richmond is the director of the Department of Behavioral Health Services for Fort Bend County and is a licensed psychologist and licensed specialist in school psychology with 40 years of experience working with children and adults with disabilities. She serves as a Commissioner on The Texas Judicial Commission for Mental Health and has been involved with several organizations throughout the years serving children, adults, and families. Almeida received a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology from Western Connecticut State College and a Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology from the University of Maryland. Additionally, she did her post doctorate studies at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Appointed Chair 12/16/24.