 James Houran, M.A. Clinical
Psychology, Ph.D. Psychology
“Dr. Jim” is an author,
public speaker, and a 15-year veteran in the field
of research and clinical psychology. A recognized expert
on the psychology of compatibility and online testing,
Dr. Jim also has a deep history in general psychological
research and is an accomplished author, with work published
in some of the most respected psychology and psychiatry
journals. His research has been featured by numerous
media outlets and programs worldwide, including the
Discovery Channel, A&E, BBC, NBC’s Today
show, Wilson Quarterly, USA Today, New Scientist, Psychology
Today, and Rolling Stone.
Previously, Dr. Jim served
as the Chief Psychology Officer for True.com– an
online relationship service – where he developed
several proprietary online instruments to assess long-term
compatibility,
helped build the content and identity of the True U
Magazine, as well as helped bring professional testing
standards to cyberspace.
Before True.com, Houran served
as an Instructor of Clinical Psychiatry at Southern
Illinois School of Medicine, and worked as a therapist
and personality researcher. He received a doctorate
in psychology from the University of Adelaide and completed
extracurricular graduate work for the psychology department
of the University of Illinois, Springfield, where he
received his master’s in clinical psychology.
Dr. Houran received a bachelor’s in psychology
from Benedictine University.
Currently, Dr. Jim is the
President of 2020Skills.com at HVS International – the
preeminent global provider of hospitality consulting
services. There,
he spearheads the team of experts who provide clients
with assessment tools that facilitate effective and
efficient HR screening, selection, and training. In
addition to providing professional guidance to members,
his responsibilities include managing the company’s
assessment tests, educating audiences and conducting
research on employer-employee relationships in the
hospitality industry.
For Online Dating Magazine, Dr. Jim serves
as a columnist, feature writer, and spokesperson.
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