• University of Missouri-Columbia, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Counseling Psychology
• Boston College, Master of Arts (M.A.), Counseling
• University of Texas at Austin, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
• University of Florida, Associate of Arts (A.A.)

• American Psychological Association
• North Carolina Psychological Association
• Mecklenburg Psychological Association, President 2008-Present

Dr. Savoy has published in psychology and psychiatry journals on the topics of eating disorders, sexual identity development, LGB-affirmative attitudes, and multicultural attitudes and empathy. She has also conducted research on work-life issues in dual-earner couples.

Dr. Savoy’s background also includes presenting and teaching in a variety of settings. She has presented at numerous national psychological conferences over the years. Her presentations have focused on dual-earner relationships, mentoring, career counseling and development of high school students, sexual identity development, LGB-affirmative attitudes, and multicultural attitudes and empathy. Dr. Savoy has taught several courses in human development and parent counseling and consultation. More recently, she has also spoken to local community groups on emotional wellness in coping with cancer, responding to sexual assault survivors, and coping with job loss and holiday stress.