Jacquelyn Christensen, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc / Remote

Greater Los Angeles Area

Research and evaluation consulting for applied intervention programs as well as training for providers and leaders regarding trauma-informed care and child development.Current & on-going projects:- NRF Institute Research to Resilience - Training over 1000 DCFS providers on identifying toxic stress in children; Co-lead research efforts regarding measuring stress in the autonomic nervous system.- Volunteers of America Head Start / EHS - Training leaders, teachers, and home… Show more Research and evaluation consulting for applied intervention programs as well as training for providers and leaders regarding trauma-informed care and child development.Current & on-going projects:- NRF Institute Research to Resilience - Training over 1000 DCFS providers on identifying toxic stress in children; Co-lead research efforts regarding measuring stress in the autonomic nervous system.- Volunteers of America Head Start / EHS - Training leaders, teachers, and home visitors how to apply a relationship-based, trauma-informed lens to working with children and families.- Southern CA Health and Rehabilitation Program (SCHARP) - Quarterly data analysis for SAHMSA-funded PBCHI program.- The Empowerment Space - Logic model development and program evaluation plan development for therapeutic treatment program to support children who have experienced bullying. Developing training modules for new clinicians. Show less

Claremont, Ca

- Teach courses, including Child Development, Risk and Resilience, Applied Developmental Psychology, and Experimental Child Psychology & Practicum.- Provide mentorship and advocacy for students, especially at start of global pandemic.

Greater Los Angeles Area

- Development and administration of NRF Global Communities’ (NRFGC) national and international efforts to evaluate and understand the impact of its programs. - Implemented concepts from the Neurorelational Framework to build interdisciplinary communities in the United States and Canada. - Engaged in cutting edge research focused on stress and trauma in children and caregivers.- Spearheaded evaluation efforts (training evaluation, formative programmatic evaluation, developing… Show more - Development and administration of NRF Global Communities’ (NRFGC) national and international efforts to evaluate and understand the impact of its programs. - Implemented concepts from the Neurorelational Framework to build interdisciplinary communities in the United States and Canada. - Engaged in cutting edge research focused on stress and trauma in children and caregivers.- Spearheaded evaluation efforts (training evaluation, formative programmatic evaluation, developing fidelity strategies, and program planning, along with supporting applied research designs across settings). - Lead operational efforts to support organizational infrastructural development, funding needs, and strategic business planning. Show less

Burbank, Ca

- Teach courses to undergraduate students, including Developmental Psychology, Psychology of Fashion, Foundations in Research Methods, Advanced Research Methods, Senior Thesis, Cross-Cultural Psychology, and Adult Development.

Burbank, Ca

- Teaching undergraduate courses (e.g., Research Methods, Senior Thesis) and student advising- Spearheading departmental program review- Chair of Institutional Review Board (IRB) for both years

Greater Los Angeles Area

- Develop Early Intervention Training Institute (EITI) as a social enterprise of LACGC, increasing revenue and reducing deficit to profit.- Coordinate professional development trainings (~20/year) for human service providers across LA County, reaching over 5000 providers across sectors.- Assist in grant writing and program development- Oversee and implement evaluative measures throughout clinic to ensure program fidelity and monitor outcome compliance- Assist in Clinic-wide… Show more - Develop Early Intervention Training Institute (EITI) as a social enterprise of LACGC, increasing revenue and reducing deficit to profit.- Coordinate professional development trainings (~20/year) for human service providers across LA County, reaching over 5000 providers across sectors.- Assist in grant writing and program development- Oversee and implement evaluative measures throughout clinic to ensure program fidelity and monitor outcome compliance- Assist in Clinic-wide implementation of evidence-based practices and corresponding outcome measures- Supervise evaluation interns; Oversee QMET Evaluation Internship program Show less

Los Angeles, California, United States

- Oversee and implement evaluative measures throughout clinic to ensure program fidelity and monitor outcome compliance- Assist in Clinic-wide implementation of evidence-based practices and corresponding outcome measures in alignment with LAC Department of Mental Health guidelines.

Claremont, California, United States

Teach Child Development (SP 2013 and SP 2014) with a service learning component.

Phd, Applied Developmental Psychology

Bs, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Founder Psi Chi Chapter