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Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States

State College, Pennsylvania, United States

• Worked on two research studies that examined the effects of stress and poverty on child development, and one study that examined risk factors for childhood aggressive behavior
• Conducted psychiatric diagnostic interviews with pregnant and postpartum women
• Processed and analyzed large datasets with survey and biological data
• Completed an independent research project that examined associations among parental disciplinary styles and child aggressive and oppositional behavior
• Communicated research to scientific and public audiences via eight peer-reviewed publications, two international conference presentations, two op-ed news articles, and a policy fact sheet
• Lab instructor for two years of undergraduate courses in research methods and counseling skills

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

• Managed a National Institute of Mental Health funded research study that examined the effects of stress during pregnancy on birth and infant developmental outcomes
• Trained and supervised approximately 30 research team members, including employees, graduate trainees, and student volunteers
• Recruited 150 high-risk pregnant women from prenatal care clinics, scheduled participant laboratory visits, and coordinated data collection
• Created reports on project progress to present at weekly project management meetings
• Processed and analyzed survey, video, medical records, and biological data
• Managed data sharing initiative in compliance with National Institute of Health data policies

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

• Supervised inpatient treatment center patients with felony convictions and co-occurring mental health and substance abuse diagnoses at an alternatives to incarceration facility
• Managed patient records, medications, and case notes
• Identified psychological and social needs of patients, created case plans, and made referrals to appropriate mental health and social services
• Facilitated peer support groups on life skills, substance abuse, and impacts of criminal behavior
• Assisted patients in transition from treatment center to community upon program completion to ensure successful re-entry

Gunnison, Colorado, United States

• Supervised adult and juvenile probation clients, completed criminogenic risk/needs assessments, and created case plans to address risk and strengthen protective factors
• Coordinated adult and juvenile Drug Court Programs for felony drug cases and presented bi-weekly reports at court on client treatment and probation conditions progress
• Facilitated weekly Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) peer support groups, which aimed to change thought processes related to criminal behavior and addiction
• Helped establish Crossover Youth Practice Model in county to provide wraparound services for youth involved in both child welfare and criminal justice systems
• Wrote pre-sentence investigation reports that summarized criminal history, risk and protective factors, and made sentencing recommendations to judicial personnel

Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

• Managed two National Institute of Mental Health funded research studies that examined clinical treatment outcomes for childhood disruptive behavior disorders and phobias
• Trained and supervised a research team of approximately 15 student volunteers
• Scheduled participant clinic visits and coordinated data collection
• Conducted psychiatric diagnostic interviews with parents about children’s symptoms and provided reports at weekly case management meetings
• Processed survey, clinical interview, and parent-child interaction video data

Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

• Worked on two research studies that used video data to examine the effects of cell phone use and other distracted behavior on car accidents
• Coded driving behavior and conditions in video recordings using proprietary software
• Tested validity of facial-tracking technology by placing markers on facial features in recordings
• Transcribed focus group interviews on vehicle safety features

Doctoral Student, Human Development And Family Studies & Social And Behavioral Neuroscience

Withdrew from PhD program in good standing to pursue applied research opportunities Completed all coursework, research assistantships, and.

Master'S Degree, Human Development And Family Studies

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology