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Danielle R. Adams
1225 W. 18th Street, Apt. 2, Chicago, IL 60608 ∙ (312) 550-3878 ∙ daniadams@uchicago.edu
EDUCATION
The University of Chicago, School of Social Service Administration (SSA), Chicago, IL
PhD Social Work 2022 (expected)
AM Social Work 2018 (expected)
Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL
BA Psychology 2014
Minor: Philosophy
Concentration: Child and Family Studies
Graduated with institutional and departmental (Psychology) honors
EXPERIENCE
University of Chicago, School of Social Service Administration
Research Assistant 08/2016 – Present
(PI: Curtis McMillen, PhD)
Assist with qualitative coding of interviews with stakeholders on two studies: 1) Tracking the
Development of Performance Management and Quality Improvement in Social Service Agencies
and 2) the Cornerstone Transitions Intervention study. Assist with conducting interviews with
participants, data entry, and data cleaning for “Handling Intense Emotions” intervention.
University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine
Center for Mental Health Policy and Services Research
Clinical Research Coordinator 06/2014 – 07/2016
Coordinate all aspects of two federally funded grants: one National Institute of Health (NIH)
K23 award (P2I) and a SAMHSA evaluation (PACTS). Coordinate all aspects of many smaller
mixed methods studies (e.g., ‘Marrying Implementation Science and Behavioral Economics’
Pilot study).
• Interact on a daily basis with community stakeholders (e.g., therapists, clinical directors,
and policy makers).
• Assist in data analysis, writing up results, poster presentations, and manuscript
preparation, and manuscript writing.
• Assist with NIMH grant proposals (e.g., compiling information for tables on T32 grant,
editing grant proposals).
• Correspond with two separate IRB boards to prepare all initial submissions,
modifications and continuing reviews for five projects.
• Manage a team of 12-14 undergraduate and graduate level research assistants.
• Coordinate recruitment of clients and therapists at PACTS affiliated agencies.
o Increased recruitment rates by 283% percent in the four months after I started
in the position.
• Qualitatively code interviews from various projects on Nvivo software.
• Organize a center-wide, once monthly Implementation Science Journal Club.
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• Create, edit, and maintain RedCap databases.
DePaul University
Culture and Evidence-Based Practice Lab
Research Coordinator 08/2013 – 06/2014
(PI: Antonio Polo, PhD)
The Culture and Evidence-Based Practice Laboratory’s (CEBP Lab) primary research goal is to
run a randomized control trial (RCT) of Act and Adapt in Chicago Public Schools.
• Recruit students and their parents to the research study.
• Conduct surveys with 5th, 6th, and 7th grade students in Chicago Public Schools.
• Create, edit, and maintain Qualtrics surveys and databases for the lab.
• Supervision of undergraduate students in the lab; assign and monitor progress on tasks.
• Assist in data analysis, writing up results, and poster preparation.
Northwestern University
The Family Institute Summer Research Intern 05/2013 – 08/2013
(PI: William Pinsof, PhD)
• Interacted with community stakeholders (e.g., therapists and clinical directors) to
improve the website, data collection, and implementation of intervention in their agency.
Worked with research team to resolve therapists concerns and create a more user friendly
website and data analysis process.
• Extensive testing of the psychotherapy change website, logging and fixing of errors.
Roosevelt University
Mood and Stress Lab
(PI: Kimberly Dienes, PhD) 12/2012 – 05/2013
• Assisted with implementation of the Trier Social Stress Test by dressing up as a doctor,
putting participant in a stressful situation, and then gathering cortisol samples.
• Assisted with recruitment, screening, and ensuring eligibility of research participants.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Dissemination and implementation science; Child and adolescent mental health; Recovery-
oriented system transformation; Trauma-informed practice and policy; Child welfare; Poverty
and inequality; Quality improvement in social service agencies; Public health; Mixed methods
PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
1. Beidas, R. S., Williams, N., Green, P., Aarons, G. A., Evans, A. C., Rubin, R., Adams, D. R.,
Marcus, S. (in press). Concordance between leader and follower rating of organizational
culture and climate. Administration and Policy in Mental Health.
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2. Skriner, L., Wolk, C. B., Stewart, E., Adams, D. R., Rubin, R., Evans, A., & Beidas, R. S. (in
press). Therapist and organizational factors associated with participation in evidence-based
practice initiatives in a large urban publicly-funded mental health system. Journal of
Behavioral Health Services and Research.
3. Stewart, R. E., Adams, D. R., Mandell, D. S., Nangia, G., Shaffer, L., Evans, A. C., Rubin,
R., Weaver, S., Hadley, T. R., Beidas, R. S. (2017). Non-participants in policy efforts to
promote evidence-based practices in a large behavioral health system. Implementation
Science, 12, 70. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13012-017-0598-4
4. Adams, D. R., Meyers, S., Beidas, R. S. (2016). The relationship between financial strain,
perceived stress, psychological symptoms, and academic and social integration in
undergraduate students. Journal of American College Health, 64(5), 362-370.
5. Beidas, R. S., Stewart, R., E., Adams, D. R., Fernandez, T., Lustbader, S., Powell, B. J,… &
Barg, F. (2016). A multi-level examination of stakeholder perspectives of implementation of
evidence-based practices in a large urban publicly-funded mental health system.
Administration and Policy in Mental Health, 43(6), 893-908.
6. Beidas, R. S., Stewart, R. E., Benjamin Wolk, C., Adams, D. R., Marcus, S., Evans, A., … &
Mandell, D. (2016). Independent contractors in public mental health clinics: Implications for
evidence-based practices and beyond. Psychiatric Services, 67(7), 710-717.
7. Stewart, R., Adams, D. R., Mandell, D., Hadley, T., Evans, A., Rubin, R., … & Beidas, R. S.
(2016). The perfect storm: Collision of the business of mental health and the implementation
of evidence-based practices. Psychiatric Services, 67(2), 159-161.
8. Beidas, R. S., Marcus, S., Benjamin-Wolk, C., Powell, B., Aarons, G. A., Evans, A., …
Adams, D. R., Walsh, L. M., Babbar, S., Barg, F., & Mandell, D. S. (2016). A prospective
examination of clinician and supervisor turnover within the context of implementation of
evidence-based practices in a publicly-funded mental health system. Administration and
Policy in Mental Health, 43(5), 640-649.
9. Beidas, R. S., Adams, D. R., Kratz, H. E., Jackson, K., Berkowitz, S., Zinny, A., … & Evans,
A. C. (2016). Lessons learned while building a trauma-informed public mental health system
in the City of Philadelphia. Evaluation Program and Planning, 59, 21-32.
10. Beidas, R. S., Maclean, C., Fishman, J., Dorsey, S., Schoenwald, S., Mandell, D. S., …
Adams, D. R., Lieberman, A., Becker, E., Marcus, S. (2016). Identifying accurate and cost-
effective fidelity measurement methods for CBT. BMC Psychiatry,16(323), 1-10.
11. Kang-Yi, C. D., Adams, D. R. (2015). Youth with behavioral health disorders aging out of
foster care: A systematic review and implications for policy, research, and practice. Journal of
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Behavioral Health Services & Research. 44(25), 1-27.
12. Beidas, R. S., Marcus, S., Aarons, G., Hoagwood, K., Schoenwald, S., Evans, A., … Adams,
D. R., & Mandell, D. S. (2015). Predictors of community therapists’ use of therapy techniques
in a large public mental health system. JAMA Pediatrics, 169(4), 374-382.
Papers under Review
1. Beidas, R. S., Becker-Haimes, E. M., Adams, D. R., Skriner, L., Stewart, R. E., Buttenheim,
A. M., Inacker, P., Richey, E., Marcus, S. (in review). Feasibility and acceptability of two
incentive-oriented implementation strategies for mental health clinicians implementing
cognitive-behavioral therapy: A piolt study to inform a randomized control trial.
2. Babbar, S., Marcus, S., Adams, D. R., Becker-Haimes, E., Skriner, L., Kratz, H. E., Cliggett,
L., Inacker, P., Beidas, R. S. (in review). Therapist turnover and client engagement.
3. Pellecchia, M., Mandell, D. S., Nuske, H., Azad, G., Benjamin-Wolk, C., Maddox, B. B.,
Reisinger, E. M., Skriner, L. C., Adams, D. R., Stewart, R. S., Hadley, T., Beidas, R. S. (in
review). Lessons learned engaging in community academic partnerships in implementation
research.
4. Beidas, R. S., Skriner, L., Adams, D. R., Benjamin Wolk, C., Stewart, R. E., Becker-Haimes,
E., Maddox, B., Rubin, R., Weaver, S., Evans, A. C., & Mandell, D. S. (in review). The effect
of consumer, clinician, and organizational characteristics on use of evidence-based and non-
evidence-based therapy strategies in a public mental health system.
BOOK CHAPTERS
1. McMillen, J.C., Adams, D. R. (in review). Dissemination and Implementation in Social
Service Settings. In R. C. Brownson, G. A. Colditz, & E. K. Proctor (Eds.). Dissemination
and Implementation Research in Health, 2nd Edition.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS, POSTERS, & INVITED TALKS
Paper Presentations
1. Polo, A., Wagstaff, A., Sulaiman, C., Goya Arce, A., Makol, B., Colon Quintana, N, Perez, J.,
Ibarra, N., Yildiz Spinel, M., Adams, D. R. (2016, August). The Modular Act & Adapt
Program: Evaluating the effects of a school-based intervention for depression among Latino
and African American youth. In E. Youngstrom (Chair), symposium presented at the 126th
annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Denver, Colorado.
2. Beidas, R. S., Marcus, S., Aarons, G., Hoagwood, K., Schoenwald, S., Evans, A. C., …
Adams, D. R., & Mandell, D. S. (2015, December). Predictors of community therapists’ use
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of therapy techniques in a large public mental health system. Symposium presented at the
8th annual meeting of the National Institutes of Health Conference on the Science of
Dissemination and Implementation, Washington, D.C.
3. Hayes, A. M., Yasinski, C., Ready, C., Webb, C., Grasso, D., Cummings, J. A., … Adams, D.
R., Imasiku, M., Bolton, P., Mayeya, J. (2015, November). Expanding the horizons of trauma-
focused cognitive behavioral therapy for youth: Barriers and facilitators of implementation.
Symposium accepted at the 49th annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and
Cognitive Therapies, Chicago, Illinois.
4. Beidas, R. S., Stewart, R. E., Benjamin Wolk, C., Adams, D. R., Marcus, S., Evans, A. C.,
Hurford, M., Hadley, T., Mandell, D. S. (2015, November). Adopters versus laggards:
Organizational and therapist characteristics that predict adoption in evidence-based practice
initiatives. In A. Kotte (Chair), Organizational and mental health provider characteristics
associated with implementation of evidence-based practices (EBPs) and monitoring and
feedback systems (MFS). Symposium accepted at the 49th annual meeting of the Association
for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Chicago, Illinois.
5. Stewart, R. E., Beidas, R. S., Adams, D. R., Fernandez, T., Lustbader, S., Powell, B., … &
Barg, F. (2015, November). A multi-level examination of stakeholder perspectives of
implementation of evidence-based practices in a large urban publicly-funded mental health
system. In L. Brookman-Frazee (Chair), Policy driven efforts to implement multiple evidence-
based interventions in large child mental health service systems. Symposium accepted at the
49th annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Chicago,
Illinois.
6. Benjamin Wolk, C., Beidas, R. S., Powell, B., Marcus, S., Aarons, G., Evans, A. C., …
Adams, D. R., Walsh, L. M., Babbar, S., Barg, F., Mandell, D. S. (2015, November). A
prospective examination of clinician and supervisor turnover within the context of
implementation of evidence-based practices in a publicly-funded metal health system. In L.
Brookman-Frazee (Chair), Policy driven efforts to implement multiple evidence-based
interventions in large child mental health service systems. Symposium accepted at the 49th
annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Chicago, Illinois.
Presented by: Adams, D. R.
7. Adams, D. R., Meyers, S. A., Beidas, R. S. (2015, September). Financial strain in
undergraduate students: Perceived stress mediates the relationship between financial strain
and psychological outcomes in low-income and first-generation students. Oral presentation
presented at the 9th World Congress on the Promotion of Mental Health Conference,
Columbia, South Carolina.
8. Beidas, R. S., Marcus, S., Benjamin, C., Powell, B., Aarons, G., Evans, A. C., … Adams, D.
R., Walsh, L. M., Babbar, S., Barg, F., & Mandell, D. S. (2015, May). A prospective
examination of clinician and supervisor turnover within the context of implementation of
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evidence-based practices in a publicly funded mental health system. In R. S. Beidas (Chair),
Mixed methods investigations of implementation of evidence-based practices. Symposium
presented at the 27th annual meeting of the Association for Psychological Science, New York,
New York.
Poster Presentations
1. Adams, D. R., Williams, N., Becker Haimes, E., Skriner, L., Dewitt, K., Shaffer, L., Evans, A.
C., Beidas, R. S. Feeling the pinch in community mental health: How perceived financial
strain in therapists affects turnover. (2017, September). Poster presentation accepted at the
4th biannual Society for Implementation Research Collaboration Conference, Seattle,
Washington.
2. Seidman, M., Adams, D. R., Ouellette, R., Azad, G. (2017, May). How perceived financial
strain impacts autism support teachers. Poster presented at the 16th annual International
Meeting for Autism Research Convention, San Francisco, California.
3. Szarzynski, K., Adams, D. R., Lieberman, A., DeWitt, K., Shaffer, L., Beidas, R. S. (2016,
October). The relationship between implementation climate and attitudes toward evidence-
based practices. Poster presented at the 50th annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral
and Cognitive Therapies Convention Dissemination and Implementation Special Interest
Groups (DIS-SIG), New York, New York.
4. Adams, D. R., Stewart, R., Skriner, L., Dewitt, K, Shaffer, L., Beidas, R. S. (2016,
October). Feeling the pinch in community mental health: How therapist and clinical
supervisors experience of financial strain relates to burnout and turnover. Poster presented at
the 50th annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies
Convention, New York, New York.
5. Shaffer, L., Adams, D. R., Dewitt, K., Babbar, S., Szarzynski, K., Marcus, S., & Beidas, R. S.
(2016, October). The relationship between organizational climate and culture, burnout, and
turnover among therapists in community mental health centers. Poster presented at the
50th annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Convention,
New York, New York.
6. Babbar, S., Adams, D. R., Shaffer, L., Dewitt, K., Marcus,S., & Beidas, R. S. (2016,
October). Therapist turnover and its effects on client engagement in community mental health
centers. Poster presented at the 50th annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and
Cognitive Therapies Convention, New York, New York.
7. DeWitt, K., Adams, D. R., Shaffer, L., Skriner, L., Jager-Hyman, S., Beidas, R. S. (2016,
October). The relationship between suicidal ideation, suicidal behavior, and trauma in youth
presenting for TF-CBT in community mental health centers. Poster presented at the
50th annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Convention,
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New York, New York.
8. DeWitt, K., Adams, D. R., Marcus, S., Beidas, R. S., (2015, November). Are we there yet?
Investigating predictors of turnover by looking at burnout and commute. Poster presented at
the 49th annual convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT)
Dissemination and Implementation Special Interest Groups (DIS-SIG), Chicago, IL.
9. Adams, D. R., Murray, L., Skavenski, S., Shaffer, L., Fernandez, T., DeWitt, K., Beidas, R.
(2015, November). Implementation of TF-CBT in Zambia: Cultural considerations,
modifications, and barriers. Poster presented at the 49th annual meeting of the Association for
Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Convention, Chicago, Illinois.
10. Fernandez, T., Adams, D. R., Lustbader, S., Walsh, L., Marcus,S., & Beidas, R. (2015,
November). Concordance of perceptions of implementation climate between front-line
providers and leadership at community mental health centers. Poster presented at the 49th
annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Convention,
Chicago, Illinois.
11. Adams, D. R., Yildiz Spinel, M., Polo, A. (2014, November). The role of economic strain on
parenting stress among urban low-income families. Poster presented at the 48th annual
convention of the Association of Behavioral Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA.
12. Yildiz Spinel, M., Adams, D. R., Polo, A. (2014, November). Family obligation and gender
as moderators of the stress-depression relationship among low-income Latino youth. Poster
presented at the 10th biennial National Latina/o Psychological Association conference,
Albuquerque, New Mexico.
13. Adams, D. R. (2014, May). How financial disparities affect undergraduate students. Poster
presented at the 86th annual convention of the Midwestern Psychological Association,
Chicago, IL.
14. Goya Arce, A. B., Adams, D. R., & Polo, A. (2013, November). The psychometric properties
of the parental schoolwork support measure-parent (PSSM-P). Poster presented at the 47th
annual convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Nashville, TN.
Invited Lectures
1. Beidas, R. S., Adams, D. R. (2016, April). Lessons learned while building a trauma-informed
public mental health system in the City of Philadelphia. Grand Rounds at the Department of
Behavioral Health, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
2. Jackson, K., Zinny, A., Adams, D. R. (2015, September). PACTS evaluation achievements.
Presented at the 1st Annual Philadelphia Alliance for Child Trauma Services (PACTS)
Symposium held at the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disabilities
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Services, Philadelphia, PA.
3. Adams, D. R. (2014, November). Emerging Scholars Fellowship – How to design and
conduct independent research as an undergraduate student. Presented at the Active Minds
10th Annual National Conference at the University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland.
4. Adams, D. R. (2014, April). How financial disparities affect undergraduate students’
psychological symptoms and academic and social integration at Roosevelt University.
Symposium presented at 1st annual Dempsey Travis Scholars Symposium at Roosevelt
University, Chicago, IL.
FELLOWSHIPS & GRANTS
2016 REAL Change Organizing and Advocacy Fellow
Washington, D.C. 06/2016 – 06/2017
The REAL Change Fellowship is a program of RESULTS, a non-profit dedicating to fighting
poverty both domestically and internationally. As a fellow I received training and support to
become a skilled advocate. I learned to effectively advise/lobby policy makers to guide them
towards decisions that improve access to education, health, and economic opportunity.
• Received a grant to attend the RESULTS International Conference in Washington D.C.
(for travel, hotel, and registration).
2014 Emerging Scholar
Chicago, IL 01/2014 – 06/2014
The Emerging Scholars Fellowship is a program of Active Minds, Inc. dedicated to supporting
behavioral health research by providing an opportunity for students to complete grant funded
research projects and to be connected with a network of young scholars and national experts.
• Received a $750 dollar grant to work on the project and also a $250 dollar grant to attend
the Health Minds Network Symposium in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
• Chosen out of a competitive group for independent research being conducted at
Roosevelt University for my honors thesis; one of only two undergraduates selected.
• Completed fellowship under the mentorship of Dr. Daniel Eisenberg, Associate Professor
of Public Health at the University of Michigan.
TEACHING
Roosevelt University
Teaching Assistant
PSYC 102 - Introduction to Psychology (Steven Meyers, PhD, ABPP) – Fall 2013 and Spring
2014
• Attended class daily to assist with classroom activities, such as helping students in their
group projects to understand concepts.
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• Graded quizzes, group projects, essays, service learning journals, and final exams.
• Coordinated and organized service learning experiences for students at various non-
profits throughout Chicago. Maintained contact with student’s supervisors to track
progress and keep track of student’s hours.
• Guest lectured on statistics and research methods.
HONORS & AWARDS
Roosevelt University Franklin Honors Society
Chicago, IL 05/2014
Elected by Roosevelt University Honor’s Program to be a member based off a record of
academic excellence.
• Invited to give the graduation speech for the Franklin Honors Society Spring 2014
graduating class.
TRiO Scholar Award - TRiO (Student Support Services) at Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL 04/2014
Awarded for demonstrating excellence throughout college journey academically within the
university and surrounding community.
Dempsey Travis Scholarship
Chicago, IL 08/2013 – 05/2014
Awarded a $15,000 scholarship for outstanding social justice work in the community, a strong
commitment to social justice in future career, and a record of excellence in academic
achievement.
Eleanor Roosevelt Society Award
Chicago, IL 04/2013
Awarded for outstanding work in the Eleanor Roosevelt Society; a leadership society through
Roosevelt University that helps build leaders with various workshops, community excursions,
weekly journaling, and a culminating leadership project.
Partner in Prevention Award
Rapid City, SD 03/2011
Recognized by Adolescent Substance Abuse Prevention Inc. (ASAP) and the state of South
Dakota as a Partner in Prevention. Awarded for leadership in community prevention efforts and
actions to help local youth discover their leadership skills in their community and in their
schools. One of two youth recipients in the state.
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CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Clinical Extern - DePaul University Family and Community Services Center
Chicago, IL 07/2017 – 06/2017
Supervisors: Silvia Henriquez, PhD; Antonio Polo, PhD
Conduct individual psychotherapy with four to five clients. Facilitate two Act & Adapt (group
intervention for youth with depression) in a Chicago Public School. Attend weekly group and
individual supervision.
School Social Work Intern – Social Justice High School
Chicago, IL 10/2016 - 06/2017
Supervisor: Ana Herrera, LCSW
Social Justice High School is a Chicago Public High School where I co-facilitate a cognitive
behavioral group for processing trauma using an evidence-based intervention, SPARCS.
Clinical Interviewer – Center for Mental Health Policy and Services Research, Perelman
School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA 06/2014 – 07/2016
Supervisor: Rinad Beidas, PhD
• Conduct clinical evaluations with children and families receiving services from PACTS.
Clinical Interviewer – Culture and Evidence Based Practice Lab at DePaul University
Chicago, IL 08/2013 – 06/2014
Supervisor: Antonio Polo, PhD
• Interview Chicago Public School students and their parents regarding students’ behaviors,
thoughts and feelings.
Case Aid – Children’s Home and Aid Society of Illinois
Chicago, IL 12/2012 – 06/2013
Through mentoring, tutoring and positive support, the Children’s Home and Aid Excellence
Academy helps youth in foster care build self-esteem, life skills, and academic skills.
• Assisted youth aged 11-17 in the Excellence Academy in services such as educational
tutoring, mentoring, and recreational activities.
• Trained youth in independent living skills lessons, such as cooking courses, employment
readiness classes, computer literacy, and youth leadership; Organized and implemented
field trips for youth to various museums and universities in the Chicago land area to
enhance student learning.
Summer Intern – Community Counseling Centers of Chicago
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Chicago, IL 05/2012 – 07/2012
• Worked with Mental Health First Aid program to train community members to identify
mental health issues.
• Worked with the Parenting Education Program (PEP) to help parents to understand
various parenting concepts in an attempt to change behaviors.
ACTIVITIES
Student Member of the Network of Expertise (NoE) – Society for Implementation Research
Collaboration (SIRC)
Seattle, WA 12/2015 – Present
President – Psi Chi – Roosevelt University Chicago Chapter
Chicago, IL 08/2013 – 05/2014
Secretary – Psi Chi – Roosevelt University Chicago Chapter
Chicago, IL 08/2012 – 05/2013
Vice President – Psychology in Action – Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL 08/2013 – 05/2014
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
• Society for Implementation Research Collaborative (SIRC) – Student member
• American Psychological Association (APA) – Student Affiliate
• Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology – Student Affiliate
• Association of Behavior Cognitive Therapy (ABCT) – Student Member
o Dissemination and Implementation Special Interest Group (DIS SIG) – Student
member
o Hispanic Issues in Behavioral Therapy Special Interest Group (HIBT SIG) –
Student member
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Tutor – 826 CHI
Chicago, IL 10/2013 – 06/2014
826CHI is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting student’s ages 6 to 18 with their
creative and expository writing skills, and to helping teachers inspire their students to write.
• Volunteered in the writing center at Golder College Prep helping students with their
college entrance essays and personal statements.
• Volunteered in after school tutoring for Chicago Public School students helping them
with completing their homework and developing their writing skills.
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Summer Intern - Broader Urban Involvement and Leadership Development (BUILD)
Chicago
Chicago, IL 05-2012 – 07/2012
Prevention, Intervention, and BUILDing Futures (college/career prep & youth leadership
development) provides best-practice services that enable youth to reduce risk-taking behaviors,
develop personal competencies, and strengthen their commitment to education and community
service.
• Worked with youth aged 5-10 in a summer program specifically for low-income, at risk
youth.
• Facilitated group discussions on leadership and team building.
Volunteer - St. Vincent's DePaul
Chicago, IL 01/2012 – 04/2012
St. Vincent’s DePaul Center offers daycare to low-income children aged 3 months to 3 years.
• Assisted the teachers in a classroom of two year olds. Help with various activities such as
story time, play time, recess, field trips, etc.
Administrative Team, Youth Program Director – Youth to Youth
Rapid City, SD 11/2009 – 10/2011
Youth to Youth is a community-based drug prevention and youth leadership program focusing
primarily on middle school and high school students.
• Assisted with the development, coordination, and implementation of the bi-yearly
conferences. Over 150 youth attend the conferences providing where they learn to
become leaders in their communities and to make healthy life choices.
• Developed activities and events for students to promote leadership and healthy choices
outside of the conference.
WORK EXPERIENCE (OTHER)
Creative Schools Fund Site Visitor – Ingenuity
Chicago, IL 2/2016 – Present
Proctor – University of Chicago Law School
Chicago, IL 12/2016 – Present
Research Assistant – University of Chicago Survey Lab
Chicago, IL 12/2016 – 3/2017
• Conduct interviews with community members residing in the South Side of Chicago on
perceptions of their community and access to health care.
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Bartender / Barista - Lavazza at the John Hancock Observatory
Chicago, IL 8/2012 – 9/2013
Shift Supervisor and Barista - Starbucks
Chicago, IL and Rapid City, SD 6/2010 – 8/2012
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
• Advanced knowledge in: Microsoft suite and Adobe; Qualtrics and RedCap (online
survey software); coding qualitative research using Nvivo software; mixed methods
research; working with adolescents concerning leadership, life skills, and academic
achievement; leadership skills, team building skills, and mentoring skills; Endnote
(citation software); ASEBA software.
• Intermediate knowledge in SPSS and WMLS-R software.
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