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Faculty, Postdoctoral Fellows, and Doctoral Student Presentations
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Friday, January 13, 2023
Saturday, January 14, 2023
Sunday, January 15, 2023
Thursday, January 12, 2023
8:00 AM-10:00 AM
Building Successful Community Partnerships to Address Complex Problems
Mary Ohmer, PhD, University of Pittsburgh
TBD
1:30 PM-3:00 PM
Mediating Effects of Social Cognition on the Relationship between Neurocognition and Functional Outcome in Early Course Schizophrenia: Implications for Cognitive Enhancement Therapy
Anju Kotwani, Case Western Reserve University, Jessica A. Wojtalik, PhD, Case Western Reserve University, Rochanne Vincent, MSW, Case Western Reserve University, Matcheri S. Keshavan, MD, Harvard Medical School, Shaun M. Eack, PhD, University of Pittsburgh
Valley of the Sun A (Sheraton Phoenix Downtown)
1:30 PM-3:00 PM
Examining the Relationship between Cognition and Stages of Recovery in the Early Course of Schizophrenia
Rochanne Vincent, MSW, Case Western Reserve University, Jessica A. Wojtalik, PhD, Case Western Reserve University, Anju Kotwani, Case Western Reserve University, Matcheri S. Keshavan, MD, Harvard Medical School, Shaun M. Eack, PhD, University of Pittsburgh
Valley of the Sun A (Sheraton Phoenix Downtown)
1:30 PM-3:00 PM
Predictors of Early and Late Treatment Dropout in Early Course Schizophrenia during a Multi-Site Randomized Trial of Cognitive Enhancement Therapy
Jessica A. Wojtalik, PhD, Case Western Reserve University; Wilson J. Brown, PhD, Pennsylvania State University, The Behrend College; Matcheri S. Keshavan, MD, Harvard Medical School; Shaun M. Eack, PhD, University of Pittsburgh
Valley of the Sun A (Sheraton Phoenix Downtown)
1:30 PM-3:00 PM
Anti-Black Racism and Historical Trauma: Pushing the Positive Youth Development Paradigm
Organizer: Anna Ortega-Williams, PhD, Hunter College School of Social Work. Speakers/Presenters: Troy Harden, PhD, Texas A&M University, Jaime Booth, PhD, University of Pittsburgh and Anna Ortega-Williams, PhD, Hunter College School of Social Work
Desert Sky (Sheraton Phoenix Downtown)
1:30 PM-3:00 PM
Affilia Roundtable: Applying Critical Feminist Principles to Social Work Research
Organizer: Sara Goodkind, PhD, University of Pittsburgh. Speakers/Presenters: Mimi Kim, PhD, California State University, Long Beach, Ramona Beltran, PhD, University of Denver, Kalei Kanuha, PhD, University of Washington, Jessica Toft, PhD, LISW, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and Margaret Gibson, University of Waterloo
Maryvale A (Sheraton Phoenix Downtown)
1:30 PM-3:00 PM
How Do Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Interrupt Children’s Elementary School Education?
Hyunji Lee, PhD, Florida State University, Lisa Schelbe, PhD, Florida State University, Mary Elizabeth Rauktis, PhD, University of Pittsburgh
Phoenix A/B (Sheraton Phoenix Downtown)
1:30 PM-3:00 PM
Community-Based Is Not Necessarily Community-Engaged: A Workshop Linking Concepts, Methods, and Strategies Along a Participatory Continuum
Organizer: Cheryl Hyde, PhD, Temple University. Speakers/Presenters: Rebecca Matthew, PhD, University of Georgia, Mary Ohmer, PhD, University of Pittsburgh and Amie Thurber, PhD, Portland State University
Paradise valley (Sheraton Phoenix Downtown)
3:15 PM-4:45 PM
Invited Journal Editors Workshop I: Publishing Research in Peer-Reviewed Journals: Talk with the Editors
Speakers/Presenters: Jennifer L. Bellamy, PhD, University of Denver, Jennifer Mosley, PhD, University of Chicago, Sara Goodkind, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Bruce Thyer, PhD, Florida State University and Darcey Merritt, PhD, New York University
Deer Valley (Sheraton Phoenix Downtown)
3:15 PM-4:45 PM
Supporting Grandparent Kinship Caregivers: Assessing Subgroups for Tailored Supports
Hyung Jik Daniel Lee, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Amanda Cruce, MSW, University of Pittsburgh, Christina Huerta, PhD, Ke Li, University of Pittsburgh, Fengyan Tang, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Mary Elizabeth Rauktis, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Elizabeth M.Z. Farmer, PhD, University of Pittsburgh
Cave Creek (Sheraton Phoenix Downtown)
3:15 PM-4:45 PM
The Moderating Effect of Sex on Sense of Community and Quality of Life Among Older Adults in Puerto Rico During COVID-19
Sunghwan Cho, MSW, Virginia Commonwealth University, Tommy Buckley, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Todd Becker, LMSW, University of Maryland, Baltimore
Valley of the Sun E (Sheraton Phoenix Downtown)
Friday, January 13, 2023
7:00 AM-8:00 AM
Community and Neighborhood SIG
Conveners: Cheryl Hyde, PhD, Tempe University and Mary Ohmer, PhD, University of Pittsburgh
Encanto B (Sheraton Phoenix Downtown)
7:00 AM-8:00 AM
Lived Experience, the Lived Experience/Peer Workforce & Social Work
Conveners: Elizabeth M.Z. Farmer, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Amanda Cruce, MSW, University of Pittsburgh, Nev Jones, PhD, University of Pittsburgh and Ryan Dougherty, PhD, Weill Cornell Medicine
Maryvale B (Sheraton Phoenix Downtown)
8:00 AM-9:30 AM
(Withdrawn) Insights from the Public Benefits Experiences of Low-Paid Working Parents with High Labor Attachment
Kess Ballentine, PhD, Wayne State University, Sara Goodkind, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Jeff Shook, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Marijo Upshaw, MSW, Wayne State University
Phoenix A/B (Sheraton Phoenix Downtown)
8:00 AM-9:30 AM
The Inclusion of Sexual Health Content in Social Work Curriculum: An Exploratory Study of Social Work Educators' Views
Jacob Gordon, MSW, University of Pittsburgh, Laurenia Mangum, PhD, Darren Whitfield, PhD, University of Maryland at Baltimore
Hospitality 1 - Room 443 (Sheraton Phoenix Downtown)
8:00 AM-9:30 AM
Medication-Assisted Treatment Vans Reduce Neighborhood Drug Crime
Alex Fixler, MSW, University of Pittsburgh, Emily Underwood, MSW, University of Pittsburgh, Daniel Jones, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Leah Jacobs, PhD, University of Pittsburgh
Hospitality 2 - Room 444 (Sheraton Phoenix Downtown)
9:45 AM-11:15 AM
Insights from a Community Advisory Board Supporting a Neighborhood Violence Intervention Project
Emily Underwood, MSW, University of Pittsburgh
Valley of the Sun A (Sheraton Phoenix Downtown)
9:45 AM-11:15 AM
Integrating Critical Disability Studies into Social Work Research, Practice, and Policy
Organizer: Paul Sterzing, PhD, University of California, Berkeley. Speakers/Presenters: Paul Sterzing, PhD, University of California, Berkeley, Vandana Chaudhry, PhD, City University of New York -- College of Staten Island, Eunkyung Chung, MA, University of California, Berkeley, Nev Jones, PhD, University of Pittsburgh and Katie Savin, PhD, University of California, Berkeley
Ahwatukee B (Sheraton Phoenix Downtown)
12:30 PM-1:30 PM
Social Work and First-Episode/Early Course Psychosis
Conveners: Jessica A. Wojtalik, PhD, Case Western Reserve University, Shelly Ben-David, PhD, University of British Columbia Okanagan, Shannon Blajeski, PhD, Portland State University, Lindsay A. Bornheimer, PhD, University of Michigan, Jordan DeVlyder, PhD, Fordham University, Graduate school of Social Service, Shaun M. Eack, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Nev Jones, PhD, University of Pittsburgh and Matthew Smith, PhD, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Valley of the Sun D (Sheraton Phoenix Downtown)
12:30 PM-1:30 PM
Journal of Community Practice Editorial Board
Conveners: Mary Ohmer, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Amy Mendenhall, PhD, University of Kansas, Michelle Carney, PhD, University of Kansas and Deborah Adams, PhD, University of Kansas
Alhambra (Sheraton Phoenix Downtown)
12:30 PM-1:30 PM
Critical Feminisms
Conveners: Sam Harrell, MSW, Portland State University and Sara Goodkind, PhD, University of Pittsburgh
Deer Valley (Sheraton Phoenix Downtown)
2:00 PM-3:30 PM
How Inequality Gets Under the Skin: Using Gema to Understand the Role of Stress in the Relationship between Black Youth Perceptions of Spaces and Marijuana Use
Jaime Booth, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Ny'Ela Chapman, University of Pittsburgh
Cave Creek (Sheraton Phoenix Downtown)
2:00 PM-3:30 PM
Parenting While Black: A Pilot Program Supporting Black Parents and Adolescents
James Huguley, Ed.D, University of Pittsburgh, Kyndra Cleveland, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Cecily Davis, MSW, University of Pittsburgh, Rachelle Haynik, MPA, University of Pittsburgh
Ahwatukee B (Sheraton Phoenix Downtown)
3:45 PM-5:15 PM
Invited Journal Editors' Workshop II: Forum on Publishing Qualitative Research
Speakers/Presenters: Sondra Fogel, PhD, University of South Florida, Lisette Piedra, University of Illinois, Susan Robbins, PhD, University of Houston, Jennifer Zelnick, ScD, Touro College Graduate School of Social, Sara Goodkind, PhD, University of Pittsburgh and Mimi Kim, PhD, California State University, Long Beach
Deer Valley (Sheraton Phoenix Downtown)
3:45 PM-5:15 PM
Law Enforcement and Social Work: Empirical Considerations for Current Debates
Symposium Organizer: Leah Jacobs, PhD, University of Pittsburgh. Discussant: Alan Dettlaff, PhD, University of Houston
Paradise valley (Sheraton Phoenix Downtown)
3:45 PM-5:15 PM
Cooperation and Conflict: The Paradoxical Relationship between Social Work and Law Enforcement
Leah Jacobs, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Matthew Bakko, MSW, University of Michigan- Ann Arbor, Sandra Leotti, PhD, University of Wyoming, Bethany Murray, University of California, Los Angeles, Jennifer Erwin, PhD, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, Alex Fixler, MSW, University of Pittsburgh, C. Riley Hostetter, MSW, University of Denver, Stephen Tomczak, PhD, Southern Connecticut State University, Elizabeth Allen, PhD, University of Saint Joseph, Meg Panichelli, PhD, West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Paradise valley (Sheraton Phoenix Downtown)
3:45 PM-5:15 PM
Social Work and Police Partnerships: A Mixed Methods Analysis of Students' Perceptions
Alex Fixler, MSW, University of Pittsburgh
Paradise valley (Sheraton Phoenix Downtown)
3:45 PM-5:15 PM
The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Education Among Children in Foster Care
Hyunji Lee, PhD, Florida State University, Mary Elizabeth Rauktis, PhD, University of Pittsburgh
Valley of the Sun A (Sheraton Phoenix Downtown)
5:30 PM-7:00 PM
Cultural Adaptations of Psychosocial Interventions for Latinxs with Schizophrenia: A Systematic Review Using the Ecological Validity Framework to Identify Key Cultural Elements
Ana Flores, MSW, University of Pittsburgh, Concepcion Barrio, PhD, University of Southern California, Victor Figuereo, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Shaun M. Eack, PhD, University of Pittsburgh
Valley of the Sun B (Sheraton Phoenix Downtown)
Saturday, January 14, 2023
8:00 AM-9:30 AM
Implementation of an Attachment-Based Program for African American Fathers of Teens
Latrice Rollins, PhD, Morehouse School of Medicine, Cortney VanHook, MSW, MPH, University of Pittsburgh
Phoenix A/B (Sheraton Phoenix Downtown)
8:00 AM-9:30 AM
Improving Policy Implementation and Program Access: Lessens from the COVID-19 Pandemic
Symposium Organizer: Julia Henly, PhD, University of Chicago. Discussant: Sara Goodkind, PhD, University of Pittsburgh
South Mountain (Sheraton Phoenix Downtown)
8:00 AM-9:30 AM
Abolitionist Approaches to Mental Health
Organizer: Casey Bohrman, PhD, West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Speakers/Presenters: Meg Panichelli, PhD, West Chester University of Pennsylvania, Erin Hipple, PhD, West Chester University of Pennsylvania, Emil Smith, MSW, University of Pittsburgh and Nev Jones, PhD, University of Pittsburgh
Cave Creek (Sheraton Phoenix Downtown)
8:00 AM-9:30 AM
Developing a Measure of Adult Functional Outcomes in Autism Spectrum Disorder and Other Developmental Disabilities: Conceptual Model and Item Generation of the Adult Functioning Scale
Kristen T. MacKenzie, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Kelly B. Beck, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Shaun M. Eack, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Katharine N. Zeglen, BS, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), Caitlin M. Conner, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Carla A. Mazefsky, PhD, University of Pittsburgh
Valley of the Sun A (Sheraton Phoenix Downtown)
9:45 AM-11:15 AM
Teachers As a Buffer Against Violent Victimization and Early Sexual Initiation for Sexual Minority Youth
Jun Sung Hong, PhD, Wayne State University, Cortney VanHook, MSW, MPH, University of Pittsburgh, Alberto Valido, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Hyeouk Chris Hahm, PhD, Boston University, Dorothy Espelage, PhD, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Dexter Voisin, University of Toronto
Phoenix A/B (Sheraton Phoenix Downtown)
9:45 AM-11:15 AM
Understanding the Burnout of Low-Paid Health Care Workers during Covid-19
Jihee Woo, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Kess Ballentine, PhD, Wayne State University, Sara Goodkind, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Jeffrey Shook, PhD, University of Pittsburgh
Hospitality 2 - Room 444 (Sheraton Phoenix Downtown)
4:00 PM-5:30 PM
Building Community Power through Research to Understand How Healthcare Job Quality Harmed Workers' Mental Health and Contributed to the Great Resignation
Kess Ballentine, PhD, Wayne State University, Jihee Woo, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Hollen Tillman, MSW, University of Pittsburgh, Jeff Shook, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Sara Goodkind, PhD, University of Pittsburgh
Hospitality 2 - Room 444 (Sheraton Phoenix Downtown)
4:00 PM-5:30 PM
A Culturally Competent Treatment for Asian Women Suffering from Intimate Partner Violence
Yan Yuan, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Christina E. Newhill, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Deborah Moon, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Hyunji Lee, PhD, Florida State University, Sursatie Frazier, PhD, Kim Katie, Kailey Andrew, University of Pittsburgh, Raveena Mohabir
Hospitality 1 - Room 443 (Sheraton Phoenix Downtown)
4:00 PM-5:30 PM
Human Service Organizations Responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic: Challenges and Innovative Solutions
Christina Huerta, PhD, Hollen Tillman, MSW, University of Pittsburgh, Jeffrey Shook, PhD, JD, Associate Professor, University of Pittsburgh, Rafael J. Engel, PhD, University of Pittsburgh
North Mountain (Sheraton Phoenix Downtown)
4:00 PM-5:30 PM
Measuring Positive Mental Health of Youth: Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Measurement Invariance between Youth of Color and White Youth
Deborah Moon, PhD, University of Pittsburgh
Phoenix A/B (Sheraton Phoenix Downtown)
4:00 PM-5:30 PM
Antiracist Praxis in Schools Supporting Racial Identity Development
Cecily Davis, MSW, University of Pittsburgh
Phoenix A/B (Sheraton Phoenix Downtown)
Sunday, January 15, 2023
8:00 AM-9:30 AM
Centering Trans Students' Climate Experiences to Transform Campus Sexual Violence Prevention and Response
Rachel Gartner, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Adrian J. Ballard, MSW, University of Pittsburgh, Emil Smith, MSW, University of Pittsburgh, Carla Chugani, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Elizabeth Miller, MD, PhD, University of Pittsburgh
Phoenix A/B (Sheraton Phoenix Downtown)
8:00 AM-9:30 AM
Community Engaged Scholarship during a Pandemic: Moving Beyond "Helping" to Public Problem Solving
Mary Ohmer, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Aliya Durham, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Alicia Melnick, MSW, University of Pittsburgh, Carrie Finkelstein, MSW, University of Pittsburgh
Encanto A (Sheraton Phoenix Downtown)
9:45 AM-11:15 AM
Achieving Juvenile Justice through Abolition
Organizer: Durrell Washington, MSW, University of Chicago. Speakers/Presenters: Toyan Harper, AM, University of Chicago, Alizé Hill, AM, University of Chicago, Taylor Reed, MSW, University of California, Los Angeles, Ashley Jackson, MSW, Washington University in Saint Louis and Cortney VanHook, MSW, MPH, University of Pittsburgh
Maryvale B (Sheraton Phoenix Downtown)
9:45 AM-11:15 AM
Examining Individual and Community Impacts of Federal, State, and City-Level Housing and Community Development Policies: Lessons Learned and Emerging Approaches
Symposium Organizer: Samantha Teixeira, PhD, Boston College. Discussant: Mary Ohmer, PhD, University of Pittsburgh
Encanto A (Sheraton Phoenix Downtown)
9:45 AM-11:15 AM
Delayed Health Care Among Older Adults in Puerto Rico During COVID-19
Thomas Buckley, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Denise Burnette, PhD, Virginia Commonwealth University, Todd Becker, LMSW, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Matthew Morgan, MSW, Virginia Commonwealth University
Cave Creek (Sheraton Phoenix Downtown)
9:45 AM-11:15 AM
Challenge Periods in School Discipline: Identifying Consistent Patterns in out-of-School Suspension Usage throughout the School Year
Rachelle Haynik, MPA, University of Pittsburgh, James Huguley, Ed.D, University of Pittsburgh, Shawn Thomas, MSW, University of Pittsburgh, Michele Snyder, MEd, University of Pittsburgh
Camelback B (Sheraton Phoenix Downtown)
11:30 AM-1:00 PM
The Role of Burnout in Predicting PTSD Among Community Service Providers Following a Mass Shooting Event
Hyung Jik Daniel Lee, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Daniel Rosen, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Rafael Engel, PhD, University of Pittsburgh
Hospitality 3 - Room 432 (Sheraton Phoenix Downtown)
11:30 AM-1:00 PM
Ethnoracial Disparities in Functional Outcomes for Adults with Schizophrenia Receiving Mental Health Services in the U.S
Ana Flores, MSW, University of Pittsburgh, Victor Figuereo, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Concepcion Barrio, PhD, University of Southern California, Shaun M. Eack, PhD, University of Pittsburgh
Camelback B (Sheraton Phoenix Downtown)
11:30 AM-1:00 PM
Appropriateness of Interprofessional Co-Created Spiritual-Psychosocial Integrated Treatment Plans
C. Bailey Nichols, MSW, University of Pittsburgh
Hospitality 3 - Room 432 (Sheraton Phoenix Downtown)
11:30 AM-1:00 PM
Challenges and Potential Solutions to Supporting and Rewarding Community Engaged Scholarship
Organizer: Mary Ohmer, PhD, University of Pittsburgh. Speakers/Presenters: Mary Ohmer, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Kirk Foster, PhD, University of South Carolina and Daniel Brisson, PhD, University of Denver
Maryvale A (Sheraton Phoenix Downtown)