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Curriculum Vitae

Full CV, October 2024

REBECCA L. MAULDIN

School of Social Work
University of Texas at Arlington

EDUCATION

  • Ph.D. Social Work,  University of Houston,  2018, Dissertation: “The Dynamics of Social Networks and Health in an Assisted Living Facility“
  • M.S.W. Social Work,  University of Houston, 2014
  • B.A. Political Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

RESEARCH INTERESTS

  • Social connectedness; social network analysis; social gerontology; assisted living communities and residents; health and well-being; generosity and social support in relation to physical and mental health; uses of technology to address issues in gerontology and social isolation

APPOINTMENTS

  • 2018-present, Asistant Professor, The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas
  • 2016, Adjunct Professor, University of Houston, Houston, Texas
  • 2015, Teaching Assistant, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
  • 2014, Teaching Assistant, University of Houston, Houston, Texas

PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

(*indicates student authorship; †indicates senior author role)

  1. Carr, L. C., Washburn, M., Xu, W., & Mauldin, R. L. (2024). Evaluating the psychometric properties of the revised Attitudes Towards Research Scale (R-ATR). Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work. https://doi.org/10.1080/26408066.2024.2418103
  2. Mauldin, R. L., *Highfill, M. C., Schuman, D. L., Henderson, S., & Anderson, K. A. (2024). Viewing nature-focused livestreams and subjective well-being: A scoping review. Ecopsychology.
  3. Mauldin, R. L., *Westmore, M. R., *Tulloh, A., & Anderson, K. A. (2024). Well-being outcomes from the delivery of RASCALs, a group activity intervention using nature-focused livestream broadcasts. Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, 10, 1–10 . (2022 IF: 2.7)
  4. Vazquez, C., Mauldin, R. L., *Ohri, F., & *Mitchell, D. N. (2024). Examining sociodemographic factors associated with using eHealth for information seeking in the U.S.: Multiple regression with three time points using HINTS data. Submitted to: Journal of Medical Internet Research. (2022 IF: 7.4)
  5. Mauldin, R. L., Parekh, R., *Chakraborty, P., Messing, J. T., & Mattingly, S. (2024). Transportation, routine activities, and unmet travel needs among older Vietnamese immigrants in the United States. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 1–18. https://doi.org/10.1080/01634372.2024.2375757
  6. Mauldin, R. L., Parekh, R., Connolly, J. P., Mattingly, S. P., *Mushtaq, A., & Fujimoto, K. (2024). Life-space mobility, transportation, and the companionship network of members of a Hispanic senior center. The Journals of Gerontology, Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences, 79(6), gbae053. https://doi.org/10.1093/geronb/gbae053 (2021 IF: 6.2)
  7. *Ohri, F., *Westmore, M. R., *Thomas, L., *Chakraborty, P., & †Mauldin, R. L. (2024). The use of open educational resources and renewable assignments in social work Ph.D. programs in the United States. Open Praxis, 16(2), 180–194. https://doi.org/10.55982/openpraxis.16.2.626 (2022 IF: 1.6)
  8. *Dally, D., Amith, M. T., Mauldin, R. L., *Thomas, L., Dang, Y., & Tao, C. (2024). A semantic approach to describe social and economic characteristics that impact health outcomes (social determinants of health): Ontology development study. Online Journal of Public Health Informatics. http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/52845
  9. Sampson, M., Yu, M., Mauldin, R. L., Gonzalez, L.G., & Mayorga, A. N. (2024). Home visits for postpartum depression intervention among low-income Latinas: Results from the PST4PPD project. Social Work in Public Health. https://doi.org/10.1080/19371918.2024.2319862
  10. Parekh, R., Lloyd Sieger, M. H., Elsaesser, C. M., Mauldin, R. L., & *Champagne, L. (2024). The association between permanency and length of stay in foster care for children with older adult foster parents: Children removed due to substance use behavior. Child and Youth Care Forum, 53(2024), 51-72. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10566-023-09742-z (2022 IF: 1.8)
  11. Parekh, R., Werkmeister Rozas, L., Mauldin, R. L., & Schuman, D. (2023). Applying critical educational gerontology to mental health interventions at senior centers serving Latinx older adults. Clinical Social Work Journal. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10615-023-00900-3 (2022 IF: 2.8)
  12. Betts Adams, K., Parekh, R., Mauldin, R. L., Fortinsky, R. H., & Steffens, D. C. (2022). The risk for loneliness and major depression among solo agers. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 42(5), 962-971. https://doi.org/10.1177/07334648221146770 (2022 IF: 2.645)
  13. Lee, K., *Cassidy, J., Mauldin, R. L., Parekh, R., Miyawaki, C., *Ngo, H., *Tran, H., & *Nguyen, K. N. (2022). Recruitment and data collection challenges of research focused on older adults and family caregivers from Asian American Communities: A case studies series. Clinical Gerontologist. https://doi.org/10.1080/07317115.2022.2130848 (2022 IF: 2.8)
  14. *Maxwell, D., Mauldin, R. L., Thomas, J., & Holland, V. (2022). American Indian motherhood and historical trauma: Keetoowah experiences of becoming mothers. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19127088 (2021 IF: 4.614)
  15. Mauldin, R. L., Barros-Lane, L., *Tarbet, Z., Fujimoto, K., & Narendorf, S. C. (2022). Cohort-based education and other factors related to student peer relationships: A mixed-methods social network analysis. Education Sciences, 12(3), 205. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci12030205 (2022 IF: 3.0)
  16. Mauldin, R. L., Al Rawwad, T., Muhammad, A., Fujimoto, K., Kuhns, L., & Schneider, J. (2021). Community-clinic linkages for promoting HIV prevention: Organizational networks for PrEP client referrals and collaborations. AIDS Care. https://doi.org/10.1080/09540121.2021.1936445 (2021 IF: 1.887)
  17. Mauldin, R. L., Fujimoto, K., Wong, C., *Herrera, S. E., & Anderson, K. (2021). Social networks in an assisted living community: Correlates of acquaintance and companionship ties among residents. The Journals of Gerontology, Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences, 76(7), 1463-1474. https://doi.org/10.1093/geronb/gbab079. (2021 IF: 4.942)
  18. Mauldin, R. L., Wong, C., Fernandez, J., & Fujimoto, K. (2021). Network modeling of assisted living facility residents’ attendance at programmed group activities: Proximity and social contextual correlates of attendance. The Gerontologist, 61(5), 703-713. https://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnaa149 (2021 IF: 5.422)
  19. Sampson, M., Yu, M., Mauldin, R. L., Mayorga, A., & Gonzalez, L. G. (2021). “You withhold what you are feeling so you can have a family”: Latinas’ perceptions on community values and postpartum depression. Family Medicine and Community Health Journal, 9(3), e000504. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/fmch-2020-000504 (2021 IF: 1.104)
  20. Lee, K., Mauldin, R. L., Tang, W., Connolly, J. P., *Harwerth, J., & Magruder, K. (2021). Examining racial and ethnic disparities among older adults in long-term care facilities. The Gerontologist, 61(6), 858-869. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnab035 (2021 IF: 5.422)
  21. Sampson, M., Mauldin, R. L., & Yu, M. (2021). Reducing depression among mothers in a residential treatment setting: Building evidence for the PST4PPD intervention. Social Work in Mental Health, 19(1), 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1080/15332985.2020.1832644 (2021 JCI: .55)
  22. Amith, M., Fujimoto, K., Mauldin, R. L., & Tao, C. (2020). Friend of a Friend with Benefits ontology (FOAF+): Extending a social network ontology for public health. BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making, 20(10), 269. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12911-020-01287-8 (2020 IF: 2.796)
  23. Mauldin, R. L., Lee, K., Tang, W., *Herrera, S., & Williams, A. (2020). Supports and gaps in federal policy for addressing racial and ethnic disparities among long-term care facility residents. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 63(4), 354-370. https://doi.org/10.1080/01634372.2020.1758270 (2020 IF: 1.690)
  24. Miyawaki, C. E., Mauldin, R. L., & Carman, C. R. (2020). The potential of optometrists’ referrals to community-based exercise programs: Finding from a mixed-methods feasibility study. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 28(2), 194-207. https://doi.org/10.1123/japa.2018-0442 (2019 IF: 1.763)
  25. Mauldin, R. L., Greenfield, J., Kusmaul, N., Fields, N. L., Wladkowski, S., & Gibson, A. (2019). Using social network analysis to assess professional network development among AGESW Pre-Dissertation Fellowship Program participants. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 62(8), 873-888. https://doi.org/10.1080/01634372.2019.1686673 (2019 IF: 0.833)
  26. Kusmaul, N., Wladkowski, S., *Hageman, S., Gibson, A., Mauldin, R. L., Greenfield, J., & Fields, N. L. (2019). Turning doctoral students into faculty in gerontological social work: The AGESW experience. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 62(8), 828-845. https://doi.org/10.1080/01634372.2019.1686097 (2019 IF: 0.833)
  27. Gibson, A., Wladkowski, S. P., Fields, N. L., Kusmaul, N., Greenfield, J., & Mauldin, R. L. (2019). What can an evaluation of the AGESW Pre-dissertation Fellows Program tell us about the mentoring needs of doctoral students? Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 62(8), 852-866. https://doi.org/10.1080/01634372.2019.1685052 (2019 IF: 0.833)
  28. Cheung, M., Zhou, S., Narendorf, S. C., & Mauldin, R. L. (2019). Curriculum mapping in social work curriculum with 2015 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards. Journal of Social Work Education, 55(1), 23-33. https://doi.org/10.1080/10437797.2018.1508392 (2019 IF: 0.845)
  29. Greenfield, E. & Mauldin, R. L. (2017). Participation in community activities through Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC) Supportive Service Programs. Ageing & Society, 37(10), 1987-2011. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0144686X16000702 (2019 IF: 1.847)
  30. Mauldin, R. L., Narendorf, S. C., & Mollhagen, A. (2017). Relationships among diverse peers in a cohort-based MSW program: A social network analysis. Journal of Social Work Education, 53(4), 684-698. https://doi.org/10.1080/10437797.2017.1284628 (2017 IF: 1.00)
  31. Sampson, M., Duron, J. F., Mauldin, R. L., Kao, D., & Davidson, M. (2017). Postpartum depression, risk factors, and child’s home environment among mothers in a home visiting program. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 26, 2772-2781. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-017-0783-8 (2017 IF: 1.651)
  32. Mauldin, R. L. (2015). Local currency for community development: Policy barriers and support. Journal of Community Practice, 23(3-4), 462-476. https://doi.org/10.1080/10705422.2015.1091420 (2017 JCI: .44)
  33. Kao, D., Torres, L. R., Guerrero, E. G., Mauldin, R. L., & Bordnick, P. S. (2014). Spatial accessibility of drug treatment facilities and the effects on locus of control, drug use, and service use among heroin-injecting Mexican American men. International Journal of Drug Policy, 25(3), 598-607. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugpo.2013.12.012 (2013 IF: 2.475)

BOOK CHAPTERS AND SECTIONS

  1. Parekh, R., & Mauldin, R. L., (2022). Mainstreaming gender: An analysis of transportation among older adults. In R.P. Barth, J.T. Messing, T.R. Shanks, & J.H. Williams (Eds.), The Grand Challenges for Social Work and Society (pp. 116-118). London: Oxford.
  2. Fujimoto, K., Hallmark, C. J., Mauldin, R. L., Kuo, J., Smith, C., Del Vecchio, N., Kuhns, L. M., Schneider, J. A., & Wang, P. (2021). Brokerage-centrality conjugates for multilevel organizational networks: Towards a blockchain implementation to enhance healthcare delivery coordination. In M. W. Weber & I. Yanovitzky (Eds.), Networks, Knowledge Brokers, and the Public Policymaking Process (pp. 265-314). Palgrave MacMillan.
  3. Mauldin, R. L., Sledge, S. L., *Kinney, E. K., *Herrera, S., & Lee, K. (2021). Addressing systemic factors related to racial and ethnic disparities among older adults in long-term care facilities. In E. Guerrero (Ed.), Effective Elimination of Structural Racism. Intech Open. http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.9992

REPORTS

  1. Mattingly, S.P., & Mauldin, R. L. (June 2024). AGEP Transformation Alliance, Strengthening Training and Resources for Inclusion in Data Engineering and Sciences (STRIDES): 2024 Project Evaluation Report. [Report to National Science Foundation]. Owl Evaluations: Arlington, TX.
  2. Mauldin, R. L., Anderson, K. Westmore, M. & Tulloh, A. (2023). Project update: Reinforcing and advancing social connectedness in assisted living (RASCALs). [Report to funder]. The University of Texas at Arlington: Arlington, TX.
  3. Mattingly, S.P., & Mauldin, R. L. (June 2023). AGEP Transformation Alliance, Strengthening Training and Resources for Inclusion in Data Engineering and Sciences (STRIDES): 2023 Project Evaluation Report. [Report to National Science Foundation]. Owl Evaluations: Arlington, TX.
  4. Mauldin, R. L., Mattingly, S., & Parekh, R. (2023). How older Vietnamese immigrants get around town: Research addresses transportation struggles. [Project brief]. National Institute for Transportation and Communities: Portland, OR. https://ppms.trec.pdx.edu/media/project_files/1302_Project_Brief.pdf
  5. Woody, D., Baiden, P., Terry, L., Mauldin, R. L., Bobo, S., Cantu, L., Raval, M., & Tulloh, A. (2023). interRAI algorithm development: A project for the Center for Addiction and Recovery Studies (CARS), under the auspice of The University of Texas at Arlington School of Social Work. [Technical report]. CARS: Arlington, Texas.
  6. Mauldin, R. L., Mattingly, S., Parekh, R., *Haque, M., Connolly, J. P., *Thomas, L., *Tarbet, Z., & *Chowdhury, F. (2023). Transportation behaviors among older Vietnamese immigrants in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex: Well-being, geospatial mobility, and potential indicators for ride providers’ geospatial burden: Final report. [Peer-reviewed research report]. National Institute for Transportation and Communities: Portland, OR. https://nitc.trec.pdx.edu/research/project/1302
  7. Mattingly, S.P., & Mauldin, R. L. (August 2022). AGEP Transformation Alliance, Strengthening Training and Resources for Inclusion in Data Engineering and Sciences (STRIDES): 2022 Project Evaluation Report. [Report to National Science Foundation]. Owl Evaluations: Arlington, TX.
  8. Mattingly, S.P., Nordberg, A., & Mauldin, R. L. (August 2021). AGEP Transformation Alliance, Strengthening Training and Resources for Inclusion in Data Engineering and Sciences (STRIDES): 2021 Project Evaluation Report. [Report to National Science Foundation]. Owl Evaluations: Arlington, TX.
  9. Mauldin, R. L., & Wong, C. (August 2021). Residents’ health, well-being, and social network: The 2017-2018 Social Experiences in Assisted Living Study. [Report]. The University of Texas at Arlington: Arlington, TX.
  10. Narendorf, S. C., Santa Maria, D., *Jeter, S., Batiste, C., & Mauldin, R. L. (June 2020). Access and utilization of healthcare services for youth experiencing homelessness in Houston, Texas: Recommendations for improving health outcomes. [Report]. Homeless Youth Health Initiative: Houston, TX.

OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES (OER)

  1. Mauldin, R. L., & *The Research Methods Consortium. (2022). Doctoral Research Methods in Social Work (R. L. Mauldin, Ed.). [Textbook published while under construction]. Mavs Open Press. https://uta.pressbooks.pub/advancedresearchmethodsinsw/
  2. Mauldin, R. L. (2019). Foundations of social work research [Textbook]. Mavs Open Press. https://uta.pressbooks.pub/foundationsofsocialworkresearch/
  3. Mauldin, R. L., & DeCarlo, M. (2019). A guidebook for social work literature reviews and research questions [Textbook]. Mavs Open Press. https://uta.pressbooks.pub/literaturereviewsforsocialworkresearch/

DATASETS

  1. Mauldin, R. L. (July 2020). SEAL, Social experiences in assisted living: Social network analysis data [Dataset]. Arlington, TX: Texas Data Repository Dataverse, Social Networks for Social Good Dataverse. https://doi.org/10.18738/T8/SYHXPZ
  2. Mauldin, R. L. (author), *Tarbet, Z. (contributor), & *Herrera, S. (contributor). (February 2021). Peer relationships among Master of Social Work students: Social network data [Dataset]. Arlington, TX: Texas Data Repository Dataverse, Social Networks for Social Good Dataverse. https://doi.org/10.18738/T8/5ELWBV

ONTOLOGIES

  1. Dally, D. (author), & Amith, M. T. (author), Mauldin, R. L. (contributor), & *Thomas, L. (contributor). (2021). 3M: An ontology expressing social and economic determinants on health [Ontology]. https://github.com/UTHealth-Ontology/3M#readme
  2. Amith, M., Fujimoto, K., Mauldin, R. L., Tao, C. (2019). Friend of a Friend with Benefits ontology (FOAF+) [Ontology]. https://bitbucket.org/tuanamith/foaf/src/master/

PROTOCOLS

  1.  *Highfill, M. C., Henderson, S. M., Mauldin, R. L., Anderson, K., Schuman, D. L. (2022).  Nature-focused livecam viewing and wellbeing in adults: A scoping review protocol. [Embargoed registered protocol]. https://osf.io/wb74k

FUNDED PROJECTS

  • 2022-2023, “IDD assessment resource allocation algorithm development.” PI: Debra Woody. Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Contract No. HHS001187700001. $293,769. Role: Research Associate.
  • 2021-2023, “Building community and combatting social isolation among assisted living residents: An initial evaluation of an online nature-based group intervention for older adults.” Kalman & Ida Wolens Foundation. $74,978. Role: Principal Investigator.
  • 2021-2022, “Innovation grant: Creating advanced research methods OER with PhD students.” UTA CARES. $10,000. Role: Project Lead.
  • 2020-2021, “Evaluation of UTA School of Social Work alternative field placement during COVID-19 pandemic.” PI: Debra J. Woody. The University of Texas at Arlington. $50,000. Role: Co-Principal Investigator.
  • 2020-2021, “Transportation resources in the social networks of older Puerto Rican migrants.” U.S. Department of Transportation, National Institute for Transportation & Communities. $15,000. Role: Principal Investigator.
  • 2020-2021, “COVID-19 enhancement funds – Using social network analysis to optimize access to culturally responsive and affordable transportation for older (im)migrants.” The University of Texas at Arlington. $30,000. Role: Principal Investigator.
  • 2020-2022, “UTA NITC Core Campus Activities.” PI: Stephen P. Mattingly. U.S. Department of Transportation, National Institute for Transportation & Communities. $150,000. Role: Co-Principal Investigator.
  • 2019-2021, “Using social network analysis to optimize access to culturally responsive and affordable transportation for older (im)migrants.” U.S. Department of Transportation, National Institute for Transportation & Communities. $195,843. Role: Principal Investigator.
  • 2019-2021, “Conference travel – Using social network analysis to optimize access to culturally responsive and affordable transportation for older (im)migrants.” U.S. Department of Transportation, National Institute for Transportation & Communities. $3,000. Role: Principal Investigator.
  • 2019-2020, “Student Scholar Support.” PI: Stephen P. Mattingly. U.S. Department of Transportation, National Institute for Transportation & Communities. $90,000. Role: Co-Principal Investigator.
  • 2019-2020, “Examining racial and ethnic disparities among older adults in long-term care facilities.” PI: Kathy Lee. Borchard Foundation Center on Law & Aging. $25,682. Role: Co-Principal Investigator.
  • 2019, Scale Grant, “Adopting OER for research methods classes across the BSW and MSW programs.” UTA CARES. $5,000. Role: Project Lead.
  • 2018-2019, “NITC National Partner Budget – UTC National Project 2016 – Scholars” PI: Stephen P. Mattingly. U.S. Department of Transportation, National Institute for Transportation & Communities. $90,000. Role: Co-Principal Investigator.
  • 2018-2023, “NITC national partner budget -UT national project 2016-scholars.” PI: Stephen P. Mattingly. U.S. Department of Transportation, National Institute for Transportation & Communities. $1,650,955. Role: Co-Principal Investigator.
  • 2017-2018, “Dissertation research: Social support and physical and cognitive functioning of older adults in assisted living facilities.” National Science Foundation. Sociology Program Dissertation Improvement Grant Award#: 1702643. $12,000. Role: Co-Principal Investigator.

SERVICE

College and University
  • 2024, Lead Faculty Representative, Council on Social Work Education Site Visit, School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Arlington
  • 2023-2024, Member, PhD Qualifying Exam Committee, School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Arlington
  • 2023, Panelist, Time Management and Work-Life Balance, Doctoral Student Association for Social Work, The University of Texas at Arlington
  • 2023-2024, Chair, Aging Curriculum Committee, The University of Texas at Arlington
  • 2023-2024, Member, SCUGS/SCOGS Committee, The University of Texas at Arlington
  • 2023-2024, Member, SCOGS-PhD Committee, The University of Texas at Arlington
  • 2023, Member, PhD Qualifying Exam Committee, The University of Texas at Arlington
  • 2023, Volunteer, Group for the Advancement of Doctoral Education in Social Work (GADE) Annual Conference, Arlington, TX
  • 2023, Panelist, Find Your Match (MSW Specialties), Academic Affairs, School of Social Work The University of Texas at Arlington
  • 2022, Panelist, Academic Job Search, PhD Program, School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Arlington
  • 2022-2023, Member, Search Committee, School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Arlington
  • 2022, Member, PhD Qualifying Exam Committee, The University of Texas at Arlington
  • 2022, Exhibitor for the MSW Aging Specialty, 2022 Social Work Takeover @ University Center and Addiction & Recovery Workforce Symposium, School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Arlington
  • 2022, Breakout Room Facilitator, Community of Caring, School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Arlington
  • 2022, Member, Fifth Theme Seed Grant Selection Committee, The University of Texas at Arlington
  • 2021-2022, Chair, Committee on Program Revision, Graduate Assembly, The University of Texas at Arlington
  • 2021-present, Alternate Member, Institutional Review Board, The University of Texas at Arlington
  • 2021,Member, PhD Qualifying Exam Committee, The University of Texas at Arlington
  • 2020-2023, Member, Research Committee, The University of Texas at Arlington
  • 2020-2021, Ex Officio Member, PhD Committee, The University of Texas at Arlington
  • 2020-present, Student Organization Advisor, Doctoral Student Association for Social Work, School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Arlington
  • 2020, Guest Speaker, Gerontology Organization
  • 2020, Panelist, New Faculty Orientation, School of Social Work Academic Affairs, The University of Texas at Arlington
  • 2020, Guest Speaker, Doctoral Student Association
  • 2020, Panelist, COVID-19 Health Disparities Town Hall, The University of Texas at Arlington
  • 2020, Member, 5-year Review Committee for Library Dean, The University of Texas at Arlington
  • 2019-2022, Member, Graduate Assembly
  • 2019-2021, Member, Committee on Program Revision, Graduate Assembly, The University of Texas at Arlington
  • 2019-2020, Member, SCOGS-PhD Committee
  • 2019-2020, Member, BSW/Foundation Committee
  • 2019-2020, Member, Community and Administrative Practice Curriculum Committee
  • 2019, Guest Speaker, Doctoral Student Association
  • 2019, Guest Speaker, Gerontology Organization
  • 2018-present, Member, Aging Curriculum Committee
  • 2018, Guest Speaker, Doctoral Student Association
Professional
  • 2024, Peer Reviewer and Panelist, Research on the Abuse, Neglect, and Financial Exploitation of Older Adults, National Institute of Justice
  • 2024, Ad Hoc Reviewer, Connections
  • 2024, Ad Hoc Reviewer, The Journals of Gerontology: Social Science;
  • 2024, Ad Hoc Reviewer, Social Networks
  • 2024, Ad Hoc Reviewer, BMC Public Health
  • 2023, Ad Hoc Reviewer, The Journals of Gerontology: Social Science; 
  • 2023, Ad Hoc Reviewer, Social Networks
  • 2022-2023, Organizing Committee for the Networks 2023 Conference (Sunbelt) of the International Network for Social Network Analysis
  • 2022, Ad Hoc Reviewer, The Journals of Gerontology: Social Science; Social Networks
  • 2021, Ad Hoc Reviewer, Biodemography and Social; Journal of Aging and Health; Network Science; Social Networks; Social Work Education; The Gerontologist
  • 2021, Conference Abstract Reviewer, Gerontological Society of America
  • 2020-2021, Exploratory Texas Host Committee for Networks 2023 Conference (Sunbelt) of the International Network for Social Network Analysis
  • 2020, Ad Hoc Reviewer, Journal of Gerontological Social Work; The Journals of Gerontology: Social Science; The Gerontologist; Social Work Education
  • 2019, Panelist, Eye Opener Session, Association for Gerontological Education in Social Work Pre-Dissertation Initiative Program
  • 2019, Attendee, Transportation Research Board of the National Academies of Science Safe Mobility of Older Persons Committee Midyear Meeting
  • 2019, Program Co-Facilitator and Guest Speaker, Perspectives on Social Work webina
Community
  • 2023, Member, Ad Hoc Strategic Planning Committee, Sixty and Better, Fort Worth, TX
  • 2023, Member, Program Services Committee, Sixty and Better, Fort Worth,TX
  • 2022-2023, Member, Arlington Mayor’s Advisory Council for Aging, Arlington, TX
  • 2022, Member, Volunteer Services Committee, Sixty and Better, Fort Worth, TX
  • 2022, Member, Texas Social Isolation and Loneliness Coalition Steering Committee, Fort Worth, TX
  • 2021-present, Member, Texas Social Isolation and Loneliness Coalition, Fort Worth, TX
  • 2021, Chair, Program Services Committee, Sixty and Better, Fort Worth, TX
  • 2021, Volunteer, UTA Big Event, Owenwood Farms, Dallas,TX
  • 2020-2023, Board of Directors, Sixty and Better, Fort Worth, TX
  • 2020, Research and Data Advisor, Gayle Wells Foundation for Early Onset Alzheimer’s & Care
  • 2018-2020, Consultant, Homeless Youth Healthcare Initiative. PI: Sarah C. Narendorf. Simmons Foundation funded project
  • 2017, Hurricane Harvey Relief Shelter, The Forge for Families, Houston, TX
  • 2017, Mapping Consultation, Interfaith Ministries Meals on Wheels, Houston, TX
  • 2015, Geographic Information Systems Consultant/Map Designer, Care for Elders, Houston, TX
  • 2014-2019, Board of Directors, Gayle Wells Foundation for Early Onset Alzheimer’s & Care, Houston, TX
  • 2014, Advisory Board Member, Aging in Place Village Advisory Board, Jewish Family Services, Houston, TX
  • 2012-2013, Volunteer, Marcus Garvey Liberation Garden, Houston, TX

HONOR SOCIETIES AND AWARDS

  • 2023, Selected Presentation, Presidential Poster Presentation, 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Geriatrics Society
  • 2022, Abstract of Distinction, Society for Prevention Research
  • 2022, President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching for Untenured Faculty, The University of Texas at Arlington
  • 2019, Sponsored attendee, Forming Science-Industry Research Collaborations Workshop, Stanford Center on Longevity
  • 2019, Butler-Williams Scholar Program, National Institute on Aging
  • 2018, CSWE Annual Program Meeting, Best Gero-Ed Track Abstract
  • 2018, Best Human Services App Idea, husITa: human services Information Technology association
  • 2015, Phi Kappa Phi
  • 2014-2015, AGE-SW Pre-Dissertation Initiative, 5th Cohort, Association for Gerontology Education in Social Work
  • 1986, Pi Sigma Alpha
  • 1985, Phi Beta Kappa

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES AND MEMBERSHIPS

  • 2022-present, Council on Social Work Education
  • 2021-2023, American Evaluation Association
  • 2021-2023, Latinx Faculty & Staff Association, The University of Texas at Arlington
  • 2015-2020, Council on Social Work Education
  • 2015-2018, National Association of Social Workers
  • 2014-present, Association for Gerontology Education in Social Work
  • 2014-present, Gerontological Society of America
  • 2014-present, International Network for Social Network Analysis
  • 2014-present, Licensed Master Social Worker, Texas License #62625

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