Kari J. Keller 393 Wood Road, Apt. 2 62901-6502 kari.keller@siu.edu 920-946-5800 Education Ph.D. (in progress) M.A. B.A., Counseling Psychology, APA-Accredited Department of Psychology Certificate in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Dissertation: In progress Dissertation Chair: Ann R. Fischer, Ph.D. Anticipated Proposal: February 2013 GPA: 4.0, Counseling Psychology, APA-Accredited Department of Psychology Thesis: Lesbian Women s Perceptions about Counselors Portraying Various Heterosexual Identity Statuses Thesis Chair: Ann R. Fischer, Ph.D. Degree Date: December 2011 GPA: 4.0 Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI Majors: Psychology; Criminology & Law Studies Klingler College of Arts and Sciences Degree Date: May 2009 GPA: 3.93 Summa Cum Laude Educational and Research Interests Feminism, multiculturalism and diversity in counseling psychology Social and criminal justice issues surrounding gender identity, sexual orientation, and race/ethnicity Women s experiences of oppression and empowerment, specifically as they relate to sexual objectification and self-sexualization Sexual identity, development, and fluidity in women Power, privilege, and the importance of self-awareness within psychology
Supervised Clinical Experience Behavioral Health Intern May 2012-Present Carterville Family Practice Center Integrated Health Care Program, The H-Group Carterville, IL Supervisors: Kathleen Chwalisz, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist Leah Landis, M.S.W., L.S.W Supervision: 1 hour of weekly supervision with licensed supervisor; 30 minutes as needed with mental health ally 8 hours (6-8 direct) weekly Provide individual counseling to diverse adults presenting with severe and chronic mental illness and comorbid medical conditions in a rural community medical clinic. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of health professionals in the treatment planning and delivery process, including social workers, case managers, primary care providers, and nurse practitioners. Conduct warm hand-offs of clients when primary care providers determine that a patient needs immediate care from a behavioral health professional during their scheduled medical appointment. Conduct intake and diagnostic assessments and concurrent treatment planning in session with clients. Beginning, Advanced Practicum Counselor August 2010-Present Counseling Center Supervisors: Abby Bilderback, M.A., Staff Counselor (2012-2013) Roy Joy, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist (2011-2012) Rita Billow, M.A., Pre-Doctoral Intern (Spring 2011) Xiaoyan Fan, M.A., Pre-Doctoral Intern (Fall 2010) Supervision: 1 hour of weekly individual supervision; 1.5 hours of weekly group supervision (2012-2013) 1.5 hours of weekly didactic group training (Fall 2010) 12 hours (5-6 direct) weekly Provide individual personal and emotional counseling to University students with presenting concerns such as relationship issues, depression, anxiety, stress management, and attentional difficulties. Create treatment plans outlining client conceptualizations of themes, etiology, and maintenance of difficulties. Conduct intake assessments with new clients seeking services (Advanced Practicum only). Process Group Observer January 2012-May 2012 Counseling Center Facilitator: Rosemary Simmons, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist Supervision: 30 minute debriefing with facilitator after each meeting
2.5 hours weekly Observed a process group consisting of 6 diverse University students with presenting concerns related to anxiety and interpersonal difficulties. Debriefed, processed, and conceptualized clients and group dynamics with group facilitator after each session. Wrote group progress note after each session consisting of individual content and group themes. Beginning, Advanced Practicum Career Counselor November 2009-May 2011 Career Development and Resource Clinic Supervisor: Charles Hees, Ph.D. (2010-2011) Kathleen Chwalisz, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist (2009-2010) Bedford Palmer, M.A (2009-2010) Supervision: 1.5 hour weekly group supervision 10 hours (3-6 direct) weekly Provided career counseling and assessment to students and community members to aid in career exploration, stress and anxiety reduction, and choosing a major. Conducted and interpreted assessments to identify client s interests, values and skills as they relate to career decision-making. Attended monthly staff meetings regarding updates with policies, resources, and training. Supervision Experience Supervisor Psychology 536 August 2012-Present Fundamentals of Counseling Psychology Career Development and Resource Clinic Supervisor: Ann R. Fischer, Ph.D. Supervision: 2 hours group supervision/consultation of supervision 2 hours of role-plays each week Supervise in-class therapy role-plays for first-year counseling psychology graduate students as they practice fundamental helper microskills. Review session recordings and provide constructive feedback to students. Beginning in November 2012, provide individual supervision to a practicum student in Career Development and Resource Clinic. Review supervisee s recorded counseling sessions, review paperwork, provide feedback and evaluate skill development and performance. Co-Supervisor June 2012-August 2012 Career Development and Resource Clinic
Supervisor: Supervision: Patrick Rottinghaus, Ph.D. 1 hour weekly consultation with supervisor 3 hours weekly Provided supervision and consultation as needed to beginning and advanced practicum counselors in a career counseling agency. Watched counseling session tapes as requested by counselors to provide feedback, aid in client conceptualization, and facilitate treatment delivery. Co-facilitated group supervision sessions with faculty supervisor in 1-hour weekly meeting. Supervisor and Co-Instructor Psychology 441 January 2011-May 2011 Helping Skills in Clinical and Counseling Psychology Department of Psychology Supervisor: Kathleen Chwalisz, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist Supervision: Monthly 2-hour meeting with course instructor 4 hours weekly 1.5 hour course meeting twice a week Instructed, mentored, and supervised a small group of undergraduate students twice per week as a subsection of a large upper-level lecture. Organized activities and facilitated role-plays demonstrating beginner helping skills. Graded student role-plays and homework assignments once per week, and provided feedback regarding developing counseling skills. Outreach Rainbow Café Supervisor: November 2010-Present November Davison, J.D. 3 hours as scheduled, 1-2 times per month Mentor gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth and allies in a safe and discrimination-free group that meets on Friday evenings. Supervise and participate in growth-oriented activities. Use counseling skills like active listening, selfdisclosure, validation, normalizing, empathy, and providing psychoeducation. Volunteer 1 to 2 nights per month and attend bimonthly staff meetings. Tunnel of Oppression March 2011 Supervisors: Rosemary Simmons, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist; Virginia Dicken, M.A. 8 hours
Volunteered in a portion of an activity that challenges participants to experience diverse forms of oppression. Led a room that encouraged the participants to imagine what it would like to be a gender variant or sexual minority individual. Room consisted of a mock doctor s office that handed out intake forms to participants, requiring the individuals to check the box that they fit in; however, the boxes consisted of diverse categories (e.g., genderqueer) in which most individuals did not fit. Served as a debriefing facilitator at the end of the Tunnel to process participants reactions to the experience. High School Career Intervention Facilitator March 2010-May 2010 Carbondale Community High School Supervisor: Jane Swanson, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist 2 hours weekly Co-facilitated a 6-week intervention to help high school students in two class periods identify and develop their vocational interests. Presented various interactive activities and assisted students in completion of online assessments that promoted career exploration of interests, skills, values, and decision making. Assessment Experience (Administration and Interpretation) Cognitive/Intelligence Assessment Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-IV (WAIS-IV) Personality/Psychopathology Assessment Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2) Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-7) Process and Outcome Functioning Outcome Questionnaire-45 (OQ-45) Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) Career Assessment Strong Interest Inventory (SII) Career Card Sorts (Values, SIUC Majors)
Leadership and Administrative Experience TA Coordinator and Supervisor Psychology 102 January 2012-May 2012 Introduction to Psychology Department of Psychology Supervisor: Jane Swanson, Ph.D. (interim course instructor) Course Instructor: Meera Komarraju, Ph.D. 5 hours weekly Performed administrative and supervisory duties for Introduction to Psychology course while instructor was on sabbatical. Organized and led a weekly 1.5 hour seminar with 19 teaching assistants who collectively taught approximately 750 undergraduate students. Scheduled TA office hours, assigned TA papers and presentations, managed student grades and course materials, organized and managed Blackboard learning system, served as go-to for questions and approval of course policies and procedures. Coordinator SIU Career Development and Resource Clinic August 2011-August 2012 Supervisor: Patrick Rottinghaus, Ph.D. 20 hours weekly Performed administrative duties necessary to organize and run a career counseling clinic within the Psychology Department. Scheduled workers for the reception area, oversaw counselors duties, assigned clients to counselors, organized client files, and researched relevant resources for counselors. Coordinated and ran monthly staff meetings with counselors and director. Graduate Student Representative Department of Psychology August 2011-August 2012 Supervisor: Kathleen Chwalisz, Ph.D. 2-3 hours weekly as needed Served as a liaison between graduate students and faculty by attending faculty meetings, reporting the minutes for graduate students, and organizing and facilitating program events to foster positive relationships within the program. Coordinated contact between current graduate students and prospective graduate students, and assisted the program director in facilitating the graduate program s interview process. Campus Representative Advocacy Coordinating Team August 2010-August 2011 American Psychological Association for Graduate Students (APAGs),
State Advocacy Coordinator: Meghan Aston-Lebold, M.A. 1-2 hours weekly as needed Served as APAGS campus representative for a year-long term. Disseminated information to graduate students from APA s Government Relations Office, and ensured reciprocal communication between graduate students and APA/APAGS. Teaching Experience Lecturer Psychology 102 August 2010-August 2011 Introduction to Psychology Supervisor: Meera Komarraju, Ph.D. 20 hours weekly Taught introduction to psychology 2 days per week to class of approximately 200 students. Supplemented powerpoint developed by faculty supervisor with in-class exercises, video clips, and discussions. Graded student quizzes approximately once per week, prepared review questions for by-weekly tests, and supervised and evaluated 21 teaching assistants. Provided outside assistance to students during 2 office hours per week, and attended a 1 hour seminar per week with supervisor. Teaching Assistant Psychology 102 August 2009-August 2010 Introduction to Psychology Supervisor: Meera Komarraju, Ph.D 20 hours weekly Prepared and reviewed course content for two discussion sections weekly consisting of 30 students each. Developed class learning activities, graded papers, and administered exams. Met with students for academic counseling during 2 office hours per week, and attended a 2-hour seminar per week with supervisor. Participated in intensive week-long orientation to teaching prior to the semester. Research Experience Graduate Research Assistant Department of Psychology, August 2012-Present
Supervisor and Principle Researcher: Jane Swanson, Ph.D. 20 hours weekly Conduct literature review for grant-supported study in methods high school teachers incorporate career into their curriculum and the factors that play into such a curriculum (e.g., self-efficacy of teaching within field). Develop survey and conduct interviews with local teachers assessing their practices. Meet with supervisor weekly to design and implement project. Coordinate and schedule undergraduate research assistant. Focus Group Observer September 2012 Department of Psychology Carbondale IL Principal Researcher: Lauren Jensen, M.A. 2 hours Silently observed and took notes during a focus group pertaining to experiences of LGBT individuals for fellow graduate student s dissertation. Noted both content and process of group s interactions. Debriefed with researcher regarding the themes that arose during the group. Fidelity Coordinator Mind and Body Empowerment Project March 2010-May 2011 Department of Psychology Principal Researcher: Sonya Bettendorf, M.A Faculty Advisor: Ann Fischer, Ph.D. 5 hours weekly Study examined differences in outcome between cognitivebehavioral interventions and feminist interventions on body image in college women. Coordinated and organized research assistants who conducted fidelity checks on group leader s administration of a manualized protocol. Reviewed videotapes and completed paperwork on fidelity of experimenters, and assisted in recruitment efforts. Undergraduate Research Assistant September 2008-May 2009 Marquette University Department of Psychology Milwaukee, WI Principal Researchers: Ed de St. Aubin, Ph.D., Kimberly Skerven, Ph.D. 10 hours weekly Qualitatively examined the relationship between lesbian identity and social stigma through content analysis of persona narratives. Developed construct scales to explore and quantify themes in personal narratives.
Publications and Presentations Keller, K. J., & Fischer, A. R. (In preparation). Lesbian women s reactions to counselors portraying various heterosexual identity statuses. Rottinghaus, P. J., Keller, K. J., Schneider, M., & Buelow, K. (2012, August). Career adaptability outcomes among clients in a career agency. Poster presentation at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association (APA), Orlando, Florida. Jensen, L. L., Tebbe, E. N., Keller, K. J., & Fischer, A. R. (2012, March). So, do you have a penis? : Recognizing cisgender privilege and combating gender policing in training experiences. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Association for Women in Psychology (AWP), Palm Springs, California. Keller, K. J., & Fischer, A. R. (2011, March). Power and privilege in the consulting room: Lesbian clients and heterosexual professionals. Poster presentation at the annual meeting of the Association for Women in Psychology (AWP), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Bettendorf, S. K., Lim, L., Keller, K. J., & Fischer, A. R. (2010). Men as feminists? Review of Shira Tarrant s book Men and Feminism. Psychology of Women Quarterly, 34, 428-429 de St. Aubin, E., Skerven, K., Harrison- Noonan, J., Keller, K., & Riordan, A. (2009, August). Individual differences in internalized homonegativity as manifested in self-defining identity narratives of a lesbian sample. Poster presentation at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association (APA), Toronto, Canada. Professional Development LGBTIQ Sexual & Partner Violence Training October 2012 The Women s Center, Inc Trainer: Description: Jennifer Freitag, M.A. Participated in 2 hour training on the prevalence and specific dynamics of sexual assault and partner violence amongst LGBTIQ individuals as well as the barriers faced by LGBTIQ individuals in reporting the violence. Explored how to be allies to LGBTIQ survivors of sexual assault and partner violence, including identifying valuable local, statewide, and national resources. Clinical Dialogue Concerning Working with Transgender Clients March 2010 Facilitator: Lauren Jensen, M.A.
Description: Participated in a discussion with 10 graduate students and 2 faculty members about issues relevant to working with transgender and genderdiverse clients. Discussed the privileges associated with those whose gender expression is perceived to align with their assumed sex category as facilitator presented information from the Gay and Lesbian Affirmative Psychotherapy (GLAP) conference in February 2010. Safe Zone Training Spring 2010 Carbondale GLBT Resource Center Trainer: Description: Virginia Dicken, M.A. Participated in 2 hour workshop that provided training to be an effective ally to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender students, faculty, and staff. Visited GLBT Resource Center to meet student workers and obtain a Safe Zone placard. Volunteer Experience Peer Mentor September 2007-December 2007 Neighborhood House Milwaukee, WI Provided peer counseling with inner-city Milwaukee adolescents as a one-on-one mentor. Volunteer June 2007-August 2007 Sheboygan Aurora Memorial Medical Center-Behavioral Health Sheboygan, WI Confirmed patient appointments, attended to patients in waiting room, organized filing system, and performed other clerical services in behavioral health unit of local hospital. Professional Memberships American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS) Member, Previous Campus Representative 2010-2011 American Psychological Association (APA) Student Affiliate APA Division 17: Society of Counseling Psychology Student Affiliate APA Division 35: Society for the Psychology of Women Student Affiliate APA Division 44: Society for the Psychological Study of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Issues Student Affiliate Association for Women in Psychology (AWP) Student Affiliate Psi Chi: National Honor Society in Psychology Phi Beta Kappa: National Academic Honor Society
Alpha Sigma Nu: National Jesuit Honor Society Pi Gamma Mu: National Social Sciences Honor Society Honors & Awards Doctoral Fellowship Recipient 2012 Women s Studies Conference Travel Grant - $100 2012 Doctoral Fellowship Recipient 2011 Women s Studies Conference Travel Grant - $100 2011 Masters Fellowship Recipient 2010 Morris Doctoral Fellowship Nominee 2009 Marquette University Dean s List 2005-2009 4.0 Recognition 2006-2008 Work-Study Student of the Year Nominee 2009 Ignatius Honors Scholarship Recipient 2005-2009 References Ann R. Fischer, Ph.D., Associate Professor Advisor, Thesis and Dissertation Chair Department of Psychology, Mailcode 6502 62901 (618) 453-6502 arf12@siu.edu Kathleen Chwalisz, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist Previous Counseling Psychology Program Director, Clinical Supervisor Department of Psychology, Mailcode 6502 62901 (618) 453-3541 chwalisz@siu.edu Roy H. Joy, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist Clinical Supervisor 231 West Main Street, Suite 1 West P.O. Box 1401 62903-1401 (618) 529-5694 rhjoy@siu.edu