Curriculum Vitae BRENDA C. BARRETT-RIVERA 401 Waldo, 2250 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis, OR 97331 barrebre@onid.oregonstate.edu EDUCATION M.S. candidate, Human Development and Family Studies, Oregon State University (anticipated) 6/2015 B.Ed. Family and Human Services, University of Oregon (CSHSE accredited) 2013 A.A.O.T. Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer, Lane Community College 2011 RESEARCH INTERESTS Families and Poverty: Families who are homeless Communities in poverty Fathers in poverty Impact of perceptions and stigma on families in poverty ACADEMIC AWARDS AND HONORS Arthur E. Gravatt Fellowship 2014 Home Economics Graduate Fellowship 2014 Oregon Coalition on Housing and Homelessness, Annual Conference Scholarship 2014 Graduate Diversity Recruitment Bonus, Oregon State University 2013 Gherty-Moore Nontraditional Student Award, University of Oregon 2013 AERA-American Educational Research Association Undergraduate Research Fellow 2013 Dean s List, University of Oregon 2012-2013 Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program Scholar 2012 Ed and Peggy Taylor Scholarship, College of Education University of Oregon 2012 Osher Reentry Scholarship, University of Oregon 2012 Ben Selling Scholarship Award 2011-2012 Oregon Scholarship Fund Award 2011 RESEARCH EXPERIENCE PUBLICATIONS Barrett-Rivera, B., Lindstrom, L., & Kerewsky, S. (2013). Parenting in poverty: Experiences of fathers who are homeless. Journal of Human Services. MANUSCRIPTS IN PREPARATION MacTavish, K., B. Barrett-Rivera, J. Flesch & T. Jones (manuscript in preparation). Choosing Mobility as a Pathway to Stability: Effects of Rural Trailer Park Residence on Family Life. A paper accepted for presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Rural Sociological Society, New Orleans, August 2014. PRESENTATIONS C.V., Brenda Barrett-Rivera, January, 2015 1
MacTavish, K., B. Barrett-Rivera, J. Flesch & T. Jones. Going Mobile, Growing Stabile: Rural mobile home park residence as a pathway to housing stability. Paper presented at the National Council on Family Relations Annual Conference, Baltimore, November 2014. Barrett-Rivera, B., (2012) Parenting in poverty: The experiences of fathers who are homeless. Poster presented at SACNAS (Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science) National Conference, Seattle, Washington. Barrett-Rivera, B., (2013) Parenting in poverty: The experiences of fathers who are homeless. Paper presented at the McNair Research Symposium, University of Oregon. Barrett-Rivera, B., (2013) Parenting in poverty: The experiences of fathers who are homeless. Paper presented at the Undergraduate Research Symposium, University of Oregon. RESEARCH EXPERIENCES Research Assistant Growing Up Mobile in a Rural Trailer Park- Follow-up Phase 9/2014- Present Oregon State University Principal Investigator: Katherine MacTavish, Ph.D. Worked with P.I. and another graduate student researcher to attain Oregon State University Institutional Review Board approval of the follow-up phase of an earlier study. Revised original research protocol, created new recruitment and consent documents, and interview guides. Currently starting the first phase of recruitment and interviews. Principal Investigator McNair Scholars Summer Research Project. University of Oregon 2012-2013 Parenting in Poverty: The Experiences of Fathers Who are Homeless. Faculty Advisor: Lauren Lindstrom, Ph.D. Developed original qualitative research study. Wrote research proposal, applied for and received University of Oregon Institutional Review Board approval, which included creation of recruitment flyer, interview protocols, and informed consent form. Conducted and transcribed interviews, analyzed data, wrote paper. Disseminated research to students, human service practitioners, and instructors. Research Intern Program Evaluation of Family and Human Services Program 1/2012-9/2012 University of Oregon Faculty Supervisor: Lauren Lindstrom, Ph.D. Worked with evaluation team to develop and distribute evaluation surveys to students, alumni, faculty, and community partners for Council for Standards in Human Service Education accreditation review. Collaborated in planning and facilitation of focus group. Utilized Qualtrics online survey software. Wrote sections of the evaluation report and participated in presentation of report to Family and Human Services program staff, faculty, and advisory board. TEACHING EXPERIENCE C.V., Brenda Barrett-Rivera, January, 2015 2
Student Teaching in Early Childhood Development and Education (HDFS 430) Families and Poverty (HDFS 447) 9/2014- Present 1/2015-Present Parenting Research and Application (HDFS 312) 9/2014-12/2014 Human Sexuality (HDFS 240), 9/2013-6/2014 Invited Panel Member HDFS 313 Adolescent Development, Oregon State University 2/2014 Title: Parenting Adolescents Invited Guest Lecture Families and Poverty (HDFS 447), Title: Parenting in Poverty 2/2013 & 5/2013 Invited Guest Lecture Research Methods (FHS 420), Title: Qualitative Research 2/2013 Family and Human Services Program, University of Oregon Invited Lecture-Panel Member College of Education Orientation, University of Oregon 9/2012 Title: Research Opportunities in the College of Education PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE FIELD STUDY EXPERIENCE First Place Family Center Interfaith Night Shelter: Eugene, Oregon Senior Intern 9/2012-Present Junior Intern 1/2012-4/2012 Assist Night Shelter case manager with assessments and case management of families who are homeless. Develop supportive relationships with families in transition. Participate in weekly staff meetings and collaborate on decisions regarding case management of families. Court Appointed Special Advocates of Lane County: Springfield, Oregon Junior Intern 4/2012-6/2012 Assisted with training of new advocates during CASA University training. Created training documents, observed and assessed trainees, collaborated with staff to create court report training manual. C.V., Brenda Barrett-Rivera, January, 2015 3
University of Oregon Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Student Support Services: Eugene, Oregon Junior Intern 9/2011-12/2011 Created Oregon Pride (LGBTQ) alumni association. Compiled research, developed strategic plan, and created Oregon Pride webpage. Collaborated with eight member staff to assess, promote, and implement current student and community outreach programs. Trained as a BRIDGES outreach panelist (BRIDGES promotes community education of LGBT issues). RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Elmira Elementary School: Elmira, Oregon Tutor 9/2012-6/2013 Tutor third grade students in rural low-income school. Provide one on one in classroom assistance to students with behavioral and academic issues who have a difficult time learning in the larger classroom setting. Willagillespie Elementary School: Eugene, Oregon Teacher s Assistant 1/2012-6/2012 Assisted speech pathologist with creation of individualized educational materials for students with speech and language disorders. Researched and coordinated referrals for family resources in the community. Full Access: Eugene, Oregon Caregiver 1/2010-5/2010 Provided personal care and assistance for client with developmental and physical disabilities and mental illness. Assisted with daily care, medication disbursement, transportation and scheduling of medical and mental health appointments. Collaborated with client, case manager, and client s family to develop a care plan that considered the client s needs and respected client independence and choice. Interim Homestyle: Chico, California Caregiver 8/2008-12/2009 Provided personal care and companionship for hospice care patients during their end of life. Also worked with elderly clients and clients with disabilities. Worked with clients, families, and staff to determine appropriate levels of support with respect to client wishes. VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Elmira Elementary School: Elmira, Oregon Volunteer 1/2010-6/2014 Assist teachers and staff with special projects, tutor students, and chaperone field trips. First Place Family Center: Eugene, Oregon Volunteer 3/2012-9/2012 Provided one on one support to families through building of supportive relationships. Collaborated with staff to create new fundraisers. Full Force Dance Company and Chico Community Ballet: Chico, California C.V., Brenda Barrett-Rivera, January, 2015 4
Volunteer 8/2005-1/2010 Mentored adolescent and young adult dancers over several years. Fostered relationships with families and dancers from a variety of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Promoted the non-discriminatory philosophy of the dance company through development of opportunities for all dancers regardless of family and economic status. SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Council Member College of Public Health and Human Sciences Graduate Student Council Oregon State University Board Member Family and Human Services Advisory Board, University of Oregon 2014-Present 4/2013-Present Student Representative 9/2011-2013 Family and Human Services Program, University of Oregon Attend Family and Human Services staff and faculty meetings held on bi-monthly basis. Report information to cohort and present cohort concerns and questions to the faculty and staff. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS National Council on Family Relations 2014-Present National Organization of Human Services 2013-Present SACNAS Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science 2012-2013 C.V., Brenda Barrett-Rivera, January, 2015 5