Curriculum Vitae Dorothy Addae, B.A. Doctoral Student, Counseling Psychology University of Miami CONTACT Email: d.addae@umiami.edu EDUCATION University of Miami Counseling Psychology Ph.D. In Progress University of Illinois at Chicago Clinical Psychology Ph.D. 2012-2013 University of Missouri Psychology B.A. 2006-2009 Summa Cum Laude; Minor: Sociology Multicultural Certificate PUBLICATIONS Flores, L.Y., Navarro, R. L., Lee, H.S., Addae, D.A., Gonzalez, R., Luna, L.L., Jacquez, R.,Cooper, S., & Mitchell, M. (2014). Satisfaction in engineering among Latino/a men and women. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 61(1), 81. Non Peer-Reviewed: Birman, D., Addae, D.A. & Moreland, L (2013). Acculturation and adjustment for unaccompanied refugee minors (URMs). United States Conference of Catholic Bishops/Migration and Refugee Services, Washington D.C. Book Chapters: Birman, D., & Addae, D.A. The acculturation of immigrant children and youth. In Suarez-Orozco, C., Abo-Zena, M., & Marks, A.M. (Eds.) The development of immigrant-origin children and youth: A contextual approach. New York, NY. New York University Press. (in press). Under Review: Nicolas, G., Byer, K. & Addae. D.A. Neighbourhood Characteristics, Support, and Sociality & Exchange among Haitian Immigrants. Submitted for review. PRESENTATIONS Addae, D.A (2015, November). Strong Roots Parent and Caregiver Program: Overview of an Afrocentric and Evidence based community parenting intervention. Presented at the International Association for the Study of Attachment, Miami Florida.
Addae, D.A. & Nicolas, Guerda (2015, August). Impact of an Afrocentric based mentoring program on autonomy in an ethnic minority child sample. Presented at the 123 rd Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Toronto ON, Canada. Addae, D.A. (2015, April). Self-identification of nationality among a Black adult sample in the United States. Presented at Department of Educational and Psychological Studies Research Forum at the University of Miami, Coral Gables Florida. Addae. D.A. (2015, February). Self-Identification of nationality among a Black adult sample in the United States. Poster presented at the 32 nd Annual Teacher s College Winter Roundtable Conference, New York, NY *Flores, L. Y., *Navarro, R. L., Lee, H. S., Addae, D. A., Gonzalez, R., Luna, L. L., Gonzalez, D. M., Jacquez, R., Cooper, S., & Mitchell, M. (2012, August). Persistence in engineering among White and Latino/a men and women. In R. L. Navarro (Chair), Contextual and cultural influences in diverse STEM students academic journeys. Symposia presented at the 120th Annual American Psychological Association, Orlando, FL. * indicates individuals who presented at the symposia. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE University of Miami Department of Educational and Psychology Studies 2013-Present Challenging Racism and Empowering Communities through Ethnocultural Research CRECER Team Research Assistant Supervisor: Guerda Nicolas, Ph.D. Kulula Mentoring Project Managed recruitment, training, scheduling, and on-site management of volunteer mentors and tutors for youth after-school programs Coordinated culturally-enhanced mentoring program for children of color, emphasizing ethnic identity development and well-being. Provided weekly planning guidance and supervision to undergraduate and graduate student mentors. Day of Dialogue Helped with coordination of 2014 Dialogue event, which partners with local community leaders to identify the needs of the community around a specific issue and develop strategies to address them. Urgent Inc., YES! Camp Assisted with implementation of assessments of youth enrolled in girls summer camp, with emphasis on racial/ethnic identity development, hope, and self-concept. Analyzed data and produced summary report for camp organizers. Strong Roots/Children s Branch
This project is an empirically-based group parenting intervention for parents and caregivers of children of color focusing on racial socialization, parent-child interaction, and well-being. Depression Project The main objective of the project is to understand the cultural significance, expression, and coping responses associated with depression symptoms among Blacks in the US. University of Miami Department of Educational and Psychology Studies University of Illinois at Chicago Department of Psychology Refugee Research Team Member Supervisor: Dina Birman, Ph.D. 2012-Present Acculturation and adjustment for unaccompanied refugees Co-wrote newsletter for Bridging Refugee Youth and Children s Services (BRYCS) Acculturation of immigrant youth and children Co-wrote book chapter Refugee Youth and Education: This project will explore the trajectories of refugee youth in the secondary and higher educational systems, what factors influence educational opportunities and corresponding educational outcomes. University of Missouri Department of Educational, School, & Counseling Psychology Flores Team Research Assistant 2010-2012 Supervisor: Lisa Flores, Ph.D. Longitudinal study of career development of Mexican American high school students Conducted follow up recruitment efforts and managed data National Science Foundation longitudinal study of persistence in engineering for White and Latino/a men and women Developed recruitment and project materials, created surveys in Qualtrics Analyzed data is SPSS and co-wrote manuscript University of Missouri Department of Psychology 2009-2010 Eating Disorders Research Team Member Supervisor: Anna Bardone-Cone, Ph.D. A qualitative study of the reactions to pro-anorexia websites Coded responses within Grounded Theory framework, recruited and ran participants in an experimental study, and performed data entry in SPSS University of Missouri Department of Psychology 2008-2009 Binge Eating Research Team Member Supervisors: Angela Cain, Ph.D., Jeremy Skinner, Ph.D., & Kristin Hawley, Ph.D.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy for binge eating across diagnoses and diagnostic thresholds Coded randomized trial treatment tapes for adherence: scored Eating Disorder Inventory assessment; entered and de-identified data; conducted follow-up assessments, including questionnaire administration HONORS and AWARDS University of Miami: Amount Year School of Education and Human Development Travel Award $300 2015 Graduate School SBES AGEP Travel Award $932 2015 University of Missouri: Psychological Sciences Fred McKinney Award 2009 Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society Junior Initiate Award $1000 2008 Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society 2008 TEACHING EXPERIENCE University of Illinois-Chicago 2012-2013 Teaching Assistant Supervisor Cheryl Cohen, Ph.D. Course: Introduction to Psychology Led discussion sections, graded homework assignments, held office hours and attended lectures CLINICAL EXPERIENCE University of Miami Institute for Individual and Family Counseling Staff Clinician Supervisor: Manuela Menendez, Psy.D. & Lauren, Miller J.D., Psy.D 2015-Present Conducted individual psychotherapy using a Brief Psychodynamic Therapy approach Conducted psychoeducational evaluations with the following assessments: Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children- Fifth Edition (WISC-V), Wechsler Individual Achievement Test Third Edition (WIAT-III), Behavioral Assessment System for Children (BASC), CONNORS rating scale, and Millon Adolescent Clinical Inventory (MACI ) University of Illinois at Chicago Office of Applied Psychology Services 2012-2013 Staff Clinician Supervisor: Gloria Balague, Ph.D. Observed and co-lead intake interviews Wrote intake reports Presented intake cases at staffing meetings.
University of Missouri Psychological Services Clinic 2010-2012 Office Support Staff Supervisors: Judy Morris & Nan Presser, Ph.D. Took requests for services, greeted and assisted clients Assembled charts and scored assessments such as Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI), Personality Assessment Inventory Borderline Features Scale (PAIBOR), Relationship Satisfaction and Adjustment Scale and the Adolescent Symptom Inventory (ASI) The L.E.A.D. Institute, Columbia Missouri Fall 2009 Mid-Missouri Crisis Line Volunteer Supervisor: Teresa Brisely, Program Director Conducted risk assessments, provided resources, information and alternatives Created a plan of action and provided follow-up as necessary PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Psychological Association (student affiliate) Division 17: Society of Counseling Psychology Division 52: Division of International Psychology ACADEMIC HONORS University of Missouri University of Missouri Psychological Sciences Fred McKinney Award 2009 Psi Alpha Omega Honor Society 2009 Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society Junior Initiate Award 2008 Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society 2008 University of Missouri - Dean s List 2006-2009 SERVICE POSITIONS American Psychological Association of Graduate Students: Advocacy Coordinating Team Campus Representative (January 2016 present) Institute of Education Sciences (IES) Melbourne Programme, Student Ambassador (2009-2012). Psi Chi National Honor Society, University of Missouri Chapter; Vice President (Fall 2009). International Center University of Missouri, Email Partner (Fall 2008-2009). Psi Chi National Honor Society, University of Missouri Chapter; Membership Chair (2008-2009). International Center University of Missouri, Student Assistant (2007-2009). International Center University of Missouri, Front Desk Attendant (2006-2007).