Doctoral Student Profiles

Graduates of the Doctoral Program are listed here.

All - Anthropology - Economics - Pol. Science - Psychology - Sociology - Graduates

Jeffrey Albanese - Anthropology

BA, 2008, University of Rhode Island;
MSW, 2012, University of Michigan

Research Interests: Socio-cultural anthropology; charity and charitable exchange; anthropology of the state; visual culture and media

Adriana Aldana - Psychology - Developmental Candidate

MSW, 2009, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor;
BA, 2007, California State University Northridge

Research Interests: a social justice model of youth development; ethnic-racial consciousness development; youth empowerment theory and practice; critical multicultural education; intergroup relations; and the role of segregated context in youth development and socialization

Elizabeth Armstrong - Sociology Candidate

MSW, 2007, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor;
BA, 2003, Bard College Simon Rock

Research Interests: social structural dimensions of violence against women; advocates and advocacy organizations; processes of social change

Anne Bain-Nordberg - Anthropology Candidate

MSW, 2010, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor;
BA, 2004, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario CANADA;
BA, 1994, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario CANADA;
BA, 1992, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario CANADA

Research Interests: mental health of Rwandan diaspora population, medical anthropology, mixed methods research, practices of memory and healing, international networks of violence

Dissertation Title: The Impact of Theraputic Jurisprudence: A Critical Study of Toronto's Mental Health Court

Jean Balestrery - Anthropology Candidate

MSW, 1997, University of Washington, Seattle;
BA, 1991, Brown University, Providence, RI

Research Interests: Aging: social support, intergenerational theory/programming and minority groups including LGBTQ and Alaska Natives; social work practice and mental health; cross-cultural communication and collaboration

Dissertation Title: The High Stakes of Service Delivery: A Multi-sited Ethnographic Study Exploring with Alaska Native Elders the Culture-Communication Nexus in Alaska's Community Based Conventional Health and Social Services

Emily Bosk - Sociology Candidate

MSW, 2009, University of Michigan;
BA, 2003, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY

Research Interests: Domestic violence, sociology of childhood, preventative intervention and socio-legal processes

Elizabeth Bringewatt - Sociology Candidate

MSW, 2010, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor;
BA, 2005, Colgate University, Hamilton, NY

Research Interests: Children's mental health; poverty and inequality; child and family well-being; sociology of childhood; sociology of mental health

Dissertation Title: Making Sense of the Label: What Emerging Adults Can Tell Us About Growing Up with a Mental Health Diagnosis.

Viktor Burlaka - Psychology - Clinical Candidate

MS, 2011, Psychology;
MA, 2003, The National University (Ukraine);
AB, 1995, Kyiv National Linguistic University

Research Interests: Risk and protective factors for youth; family therapy and social systems; child welfare

Rachel Burrage - Psychology - Clinical

BA, 2006, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI;
AD, 2003, Bard College at Simon Rock, Great Barrington, Massachusetts

Research Interests: Mental health interventions for indigenous groups and in Latin America

Matthew Chin - Anthropology Candidate

MSW, 2011, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor;
BA, 2007, University of Toronto

Research Interests: Socio-cultural anthropology; people of race and mental health; participatory research; political theater

Sara Crider - Sociology Candidate

MSW, 2008, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor;
BA, 2005, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Research Interests: Social psychology; social identities; social inequalities; efficacy of different techniques for sensitivity training; sexualized violence; survivor status as a social identity

Mary Catherine Dennis - Sociology Candidate

MSW, 2004, Washington University, St. Louis, MO;
MA, 2001, University of Chicago, IL;
BA, 2000, University of Illinois

Research Interests: Issues of race, gender, ethnicity and ability found within American Indian people and tribes; quality of life and health of Native American elders, both in urban areas and on reservations; urban Native elder culture and well-being

Dissertation Title: Health Insights of Oglala Lakota Elders: From Wellness to Illness

John Doering-White - Anthropology

BA, 2010, Earlham College, Richmond, Indiana

Research Interests: Transnational migration of indigenous Mexican populations

Jonah Douglas-Siegel - Sociology Candidate

MSW, 2009, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor;
BA, 2004, Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT

Research Interests: Deviance and punishment, criminal justice, community effects of mass incarceration, spatial distribution of crime, felon disenfranchisement, poverty and social welfare policy

Elizabeth Dunbar - Psychology - Developmental

MSW, 2000, Andrews University;
BSW, 1999, Walla Walla University

Research Interests: Stigma and barriers to mental health services for older adults; geriatric mental health; African American communities

Kristen Elmore - Psychology - Social Candidate

MSW, 2010, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor;
BA, 2006, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Nicolaus Espitia - Sociology

MSW, 2011, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI;
MA, 2011, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI;
BA, 2006, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Research Interests: Impact of race and ethnicity on health disparities and social policy

Vincent Fusaro - Political Science

MSW, 2005, Boston University;
BA, 2002, University of Rhode Island, Kingston

Research Interests: Economic inequality, American anti-poverty policy, effect of recession on poverty programs, evaluation of social welfare policy outcomes

Adrian Gale - Psychology

BA, 2009, Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA;
MSW, 2012, University of Michigan

Research Interests: Impact of family, neighborhood, and peer influence on children?s academic development

Alix Gould-Werth - Sociology Candidate

BA, 2007, Swarthmore College;
MSW, 2012, University of Michigan

Research Interests: Job loss, Unemployment Insurance, Economic mobility in poor communities, Policy Evaluation

Charles Graham - Psychology Candidate

MSW, 1994, University of Michigan

Claudette Grinnell-Davis - Psychology - Personality Candidate

MSW, 2003, Western Michigan University, Grand Rapids;
MTS, 1995, Calvin Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, MI;
BS, 1992, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Research Interests: child welfare assessment and intervention with parents; ecological systems modeling of parental neglectful behavior; community capital, pervasive poverty, and child neglect (both domestic and cross-national); personal spirituality as risk and resilience factor; uses of latent variable modeling in child maltreatment research

Ashley Hajski - Psychology

BA, 2007, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor;
MSW, 2013, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Research Interests: Risk and resilience in the context of poverty, parenting and family, marginalized groups and identities, the role of social support, the effect of stigma on functioning

Samantha Hallman - Psychology - Personality Candidate

MS, 2010, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor;
MSW, 2008, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor;
BA, 2006, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Jaclynn Hawkins - Sociology Candidate

MSW, 2009, University of California, Berkeley;
BSW, 2007, University of California, Berkeley

Research Interests: Racial and economic health disparities, particularly diabetes; health care coverage; culture, social networks and health

Elise Hernandez - Psychology - Developmental

BS, 2011, University of Central Florida, Orlando

Charity Hoffman - Sociology

BA, 2006, Queens College, Flushing, NY;
MSW, 2012, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Research Interests: oral history; youth empowerment through creative expression; intergroup dialogue; race & ethnicity; photography as a sociological tool

Babe Kawaii-Bogue - Psychology - Personality

MA, 2011, Columbia University, New York, NY;
BA, 2007, University of California, Berkeley

Research Interests: Influence of culture on human development, how psychosocial factors (e.g., ethnic pride, exposure to community violence) influence the achievements, resilience, and mental health of ethnic minorities

Hui Yun Kim - Sociology

MSW, 2011, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI;
MA, 2010, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea (South);
BA, 2005, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea (South)

Research Interests: Urban poverty, crime and punishment, spatial stratification and residential mobility

Hyun Jee Kim - Economics Candidate

MSW, 2006, University of Chicago, IL;
BBA, 2004, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea

Research Interests: Long-term care and aging; health care policy; health economics

Dissertation Title: Health Care Provider's Behaviors Responding to Payment Incentives: Evidence from Medicare Home Health Care

Min Hee Kim - Sociology

MSW, 2009, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea;
BA, 2006, Chung Ang University, Seoul, South Korea

Antonette King - Psychology - Personality Candidate

MS, 2010, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor;
MSW, 2007, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor;
BA, 2006, San Francisco State University, CA

Research Interests: Strategies of prevention, intervention, and remidiations to help underrepresented minorities develop effective coping skills and responses to their environment; mental health disparities that affect the African American population and how these discrepancies may be eliminated by research strategems for program development and evaluation

Athena Kolbe - Political Science Candidate

MA, 2011, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI;
MSW, 2006, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI;
MA, 2002, Golden Gate Seminary, Mill Valley, CA;
BA, 2000, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY

Research Interests: International Social Work, human rights, displaced populations, war and natural disasters, insurgency, locus of control, post traumatic stress disorder

Elizabeth Koomson - Anthropology

MSW, 2010, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor;
BS, 1989, University of Ghana, Accra

Research Interests: Capacity building in Ghana; rural development, social welfare programs for Ghanaians

Amy Krings - Political Science Candidate

MSW, 2003, University of Michigan;
BSW, 2002, Xavier University

Research Interests: urban politics, race and politics, community organization, social movements, and multicultural education

Min Young Kwak - Sociology Candidate

MA, 2007, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea;
BA, 2004, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea

Research Interests: Developmental disabilities; interpersonal violence; family caregiving; long-term care

Dissertation Title: The Receipt of Care and Depressive Symptoms in Later Life

Ha Yeon Lee - Anthropology

MA, 2010, American University of Beirut, Lebanon;
BS, 2004, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

Na Na Lee - Sociology Candidate

MSW, 2002, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea;
BA, 2000, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea

Research Interests: Comparative welfare states; labor market policy and social welfare policy; public assistance; social policy focusing on the issues of family and women; social welfare system in which women's participation work activities and child caring can be compatible; improving well-being of children with working parents; approaching these issues with an international perspective.

Dissertation Title: Women's employment and childcare leave policy in Korea

Na Youn Lee - Political Science Candidate

MSW, 2007, Columbia University, New York;
MA, 2007, Columbia University, New York;
BSW, 2004, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea

Research Interests: Child welfare policy; human rights; poverty and family well-being

L. Taylor Long - Political Science

MA, 2008, American University of Beirut, Lebanon;
BA, 2006, New York University

Research Interests: International development, poverty and social welfare, ideas and beliefs, childhood, survey research, the Middle East, borders, refugees, safety, political violence and international social work

Kristina Lopez - Psychology - Developmental Candidate

MSW, 2010, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor;
MA, 2007, California State University Northridge;
BA, 2005, California State University Northridge

Research Interests: Ecological and socio-cultural perspectives on developmental disabilities; racial and ethnic disparities in child mental health

Dissertation Title: Sociocultural Perspectives of Latino Children with Autism and their Families

John Mathias - Anthropology Candidate

BA, 2002, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor;
MSW, 2011, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Research Interests: Construction and employment of notions of altruism in advocacy for and against neoliberal reform in Kerala, India; participatory research on the strategy of activists from Kerala's new social movements; documentary filmmaking

Patrick Meehan - Political Science

MSW, 2009, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI;
BSE, 2005, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI

Research Interests: Policies and programs on educational attainments for low income children

Lamia Moghnie - Anthropology Candidate

MSW, 2011, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor;
MA, 2008, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon;
MA, 2006, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Research Interests: Formal and informal community mental health services for underserved populations; impact of war related stress on mental health

Orion Mowbray - Psychology Candidate

MSW, 2010, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor;
MA, 2008, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti;
BA, 2004, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Research Interests: Co-occurring mental health and substance use; Mental health service use; Intergroup relations; Social interactions and social networks; Sustaining evidence-based practices

Website:
http://sitemaker.umich.edu/orion.mowbray/home

Dissertation Title: Factors that promote treatment entry and reduced alcohol use following treatment completion: Social network ties of individuals with alcohol use disorders and goal formation in early treatment for alcohol dependence

Sandhya Narayanan - Anthropology

2010, BA, Brandeis University, Waltham, Massachusetts

Research Interests: Effects of language on social network in multi-lingual communities

Tova Neugut - Psychology - Clinical Candidate

MSW, 2009, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor;
BA, 2001, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA

Research Interests: *Promotion of positive parenting and positive partnering
*Infant mental health
*Impact of and prevention of abuse during pregnancy
*Prevention of child abuse and neglect
*Prevention of intimate partner violence
*Family support and child development programs

Ann Nguyen - Psychology

BA, 2008, University of Texas, Austin;
MSW, 2011, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Research Interests: Understanding how individuals are shaped by social factors and contexts; development of interventions at individual, family and community levels

Kerri Nicoll - Political Science Candidate

MSW, 2007, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia;
MDiv, 2001, Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, NJ;
BA, 1998, Connecticut College, New London

Research Interests: participation in U.S. anti-poverty programs, the politics of U.S. poverty, public opinion about poverty, legal/rights consciousness of those living in poverty

Lisa O'Donnell - Psychology

MSW, 2005, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor;
BA, 1999, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Research Interests: Development of mental health interventions for under-served populations

Sojung Park - Psychology - Developmental

MSW, 2003, University of Chicago;
BA, 1997, Hankuk University

Research Interests: Long term care for the elderly; program development

Jessuina Perez-Teran - Political Science Candidate

MSW, 2001, San Francisco State University, CA;
BA, 1997, San Francisco State University, CA;
BSW, 1992 , San Francisco State University, CA;
ASSOC, 1989, Skyline College, San Bruno, CA

Research Interests: Community building, empowerment and systematic change through mulitcultural organization

Lauren Reed - Psychology Candidate

MSW, 2011, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor;
BA, 2009, University of Michigan, Dearborn

Research Interests: adolescent romantic relationships and sexual socialization; dating violence; the role of media in adolescent sexuality and dating violence; intimate partner violence and family violence; parenting and family systems; intimate partner violence prevention and intervention

Katharine Rendle - Anthropology Candidate

MA, 2008, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor;
MSW, 2007, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor;
BA, 2004, University of California, Berkeley

Research Interests: Medical Anthropology; Health Social Movements; Feminist Ethnography; Women's Health

Elizabeth Rhodes - Political Science Candidate

MSW, 2008, University of Michigan;
BA, 2003, Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.

Research Interests: Social policy, international social welfare, community development; policies affecting women and their effects on children, families, communities, and social development indicators

Richard Rodems - Sociology

MSW, 2011, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor;
BA, 2006, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY

Marcy Safyer - Psychology Candidate

MSW, 1978, University of Michigan

Paige Safyer - Psychology - Developmental

BA, 2009, Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

Research Interests: Parent-infant attachment, family relationships, trauma, and social-emotional development

Ninive Sanchez - Psychology - Personality Candidate

MSW, 2007, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI;
BA, 2006, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

Research Interests: Interactions of identity; social environment and behavior; racial discrimination and psycho social functioning; gender and culture

Guillermo Sanhueza - Sociology Candidate

MSW, 2007, Pontifica Universidad Catolica de Chile;
BSW, 2003, Pontifica Universidad Catolica de Chile

Research Interests: Substance abuse; juvenile delinquency; criminology; community leadership

Elizabeth Thomason - Psychology - Developmental Candidate

Certificate, 2007, Merrill-Palmer Institute, Detroit;
MSW, 2003, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI;
BA, 1999, University of Michigan, Dearborn

Research Interests: Women and depression; infant mental health

Dissertation Title: Maternal Cognitions and Depression during Pregnancy and Postpartum

Heather Tidrick - Anthropology Candidate

MSW, 2008, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor;
BA, 1998, University of California, Santa Cruz

Research Interests: Influence on shifting state policies on individuals and ethnic communities; Romani education and assimilation/integration issues in Hungary; Hungarian child welfare policy and the development of Romani children in state institutions

Amanda Tillotson - Political Science Candidate

MSW, 2010, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor;
MA, 1985, University of California, Los Angeles;
BA, 1977, SUNY Fredonia, New York;
AA, 1977, Jamestown Community College, NY

Research Interests: the role of race and gender in social policy formulation and implementation; social understandings about poverty; nonprofit administration and management; social policy history; durable disparities in advanced industrial societies; and the intersection of law and social policy

Michelangelo Trujillo - Sociology

BA, 2008, University of California, Berkeley;
AA, 2001, Pasadena City College;
MSW, 2013, University of Michigan

Research Interests: Historical development of the state; community responses to violence; individual and community narratives

Jennifer Tucker - Anthropology Candidate

MSW, 2011, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor;
MA, 2007, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA;
BA, 1996, Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL

Maria Wathen - Sociology Candidate

MSW, 2010, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor;
MA, 1996, Northen Illinois University, Dekalb;
BA, 1987, Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois

Amy Westmoreland - Psychology - Personality

MSW, 2012, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI;
BA, 2010, University of St. Thomas, Saint Paul, Minnesota

Research Interests: Bicultural identity, experiences of discrimination among marginalized populations

Jessica Wiederspan - Sociology - Social Candidate

MSW, 2008, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor;
BS, 2001, Nebraska Wesleyan, Lincoln, NE

Research Interests: Poverty, race, social welfare programs, program evaluation, and how people make sense of economic opportunity and the "American Dream."

Abigail Williams - Psychology - Developmental

MSW, 2010, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign;
BA, 2008, Illinois Wesleyan University

Research Interests: juvenile justice systems, access of youth with multisystem involvement to mental health and substance abuse services

Irene Yeh - Psychology - Social

MA, 2005, Stanford;
BA, 2003, Stanford

Research Interests: Intergroup dialogue models and processes; social contexts of privilege and oppression; collaborative action for social justice