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PRO: Comprehensive Report Run Date: 3/10/2020
JOMELLA J. WATSON-THOMPSON Comprehensive Report
March 10, 2020 Personal Information
Associate Professor Applied Behavioral Science University of Kansas 1000 Sunnyside Avenue 4001 Dole Human Development Center Lawrence, KS 66045-7555 Email Address: [email protected] Office Phone: (785) 864-1563 Office Fax: (785) 864-5281
Education
Ph.D., Behavioral Psychology (Community Health and Development), 2007
University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS Dissertation/Thesis: "Analyzing the contributions of a community coalition in an urban
neighborhood in Kansas City, Missouri: An empirical case study of the Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council"
Committee Members: Stephen B. Fawcett, Charles Greenwood, Jerry A. Schultz, Glen W. White, & Stacey Swearingen White
Advisor: Stephen B. Fawcett M.A., Applied Behavioral Science (Community Health and Development), 2005
University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS Dissertation/Thesis: "Analyzing the effects of collaborative action planning on the community
change process in participating urban neighborhoods in the Kansas City metropolitan area: The Kauffman Neighborhood Initiative" Advisor: Stephen B. Fawcett
M.U.P., Urban Planning (Community Development and Housing), 2002
University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS B.A., Urban Studies (Community Development), 2001
Jackson State University, Jackson, MS Licensures, Certifications, and Professional Training
Graduate Certificate in Community Health and Development, University of Kansas, 2006 - Present
The program offers advanced training and university-based certification in building healthy communities. The focus is on training in core aspects of community work: community assessment, strategic planning, intervention, evaluation, and sustainability.
Employment History
Academic
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University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
Director, Center for Service Learning, August 2019 - Present Associate Professor, Department of Applied Behavioral Science, 2016 - Present Associate Director for Community Research, Work Group for Community Health and Development, January 2008 - Present
Lead several participatory research projects related to the prevention of substance abuse and violence; Directed a project funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse to examine the effects of training and technical assistance on change and improvement brought about substance abuse coalitions; Direct participatory research and evaluation project to prevent and reduce adolescent substance abuse in Kansas; Direct evaluation research for a violence prevention initiative to reduce rates of homicides and aggravated assaults in Kansas City, Missouri; Design and conduct assessments of organizational behavior and functioning of community-based organizations; Supervise graduate students in assessment, evaluation, and interventions to address community problems and goals.
Faculty Fellow, Center for Service Learning, 2017 - 2019 The Faculty Fellow provides support to the Center for Service Learning to advance community engagement with faculty instructors, students, and promotes community engaged scholarship with researchers.
Associate Director/Senior Faculty Associate, Center for Service Learning, August 2018 - July 2019 Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Behavioral Science, 2009 - 2016 Courtesy Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Behavioral Science, 2009 Graduate Research Assistant, Work Group for Community Health and Development (World Health Organization Collaborating Centre), 2002 - 2007
Supervisors: Jerry Schultz, Rod Bremby. Duties: Conducted systematic research studies with local and statewide initiatives to promote healthy youth development; Provided training, technical assistance, and evaluation research for statewide community initiatives supported by the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation ServicesΓÇÖ (SRS) Addiction and Prevention Services (AAPS), Family Centered Systems of Care, and the Kansas Juvenile Justice Authority; Provided training and technical support for evaluating the efforts of a community initiative sponsored by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation to support comprehensive youth development in several urban neighborhoods in Kansas City
University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
Associate Professor (Voluntary Joint Appointment), Preventive Medicine and Public Health, August 2018 - Present
Professional
Local Initiative Support Corporation, Kansas City, KS
Research Intern, 2001 Supervisor: Marla Newman, J.D. Duties: Assisted with community research on sustainable development for this urban initiative; Provided technical support and market research to community-based organizations
Administrative Assignments
University of Kansas, Lawrence
Director, Center for Service Learning, August 2019 - Present
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Professional Memberships
Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) (2011 - Present) Society for Prevention Research (SPR) (2011 - Present) American Psychological Association, Society for Community Research and Action, Division 27
(APA) (2009 - Present) Association for Community Association and Social Administration (2013) International Society for Urban Health (ISUH) (2011)
Honors/Awards/Honor Societies
Individual Honors/Awards
Community Guardian Award, Ad Hoc Group Against Crime (2018)
The Community Guardian Award recognizes local leaders who are doing the hard work of healing to reduce violence trauma and promote justice by taking advantage of opportunities for a better tomorrow.
Faculty Fellow, Center for Service Learning, University of Kansas (May 2017 - July 2018)
The Faculty Fellow provides support to the Center for Service Learning to advance community engagement with faculty instructors, students, and promotes community engaged scholarship with researchers.
Pelathe District Character Counts Award, Pelathe District, Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts
of America (Autumn 2017) Honorary recognition of a community member who has advanced positive relationship and engagement between the community and our local boy scout district.
President's Award, Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council (January 2017)
Recognition for substantially contributions to the neighborhood association by brokering service-learning partnerships.
Faculty Excellence in Service Learning Award, Center for Civic and Social Responsibility,
University of Kansas https://csl.ku.edu/community-engagement-excellence-recognized-awards-community-reception-juried-posters-1 (May 2016) One faculty member per year is honored for implementing service learning in a manner consistent with good practice and for demonstrating an impact on students and the community both in and out of the classroom.
Service Learning Mini Grant Award, Center for Civic and Social Responsibility, University of
Kansas (2015) Award to faculty to supports best practices in service learning and fostering mutually beneficial campus-community partnerships.
Ernest A. Lynton Award for the Scholarship of Engagement for Early Career Faculty, New
England Resource Center for Higher Education and the Center for Engaged Democracy (2014) Ernest A. Lynton Award for the Scholarship of Engagement for Early Career Faculty recognizes a faculty member who connects teaching, research, and service to community engagement. The Award is designated for pre-tenure early career faculty at tenure-granting
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campuses. Ernest A. Lynton Award for the Scholarship of Engagement for Early Career Faculty, New
England Resource Center for Higher Education and the Center for Engaged Democracy (2014) Ernest A. Lynton Award for the Scholarship of Engagement for Early Career Faculty recognizes a faculty member who connects teaching, research, and service to community engagement. The Award is designated for pre-tenure early career faculty at tenure-granting campuses.
Ethnic Minority Mentorship Award, American Psychological Association, Division 27, Society
for Community Research and Action (2013) The purpose of SCRA's annual Ethnic Minority Mentorship Award is to recognize an SCRA member who has made exemplary contributions to the mentorship and training of ethnic minority persons.
Excellence in Community-Based Teaching and Scholarship Award Recipient, Heartland Campus
Compact (2012) The award recognizes a faculty member who has successfully incorporated service-learning into courses with demonstrable outcomes and conducted outstanding research in the field of service-learning and engaged scholarship.
Graduate Certificate in Community Health and Development, University of Kansas (2006) Melik Graduate Fellowship, Graduate School, University of Kansas (2005) Melik Graduate Fellowship, Graduate School, University of Kansas (2002) Minority Graduate Teaching Assistantship, Graduate School, University of Kansas (2001 - 2002)
Other Honors/Awards
Faculty Spotlight, Center for Service Learning, University of Kansas (2012)
The Faculty Spotlight is a profile of a faculty member engaged in exemplary service-learning on campus. https://ccsr.ku.edu/spotlights/jomella-watson-thompson
Publications
Book Chapters
Watson-Thompson, J., Francisco, V. T., & Anderson-Carpenter, K. D. (in press). A
Behavioral-Community Approach to Community Health and Development: Tools for Collaborative Action. In Behavior Science Perspectives on Culture and Community. Springer. (Reviewed/Refereed) (Invited)
Fawcett, S. B., Schultz, J. A., Collie-Akers, V., Holt, C., Watson-Thompson, J., & Francisco, V. (2018). Participatory monitoring and evaluation of community health initiatives using the Community Check Box Evaluation System. In N. Wallerstein, B. Duran, J. Oetzel, & M. Minkler, Community-based participatory research for health: Advancing social and health equity (3rd Edition) (pp. 399-404). Hoboken: Johnson Wiley & Sons, Inc..
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(Reviewed/Refereed) (Invited)
Fawcett, S. B., Schultz, J. A., Collie-Akers, V., Holt, M., & Watson-Thompson, J. (2016). Chapter 25: Community development for population health and health equity. In P. C. Erwin & R. Brownson, Principles of Public Health Practice (4th ed., pp. 443-459). Cengage Learning. https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=2XigCwAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PA443&ots=ryQvaXq0H3&sig=ZsY5YTdrNUoiHh23UKgMpxMT_BQ#v=onepage&q&f=false (Reviewed/Refereed) (Invited)
Watson-Thompson, J., Collie-Akers, V., Keene-Woods, N., Anderson, K., Jones, M., & Taylor, E. (2015). Chapter 6: Needs and Resource Assessments. In V. C. Scott & S. M. Wolfe, Community Psychology Foundations for Practice (pp. 157-188). Los Angeles: Sage. (Reviewed/Refereed) (Invited)
Journal Articles
Stewart, D., Jessop, N., Watson-Thompson, J., Moore, C., & McClendon-Cole, T. (in revision).
Examining Conflict Mediations to Prevent Violence through Multisector Partnerships. Peace and Conflict: Journal of Peace Psychology. (Reviewed/Refereed)
Watson-Thompson, J., Jessop, N., Hassballa, I., Vanchy, P., Henderson, J., & Moore, C. (in review). Together Helping Reduce Youth Violence for Equity (ThrYve): Examining the development of a comprehensive multisectoral approach to youth violence prevention. American Journal of Community Psychology. (Reviewed/Refereed) (Invited)
Watson-Thompson, J. (2018). The road taken: Contributions to advancing community-engaged scholarship. Metropolitan Universities, 29(4), 107-121. https://journals.iupui.edu/index.php/muj/article/download/22837/22260/ doi:10.18060/22837 (Reviewed/Refereed) (Invited)
Watson-Thompson, J., May, M. J., Jefferson, J., Young, Y., Young, A., & Schultz, J. A. (2018). Examining the contributions of a community coalition in addressing urban health determinants. Journal of Prevention and Intervention in the Community, 46(1), 7-27. https://doi.org/10.1080/10852352.2018.1385936 doi:10.1080/10852352.2018.1385936 (Reviewed/Refereed) (Invited)
-Community coalitions facilitate changes in community outcomes and conditions by addressing issues and determinants of health and well-being. The purpose of the present study is to examine the process of a community coalition, the Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council (INC), in addressing community-prioritized urban health determinants aimed at improving living conditions in a neighborhood in Kansas City, Missouri. Using an empirical case study design, the implementation of the community change framework supported through the Kauffman Neighborhood Initiative is examined. The results suggest that the Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council was effective in implementing 117 community changes; and these changes were associated with modest improvements in targeted outcomes related to housing and crime. A 10-year follow-up probe indicates that the majority of recurring community changes were sustained. The results suggest that the comprehensive community initiative was important in facilitating community change that may have contributed to improvements in addressing urban health determinants.
Greenwood, C. R., Carta, J. J., Walker, D., Watson-Thompson, J., Gilkerson, J., Larson, A. L., &
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Schnitz, A. (2017). Conceptualizing a public health prevention intervention for bridging the 30 million word gap. Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10567-017-0223-8 doi:10.1007/s10567-017-0223-8 (Reviewed/Refereed) (Invited)
Anderson-Carpenter, K., Watson-Thompson, J., Jones, M. D., & Chaney, L. (2017). Improving community readiness for change through coalition capacity-building: Evidence from a multi-site intervention. American Journal of Community Psychology, 1(1), 11-34. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jcop.21860/full doi:10.1002/jcop.21860 (Reviewed/Refereed)
Anderson-Carpenter, K., Watson-Thompson, J., Chaney, L., & Jones, M. D. (2016). Reducing binge drinking in adolescents through implementation of the strategic prevention framework. American Journal of Community Psychology, 57(1-2), 36-46. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ajcp.12029/full doi:10.1002/ajcp.12029 (Reviewed/Refereed)
Watson-Thompson, J. (2015). Exploring community engaged scholarship as an intervention to change and improve communities:2014 Recipient of the Ernest A. Lynton Award. Metropolitan Universities Journal, 26(1), 11-34. https://journals.iupui.edu/index.php/muj/article/view/20986/20413 (Reviewed/Refereed) (Invited)
Hasaballa, I., Ebekozien, O., Ogungbadero, A., Williams, F., Schultz, J., Hunter-Skidmore, J., Fawcett, S., & Watson-Thompson, J. (2015). Evaluation of a diabetes care coordination program for african american women living in public housing. Journal of Clinical Outcomes Management, 22(8), 365-372. http://www.jcomjournal.com/reports-from-the-field-evaluation-of-a-diabetes-care-coordination-program-for-african-american-women-living-in-public-housing/ (Reviewed/Refereed)
-Open Access URL: http://www.jcomjournal.com/reports-from-the-field-evaluation-of-a-diabetes-care-coordination-program-for-african-american-women-living-in-public-housing/-ABSTRACT ?Çó Objective: To examine the implementation of the Diabetes Care Coordination Program (DCCP) and its effects on diabetes-related clinical health outcomes. ?Çó Methods: Program participants were African American women (n = 148) with type 2 diabetes who lived in public housing in Boston?ÇÖs Roxbury neighborhood. Through the DCCP, Whittier Street Health Center?ÇÖs clinical team provided diabetes self-management education, support, and comprehensive diabetes care using the patient-centered medical home model and Diabetes Health Ambassadors as mediators for program delivery. Core intervention components of the DCCP included: 1) diabetes self-management education, 2) support for managing diabetes and distress, 3) enhancing access and linkage to care, 4) improving quality of care, 5) community organization, mobilization, and advocacy, and 6) health system and community transformation. A participatory monitoring and evaluation system was used to document and systematically reflect on program implementation. ?Çó Results: DCCP implementation was associated with modest improvements in diabetes-related clinical health outcomes for program participants. Results showed statistically significant improvements in HbA1c (P = 0.016), weight (P = 0.021) and
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diastolic blood pressure (P = 0.027). ?Çó Conclusion: Using neighborhood Diabetes Health Ambassadors for program delivery has implications for assuring access to quality diabetes care for populations experiencing health disparities.
Keene, N. C., Watson-Thompson, J., Schober, D., Schultz, J. A., & Fawcett, S. B. (2014). An
empirical case study of the effects of training and technical assistance with a substance abuse prevention coalition. Health Promotion Practice, 15(5), 739-749. http://hpp.sagepub.com/content/early/2014/03/24/1524839914525174 (Reviewed/Refereed)
Watson-Thompson, J., Keene Woods, N., Schober, D. J., & Schultz, J. A. (2014). Implementing the capacity for change model with substance abuse prevention coalitions. Journal of Community Psychology, 42(6), 748-763. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jcop.21650/abstract doi:10.1002/jcop.21650 (Reviewed/Refereed)
Anderson-Carpenter, K. D., Watson-Thompson, J., Jones, M., & Chaney, L. (2014). Using communities of practice to support implementation of evidence-based prevention strategies. Journal of Community Practice, 22(1-2), 176-188. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10705422.2014.901268 doi:10.1080/10705422.2014.901268 (Reviewed/Refereed)
Watson-Thompson, J., Keene, N. C., Schober, D. J., & Schultz, J. A. (2013). Enhancing the capacity of substance abuse prevention coalitions through training and technical assistance. Journal of Prevention and Intervention in the Community, 41(3), 176-187. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10852352.2013.788345 doi:10.1080/10852352.2013.788345 (Reviewed/Refereed) (Invited)
-Community capacity may be enhanced through intermediary supports that provide training and technical assistance (TA). This study used a randomized pre/posttest design to assess the impact of training and TA on coalition capacity. Seven community coalitions from the Midwest participated in the 2-year study, which included 36 hours of training, followed by monthly TA calls to support action planning implementation for prioritized processes. Collaborative processes most commonly identified as high-need areas for TA were Developing Organizational Structure, Documenting Progress, Making Outcomes Matter, and Sustaining the Work. Based on a coalition survey, the average change for processes prioritized through TA across all seven coalitions was .27 (SD = .29), while the average change for non-prioritized processes was .09 (SD = .20) (t(6) = 4.86, p = .003, d = 1.84). The findings from this study suggest that TA can increase coalition capacity for implementing collaborative processes using a participatory approach.
Fawcett, S. F., Schultz, J. A., Holt, C. M., Collie-Akers, V., & Watson-Thompson, J. (2013).
Participatory research and capacity building for community health and development. Journal of Prevention & Intervention in the Community, 41(3), 139-141. (Reviewed/Refereed)
-Open Access URL: http://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/rym9jWzqQqqwUwppGJ3Z/ful
Watson-Thompson, J., Jones, M. D., Colvin, J. D., Schober, D. J., McClendon-Cole, T., & Johnson, A. M. (2013). Supporting a community-based participatory evaluation approach to violence prevention. Journal of Prevention and Intervention in the Community, 41(3), 155-166. http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10852352.2013.788342
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(Reviewed/Refereed) -Open Access URL: http://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/7JdhFdeaQTw3cHCHNTvt/full
Fawcett, S. F., Schultz, J., Watson-Thompson, J., Fox, M., & Bremby, R. (2010). Building
multi-sectoral partnerships for population health and health equity. Preventing Chronic Disease: Public Health Research, Practice and Policy, 7(6), 1-7. http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2010/nov/10_0079.htm (Reviewed/Refereed) (Invited)
Collie-Akers, V., Watson-Thompson, J., Schultz, J. A., & Fawcett, S. B. (2009). Implementation of a system of supports for a community-based participatory evaluation effort to maximize use of results. Health Promotion Practice, 11(6), 852-858. Retrieved from http://communityhealth.ku.edu/publications/pdf/R33.pdf doi:10.1177/1524839909331553 (Reviewed/Refereed)
Watson-Thompson, J., Fawcett, S. B., & Schultz, J. A. (2008). A framework for community mobilization to promote healthy youth development. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 34, S72-S81. Retrieved from http://www.ajpmonline.org/article/PIIS0749379707007581/fulltext (Reviewed/Refereed) (Invited)
Watson-Thompson, J., Fawcett, S. B., & Schultz, J. A. (2008). Differential effects of strategic planning on community change in two urban neighborhood coalitions. American Journal of Community Psychology, 42, 25-38. Retrieved from http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10464-008-9188-6/fulltext.html (Reviewed/Refereed)
Abstracts
Anderson-Carpenter, K., Watson-Thompson, J., & Jones, M. (2017). Associations between
intervention intensity and underage drinking outcomes: A methodological approach from the Kansas SPF-SIG. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 1, e8. http://www.drugandalcoholdependence.com/article/S0376-8716(16)30277-0/abstract doi:10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2016.08.037
Manuscripts
Watson-Thompson, J., Anderson, K., Chaney, L., Jones, M. D., Sullivan McMickle, H., Fischer,
S., Winklepleck, H., & Graham, D. (in progress). Examining the implementation of the Strategic Prevention Framework to Address Underage Drinking in Kansas. In Prevention Science.
Watson-Thompson, J., May, M., Jefferson, J., Young, A., & Young, A. (in progress). Revitalizing community coalition leadership: A block-level approach to mobilization. In Journal of Progress in Community Health Partnerships: Research, Education, and Action.
Periodicals (newsletter, magazine, etc.)
Fawcett, S. B., Schultz, J. A., Watson-Thompson, J., Collie-Akers, V., & Schober, D. (2007).
Why am I here?ΓÇ¥- Assuring graduate learning opportunities to prepare us for work with communities. The Community Psychologists, 42(2), 102-103. (Reviewed/Refereed) (Invited)
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Reports
Jessop, N., Stewart, D., Moore, C., & Watson-Thompson, J. (2018, November). Aim4Peace 2016-2017 annual evaluation report. Lawrence, KS: Center for Community Health and Development. (Reviewed/Refereed)
Stewart, D., Moore, C., & Watson-Thompson, J. (2016, August). Needs assessment and service gap analysis: Supporting male survivors of violence. Lawrence, KS: Work Group for Community Health and Development.
Watson-Thompson, J., & Moore, C. (2016, May). Second Chance final grant report for the Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City. Lawrence, KS: Work Group for Community Health and Development.
Watson-Thompson, J., Gabriel, D., & Stewart, D. (2015, November). Aim4Peace 2014 annual evaluation report. Lawrence, KS: Work Group for Community Health and Development.
Watson-Thompson, J., & Gabriel, D. (2015, September). Second Chance Interim Grant Report for the Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City. Lawrence, KS: Work Group for Community Health and Development. (Invited)
Watson-Thompson, J., Jones, M., & Taylor, E. (2014). Aim4Peace 2013 annual evaluation report. Lawrence, KS: Work Group for Community Health and Development.
Watson-Thompson, J. (2014). NET Reach 2014 program evaluation report. Lawrence, KS: Work Group for Community Health and Development.
Watson-Thompson, J., Jones, M., & Johnson, A. (2012). Aim4Peace 2011 annual evaluation report. Lawrence, KS: Work Group for Community Health and Development.
Anderson, K. D., Martin, J., & Watson-Thompson, J. (2011). 2011 community health assessment. Lawrence, KS: Douglas County Community Health Improvement Partnership. (Invited)
Watson-Thompson, J., Jones, M., & Johnson, A. (2011). Aim4Peace 2010 annual evaluation report. Lawrence, KS: Work Group for Community Health and Development. (Invited)
Colvin, J., Watson-Thompson, J., & Schober, D. (2010). Aim4Peace 2009 annual evaluation report. Lawrence, KS: Work Group for Community Health and Development. (Invited)
Colvin, J., Watson-Thompson, J., Dailey, T., & Schober, D. (2009). Aim4Peace 2008 annual evaluation: Analyzing the contributions of a new anti-violence program. Lawrence, KS: Work Group for Community Health and Development. Accessed from http://ww4.kcmo.org/humrel/aim4peace/Aim4Peace-Annual-Evaluation-Report.pdf (Invited)
Watson-Thompson, J., Hughes, V., & Gabriel, D. (2008). Community youth assessment: Assessing youth needs in Kansas City, KS/Wyandotte County. Lawrence, KS: Work Group for Community Health and Development. (Invited)
Presentations
Keynote/Plenary Address
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Thompson, J. (2018, March). Opportunities for impact: Using a behavioral community approach
to address societal issues through multisector collaboration. TxABA Regional Conference on Behavior Analysis, Houston, TX. http://www.txaba.org/files/pdfs/conference2018/MultisectorCollaboration_WatsonThompson.pdf. (Invited) (Regional)
Other Presentations
Watson-Thompson, J. J. (2015, May). Impacting communities through collaborative learning:
Faculty perspective on the impact of community engagement on students and faculty. Community appreciation reception, Center for Civic and Social Responsibility, The University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS. (Invited) (Local)
Panel
Eddins Rountree, E., Harvey, S., Criss, S., & Watson-Thompson, J. (2019, August). Igniting
Community-Engaged Learning and Teaching. KU Teaching Summit, Center for Teaching Excellence, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS. (Local)
Mattaini, M., Pilgrim, C., & Watson-Thompson, J. (2019, May). Diversity submission ABAI
Diversity and Inclusion Discussion. Applied Behavior Analysis International Annual Conference, 45th Annual Convention, Chicago, IL. https://www.abainternational.org/events/program-details/event-detail.aspx?sid=58381&by=ByArea#s369_0. As appears to be true across all scientific and technical fields, behavior analysis is not immune to sexual harassment, disrespect, discrimination, and behavior reflecting explicit and implicit bias. This panel and discussion are a follow-up to the open forum on these issues at the 2018 ABAI Convention. The panel presentation will provide information on (a) the challenges faced by organizations like ABAI, (b) options for addressing those challenges using a constructional strategy, (c) reports on the work being done by the ABAI Diversity, Respect, and Inclusion Task Force and the ABAI Council going forward, (d) the realities of and approaches to manage and weaken the implicit biases that all carry, and (e) how behaviorists can begin to engage with these issues within our organization, but also in work and community settings, as behavioral and cultural analysts. Our science offers specific knowledge and alternatives for shaping and maintaining diverse, equitable, and inclusive cultures organizationally and in the community. The second half of the program will be oriented toward contributions (questions and comments) from attendees and panel response. (Reviewed/Refereed) (Invited) (International/National)
Zarcone, J., Watson-Thompson, J., Cihon, T., & Walker, D. (2019, May). Diversity submission
Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Behavioral Science. Applied Behavior Analysis International Annual Conference, 45th Annual Convention, Chicago, IL. https://www.abainternational.org/events/program-details/event-detail.aspx?sid=58381&by=ByArea#s369_0. Behavior analysis has addressed issues of social justice since the early formation of its field. Early basic and theoretical work provided promise for addressing such issues, while the advent of applied behavior analysis explicitly demonstrated the power of behavioral science in addressing issues of societal concern. Despite the celebrated social validity of behavior analysis, issues of diversity and inclusion persist. This panel features three scientists who have effectively addressed issues of diversity and inclusion in their own laboratories. The discussion will highlight ways to foster diversity and inclusion in the operations and makeup of lab groups, in addition to discussing ways behavior analysis can
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leverage its science to answer research questions regarding issues of diversity and inclusion in broader cultural contexts. Questions from the audience will be welcomed and encouraged. (Reviewed/Refereed) (Invited) (International/National)
Copell, R., Pritchett, M., Butler, S., & Watson-Thompson, J. (2018, May). Face the strange: The
role of behavior analysis in promoting civil rights in America's current political climate. Applied Behavior Analysis International Annual Conference, San Diego, CA. (Reviewed/Refereed) (International/National)
Watson-Thompson, J. (2017, June). Experiences with Fatherhood Evaluations. 18th Annual
Fatherhood Conference, National Partnership for Community Leadership, Kansas City, Kansas. (Invited) (International/National/Regional)
Watson-Thompson, J., Castro, Y., McElroy, S., & Co, S. (2016, December). Approaches and
perspectives on community engagement in partnerships to build a culture of health. Roundtable on Population Health Improvement, Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice, National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, Oakland, CA. http://www.nationalacademies.org/hmd/Activities/PublicHealth/PopulationHealthImprovementRT/2016-DEC-08/Videos/Panel%203/11-Watson-Thompson-Video.aspx. (Reviewed/Refereed) (Invited) (National)
Cannady, D., Criss, S., Gore, N., & Watson-Thompson, J. (2015, August). Getting students to
practice what you teach: Best practices in experiential learning. KU Teaching Summit, Center for Teaching Excellence, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS. (Local)
Watson-Thompson, J., Fawcett, S. B., Francisco, V., & Stewart, D. (2015, June). Where do we go
from here: Is there still a place for behavioral community psychology. Society for Community Research and Action (APA Division 27), Lowell, MA. (Reviewed/Refereed) (International/National)
Poster
Carta, J. J., Greenwood, D., Schnitz, A. G., Watson-Thompson, J., Gabriel, D., Schneeberger, L.,
& Wallisch, A. (2019, June). Bridging the Word Gap Research Network. 3rd HRSA MCHB National Research Network (RN) and Single Investigator Innovation Program (SIIP) Grantee Meeting, Rockville, MD. (Reviewed/Refereed) (National)
Moore, C., Watson-Thompson, J., Jarmolowicz, D., & Lemley, S. M. (2019, May). Using
Behavioral Economics to Evaluate Differences in Delay Discounting With Individuals Convicted of Criminal Offenses. Applied Behavior Analysis International Annual Conference, 45th Annual Convention, Chicago, IL. https://www.abainternational.org/events/program-details/event-detail.aspx?sid=61923&by=ByArea#s79_87. (Reviewed/Refereed) (International/National)
Stewart, D. E., Watson-Thompson, J., & Taylor, E. (2019, May). Community Violence Prevention
Through Street Outreach and Mediation Services. Applied Behavior Analysis International Annual Conference, 45th Annual Convention, Chicago, IL. https://www.abainternational.org/events/program-details/event-detail.aspx?sid=61923&by=ByArea#s79_87. (Reviewed/Refereed) (International/National)
Anderson-Carpenter, K. D., Watson-Thompson, J., Jones, M. D., & Chaney, L. (2015, June).
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Reducing underage drinking through community interventions: The Strategic Prevention Framework. The College on Problems of Drug Dependence, Phoenix, AZ. (National)
Watson-Thompson, J., Cantillon, D., Stewart, D., & Jones, M. (2014, November). Cure violence:
How the intervention works to reduce individual and community levels of violence. Poster Session at the American Public Health Association Conference, New Orleans, LA. (Reviewed/Refereed) (International/National)
Taylor, E. L., Watson-Thompson, J., & Jones, M. (2013, June). Understanding community
mobilization: A literature review examining community mobilization as a component of community violence prevention efforts. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Society for Community Research and Action (APA Division 27), Miami, FL.
Taylor, E. L., Watson-Thompson, J., Anderson-Carpenter, K., Huan, L., Yan, K., Jones, M.,
Roth, P., & Hao, P. (2013, June). Implementation of the assessment of preferred alternatives for youth (A-PLAY) in urban areas to increase physical engagement during leisure time. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Society for Community Research and Action (APA Division 27), Miami, FL.
Jones, M., Watson-Thompson, J., & Taylor, E. (2013, June 19). Examining the effects of outreach
services and supports to individuals at high risk for perpetration and victimization of violence in a Kansas City, MO community. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Society for Community Research and Action (APA Division 27), Miami, FL. (Reviewed/Refereed) (International)
Jones, M., Watson-Thompson, J., & McClendon-Cole, T. (2011, June). Examining organizational
capacity for engagement of high-risk individuals in Aim4Peace, a community anti-violence initiative. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Society for Community Research and Action (APA Division 27), Chicago, IL. (Reviewed/Refereed) (International/National)
Keene, N. C., Watson-Thompson, J., Schober, D., Schultz, J. A., & Fawcett, S. B. (2010,
November). Examining the effects of training and technical assistance on community change to prevent ATOD use among adolescents in two Midwestern communities. Poster presented at the American Public Health Association Conference, Denver, CO. (Reviewed/Refereed) (International/National)
Keene, N., Watson-Thompson, J., Schober, D., Markt, B., Burgess, S., & Fawcett, S. B. (2009,
October). Effects of training and technical assistance on community change to prevent adolescent alcohol use. Poster presented at the Kansas American Public Health Association Conference, Topeka, KS. (Reviewed/Refereed) (State)
Dailey, T., Watson-Thompson, J., Colvin, J., Schober, D., & McClendon-Cole, T. (2009, June).
Aim4Peace: A social marketing approach to violence prevention. Poster session presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Community Research and Action, Montclair, NJ. (Reviewed/Refereed) (International/National)
Schober, D., Watson-Thompson, J., Keene, N., Fernandez-Gomez, C., Fawcett, S. B., & Schultz,
J. (2009, June). Examining the effects of training and technical assistance on community changes facilitated by prevention coalitions. Poster session presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Community Research and Action, Montclair, NJ. (Reviewed/Refereed) (International/National)
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Watson-Thompson, J., Fernandez-Gomez, C., Schultz, J., Fawcett, S. B., Keene, N., Schober, D.,
& Holt, C. (2008, August). Examining the effects of training and technical assistance on community changes facilitated by prevention coalitions. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Boston, MA. (Reviewed/Refereed) (National)
Presentation
Watson-Thompson, J. (2018, December). Supporting cross-sector collaboration for youth to
ThrYve. STEM Counseling for Success, UKAN Teach, Center for STEM Learning, University of Kansas, Overland Park, KS. (Invited) (Regional)
McConnell, S., Greenwood, C., & Watson-Thompson, J. (2018, March). How long do we have?
Speeding development and deployment of meaningful solutions. Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention, San Diego, CA. (Reviewed/Refereed) (National)
Chaney, L., Childs, C., Fischer, S., & Watson-Thompson, J. (2017, September). The Kansas
Prevention Collaborative: A Story of One State's Approach to. National Prevention Network Conference, Anaheim, CA. (Reviewed/Refereed) (National)
Watson-Thompson, J. (2017, June). Types of Evaluations: What is Your Program Ready For?
18th Annual Fatherhood Conference, National Partnership for Community Leadership, Kansas City, Kansas. (Invited) (International/National/Regional)
Vanchy, P., Chaney, L., Fischer, S., Gabriel, D., Heuer, K., & Watson-Thompson, J. (2016,
September 13). Enhancing the capacity of prevention coalitions to support evidence-based strategies through the partnerships for success (PFS) initiative. National Prevention Network Conference, Buffalo, NY. (Reviewed/Refereed) (National)
Watson-Thompson, J. J. (2016, January 18). Shifting the Garage Door Mentality: What Do we
Have to Lose? KU Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, Lawrence, KS. (Invited) (Local) Invited by the University MLK Committee
Watson-Thompson, J. (2014, October). Lynton Award Recipient Reflection on Community
Engaged Scholarship. Invited presentation for the 20th Annual Conference for the Coalitions of Urban and Metropolitan Universities, Syracuse, NY. (Invited) (National)
Watson-Thompson, J. (2014, September). Building healthy communities through
transformational learning for change and improvement. Keynote address: Invited presentation for the New England Research Center on Higher Education and the Center for Engaged Democracy 3rd Annual Lynton Colloquium, Boston, MA. (Invited) (National)
Watson-Thompson, J. (2014, April). Building community capacity: Contributing to change and
improvement in communities. In Melissa Simon (Chair), How institutions work with communities. Roundtable on Population Health Improvement session at the Institute of Medicine, Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice, Los Angeles, CA. http://iom.nationalacademies.org/Activities/PublicHealth/PopulationHealthImprovementRT/2014-APR-10/Videos/Panel%20III/16-Watson-Thompson-Video.aspx. (Invited) (National)
Watson-Thompson, J. (2013, October). Implications for participatory approaches to conducting
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community needs and resources assessments on evaluation practice. In Susan M. Wolfe (Chair), Community psychology practice competencies and evaluation: Value added. Symposium at the meeting of the American Evaluation Association, Washington, DC. (Reviewed/Refereed) (International/National)
Watson-Thompson, J., & Witczak, A. (2013, August). Developing a course for core goal #5:
Practice social responsibility and demonstrate ethical behavior. Presentation at the KU Teaching Summit, Center for Teaching Excellence.
Watson-Thompson, J., & Jones, M. D. (2013, June). Supporting the implementation of the
strategic prevention framework. Presentation at the Urban Prevention Conference. (Invited) (Regional)
Chaney, L., Watson-Thompson, J., Anderson-Carpenter, K., & Jones, M. D. (2012, December).
SPF-SIG Evaluation Report. Presentation conducted at the Kansas Prevention Network Meeting, Topeka, KS. (Invited) (State)
Anderson-Carpenter, K., Jones, M. D., Watson-Thompson, J., & Chaney, L. (2012, September).
Supporting the implementation of evidence-based strategies through strategic planning. Presentation conducted at the annual meeting of the National Prevention Network Prevention Research Conference, Pittsburgh, PA. (Reviewed/Refereed) (National)
Symposium
Stewart, D., & Watson-Thompson, J. (2018, May). Integrating a multidisciplinary perspective to
address large-scale social issues and action through behavioral coursework In Courtney Moore (Chair), Training and Tools for Addressing Social Issues Using a Behavior Analytic Perspective: Some Curricular Considerations. Applied Behavior Analysis International Annual Conference, San Diego, CA. https://www.abainternational.org/events/program-details/event-detail.aspx?&sid=56210&by=Area. (International/National)
Watson-Thompson, J. (2017). Using Participatory Research and Evaluation. Bridging Health &
Community's Inaugural Symposium, Oakland, CA. (Invited) (National) Discussant
Stewart, D., Collie-Akers, V., Holt, C., & Watson-Thompson, J. (2017, June). Conducting
Equity-Focused Community Assessments. Society for Community Research and Action (APA Division 27), Ottawa, Canada. https://guidebook.com/guide/84794/event/15933076/. (Reviewed/Refereed) (International/National)
Watson-Thompson, J., Stewart, D., Moore, C., & Jones, M. (2017, June). Addressing Disparities
in Community Violence through the Aim4Peace Violence Prevention Program. In Yolanda Suarez-Balcazar (Chair), Community-based Approaches to Addressing Health Disparities and Promoting Health Equity. Symposium at the Applied Behavior Analysis International Conference, Denver, CO. Society for Community Research and Action (APA Division 27), Ottawa, Canada. https://guidebook.com/guide/84794/event/15932996/. (Reviewed/Refereed) (International/National)
Vanchy, P., Moore, C., & Watson-Thompson, J. (2017, May). Using Preference Assessments to
Increase Physical Activity of Youth During Leisure. In Thomas Zane (Chair), Professional
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Collaboration Between Behavior Analysis and the Rest of the World: ItΓÇÖs Not So Tough. Applied Behavior Analysis International Annual Conference, Denver, CO. https://www.abainternational.org/events/program-details/event-detail.aspx?&sid=51823&by=CE. (Reviewed/Refereed) (Regional/State/Local)
Watson-Thompson, J., Stewart, D., Moore, C., & Jones, M. (2017, May). Examining the ABCs of
Community Violence through the Aim4Peace Violence Prevention Program In Ramona Houmanfar (Chair), Behavior analysis do we have a role to play? Applied Behavior Analysis International Annual Conference, Denver, CO. https://www.abainternational.org/events/program-details/event-detail.aspx?&sid=52679&by=CE. (Reviewed/Refereed) (International/National)
Jones, M. D., Watson-Thompson, J., Chaney, L., & Anderson-Carpenter, K. (2016, June 1).
Utilizing the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) to Prevent Underage Drinking in the State of Kansas. Society for Prevention Research, San Francisco, CA. https://spr.confex.com/spr/spr2016/webprogram/Session7661.html. (Reviewed/Refereed) (International)
Hassaballa, I., Ebekozien, O., Ogungbadero, A., Williams, F., Hunter-Skidmore, J., Fawcett, S.
B., & Watson-Thompson, J. (2015, June). A community-based participatory evaluation of a health disparities diabetes initiative among Boston public housing residents. Society for Community Research and Action (APA Division 27), Lowell, MA. (Reviewed/Refereed) (International/National)
Watson-Thompson, J. J., Schultz, J. A., Y., B. a., P., V., D., G., et al. (2015, June). What is
community engaged scholarship: Documenting the impact of community-university partnerships. Society for Community Research and Action (APA Division 27), Lowell, MA. (Reviewed/Refereed) (International/National)
Schultz, J., Watson-Thompson, J., Fawcett, S., Hunter, J., & Doykos, P. (2014, November).
Cross-site evaluation of different community efforts to improve diabetes self-management among African- American women. Symposium at the American Public Health Association Conference, New Orleans, LA. (Reviewed/Refereed) (International/National)
Anderson-Carpenter, K., Watson-Thompson, J., Jones, M., & Chaney, L. (2013, June).
Supporting community change through strategic and action planning in the strategic prevention framework. In J. Watson-Thompson (Chair), Using the strategic prevention framework to implement comprehensive community prevention efforts in addressing underage drinking. Symposium at the meeting of the Society for Community Research and Action (APA Division 27), Miami, FL. (Reviewed/Refereed) (International/National)
Anderson-Carpenter, K., Watson-Thompson, J., Jones, M., & Chaney, L. (2013, June).
Supporting the sustainability of community prevention efforts through the strategic prevention framework. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Society for Community Research and Action (APA Division 27), Miami, FL. (Reviewed/Refereed) (International/National)
Chaney, L., Watson-Thompson, J., Anderson-Carpenter, K., Jones, M., & Graham, D. (2013,
June). Using the strategic prevention framework to reduce underage alcohol use in Kansas communities. In J. Watson-Thompson (Chair), Using the strategic prevention framework to implement comprehensive community prevention efforts in addressing underage drinking.
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Symposium at the meeting of the Society for Community Research and Action (APA Division 27), Miami, FL. (Reviewed/Refereed) (International/National)
Jones, M., Watson-Thompson, J., Anderson-Carpenter, K., Chaney, L., & Hall, K. (2013, June).
Prioritizing influencing factors to address underage drinking: A case study of the Safe Streets Coalition. In J. Watson-Thompson (Chair), Using the strategic prevention framework to implement comprehensive community prevention efforts in addressing underage drinking. Symposium at the meeting of the Society for Community Research and Action (APA Division 27), Miami, FL. (Reviewed/Refereed) (International/National)
Watson-Thompson, J., Suarez-Balcazar, Y., & Fawcett, S. B. (2013, June). In V. Francisco
(Chair), Puzzles and challenges in participatory community research and action. Roundtable conducted at the meeting of the Society for Community Research and Action (APA Division 27), Miami, FL. (Reviewed/Refereed) (International/National)
McClendon-Cole, T., & Watson-Thompson, J. (2013, February). Transforming individuals and
communities through a culturally appropriate violence prevention initiative. Invited presentation at the Annual Missouri State University Criminology and Criminal Justice Conference, Springfield, MO. (Invited) (Regional)
Chaney, L., Fisher, S., & Watson-Thompson, J. (2012, September). Strategic prevention
framework state incentive grant: Reducing underage drinking in Kansas. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the National Prevention Network Prevention Research Conference, Pittsburgh, PA. (Reviewed/Refereed) (National)
Watson-Thompson, J., & Jones, M. D. (2012, September). Examining the effects of Aim4Peace
violence prevention efforts: 2012 annual evaluation report. Invited presentation for the Kansas City Health Commission, Kansas City, MO. (Invited) (Local)
Anderson, K., Watson-Thompson, J., Jones, M., Chaney, L., & Fischer, S. (2011, June).
Implementing the strategic prevention framework using action planning as a tool for measuring community change. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Society for Community Research and Action (APA Division 27), Chicago, IL. (Reviewed/Refereed) (International/National)
Chaney, L., & Watson-Thompson, J. (2011, June). Strategic prevention framework state incentive
grant epidemiological outcomes: Kansas communities reducing underage alcohol use. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists, Pittsburgh, PA. (Invited) (National)
Jones, M., & Watson-Thompson, J. (2011, June). Participatory evaluation of community
initiatives: Using a participatory evaluation framework to examine Aim4Peace. Importance of examining and measuring community change. In J. Watson-Thompson (Chair), Transforming individuals and communities through violence prevention initiatives in urban communities: Projects CeaseFire and Aim4Peace. Presentation at the meeting of the Society for Community Research and Action (APA Division 27), Chicago, IL. (Reviewed/Refereed) (International/National)
Watson-Thompson, J., Fawcett, S. B., Schultz, J. A., Davidson, W., Emshoff, J., Foster-Fishman,
P., Watson, E., Balcazar, F., Suarez-Balcazar, Y., Francisco, V., & Schober, D. J. (2011, June). In J. Watson Thompson (Chair), Measuring community change: How is community
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change best measured across diverse community contexts and problems. Roundtable conducted at the meeting of the Society for Community Research and Action (APA Division 27), Chicago, IL. (Reviewed/Refereed) (International/National)
Watson-Thompson, J., Jones, M., McClendon-Cole, T., & Perez, F. (2011, June). Transforming
individuals and communities through violence prevention initiatives in urban communities: Projects CeaseFire and Aim4Peace. In J. Watson-Thompson (Chair), Transforming individuals and communities through violence prevention initiatives in urban communities: Projects CeaseFire and Aim4Peace. Symposium at the meeting of the Society for Community Research and Action (APA Division 27), Chicago, IL. (Reviewed/Refereed) (International/National)
Watson-Thompson, J., Colvin, J., & Schober, D. (2009, September). Examining the contributions
of Aim4Peace, an anti-violence prevention efforts. Invited presentation for the Kansas City Health Commission, Kansas City, MO. (Invited) (Local)
Colvin, J., Watson-Thompson, J., Dailey, T., & D. (2009, June). Examining the contributions of
Aim4Peace, an anti-violence prevention efforts. Invited presentation for the Kansas City Health Commission, Kansas City, MO. (Invited) (Local)
Dailey, T., Watson-Thompson, J., Williams, D., & Hughes, V. (2009, June). Using CBPR to
promote positive youth development in Kansas City. In S. Fawcett (Chair), Using community-based participatory research methods to understand and improve communities. Symposium conducted at the biennial meeting of the Society for Community Research and Action, Montclair, NJ. (Reviewed/Refereed) (International/National)
Keene, N., Watson-Thompson, J., Schober, D., Fawcett, S., Schultz, J., & Markt, B. (2009, June).
Using CBPR methods to understand and support substance abuse coalitions. Symposium on In S. Fawcett (Chair), Using community-based participatory research methods to understand and improve communities. Symposium conducted at the biennial meeting of the Society for Community Research and Action, Montclair, NJ. (Reviewed/Refereed) (International/National)
Schultz, J., Watson-Thompson, J., Fawcett, S. B., Keene, N., Schober, D., & Fernandez-Gomez,
C. (2009, May). Building capacity for community-based participatory research with substance abuse prevention coalitions using e-technology. In A. Meyer (Chair), Utilizing bidirectional paths of influence between consumers, practitioners, and researchers to design prevention strategies. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the Society for Prevention Research, Washington, DC. (Reviewed/Refereed) (National)
Fawcett, S. B., Schultz, J. A., & Watson-Thompson, J. (2008, December). Using internet tools to
support participatory research and capacity building to eliminate health disparities. Poster session presented at the meeting of the National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities, National Institute of Health, Bethesda, MD. (National)
Watson-Thompson, J., Geist, C., & Winklepleck, H. (2007, September). Analyzing a decade of
sustained prevention efforts: The contribution of a community partnership to maintain programs, policies, and practices in a rural Kansas community. Presentation at the National Prevention Network Prevention Research Conference, Portland, OR. (Reviewed/Refereed) (National)
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Thompson, J., & Schultz, J. (2005, August). The impact of community partnerships on substance use outcomes in Kansas. Presentation at the National Prevention Network Prevention Research Conference, New York, NY. (Reviewed/Refereed) (National)
Schultz, J., & Thompson, J. (2003, May). Neighborhood development in the Kansas City
metropolitan area. In B. Colby (Chair), Community economic development: Creating value in building community capacity as viable and sustainable futures. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the American Society for Quality, Kansas City, MO. (Invited) (National)
Workshop
Luke, M., Chihon, T., Mattaini, M., Rakos, R., Seniuk, H., & Watson-Thompson, J. (2017, May).
The Matrix Project: Using Behavior Analysis to Promote Social Change. Applied Behavior Analysis International Annual Conference, Denver, CO. https://www.abainternational.org/events/program-details/event-detail.aspx?&sid=52679&by=CE. (Reviewed/Refereed) (Regional/State/Local)
Watson-Thompson, J. J., & Gabriel, D. C. (2016, February 3). Engaging, Activating, and
Mobilizing the Community for GEAR UP Success. NCCEP/GEAR UP Capacity-Building Workshop, New Orleans, LA. (Invited) (National)
Watson-Thompson, J., & Schober, D. (2009, October). Action planning for organizational
change within state coalitions to prevent intimate partner violence. Regional Workshop for the CDC FoundationΓÇÖs DELTA Prep Initiative, Topeka, KS.
Watson-Thompson, J. (2009, July). Strategic planning for neighborhood mobilization to prevent
violence. Seven-day workshop series conducted for the Aim4Peace program and Neighborhood Action Teams, Kansas City, MO. (Invited) (Local)
Watson-Thompson, J., & Dailey, T. (2009, March). Community capacity-building training for
positive youth development. Six-day workshop series conducted for Communities in Schools, Kansas City, KS. (Invited) (Local)
Watson-Thompson, J., Fawcett, S., Schultz, J., Keene, N., & Schober, D. (2008, September).
Community capacity-building training to prevent adolescent substance use. Six-day workshop series conducted for community coalitions participating in the NIDA Coalition Research Project, Lawrence, KS. (Regional)
Watson-Thompson, J. (2008, February). Community capacity-building training to prevent
adolescent substance use. Six -day workshop series conducted for community coalitions participating in the NIDA Coalition Research Project, Lawrence, KS. (Regional)
Thompson, J., & Akers, V. (2005, June). Building a community of learning and doing. Workshop
conducted for Addiction and Prevention Services. Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services, Topeka, KS. (State)
Research Funding/Fellowships
University of Kansas
Externally-Funded Grant/Contract
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Funded
Thompson, J. (Principal), & Jessop, N. (Co-Investigator). Preventing Youth Violence by
Addressing Social Determinants Through the KC Youth Violence Prevention Project. US Dept of Health & Human Services, Office of Minority Health $1,700,000, Submitted April 4, 2017 (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2021).
Watson-Thompson, J. (Principal). Partnerships for Success II Data Collection and Evaluation.
Learning Tree Institute (sub-contract with KS Department on Aging and Disability Services based on Federal Flow Through from Dept. of Health and Human Services), 80,027 ($80,027) (2015 - 2020).
Watson-Thompson, J. (Principal). AIM4PEACE evaluation consultation and support to reduce
homicides and aggravated assaults in Kansas City, MO. Health Department, City of Kansas City, MO $120,000 (September 2019 - September 2020).
Watson-Thompson, J. (Principal). Supporting Community Engagement and Planning in
Wyandotte County (Judicial District 29) and Other Priority Judicial Districts in Kansas. 43848, Kansas Department of Corrections $251,471 (October 2018 - September 2020).
Thompson, J. (Principal). Behavioral Health Data Collection, Analysis, and Evaluation. Learning
Tree Institute and KS Dept for Aging and Disability Service $420,741, Submitted June 21, 2017 (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2019).
Watson-Thompson, J. (Principal), & Jessop, N. (Co-Investigator). Aim4Peace: KC Violence and
Trauma Response Network. City of Kansas City, MO Health Department (Awarding Agency: Department of Justice) $135,000, Submitted June 15, 2015 (October 1, 2015 - September 30, 2018).
Watson-Thompson, J. (Principal). Evaluation of the Second Chance Reentry Program. Kansas
City Metropolitan Crime Commission $20,000 (April 2015 - May 2017). Watson-Thompson, J. (Principal). AIM4PEACE evaluation consultation and support for
community mediation efforts to reduce homicides and aggravated assaults in Kansas City. Health Department, City of Kansas City, MO $244,428 (2008 - 2016).
Watson-Thompson, J. (Principal). Behavioral Health Data Collection, Analysis, and Evaluation.
Learning Tree Institute (Based on KS Department on Aging and Disability Services Grant from Dept. of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Admin) $126,741, Submitted May 4, 2015 (July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016).
Fawcett, S. B. (Principal), Schultz, J. (Principal), Watson-Thompson, J. (Co-Principal), &
Collie-Akers, V. (Co-Principal). Evaluation of the Bristol Meyers-Squibb Foundation's national together on diabetes program. Bristol Meyers-Squibb Foundation $1,709,810 (2012 - 2015).
Watson-Thompson, J. (Principal). Evaluating the NET Reach: Neighborhood Empowerment
Transformation initiative in Topeka, KS. NET Reach $14,250 (2014). Watson-Thompson, J. (Principal), & Schultz, J. (Co-Investigator). Access to the Online
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Documentation and Support System for prevention initiatives in Kansas. Kansas Department on Aging and Disability Services, Behavioral Health Services (Awarding Agency: Dept. of Health and Human Services, SAMHSA) $95,477 (2013 - 2014).
Watson-Thompson, J. (Principal), & Chaney, L. Evaluation of the Effects of Coalition Efforts to
Prevent Underage Drinking in 14 Kansas Communities Using the Strategic Prevention Framework. Social and Rehabilitation Services (Awarding Agency: Department of Health and Human Services) $362,974 (2008 - 2013).
Contracting Agency: Center for Learning Tree Institute; Funding Agency: KS Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services; Awarding Agency: Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSA), Center for Substance Abuse Prevention. (In no-cost extension through 6/1/2013)
Watson-Thompson, J. (Principal), & Collie-Akers, V. (Principal). Evaluation of the
Medical-Legal Aid Partnership of Western Missouri. Legal Aid of Western Missouri $90,736 (2009 - 2012).
Hughes, V. (Principal), Myers-Gabriel, D. (Principal), & Watson-Thompson, J. (Co-Principal).
Enhancing Community Capacity-Building Efforts in Wyandotte County through Training and Technical Support to Nine Community-Based Organizations. Communities in Schools of KCK/Wyandotte County. Funding Agency: Communities in Schools of KCK; Awarding Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, White House Office of Faith and Community-Based Initiatives $117,900 (2008 - 2011).
Watson-Thompson, J. (Principal), & Schultz, J. (Co-Principal). Evaluating the Kansas City,
Kansas Weed and Seed Community Initiative. Kansas City, Kansas Police Department, Office of Community Relations, Weed and Seed Project; Awarding Agency: Department of Justice $50,000 (2006 - 2010).
Watson-Thompson, J. (Principal), & Collie-Akers, V. (Principal). Web-based Supports for
Communication, Dissemination and Evaluation of the Socioeconomic Status Related Cancer Disparities Program. American Psychological Association, Office on Socioeconomic Status $21,200 (2009).
Watson-Thompson, J. (Principal). Evaluating the Bodyworks Program: An Evidence-Based
Health Promotion Program for Young Girls and Caregivers. Community Health Education Department, Truman Medical Center $10,000 (2008 - 2009).
Fawcett, S. B. (Principal), Schultz, J. (Principal), & Watson-Thompson, J. (Project Director).
Testing the Community Change Model with Substance Abuse Coalitions. 1R21DA023642-01, NIH (NIDA) $392,192 (2007 - 2009).
Project Director, Jomella Watson-Thompson, Ph.D. Watson-Thompson, J. (Principal). Compassion Capital Fund Community Capacity Building
Grant for Tabernacle Community Development Center, Inc. U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families $50,000 (2006 - 2008).
Watson-Thompson, J. (Principal). Transitional Housing Program for Survivors of Domestic
Violence for Foundation of Life Ministries, Inc. Department of Justice, Office of Violence Against Women $175,000 (2005 - 2008).
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Schultz, J. (Principal), & Watson-Thompson, J. (Project Director). Developing and Implementing
the Ivanhoe Youth Council Strategic Plan. Funding Agency: Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council; Awarding Agency: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation $10,000 (2003).
Role: Project Director, Jomella Watson-Thompson, M.U.P. Proposal Submitted
Watson-Thompson, J. (Principal). Aim4Peace: OJJDP Youth Violence Prevention Enhancement
Project. City of Kansas City, MO Health Department (Awarding Agency: Department of Justice, OJJDP) $96,000, Submitted June 22, 2015 (October 1, 2015 - September 30, 2016).
Not Funded
Watson-Thompson, J. (Principal), & Carlson, J. (Co-Principal). Focus on Fatherhood. Randolph
County Caring Community Partner (Awarding Agency: Department of Health and Human Services) $525,000, Submitted July 7, 2015 (October 1, 2015 - September 30, 2020).
Watson-Thompson, J. (Co-Principal). Father Forward Program. Department of Health and
Human Services (Awarding Agency: Department of Health and Human Services) $1,103,074, Submitted July 6, 2015 (September 30, 2015 - September 29, 2020).
Thompson, J. (Principal), & Francisco, V. (Co-Principal). Examining Youth Violence Prevention
Strategies in Kansas. Ctrs for Disease Control and Prevention $1,050,000, Submitted March 13, 2017 (September 1, 2017 - August 31, 2020).
Fawcett, S. B. (Principal), Francisco, V. T. (Co-Principal), Schultz, J. A. (Co-Principal), &
Watson-Thompson, J. (Co-Principal). Evaluation of the Clinton Health Matters Initiative. Clinton Foundation $748,621, Submitted October 29, 2015 (December 11, 2015 - December 10, 2018).
Watson-Thompson, J. (Principal). Examining Collective Contributions & Impact of National
Service. Corp for National and Community Service $510,000, Submitted July 16, 2015 (October 1, 2015 - September 30, 2018).
Watson-Thompson, J. (Principal), & Jarmolowicz, D. (Co-Investigator). Examining
Decision-Making Processes of Violent and Drug Offenders Using Behavioral Economics. $498,384 (2014).
McClendon-Cole, T. (Principal), & Watson-Thompson, J. (Co-Investigator). Aim4Peace:
Partnerships for Community Change. KC, MO Public Health Department (Awarding Agency: OJJDP (DOJ)) $199,988 (2013).
Watson-Thompson, J. (Principal), & Jarmolowicz, D. (Co-Investigator). Using Behavioral
Economics to Examine Adult Offender Decision-Making Processes and Related Factors Influencing Risk-Taking. NIJ-2013-3454, NIJ (DOJ) $460,010 (2013).
McClendon-Cole, T. (Principal), Archer, R. (Principal), & Watson-Thompson, J. (Co-Principal).
Using CBPR to Address Intentional Accidents and Associated Health- Risk Behaviors. 1R24MD007971-01, NIH (NIMHD) $374,751 (2012).
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General Research Fund Funded
Watson-Thompson, J. Examining Decision-Making Processes of Offenders. $8,511 (2017 -
2018). Internal Award Funded
Watson-Thompson, J. (Principal), & Lynn, C. (Co-Investigator). Service-Learning Mini-Grant
Award to Enhance Collaborative Engagement with the Boy Scouts through the Community Leadership (ABSC 150/151) Course. $500 (September 2015 - December 2015). (Institutional Award)
Dissertation/Thesis Supervision
University of Kansas
Comprehensive Review Committee Chair
Marvia Jones, Behavioral Psychology, "Examining the effects of a coalition effort to address underage drinking: A review of the literature and dissertation proposal." Status: completed. 2014
Comprehensive Review Committee External/Outside Member
Amy Drassen Ham, Anthropology, "Outcomes of anthropologically based cultural competency education for doctoral students in physical therapy" Status: completed. 2012
Comprehensive Review Committee Member
Jeffrey Gordon, Behavioral Psychology, "An experimental analysis of an online and in person training on self-advocacy skills to request ADA accommodations." Status: completed. 2014
Maren Turner, Behavioral Psychology, Status: completed. 2014 Dissertation Committee Chair
Marvia D. Jones, Ph.D., Behavioral Psychology, Applied Behavioral Science, "Examining the effects of the Safe Streets CoalitionΓÇÖs implementation of the strategic prevention framework to address underage drinking in Shawnee County, Kansas" Status: completed. May 5, 2015
Kaston Anderson-Carpenter, Behavioral Psychology, "Examining the effects of a comprehensive community intervention on underage drinking in seven Kansas communities." Status: completed. 2014
Dissertation Committee Member
E Zhang, Behavioral Psychology, "Development and Evaluation of an Evidence-Based Advocacy Training Package for People with Disabilities" Status: completed. 2018
Jeffrey M. Gordon, Behavioral Psychology, "Pilot Testing an Online and Face-to-Face Self-Advocacy Skills Training Program for Negotiating Classroom Accommodations" Status: completed. November 2015
Ariana Boutain, Behavioral Psychology, "An evaluation of a telehealth parent training
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program in teaching self-care skills to children with autism." Status: completed. 2014 Maren Turner, Behavioral Psychology, "The effects of a 10-week walking program with
social support and goal setting on walking with African American/black women." Status: completed. 2014
Heidi Hillman, Behavioral Psychology, "Analysis of a social story intervention to increase appropriate social interactions of individuals with autism" Status: completed. 2011
Nikki Keene, Behavioral Psychology, "Examining the effects of a training and technical assistance intervention on the functioning of eight community coalitions to prevent substance abuse" Status: completed. 2011
Kristyn Savage, Behavioral Psychology, "The effects of a multicomponent intervention on treatment integrity of counterconditioning for aggression in dogs" Status: completed. 2011
Paul Evensen, Behavioral Psychology, "Experimentally examining the effects of a neighborhood intervention to reduce theft in multiple city neighborhoods" Status: completed. 2010
Dot Nary, Behavioral Psychology, "An empirical assessment of a home-based exercise treatment package for people with severe mobility-related disabilities using a changing criterion design: Two studies" Status: completed. 2010
Judy Estes, Behavioral Psychology, "An evaluation of training on the delivery of pediatric literacy by resident physicians" Status: completed. 2009
Melissa McGraw, Behavioral Psychology, "Child responding to unknown receptive language tasks across three conditions: Interspersal of similar skills, dissimilar skills and no interspersal" Status: completed. 2009
Doctoral Advisory Committee Member
Milan Rivette, Ph.D., Education, Status: completed. 2016 - 2017 Doctoral Committee External/Outside Member
Jared Barton, Social Welfare, "Development and Initial Validation of a Measure for Organizational Readiness for Data-Driven Decision-Making" Status: completed. 2018
Doctoral Comprehensive Exam Committee External/Outside Member
Amittia Parker, Social Welfare, "Examining Who African American Mothers Are Seeking and Where They Are Going to Bolster Mental Health" Status: completed. 2018 - Present
Doctoral Comprehensive Exam Committee Member
E Zhan, Behavioral Psychology, "Development and Evaluation of an Evidence-Based Advanced Advocacy Letter Training Package for People with Disabilities" Status: completed. 2018
Todd Merritt, Behavioral Psychology, "An evaluation of the performance diagnostic checklist-human services on the timeliness of employees in a school for students with autism spectrum disorder" Status: completed. January 2017
E. Zhang, Behavioral Psychology, "Development and evaluation of an evidence-based advanced advocacy letter training package for people with disabilities" Status: completed. December 2016
Doctoral Comprehensive Exam Chair
Courtney Moore, Behavioral Psychology, "A behavioral approach to preventing adolescent violence: A review of the literature and dissertation proposal" Status: completed. December 2019
Kaston Anderson-Carpenter, Behavioral Psychology, "Examining community-based
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interventions to reduce alcohol use: A review of the literature and dissertation proposal." Status: completed. 2014
Doctoral Comprehensive Review Committee Member
Nikki Keene, Behavioral Psychology, Status: completed. 2011 Kristyn Savage, Behavioral Psychology, Status: completed. 2011 Paul Evensen, Behavioral Psychology, Status: completed. 2010 Heidi Hillman, Behavioral Psychology, Status: completed. 2010 Dorothy Nary, Behavioral Psychology, Status: completed. 2009
Editorial Critique Review Committee Member
Amy Henley, Behavioral Psychology, Status: completed. 2017 E. Zhang, Behavioral Psychology, Status: completed. 2017 Marvia Jones, Behavioral Psychology, Status: completed. 2015 Jeffrey M. Gordon, Behavioral Psychology, Status: completed. November 2015 Kaston Anderson-Carpenter, Behavioral Psychology, Status: completed. 2014 Daniel Schober, Behavioral Psychology, Status: completed. 2011 Paul Evensen, Behavioral Psychology, Status: completed. 2010 Veronica Howard, Behavioral Psychology, Status: completed. 2010
Editorial Critque Review Committee Member
Sarah Jenkins, Behavioral Psychology, Status: completed. 2015 Erica Jowett, Behavioral Psychology, Status: completed. 2013 Kimberley Zonneveld, Behavioral Psychology, Status: completed. 2013 Steven Payne, Behavioral Psychology, Status: completed. 2012 Maren Turner, Behavioral Psychology, Status: completed. 2010
Graduate Student Research Supervisor
Nikki Keene, Behavioral Psychology, Status: completed. 2011 Individual/Independent Study Mentor
Omar Williams, Psychology. 2019 Joshua Burbank, Ph.D. Speech Language Pathology. 2018 Trinity Carpenter, M.S.W. 2018 Jasmine Brown, Applied Behavioral Science (Community Health and Development). 2017 -
2018 Razan Mansour, Applied Behavioral Science (Community Health and Development). 2017 -
2018 Diosselyn Tot-Velasquez, Applied Behavioral Science (Community Health and
Development), Status: completed. 2016 - 2017 Donovan Gee, Psychology, Status: in progress. 2014 - 2015 Yvonne Kamau, Biology/Pre-Med, Status: completed. 2013
Individual/Independent Study Supervisor
Luke Swimmer, Applied Behavioral Science, Status: in progress. 2015 - 2018 Kamala Johnson, Applied Behavioral Science, Status: in progress. 2015 Janny Sivilay, Psychology, Status: in progress. 2015 Jasmine Ragland, Applied Behavioral Science, Status: in progress. 2014 - 2015 Victoria Sanchez, Applied Behavioral Science, Status: completed. 2013 - 2014 Whitney Vaughn, Applied Behavioral Science, Status: completed. 2013 Mike Lee, Applied Behavioral Science, Status: completed. 2011
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Master's Capstone Committee External/Outside Member
Kaston Anderson-Carpenter, Public Health, "Supporting CoalitionsΓÇÖ Efforts to Reduce Underage Drinking through Strategic and Action Planning" Status: completed. 2012
Marvia Jones, Public Health, "Evaluation of Participant Outreach Efforts for a Violence Prevention Program in Kansas City, MO" Status: completed. 2011
Master's Committee External/Outside Member
Courtney Moore, Masters of Public Health, "Social Network Analysis in Public Health: Evaluating the Kansas City, Kansas, Youth Violence Prevention Project". 2018
Master's Examination Committee External/Outside Member
Brian Helix, Health, Sport, and Exercise Sciences, Status: completed. 2015 Master's Thesis Committee Chair
Priya Vanchy, MA, Applied Behavioral Science, "Examining PLAY to increase levels of physical activity among youth during leisure time" Status: completed. 2017
Erica Taylor, Applied Behavioral Science, "An evaluation of web-based preference assessment methods using the assessment of preferred leisure alternatives for youth (A-PLAY0: Identifying physical activity preferences of youth." Status: completed. 2014
Master's Thesis Committee Member
Alexandria Darden, Master of Art, Applied Behavioral Science, "Examining the Effects of Inputs on Community System Change Implementation in Three Together on Diabetes Comprehensive Community Intervention Initiatives" Status: completed. 2018
Kelsie Shinnick, "Examining multiple interventions to deter access aisle parking violations" Status: completed. 2017
Kelsey Shinnick, Applied Behavioral Science, "Examining multiple interventions to deter access aisle parking violations" Status: completed. January 2017
Ithar Hassaballa, Applied Behavioral Science, "Examining implementation and effects of a diabetes self-management education and support program for African American women living in Boston public housing." Status: completed. 2015
Courtney Moore, Applied Behavioral Science, Status: completed. 2015 Mike Sofis, Applied Behavioral Science, Status: in progress. 2015 E. Zhang, Applied Behavioral Science, "Analyzing the effects of different signs to increase
the opportunity of designated van accessible parking spaces." Status: completed. 2015 Sheetal Pandya, Applied Behavioral Science, Masters of Arts, "Examining the effects of a
healthy restaurant intervention on customersΓÇÖ purchases of healthier food options in Latino family-owned restaurants" Status: completed. 2013
Veronica Howard, Masters of Arts, Applied Behavioral Science, "An assessment of cost-effective volunteer training: Sequential application of training methods to improve volunteer implementation of a discrete-trial training procedure for sheltered dogs" Status: completed. 2012
Chiaki Gonda, Masters of Arts, Applied Behavioral Science, "Using ecological momentary assessment to monitor and change community participation of people with mobility-related disabilities" Status: completed. 2011
Nikki Keene, Behavioral Psychology, "Effects of training and technical assistance on rates of community change to prevent adolescent substance use" Status: completed. 2009
Postdoctoral Research Mentor
Nadia Jessop, Ph.D., Educational Psychology. 2017 - 2018
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Service-Learning Student Product Instructor Supervisor
Kiley Roberts, Applied Behavioral Science, Community Health and Development, "ThereΓÇÖs a map for that: Campus activity routes expand accessible health options" Status: completed. February 2015 KU Today, https://news.ku.edu/2015/02/02/theres-map-campus-activity-routes-expand-accessible-health-options#sthash.CesjMHJZ.dpuf
Jordyn Gunville, Applied Behavioral Science, Community Health and Development, "What's Your Weight?
Accessible Scales Support Health for Wheelchair Users". 2011 KU Today, http://rtcil.org/research-accessible-scale-study
Service-Learning Student Product
Zachary Korte, Applied Behavioral Science, Community Health and Development, "Study hopes to end barriers to volunteering for young men" Status: completed. May 2014 The University Daily Kansan, http://www.kansan.com/news/study-hopes-to-end-barriers-to-volunteering-for-young-men/article_b30c4d10-f2da-576e-afac-e63abccb05c5.html
Undergraduate Honors Thesis Advisor
Cara Smith, Bachelors of General Studies, Applied Behavioral Science, "Toward an environmental assessment of social determinants of health: Direct observations of latino neighborhood in Kansas City" Status: completed. 2012
Undergraduate Student Research Advisor
Omar Williams, English, Status: completed. 2019 Undergraduate Student Research Mentor
Tacia Burgin, Psychology. 2018 - 2019 Alexandria Buckley, Applied Behavioral Science, Status: completed. 2013 - 2015 Jordyn Gunville, Applied Behavioral Science, Status: completed. 2012 Erica Taylor, Applied Behavioral Science, Status: completed. 2012 Anthony Johnson, Sociology, Status: completed. 2011
Undergraduate Student Research Supervisor
Justin Melendez, Status: in progress. 2015 Amanda Huynh, Applied Behavioral Science, Status: completed. 2014 - 2015 Rachel Gragson, Applied Behavioral Science, Status: completed. 2014 Gabriella Guillen, Applied Behavioral Science, Status: completed. 2014 Kaitlin Nolte, Applied Behavioral Science, Status: completed. 2014 Applied Behavioral Science, Status: completed. 2013 Kathryn Smithson, Applied Behavioral Science, Status: completed. 2013 Ebo Brown, McNair Scholars Program, Status: completed. 2012 Mwikali Kivuvani, Applied Behavioral Science, Status: completed. 2009
Antioch University New England
Doctoral Advisory Committee Mentor
Kimberley Waller, Ph.D., Status: completed. 2016 - 2017
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University of Missouri- Kansas City Individual/Independent Study Mentor
Janee Henderson, Ph.D. Counseling Psychology. 2017 - Present University of North Texas
Individual/Independent Study Advisor
Madelyn Upthegrove, Status: completed. June 2017 - August 2017 Internship Supervisor
Daryl Stewart, Internship/practicum supervisor, M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis, Status: completed. 2014
Academic Advisees
Undergraduate
Kiara Clark, Psychology, 2019 - 2020. Special Advisor Ashley McKinney, Applied Behavioral Science, 2019 - 2020. Primary Program Advisor Amanda Aden, Applied Behavioral Science, 2019. Primary Program Advisor Ashley Forsythe, 2019. Primary Program Advisor Tacia Burgin, Psychology, January 2018 - May 2019. Research Advisor Razan Mansour, Applied Behavioral Science, January 2018 - May 2019. Primary Program
Advisor Cierra Smallwood, Applied Behavioral Science, January 2017 - May 2019. Primary Program
Advisor Swimmer Luke, Applied Behavioral Science (Community Health & Development), 2015 - 2018.
Primary Program Advisor Alexandra Cushing, Applied Behavioral Science, 2015. Primary Program Advisor Ellie Eastes, Applied Behavioral Science, 2015. Career Advisor Taylor Hanna, Applied Behavioral Science, 2015. Primary Program Advisor Kamala Johnson, Applied Behavioral Science (Community Health & Development), 2015.
Enrollment Advisor Brian London, Applied Behavioral Science, 2015. Enrollment Advisor Stephen Mockry, Applied Behavioral Science, 2015. Primary Program Advisor Jasmine Ragland, Applied Behavioral Science, 2015. Primary Program Advisor
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Emily Siegler, Applied Behavioral Science, 2015. Primary Program Advisor Erica Stevanovic, Applied Behavioral Science, 2015. Primary Program Advisor Joshua Bassett, Applied Behavioral Science, 2014. Primary Program Advisor Lindsay Hendrickson, Applied Behavioral Science (Community Health & Development), 2014.
Primary Program Advisor Peter James, Applied Behavioral Science, 2014. Primary Program Advisor Justin Melendez, Applied Behavioral Science (Community Health & Development), 2014.
Primary Program Advisor Connor Morton, Applied Behavioral Science (Community Health & Development), 2014.
Primary Program Advisor Kaitlin Nolte, Applied Behavioral Science, 2014. Primary Program Advisor Ariana Martinez, Applied Behavioral Science, 2013 - 2014. Primary Program Advisor Kelsie Blatcher, Applied Behavioral Science, 2013. Primary Program Advisor Kim Danbi, Applied Behavioral Science, 2013. Primary Program Advisor Caroline Dowey, Applied Behavioral Science, 2013. Primary Program Advisor Ben Drexler, Applied Behavioral Science, 2013. Primary Program Advisor Taneka Eason, Applied Behavioral Science, 2013. Primary Program Advisor Lauren Goldstein, Applied Behavioral Science, 2013. Enrollment Advisor Rachael Gragson, Applied Behavioral Science, 2013. Primary Program Advisor Gabriella Guillen, Applied Behavioral Science, 2013. Primary Program Advisor Benjamin Holloway, Applied Behavioral Science, 2013. Primary Program Advisor Skyelar King, Applied Behavioral Science, 2013. Enrollment Advisor Made McCormick, Applied Behavioral Science/Health, Sports, Exercise Science, 2013. Primary
Program Advisor Ernie Rodriguez, Applied Behavioral Science, 2013. Primary Program Advisor Matthew Ronnebaum, Applied Behavioral Science, 2013. Primary Program Advisor Francine Simpson, Applied Behavioral Science, 2013. Primary Program Advisor
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Kathryn Smithson, Applied Behavioral Science, 2013. Primary Program Advisor Whitney Vaughn, Applied Behavioral Science, 2013. Primary Program Advisor Shante Williams, Applied Behavioral Science, 2013. Primary Program Advisor Ashley Arenholz, Applied Behavioral Science, 2012. Primary Program Advisor Emily Gnefkow, Applied Behavioral Science, 2012. Primary Program Advisor Brittany Johnson, Applied Behavioral Science, 2012. Primary Program Advisor Marieka Jones, Applied Behavioral Science, 2012. Primary Program Advisor Erica Taylor, Applied Behavioral Science, 2012. Primary Program Advisor Crystan Vaughn, Applied Behavioral Science, 2012. Primary Program Advisor Cathleen Wilkinson, Applied Behavioral Science, 2012. Primary Program Advisor Awien Ater, Applied Behavioral Science, 2011. Primary Program Advisor Kate Beach, Applied Behavioral Science, 2011. Primary Program Advisor Jessica Bowen, Applied Behavioral Science, 2011. Primary Program Advisor Alex Driver, Applied Behavioral Science, 2011. Primary Program Advisor Emily Eillison, Applied Behavioral Science, 2011. Primary Program Advisor Alyssa Haase, Applied Behavioral Science, 2011. Primary Program Advisor Caroline Hayner, Applied Behavioral Science, 2011. Enrollment Advisor Jennifer Lafountain, Applied Behavioral Science, 2011. Primary Program Advisor Mike Lee, Applied Behavioral Science, 2011. Primary Program Advisor Lauren-Ashleigh Owens, Applied Behavioral Science, 2011. Primary Program Advisor Chris Pearson, Applied Behavioral Science, 2011. Primary Program Advisor Ross Philbrick, Applied Behavioral Science, 2011. Primary Program Advisor Patrick Quaife, Applied Behavioral Science, 2011. Primary Program Advisor Eric Washington, Applied Behavioral Science, 2011. Academic Advisor Anthony Johnson, Sociology, August 2007 - June 2011. Special Advisor Alexis Cruse, Applied Behavioral Science, 2010. Career Advisor
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Sara Hase, Applied Behavioral Science, 2010. Primary Program Advisor Hannah Langley, Psychology, 2010. Career Advisor Alisa Medina, Applied Behavioral Science, 2010. Primary Program Advisor Sarah Rosenbloom, Applied Behavioral Science, 2010. Primary Program Advisor
Graduate
Josh Harsin, Behavioral Psychology, 2019 - Present. Research Advisor Valerie Thopmson, Behavioral Psychology, 2019 - Present. Primary Program Advisor Courtney Moore, Behavioral Psychology, 2015 - 2020. Primary Program Advisor Daryl Stewart, Joint MPH/PhD in Behavioral Psychology, 2014 - 2019. Primary Program
Advisor Priya Vanchy, Behavioral Psychology, 2014 - 2019. Primary Program Advisor Jasmine Brown, Applied Behavioral Science, January 2017 - May 2019. Primary Program
Advisor Joshua Stanford, Graduate Certifiate in Community Health and Development, 2015. Primary
Program Advisor Marvia Jones, Joint MPH/PhD in Behavioral Psychology, 2010 - 2015. Primary Program Advisor Erica Taylor, M.A. in Applied Behavioral Science, 2013 - 2014. Primary Program Advisor Kaston Anderson-Carpenter, Joint MPH/PhD in Behavioral Psychology, 2010 - 2014. Primary
Program Advisor William Kennedy, 2009 - 2010. Primary Program Advisor
Postdoctoral
Nadia Jessop, Educational Psychology, 2018 - 2019. Research Advisor
KU Courses Taught (past five years)
Spring 2020
ABSC 150-52868, Community Leadership ABSC 151-52923, Community Leadership, Honors ABSC 489-46941, Directed Readings in: ABSC 499-46111, Directed Research in: ABSC 606-46112, Spcl Projects in the Community ABSC 892-46122, Readings in: ABSC 899-46124, Master's Thesis Apld Bhvrl Sci
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ABSC 999-46128, Doct Dissrt in Behavioral Psyc Fall 2019
ABSC 150-29037, Community Leadership ABSC 151-29038, Community Leadership, Honors ABSC 606-16405, Spcl Projects in the Community ABSC 690-11632, Prc Commnity Health&Developmnt ABSC 691-11633, Prc Commnty Health&Devlpmnt,Hn ABSC 872-16408, Practicum I in: ABSC 875-16409, Prc Community Health Promotion ABSC 892-16412, Readings in: ABSC 999-16416, Doct Dissrt in Behavioral Psyc
Summer 2019
ABSC 499-83799, Directed Research in: ABSC 606-83800, Spcl Projects in the Community ABSC 690-87937, Prc Commnity Health&Developmnt ABSC 892-83805, Readings in: ABSC 893-83806, Special Topics in: Program Planning & Evaluation ABSC 999-84708, Doct Dissrt in Behavioral Psyc
Spring 2019
ABSC 150-74642, Community Leadership ABSC 151-74710, Community Leadership, Honors ABSC 469-67953, Special Topics in: ABSC 606-66588, Spcl Projects in the Community ABSC 875-66595, Prc Community Health Promotion ABSC 892-66598, Readings in: ABSC 999-66604, Doct Dissrt in Behavioral Psyc
Fall 2018
ABSC 310-28927, Building Healthy Communities ABSC 311-28929, Buildg Healthy Communities,Hnr ABSC 606-16914, Spcl Projects in the Community ABSC 690-11737, Prc Commnity Health&Developmnt ABSC 891-16920, Research in: ABSC 892-16921, Readings in: ABSC 999-16925, Doct Dissrt in Behavioral Psyc
Summer 2018
ABSC 891-84202, Research in: ABSC 892-84203, Readings in:
Spring 2018
ABSC 150-68857, Community Leadership ABSC 150-68938, Community Leadership ABSC 151-68859, Community Leadership, Honors ABSC 151-69011, Community Leadership, Honors ABSC 499-57172, Directed Research in: ABSC 606-57173, Spcl Projects in the Community ABSC 690-60465, Prc Commnity Health&Developmnt
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ABSC 834-57178, Drctd Rdgs Comnty Hlth Promotn ABSC 891-57182, Research in: ABSC 892-57183, Readings in: ABSC 999-57189, Doct Dissrt in Behavioral Psyc
Fall 2017
ABSC 499-17504, Directed Research in: ABSC 562-26396, Behavioral Community Psycholgy ABSC 690-11909, Prc Commnity Health&Developmnt ABSC 862-26979, Behavioral Community Psycholgy ABSC 892-17512, Readings in: ABSC 899-17514, Master's Thesis Apld Bhvrl Sci
Summer 2017
ABSC 875-84510, Prc Community Health Promotion ABSC 899-84515, Master's Thesis Apld Bhvrl Sci
Spring 2017
ABSC 310-61594, Building Healthy Communities ABSC 606-57769, Spcl Projects in the Community ABSC 690-61592, Prc Commnity Health&Developmnt ABSC 690-63062, Prc Commnity Health&Developmnt ABSC 691-61593, Prc Commnty Health&Devlpmnt,Hn ABSC 807-69954, Dsgn&Eval Cmnty Hlth Prom Mthd
Fall 2016
ABSC 150-26410, Community Leadership ABSC 151-26411, Community Leadership, Honors ABSC 606-18259, Spcl Projects in the Community ABSC 690-12095, Prc Commnity Health&Developmnt ABSC 899-18268, Master's Thesis Apld Bhvrl Sci
Summer 2016
ABSC 875-84944, Prc Community Health Promotion ABSC 876-84945, Practicm Community Development ABSC 899-84949, Master's Thesis Apld Bhvrl Sci
Spring 2016
ABSC 310-62799, Building Healthy Communities ABSC 311-62800, Buildg Healthy Communities,Hnr ABSC 606-58436, Spcl Projects in the Community ABSC 690-62797, Prc Commnity Health&Developmnt ABSC 710-62801, Community Health & Development ABSC 875-58443, Prc Community Health Promotion ABSC 899-58448, Master's Thesis Apld Bhvrl Sci ABSC 961-58449, Advd Sem Appld Behavior Anlys:
Fall 2015
ABSC 150-21496, Community Leadership ABSC 151-21497, Community Leadership, Honors ABSC 606-18997, Spcl Projects in the Community
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ABSC 690-12216, Prc Commnity Health&Developmnt ABSC 690-19094, Prc Commnity Health&Developmnt ABSC 876-19002, Practicm Community Development
Summer 2015
ABSC 499-85418, Directed Research in: ABSC 606-85419, Spcl Projects in the Community ABSC 875-85421, Prc Community Health Promotion
Spring 2015
ABSC 310-65048, Building Healthy Communities ABSC 311-65049, Buildg Healthy Communities,Hnr ABSC 469-61492, Special Topics in: ABSC 489-60739, Directed Readings in: ABSC 606-59302, Spcl Projects in the Community ABSC 690-65044, Prc Commnity Health&Developmnt ABSC 690-70303, Prc Commnity Health&Developmnt ABSC 691-65045, Prc Commnty Health&Devlpmnt,Hn ABSC 691-70474, Prc Commnty Health&Devlpmnt,Hn ABSC 710-65050, Community Health & Development ABSC 872-59308, Practicum I in: ABSC 999-59318, Doct Dissrt in Behavioral Psyc
Summary List of Courses Taught
University of Kansas
Graduate Teaching Assistant 2005 (Fall) ABSC 310/311 Building Healthy Communities Department of Applied Behavioral Science. Advisor: Stephen Fawcett 2002 (Fall) ABSC 150/151 Community Leadership Department of Applied Behavioral Science. Advisors: Stephen Fawcett and Glen White 2001-2002 UBPL 538 Environmental Planning Techniques Department of Urban Planning, Advisor: Stacey Swearingen-White Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Behavioral Science 2011 - Present ABSC 310/311/710 Building Healthy Communities 2011 ABSC 489/893 Directed Readings: Behavioral Community Psychology 2010 ABSC 150/151 Community Leadership 2009 ABSC 100/101 Introduction to Applied Behavioral Science 2009 - Present ABSC 690 Practicum in Community Health and Development
Professional or Non-Credit Instruction
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Guest Lecture
Panel on Equity and Inclusion in Professional and Academic Psychology, Professional Issues
Seminar , Clinical Child Psychology Program (2019). Examining Research on Multisector Collaboration, BIOL 499: Introduction to Honors Research,
Biology, University of Kansas (October 2019). Who we Are and What we Do: KU Work Group for Community Health and Development, Beech
Center (April 2017). Examining Wicked Problems in Education: Supporting Multisectoral Partnerships for Change and
Improvement, SPED 936: Cross-Specialization Seminar I: Conceptual Issues in Special Education (April 2017).
University of Kansas, Department of Applied Behavioral Science, Participatory Research and
Single-Case Methods, ABSC 725: Research Methods and Applications (2010). Behavioral Psychology in the Community, ABSC 100: Introduction to Applied Behavioral
Science, University of Kansas, Department of Applied Behavioral Science (2009). Panel Participant on Parenting, ABSC 486: Issues in Parenting, University of Kansas, Department
of Applied Behavioral Science (2009). Participatory Research and Single-Case Methods, ABSC 725: Research Methods and
Applications, University of Kansas, Department of Applied Behavioral Science (2009). Responsible Conduct of Research: Inclusion of Minorities and Cultural Competence in Research,
ABSC 841: Legal, Ethical, and Professional Issues in Applied Behavioral Science, University of Kansas, Department of Applied Behavioral Science (2009).
Program Evaluation, PSYCH 5597: Directed Readings on Community-Based Participatory
Research, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Department of Psychology (2009). Achievements of Distinction of Current/Former Students
Kaston Anderson-Carpenter, Behavioral Psychology Postdoctoral Scholar, Addiction Health Services Research , UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs, Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, David Geffen School of Medicine (2014 - 2016) G. Alan Marlatt Award for Distinguished Scientific Early Career Contributions, APA Division 50 (Addiction Psychology) (2015) APA Early Career Research Travel Award, American Psychological Association, Division 50 NIDA/NIAAA, Award given annually to recognize distinguished early scientific contributions to the field of addictions by a member of the Society of Addiction Psychology who has had a doctoral degree for no more than 10 years. (2015) Graduate Research Assistant Award, Friends of the Life Span Institute, The University of Kansas, Through the Friends of the LSI Award the Schiefelbusch Institute for Life Span Studies (LSI) provides an award to assist the research and professional development of outstanding graduate research assistants affiliated with an LSI project. (2011 - 2014) Eunice H. Melik Graduate Diversity Fellowship, Graduate Studies, The University of Kansas,
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The Melik Graduate Fellowships provide a stipend of $10,000 per year plus payment of up to 9 graduate credit hours of tuition for the fall and spring semesters. Awards to students will be during their first and fourth or fifth year of study. (2010 - 2011) Baer, Wolf, and Risley Outstanding Graduate Student Award, Department of Applied Behavioral Science, University of Kansas, The Baer, Wolf and Risley Outstanding Graduate Student Award is given to graduate students completing their final requirements in the Ph.D. program. The students are nominated by the faculty based on substantial contributions to research, teaching and departmental service. (2014) Assistant Professor, Michigan State University, Department of Psychology, Awarded a tenure-track faculty position. (August 2016 - Present)
Ashley Arenholz, Applied Behavioral Science Outstanding Woman in Community Service Award from the Emily Taylor Center For Gender and Women Equity, Practicum student, Related to volunteer work/internship with GaDuGi http://news.ku.edu/2013/04/08/banquet-honor-outstanding-women-ku (2013)
Jordyn Gunville, Applied Behavioral Science Student Excellence in Service Learning Award, Center for Civic and Social Responsibility, Practicum Student/Undergraduate Mentee, https://ccsr.ku.edu/service-learning-excellence-recognized-awards-community-reception-0 (April 30, 2015 - Present) Susan G. Koman Scholar, KU Medical Center (2015) Student Spotlight, Center for Civic and Social Responsibility, https://ccsr.ku.edu/spotlights/jordyn-gunville (March 2015) Graduation Profile Feature, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, http://blog.college.ku.edu/students/graduation-profile-finding-strength-and-hope-through-difficulty/ (May 2015) Intern Scholar, Maternal Child Health Careers/Research Initiatives for Student Engagement- Undergraduate Program (MCHC/RISE-UP), Internship grant program awarded to Kennedy Krieger in partnership with John Hopkins School of Medicine and other academic institutions by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (June 2015 - August 2015)
Anthony M. Johnson, Sociology Fellow, McNair Scholars Program (May 2011) Dean's Scholar Program (May 2011) Scholar, Grad Prep Academy, University of Pennsylvania- Philadelphia, http://archive.news.ku.edu/2009/december/7/johnson.shtml (December 2009) Research Fellow, Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP), University of Michigan (June 2010 - July 2010) Multicultural Scholars Program (August 2008 - May 2011) Ph.D., Sociology, Ph.D. Candidate, Sociology Northwestern University, Evanston, IL Dissertation: Social Identity, Campus Culture, and Academic Peer Networks at Selective Colleges and Universities (August 2011 - May 2018) Postdoctoral Fellow, Inequality in America Initiative, Harvard University (August 2018 - Present)
Marvia Jones, Behavioral Psychology Evaluation Fellow, Division of Violence Prevention, Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2015) Student Travel Award, American Evaluation Association, Award given to a full-time student interested in increasing the racial/ethnic diversity of people entering the field of evaluation and/or ways to increase the cultural competencies of evaluators. (2013) Black Faculty & Staff Council Student Achievement Award, Award is given annually to a full-time, Black/African/African American students at KU who have demonstrated excellence
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in academics, leadership/involvement and community outreach. (2013) Courtney Moore, Behavioral Psychology
ABS Graduate Award of Excellence in Teaching and Service (May 2019) Erica Taylor, M.A. Applied Behavioral Science
Associate Researcher with the KU Center for Public Partnerships and Research (2015 - 2016) Operations Manager, Aim4Peace Violence Prevention Project (2016 - Present)
Consulting
Consulting-Other Levels
Made-Men, Inc, Consultant, Kansas City, KS (2014 - 2016).
Provide training and technical support in the development of a logic model and evaluation plan.
Communities in Schools of KCK/Wyandotte County, Consultant, Kansas City, KS (2011).
Provided consultation to the board to support board development during a board retreat Tabernacle Community Development Center, Consultant, Kansas City, MO (2006 - 2008).
Community Consultant, Supervisor: L.F. Thuston, Ph.D. Provided project implementation and evaluation support for the implementation of the Compassion Capital Fund Community Capacity-Building Grant. Facilitated a community needs assessment and planning process to guide the development of youth programs and supports in an urban African-American community in Kansas City, MO
Foundation of Life Ministries, Inc., Consultant, Hutchinson, KS (2005 - 2006).
Program Consultant, Provided support with program development and recommendations for organizational development of the non-profit agency, an affiliate of a predominantly African-American church
Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council, Consultant, Kansas City, MO (2001 - 2004).
Supervisor: Margaret J. May, Executive Director. Facilitated strategic planning with 20 inner-city youth and provided technical support in the development of the Ivanhoe Neighborhood Youth Council. Provided ongoing recommendations for youth programming and systematic project implementation
University Service
University of Kansas College
Chair
Behavioral Sciences Graduate Research Fund Committee. (2014) Faculty Mentor
CLAS Faculty Mentor Program. (2016 - 2019) Member (Appointed)
Life Span Institute Promotion Committee. Served on the Promotion Committee through the Life Span Institute for Vicki Collie-Akers (2018)
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Behavioral Sciences Graduate Research Fund Committee. (2015) Member (Elected)
Committee on Undergraduate Studies and Advising. (2017 - 2018) Panelists
Academic Misconduct Faculty Panel. (2014 - Present) Department
Chair
Web Development Committee. (2011 - 2012) Chair (Appointed)
Undergraduate Studies and Advising Committee. (2015 - 2017) Faculty Advisor
Graduate Certificate Program in Community Health and Development. (2009 - 2018) Joint Ph.D-M.P.H. Program in Behavioral Psychology (ABS) and Master's of Public Health
(KUMC, Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health). (2009 - 2018) Member
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. (2016) Chairperson Search Committee. Co-developed, analyzed and developed report for
Department for Chairperson Survey that was distributed to faculty and staff. (2015) Graduate Studies Committee. (2011 - 2015) Undergraduate Studies Committee. (2010 - 2015) Faculty Performance Review Committee. (2011) Faculty Search Committee. (2011) Minority Recruitment Committee. (2010) Minority Recruitment Committee. (2002 - 2004)
Member (Appointed)
Applied Behavioral Science- Juniper Garden Children's Project Planning Group. (2019) Faculty Performance Review Committee. (2015 - 2016)
School
Member
Assistant Professor Search Committee. (2019) University
Ambassador
Center for Teaching Excellence. (2012 - 2018) Departmental Representative
KU Advocacy Corp, Office of Provost. (2010 - 2015) Faculty Ambassador (Appointed)
Center for Civic and Social Responsibility. The role of the faculty ambassadors are to: foster
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collaboration with faculty from other disciplines; expand awareness and recognition of community engagement, service learning and community-based participatory research; and provide faculty members with a venue to share, discuss , and explore ways to enhance the impact of service learning. (2015 - 2019)
Faculty Mentor
University Scholars Program, University Honors Program. (2012) McNair Scholars Program, School of Education. (2011)
Judge
Annual Graduate Student Research Competition, Office of Graduate Studies. (2012) Member
Community Engagement and Equality Working Group, Center for Sustainability. (2010 - 2011)
Director Search Committee, Life Span Institute. (2008) Member (Appointed)
Experiential Learning Collaborative. (2018 - Present) Leadership Certificate Committee. (2015 - 2018)
Task Force Member
Leadership Studies Taskforce. (2014 - 2015) Professional Service
Editorial Responsibilities
Editor, Associate
Behavior and Social Issues, (Appointed). (June 2016 - Present) Editorial Board Member
Behavior and Social Issues. (2015 - Present) Health Promotion Practice. Guest Editorial Board Member (2007 - 2008)
Other Professional Service
Advisory Committee Member
(Appointed) Lynton Award National Advisory Committee. Oversees and provides guidance to the Swearer Center at Brown University on community-engaged scholarship, particularly related to the Ernest A. Lynton Award for the Scholarship of Engagement (2018 - Present)
Board Member
(Appointed) Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Board, Association for Behavior Analysis International. (2019 - Present)
Director
LEAD UP Youth Achievement Program. (2013 - Present) External Reviewer
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(Appointed) Community Innovation and Action Center. University of Missouri St. Louis, St Louis, MO. (2019)
Grant Reviewer
Anti-Violence Special Initiative Program. Jackson County, MO Combat (2013) Jackson County, MO Combat, Prevention Funding Application. (2013) KS Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services, Partnerships for Success II:
Sub-Recipients Grants. (2012) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Preventing Violence and Violence-Related
Injury (RO1). (2009) Grant Reviewer
Academic-Community Partnership Conference Series (PAR-15-032) and Addressing Health Disparities in Maternal and Child Health through Community-Based Participatory Research, (Appointed) National Institute for Child Health and Human Development; National Institute of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA. (July 11, 2016 - July 12, 2016)
(Appointed) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Special Emphasis Panel, Youth Violence Training and Technical Assistance. (2013)
Member
Bridging the Word Gap Research Network, Workgroup 6: Measurement, Design/Statistical Analysis, and IT/Digital Infrastructure. (2014 - Present)
Rapporteur
Pan American Health Organization, Second Regional Urban Health Forum. (2010) Reviewer
Ernest A. Lynton Award for the Scholarship of Engagement for Early Career Faculty, New England Resource Center for Higher Education and the Center for Engaged Democracy. Reviewed application of award finalists. (2016)
Ernest A. Lynton Award for the Scholarship of Engagement for Early Career Faculty, New England Resource Center for Higher Education and the Center for Engaged Democracy. Reviewed application of award finalists. (2015)
Evaluation and Program Planning. (2008 - 2015) Community Tool Box Out of the Box Prize Award Competition. (2011)
Reviewer, Ad Hoc Journal
Journal of Community Psychology. Periodic Reviewer (2015) Journal of Progress in Community Health Partnerships. Periodic Reviewer (2013 - 2015) Health Education and Behavior. (2012) Health Promotion Practice. (2007 - 2012) American Journal of Evaluation. (2008) Health Promotion and Education. (2008)
Reviewer, Journal Article
Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning. (2020 - Present) Reviewer, Manuscript
American Journal of Community Psychology. (2009 - 2018) Task Force Member
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Wyandotte County Fetal Infant Mortality Review Community Action Team, Kansas City, KS. (2015 - 2017)
Behaviorists for Social Responsibility SIG, Association for Behavior Analysis International. Serve on a planning group to guide the SIG, which meets monthly to plan and develop special initiatives (June 2015 - May 2017)
Dottes: An Association of Community Builders, Kansas City, KS. (2006 - 2009) Building Evidence-based Action into Community Outreach Networks (BEACON), Kansas
City, KS. Collaborative partnership supported by the KU Cancer Center and Saint Louis University Prevention Research Center (2007 - 2008)
Public Service
Vice President, (Elected), (Pro Bono), Institute for Community Health and Development.
Lawrence, KS (2019 - Present) Board Member, (Appointed), (Pro Bono), Healthy Communities Wyandotte Policy Committee.
Kansas City, KS, United States (2018 - Present) Board Member, (Appointed), (Pro Bono), Livable Neighborhoods, Unified Government of
Wyandotte County, Appointed by Unified Government of Wyandotte County District 7 Commissioner. Kansas City, KS (2014 - Present)
Executive Board Member, (Elected), (Pro Bono), Foxmoor Neighborhood Association. Kansas
City, KS (2012 - Present) Advisory Board Member, (Pro Bono), Wyandotte County Youth Football and Cheer League.
Kansas City, KS (2011 - Present) Grant Proposal Reviewer, External, (Pro Bono), United Way of Douglas County. (September
2016 - 2018) Board Member, (Elected), (Pro Bono), Institute for Community Health and Development.
Lawrence, KS (2009 - 2018) Advisory Board Member, Tabernacle Community Development Center. Kansas City, MO (2005 -
2017) Advisory Board Member, (Pro Bono), Made-Men, Inc. Kansas City, KS (2014 - 2015) Advisory Board Member, Foundation of Life Ministries, Inc. Hutchinson, KS (2004 - 2005)
Service Presentations
Watson-Thompson, J. (2019). Who We Are and What We Do To Support Improvements in
Community Health and Development. Juniper Garden Children's Campus, Kansas City, KS. (Invited)
Watson-Thompson, J. (2018, December). Kansas City, KS Youth Violence Prevention Project. Kansas
East Jurisdictional Conference, Kansas City, Kansas. (Invited) Wilson, A., Tudhope, A., Watson-Thompson, J., et al. (2018, March). Making a safer community.
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Community Development Workshop, Community Capital Fund, Kansas City, MO. Watson-Thompson, J. (2018, February). Shifting the Garage Door Mentality: Power of
Connectedness and Collaboration. Black History Month Gala, Palm Springs, CA. (Invited) Watson-Thompson, J., & Thompson, E. (2018, February). Life Lessons for Success in High School,
College, and Beyond. African American Parents Advisory Committee, Pam Springs Unified School District, Palm Springs, CA. (Invited)
Watson-Thompson, J. (2018, January). Shifting the garage door mentality: What churches can do.
Kansas East Jurisdictional Conference, Kansas City, Kansas. (Invited) Watson-Thompson, J. (2017, May). Using a community health and development lens to examine
social determinants of health. Kansas AARP, Topeka, KS. (Invited) Kulp, A., Watson-Thompson, J., `White, G., & Atchley, R. A. (2017, February). Using PRO data to
promote the department. University of Kansas, Chairs & Directors Roundtable, Lawrence, Kansas. (Invited)
Watson-Thompson, J. (2017, February). Kansas City, KS Youth Violence Prevention Project.
Wyandotte County Juvenile Corrections Advisory Board, Kansas City, KS. (Invited) Watson-Thompson, J., Thomas, N., & Molina, L. (2016, October). Equity and inclusion in
professional and academic psychology. Clinical Child Psychology Program, Professional Issues Seminar, Lawrence, Kansas. (Invited)
Watson-Thompson, J., Dunn, R., Hundley, R., Shakur, J., & Thompson, E. (2016, September). Stop
the violence panel. Boone Tabernacle Labor Day Fest, Kansas City, MO. (Invited) Watson-Thompson, J., Dunn, R., Hundley, R., & Shakur, J. (2016, September 4). Stop the violence
panel. Boone Tabernacle, Kansas, City, MO. (Invited) Watson-Thompson, J. (2016, July 29). LEAD UP (Leadership, Education, Adolescent Development
and Unlimited Potential): Youth achievement program leadership and college prep training., Lawrence, Kansas.
Thompson, J. J., et al. (2015, July). LEAD UP (Leadership, Education, Adolescent Development with
Unlimited Potential) Youth Achievement Program: Leadership and College Prep Training. University of Kansas.
Thompson, J. J., et al. (2014, November). LEAD UP (Leadership, Education, Adolescent
Development with Unlimited Potential) Youth Achievement Program: Leadership and College Prep Training. University of Kansas.
Thompson, J. J. (2014, March). LEAD UP (Leadership, Education, Adolescent Development with
Unlimited Potential) Youth Achievement Program: Leadership and College Prep Training. Workshop conducted for LEAD UP Youth Achievers. LEAD UP Youth Achievement Program, Lawrence, KS.
Thompson, J. J., et al. (2013, June). Pressing towards your goals. Liberal Trinity Church of God in
Christ Graduation and Honors Program, Jackson, Mississippi. (Invited)
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(2013, March). LEAD UP (Leadership, Education, Adolescent Development with Unlimited
Potential) Youth Achievement Program: Leadership and College Prep Training. University of Kansas.
Thompson, J. J. (2011, January). The importance and effectiveness of collaborations. Regional
training for the Midwest Region of the African Methodist Episcopal Church Leadership Summit, Paola, KS.
Thompson, J. J., et al. (2006, November). Mobilizing youth for community service. Workshop at the
Eastern Kansas Education Cadre, Kansas City, MO. References to My Work
Annual Report
"LEAD UP summary and photo", pg. 22. The Life Span Institute, The University of Kansas.
2013-2014 Annual Report. http://www.lsi.ku.edu/files/annual-report-2014.pdf (2014) "Now we know how Kansas counties can reduce teen drinking", pg. 9. Schiefelbusch Institute
for Life Span Studies, The University of Kansas. Life Span Institute Annual Report. http://www.lsi.ku.edu/files/LSI_Annual_Report_2012.pdf (2012)
Books
"Chapter 5: How institutions work with communities" The role and potential of communities
in population health improvement workshop summary, pg. 41-51. National Academies Press. Workshop Summary, Institute of Medicine. http://www.nap.edu/read/18946/chapter/6
Roundtable on Population Health Improvement; Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice; Institute of Medicine
Newsletters
"$1.6 million KU grant will reduce violence and improve health in KCK". Kansas City, KS.
The Rosedellian. http://rosedale.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/2017.12.pdf (December 2017)
DeCoster, D. "$1.6 million KU grant will reduce violence and improve health in KCK".
Healthy Communities Wyandotte Newsletter. https://wyconewsroom.com/2017/11/17/1-6-million-ku-grant-will-reduce-violence-and-improve-health-in-kck/ (November 17, 2017)
"AIM4PEACE TARGETS THE INFECTION OF VIOLENCE", Vol. 5, No. 9. National
Forum on Youth Violence Prevention. http://www.dsgonline.com/nf/enews/2015/2015_09_01/story3.html (September 2015)
"Reducing Alcohol Abuse Among Teens". University of Kansas. KU Works for Kansas.
https://kuworks.ku.edu/2013/reducing-alcohol-abuse-among-teens (2013) "Working together to curb teenage alcohol use". The University of Kansas. KU Works for
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Kansas. http://www2.ku.edu/~kuworks/2010/page3.shtml (2010) "The Work Group for Community Health and Development, a WHO Collaborating Centre at
the University of Kansas, announces two promotions". The Life Span Institute, The University of Kansas. http://www.lsi.ku.edu/news/lifeline/spring09/milestones.shtml (2009)
"KU group works with organizations to make a difference in the community". The University
of Kansas. The Oread. http://www.oread.ku.edu/~oread/2009/may/11/stories/workgroup.shtml (May 11, 2009)
"Strategic planning and implementation key to coalition success" Watson-Thompson, J.,
Fawcett, S.B., & Schultz, J.A. (2008). Differential effects of strategic planning on community change in two urban neighborhood coalitions. American Journal of Community Psychology, 42, 25-38. Community Anti-Drug
Coalitions of America National Coalition Institute. CADCA National Coalition Institute's Research into Action. https://www.ochd.org/SiteData/docs/StrategicP/cf4475d3c27e8a84/Strategic%20Planning%20and%20Implementation%20Key%20to%20Coalition%20Success.pdf (September/October 2008)
Newspapers
"KU names new director, additional leadership for Center for Service Learning". Lawrence,
KS. KU News. https://today.ku.edu/ku-names-new-director-additional-leadership-center-service-learning (October 2019)
"Leadership to expand undergraduate experiential learning opportunities at KU". KU News.
https://today.ku.edu/leadership-expand-undergraduate-experiential-learning-opportunties-ku (October 2018)
Thompson, Jomella. "New leadership positions prioritize experiential learning for students".
Lawrence, KS, United States: University of Kansas. University Daily Kansan. http://www.kansan.com/news/new-leadership-positions-prioritize-experiential-learning-for-students/article_3a1e2a46-d8a6-11e8-aad5-8ffc538a88b8.html (October 16, 2018)
"KU's Watson-Thompson to Direct Youth Violence Grant". Courier-Traveler Newspaper.
http://www.ctnewsonline.com/eedition/search/?l=25&sd=desc&s=start_time&f=html&q=watson-thompson&d1=&d2=&s=&sd=desc&l=10 (January 23, 2018)
Long, Edward. "Grant Funded Four-Year Program to Address Youth Violence in KCK". The
Community Voice. http://www.communityvoiceks.com/eedition/page/page_5faba3e0-5212-5e63-ae17-2fbe9ddf821d.html (December 14, 2017)
Henry, Karen. "KU grant to examine comprehensive approach to preventing youth violence
in KC". KU News. http://news.ku.edu/2017/11/15/ku-grant-examine-comprehensive-approach-preventing-youth-violence-kc (November 5, 2017)
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"Mini-grants awarded for 6 service learning courses". University of Kansas. KU Today. https://news.ku.edu/mini-grants-awarded-six-service-learning-courses (September 17, 2015)
"Service learning excellence recognized". University of Kansas. KU Today.
https://news.ku.edu/service-learning-excellence-recognized-awards-community-reception (May 11, 2015)
"Students, faculty, staff help minority youth chart path to college
-college#sthash.3yEXUUve.dpuf". University of Kansas. KU Today. https://news.ku.edu/students-faculty-staff-help-minority-youth-chart-path-college (November 24, 2014)
"Researcher wins early-career award". University of Kansas. KU Today.
https://news.ku.edu/2014/09/08/researcher-wins-early-career-award (September 8, 2014) "Applied behavioral science professor finalist for award". University of Kansas. KU Today.
http://news.ku.edu/2014/08/05/applied-behavioral-science-professor-finalist-award (August 5, 2014)
"Media advisory: K.C.-area youths to participate in leadership program". University of
Kansas. KU Today. https://news.ku.edu/2014/02/28/media-advisory-kc-area-youths-participate-leadership-program (February 28, 2014)
"Professor honored for dedication to engaged scholarship -". University of Kansas. KU
Today. https://news.ku.edu/2012/10/23/professor-honored-dedication-engaged-scholarship (October 23, 2012)
"KU junior selected for national graduate preparation program". KU Today.
http://archive.news.ku.edu/2009/december/7/johnson.shtml (December 2009) Undergraduate mentee featured in the Points of Distinction, School of Education, The University of Kansas
"Headliners: Aiming to Keep the Peace". University of Kansas. The Oread.
http://www.oread.ku.edu/~oread/2009/april/6/features/headliners.shtml (April 2009) Radio
"From ‘Crime-Dotte’ To Wyandotte — Kansas City, Kansas, Teens Are Fed Up With The
Violence" KCUR. Kansas City, MO: NPR. https://www.kcur.org/post/crime-dotte-wyandotte-kansas-city-kansas-teens-are-fed-violence#stream/0 (July 2, 2019)
Websites/Blogs
"2014 Lynton Award Recipient". University of Massachusetts Boston. New England
Resource Center for Higher Education. http://nerche.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1463&Itemid=602
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"ESPI: Watson-Thompson: Youth Development Wyandotte County". Office of the Provost, University of Kansas. http://provost.ku.edu/strategic-plan/espi/youth-development
"Full Circle Youth Program Spotlight". University of Kansas. Center for Civic and Social
Responsibility. http://ccsr.ku.edu/full-circle-youth-program (March 2016) "Student Spotlight: Michael Hernandez". Center for Civic and Social Responsibility, The
University of Kansas. https://ccsr.ku.edu/taxonomy/term/111/feed (September 9, 2015) Michael Hernandez, student in Building Healthy Communities (ABSC 310) course references impact of Professor Watson-Thompson's class.
"Panel III: The role and potential of communities in population health improvement: A
workshop". Institute of Medicine. Meeting Videos. http://iom.nationalacademies.org/Activities/PublicHealth/PopulationHealthImprovementRT/2014-APR-10/Videos/Panel%20III/16-Watson-Thompson-Video.aspx (April 2014)
"Faculty Spotlight". University of Kansas. Center for Civic and Social Responsibility.
https://ccsr.ku.edu/spotlights/jomella-watson-thompson (September 2012) Interviews
Magazines
Streich, Christine. "Community center's low-cost music program breaking down cultural
walls" Juvenile Justice Information Exchange. http://jjie.org/community-centers-low-cost-music-program-breaking-down-cultural-walls/ (May 7, 2013)
Radio
Cowtown Conversations. "KCK Youth Violence Prevention Project Grant".
http://www.kkfi.org/program-episodes/kck-youth-violence-prevention-project-grant/ (December 14, 2017)
Alexandar, Danie, and Kathleen Pointer. KCUR Up to Date (NPR). "Youth Violence
Program Comes To KCK, And KCMO Court Gets National Recognition". http://kcur.org/post/youth-violence-program-comes-kck-and-kcmo-court-gets-national-recognition (November 20, 2017)
External or International Connections and Collaborations
Service Learning
Pelathe District Boy Scouts Lawrence, KS (2015 - Present)