Cara L. Wallace, PhD, LMSW

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1 WALLACE CURRICULUM VITAE 1 Assistant Professor School of Social Work Saint Louis University Phone: cara.wallace@mavs.uta.edu Cara L. Wallace, PhD, LMSW EDUCATION Ph.D. in Social Work Dissertation: Predictors of Timing in Hospice Utilization: The Role of Family in the Decision for Hospice Care Chair: Debra Woody, Ph.D., LCSW Members: Dr s G. Adorno, D. Mitschke, N. Fields, B. Raudonis Graduation: May Master of Social Work GPA: Bachelor of Social Work Minor: English GPA: 3.73 Magna Cum Laude ACADEMIC POSITIONS Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO Assistant Professor School of Social Work 2015 Present Teaching Fellowship & Adjunct Faculty School of Social Work Adjunct Faculty Harris College, Department of Social Work RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Predictors of Timing in Hospice Utilization (Principle Investigator) Dissertation research in partnership with Community Hospice of Texas Quantitative data collection from patients (or their decision maker) on factors impacting their decision for hospice care

2 WALLACE CURRICULUM VITAE 2 Positive Aspects of Cancer from the Perspective of Cancer Survivors (Research Associate; Dr. Gail Adorno, LCSW, PI) Project with an interdisciplinary team analyzing qualitative, openended questions within a secondary dataset from the ACS Survivors of Cancer Studies II. We are examining a question related to positive aspects of cancer survivors who are 2, 5, and 10 years post-treatment present The Impact of a Death and Dying Course in Social Work Education (Principle Investigator) Collaborative, mixed methods research analyzing data (death anxiety and death attitude scales; student journals) from multiple sections of a Death and Dying course The Importance of Family Relationships on the Decision to Enroll in Hospice Care (Principle Investigator) 18 qualitative interviews with hospice patients and families (through Community Hospice of Texas) This was a pilot project for my dissertation. I developed a questionnaire and interview guide, as well as tested quantitative measures for use in my dissertation Use of grounded theory in data analysis Unmet Needs of Cancer Survivors (Graduate Research Assistant for Dr. Gail Adorno, LCSW; Dr. Mary Ann Burg, LCSW, PI) Member of an interdisciplinary team which developed a systematic analytical method for analyzing qualitative, openended questions within a national survey (secondary dataset was from the ACS Survivors of Cancer Studies II). We examined a question related to unmet needs of cancer survivors who are 2, 5, and 10 years post-treatment A Mother s Role: The Impact of Trauma on Parenting (Graduate Research Assistant, Dr. Joan Blakey, MSW, PI) Conducted qualitative interviews with women currently involved with Child Protective Services on the role of trauma in their lives (through New Connections agency). Use of NVivo for data analysis Play It Safe: Efficacy of a Children s Sexual Abuse Curriculum (Graduate Research Assistant, Dr. Joan Blakey, MSW, PI) Worked in partnership with The Women s Center of Tarrant County to create pre/post-tests for their sexual abuse curriculum. Conducted trainings on implementation of instruments Developed SPSS database for data management and analysis

3 WALLACE CURRICULUM VITAE 3 Women of Worth: The Impact of a Self-Esteem Group for Young Mothers (Principle Investigator) Created the curriculum for a Self-Esteem group for young mothers receiving services with Catholic Charities In-Home Services program. Tested the impact of the intervention utilizing the Index of Self-Esteem PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS Wallace, C.L. (2015). Hospice eligibility and election: Does policy prepare us to meet the need? Journal of Aging and Social Policy, 27, doi: / Burg, M.A., Adorno, G., Lopez, E.D.S., Loerzel, V., Stein, K., Wallace, C.L., & Sharma, D.K.B. (2015). Current unmet needs of cancer survivors: Analysis of open-ended responses to the American Cancer Society study of cancer survivors II. Cancer: A Journal for Clinicians, 121(4), doi: /cncr Wallace, C.L. (2014). Family communication and decision making at the end of life: A Literature Review. Palliative and Supportive Care. doi: /S Wallace, C.L. (in press). Caring for Kathy: Where to Draw the Line. Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life and Palliative Care. Wallace, C.L., Thieleman, K., Cimino, A., & Adams, H. (in press). Ethics at the end of life: A teaching tool. Journal of Social Work Education. MANUSCRIPTS UNDER REVIEW Wallace, C.L., & Adorno, G. (under review). End-of-life Care in Nursing Homes: A Qualitative Interpretive Meta-Synthesis. Omega: Journal of Death and Dying. Thieleman, K., Wallace, C.L., Cimino, A., & Adams, H. (under review). Exhaust all Measures: Ethical Issues in Pediatric End-of-Life Care. Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life and Palliative Care. BOOK CHAPTERS Woody, D., & Wallace, C.L. (2014). Infants and toddlers. In E. Hutchinson (ed.), Dimensions of human behavior: The changing life course (5 th edition). California: Pine Forge Press. BOOK REVIEWS Wallace, C.L. (2012). Understanding Health Care Reform: Bridging the Gap Between Myth and Reality. [Review of the book, by A. Feldman]. Health and Social Work, 37 (3),

4 WALLACE CURRICULUM VITAE 4 MANUSCRIPTS IN PROGRESS Wallace, C.L., Jenkins, D., & Cohen, H. (Manuscript in progress). The impact of a death and dying course in social work education. Journal of Teaching in Social Work [target journal]. Wallace, C.L., & Adorno, G. (Manuscript in progress). The role of family in the transition to hospice care. Psychology Research [target journal]. Adorno, G., & Wallace, C.L. (Manuscript in progress). Preparation for end-of-life and completion of life during advanced lung cancer: An exploratory study. Supportive Care and Cancer [target journal]. Wallace, C.L. (Manuscript in progress). Overcoming barriers in care for the dying: Theoretical evaluation of an innovative program model. Illness, Crisis, & Loss [target journal]. PEER REVIEWED PRESENTATIONS Wallace, C.L. (2015). The Meaning of Hospice: Perceptions of Hospice Patients and Families. Gerontological Society of America, 67 th Annual Scientific Meeting, Orlando, FL. Wallace, C.L. (2015). Timing in the Decision for Hospice: Overcoming Barriers to Care. Council on Social Work Education, 61st Annual Program Meeting, Denver, CO. Felderhoff, B. & Wallace, C.L. (2015). Understanding the loss experiences of undergraduate students (poster). Council on Social Work Education, 61st Annual Program Meeting, Denver, CO. Wallace, C.L., & Adorno, G. (2014). Transitioning to hospice: The role of family communication (poster). Society for Social Work and Research, 2014 Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX. Wallace, C.L., Jenkins, D., & Cohen, H. (2013). The impact of a death and dying course in social work education. Council on Social Work Education, 59th Annual Program Meeting, Dallas, TX. Wallace, C.L. (2013). End-of-life Care in Nursing Homes: A Qualitative Interpretive Meta-Synthesis (poster). Gerontological Society of America, 66 th Annual Scientific Meeting, New Orleans, LA. Wallace, C.L. & Adorno, G.F. (2013). The Importance of Family Relationships on the Decision to Enroll in Hospice Care. End-of-Life Care Symposium at Gerontological Society of America, 66 th Annual Scientific Meeting, New Orleans, LA. Adorno, G.F., Conlon, A., & Wallace, C.L. (2013). Geriatric oncology: The role for social work in an emerging field of practice (poster). Association for Oncology Social Workers, Annual meeting, San Diego, CA. Adorno, G.L., Burg, M.A., Loerzel, V.L., Lopez, E.D., Wallace, C.L., & Sharma, D.B. (2013). Understanding cancer survivors' unmet needs through an interdisicplinary team-based approach to research. American Public Health Association, 141 st Annual Meeting, Boston, MA. Wallace, C.L. (2012). Evaluating Hospice Eligibility and Election: A Policy Analysis (poster). Council on Social Work Education, 58th Annual Program Meeting, Washington, DC.

5 WALLACE CURRICULUM VITAE 5 Wallace, C.L. (2012). Applying Theoretical Perspectives to Care for the Dying. UTA Annual Celebration of Excellence by Students, Arlington, TX. TEACHING EXPERIENCE Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO Health and Human Behavior (SWRK 5734) Fall '15 Introduction to Social Work (SOCW 2311) Undergraduate Social Work Generalist Micro Practice (SOCW 5304) Graduate Death and Dying (SOWO 40563) Undergraduate; Course development Field Placement Liaison Graduate and Undergraduate (5 Semesters) Supervised students in field placement; Collaborated with field instructors and students regarding student s progress; Intervened as necessary to encourage success with struggling students. Community Hospice of Texas, Fort Worth, TX Agency Field Instructor Provided tasks, guidance, supervision, and support to undergraduate students during their field placement experience. (online) Fall 2014 Spring 2014 (online)spring 2014 Fall 2013 (online) Fall 2013 Spring 2013 Fall 2014 Fall 2013 Fall CLINICAL EXPERIENCE Community Hospice of Texas, Fort Worth, TX Clinical Social Worker, PRN Clinical Social Worker Visited hospice patients and families across home, nursing home, and inpatient settings to provide support and to assess and address psychosocial needs. Participated in multi-disciplinary team of doctors, nurses, chaplains, and other team members. Provided interaction and community education and support Present Doctor s Hospital of Dallas, Dallas, TX Social Worker, PRN 2006 Veterans Medical Center Transitional Care Unit, Dallas, TX Clinical Social Work Intern (Graduate Field Placement) 2005

6 WALLACE CURRICULUM VITAE 6 Catholic Charities In-Home Services, Fort Worth, TX Case Manager Intern (Undergraduate Field Placement) Bridge Youth and Family Services, Fort Worth, TX Youth Mentor FUNDING, AWARDS AND HONORS Spring 2015 Dissertation Fellowship Spring 2015 Society for Social Work and Research Doctoral Fellows Award Applied 2014 Association for Gerontology Education in Social Work Doctoral Student Leadership Award 2014 National Association of Social Workers Foundation, Washington, DC Jane B. Aron Doctoral Fellowship Applied 2014 Enhanced GTA Fellowship Association for Gerontology Education in Social Work Pre-dissertation Initiative Bob and Ann Utley Fellowship Outstanding PhD Student 2012 DEGREES Newsletter Feature Article Spring 2012 Outstanding MSSW Student 2006 Phi Alpha Honor Society Member Golden Key International Honor Society Member USAA National Collegiate Social Sciences Award

7 WALLACE CURRICULUM VITAE 7 ADDITIONAL PRESENTATIONS University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas Guest Lecturer Invited to speak to Aging classes (Masters level, 3) and Generalist Direct Practice (2) classes about death and dying, hospice, and the social worker s role Guest Lecturer Invited to speak to Introduction to Social Work (4), Human Behavior and Social Environment (3), and Professional Foundation (Masters level, 1) classes about hospice and the social worker s role in hospice care and aging LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE Council on Social Work Education Panelist Session: How Can Leadership Qualities Support the Job Search? 2014 & 2015 APM Association for Gerontology Education in Social Work (AGE SW) Board Member, Student Representative (2 year term) Association for Gerontology Education in Social Work Doctoral Student Committee, Co-chair Organize webinars and maintain supportive network among student members within AGE SW Doctoral Student Association Doctoral Student Mentor Health and Social Work Reviewer 2013 Present University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas Brownbag Presentation Spoke on a panel with 3 peers on construction and completion of a research practicum Methodist Health System, Dallas, TX Institutional Review Board, Community Member Participate in monthly IRB meetings; review and approve consent forms and research protocols Fort Worth Pediatric Palliative Care Coalition Member

8 WALLACE CURRICULUM VITAE 8 Arlington Memorial Hospital, Arlington, TX Invited Speaker Invited to present self-developed curriculum on Setting and Maintaining Professional Boundaries to hospital staff TCU Nursing Hospice Panel Member Invited member of symposium provided to graduating nursing students Student Government, Special Events Chair 2006 PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND LICENSURE Master of Social Work (Texas) License National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Association for Gerontology Education in Social Work (AGE SW) #40989