Contact Information Business: 9426 Indian School Rd. NE Ste. 1 Albuquerque, NM 87112 Office Phone: (505) 345-6100 ext. 11 Email: researchdivision@behaviortherapy.com CURRICULUM VITAE Kathryn Lenore Garcia Lenberg, M.P.H., Ph.D. Education 2004-2011 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology 2002-2004 Emory University, Rollins School of Public Health, Atlanta GA Master of Public Health in Behavioral Science 2002 Emory University, Atlanta GA Bachelor of Arts Degree in Dance and Movement Studies Minor: Sociology Research Experience 09/11-present Postdoctoral Research Associate Behavior Therapy Associates, LLP, Albuquerque, NM Coordinate a SBIR Phase II grant examining the effectiveness of a web-based alcohol treatment using SMART Recovery principles. Conduct screening, initial interviews and assessments, conduct data entry and manage study protocols. Principal Investigator: Reid Hester, Ph.D. Funded SBIR Phase II. 05/05-09/11 Principal Investigator: The Effects of Acute Alcohol Intoxication on Women s Responses to Dating and Social Situations Department of Psychology, University of New Mexico The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of alcohol intoxication on women s risk estimates and responses to dating and social situations. Developed and submitted institutional review board proposals, conducted participant assessment, data collection, management, and analysis, conducted the experimental protocol, and trained research assistants. 08/07-08/09 Research Assistant: College Women s Perceptions of Dating and Social Situations: An Examination of Differences in a Diverse Sample. University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM This study investigated the differences in the dating experiences in a culturally diverse undergraduate sample of women. Alcohol use behavior in the last thirty days as well as risk estimates and estimates of the possible consequences of potentially risky social and dating situations were also examined.
Lenberg 2 Assisted in data collection, maintain lab protocols, data collection, management, and analysis and train and supervise undergraduate research assistants. 01/07-08/08 Research Assistant: Native Americans Recovered from Alcohol Dependence University of New Mexico-Center on Alcoholism, Substance Abuse, and Addictions (CASAA) A NIH study examining the experiences of Native American/Alaska Native people who have either overcome a problem with alcohol or are still struggling with alcohol dependence. Assisted in data collection, maintain lab protocols, create and maintain research databases, and assist in project recruitment. Conduct assessment and qualitative interviews with Native Americans. Principal Investigator: Kamilla Venner, Ph.D. 05/07-08/08 Research Assistant: Psychological Functioning and Drinking Styles in Native American and White College Students University of New Mexico-Center on Alcoholism, Substance Abuse, and Addictions (CASAA) Development of the research protocol, development and submission of institutional review board proposal, assistance in the development of the survey, participant recruitment, training of undergraduate research assistants, and collection and analysis of data. Principal Investigator: Kamilla Venner, Ph.D. 07/03-08/04 Research Assistant: Project STYLE Emory University-Rollins School of Public Health, Atlanta, GA Department of Behavioral Science and Health Education Randomized Control Trial to test a behavioral intervention to promote communication with parents as a way to decrease sexual risk taking and STI rates in youth with mental illness. Assisted in the development of the intervention manual, trained research assistants in the intervention, and conduct the intervention. Principal Investigator: Ralph DiClemente, Ph.D. 08/02-08/04 Data Manager and ACASI Team Leader for Project Horizons Emory University-Rollins School of Public Health, Atlanta, GA Department of Behavioral Science and Health Education Randomized Control Trial of an STD/HIV intervention targeting the reduction in STDs in adolescent African American women in an urban environment. Collected, managed, and analyzed data. Trained research assistants in ACASI technology and data collection. Principal Investigator: Ralph DiClemente, PhD
Lenberg 3 Publications and Presentations Original Publications in Peer-Reviewed Journals Yeater, E.A., Lenberg, K.L., & Bryan, A. D. (2011). Predictors of Sexual Aggression among Male Juvenile Offenders. Journal of Interpersonal Violence. Yeater, E. A., Lenberg, K. L., Avina, C., Rinehart, J. K., & O Donohue, W. (2008). When Social Situations Take a Turn for the Worse: Situational and Interpersonal Risk Factors for Sexual Aggression. Sex Roles, 59, (3-4), 151-163. Publications Submitted or in Preparation Lenberg, K.L., Yeater, E.A., & Verney, S. (in preparation) College women s perceptions of dating and social situations: An examination of differences in a diverse sample. Lenberg, K. L., & Yeater, E. A. (in preparation). The effects of acute alcohol intoxication on women s responses to high risk dating and social situations. Nason, E. E., Yeater, E. A., Hoyt, T., Lenberg, K. L., & Kuny, A V. (in preparation). The effects of spirituality and sexual victimization on the perceived family environment of Hispanic and White undergraduate women. Posters and Published Abstracts Lenberg, K.L. & Yeater, E.A. (June, 2011). The effects of acute alcohol intoxication on women s responses to high risk dating and social situations. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 35, 152A (Abstract). Lenberg, K.L., Yeater, E.A., & Verney, S. (June, 2009). History of sexual victimization predicts risky drinking behavior in a diverse sample of college women. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 33, 73A (Abstract). Lenberg, K. L., Pena-Esparza, Y., Austin, J. L., Tonigan, J. S., & Venner, K. L. (June, 2008). Drinking refusal self-efficacy: A psychometric analysis in American Indian/Alaska Native and non-hispanic white college students. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 32, 199A (Abstract). Peña-Esparza, Y., Lenberg, K.L., Austin, J.L., Tonigan, J. S., & Venner, K. L. (June, 2008). Self-efficacy to refuse alcohol among college students: A comparison of American Indians and Non-Hispanic Whites. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 32, 199A (Abstract). Lenberg, K.L., DiClemente, R.J., Wingood, G.M., & Lang, D. (July, 2007). Relationship between substance use and depression in an African American adolescent population. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 31, 171A (Abstract).
Lenberg 4 Yeater, E. A., Lenberg, K. L., Rinehart, J. K., Avina, C., & O Donohue, W. (2006). Situational and interpersonal factors associated with sexual assault. Poster presented at 40 th Annual Convention of Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, November 16-19, 2006, Chicago, IL. Clinical Experience 2010 2011 Clinical Psychology Internship (APA-accredited) Palo Alto Veterans Affairs Health Care System Rotations: Men s Trauma Recovery Program, Inpatient Psychiatry, Inpatient Spinal Cord Injury, Health Services Research and Development 07/09-06/10 Practicum in Family Therapy and PTSD Albuquerque VA Health System-Family Clinic, PTSD/SUD Team 02/09-05/10 Substance Abuse and PTSD Therapist Healthcare for the Homeless, Albuquerque, NM 2007-2010 Adolescent, Adult, Couples and Family Therapist Department of Psychology Clinic, University of New Mexico. 2007 2010 Psychological Evaluator Department of Psychology Clinic, University of New Mexico 2008-2009 Adolescent, Adult, and Couples Therapist Samaritan Counseling Center, Albuquerque, NM 2008-2009 Therapist: Talking about Drinking Study Department of Psychology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM Overview: This study compares the amount of change talk elicited using Motivational Interviewing and Functional Analysis from college students who have indicated concerns about their drinking patterns. This is a graduate student Master s thesis project. 05/08-08/08 Co-Therapist: Lifestyle Change Program (Group) New Heart Center, Albuquerque, NM Overview: Co-therapist for a study examining factors which predict weight management adherence in Mexican American women. Participants were seen in a group format with two therapists using the LEARN Manual for Lifestyle changes. This is graduate student s dissertation project. 09/06-12/07 Therapist: Treating the Concerned Family Members of Treatment-Refusing Substance Users Department of Psychology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
Lenberg 5 Overview: Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA) therapist for a study examining the efficacy of two cost-effective alternatives to the traditional Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) approach treatment for Identified Patients in the study. Specialized Clinical Training 01/08 Using Motivational Interviewing to Elicit Change Talk Two-day workshop learning features of Motivational Interviewing to increase the amount of change talk participants give the therapist. Also trained in functional analysis. Facilitator: Theresa Moyers, Ph.D. 9/07 QPR Suicide Prevention Training Four hour training resulting in a certification. Facilitator: David Ley, Ph.D. 12/06 ACT Training Two-day workshop learning Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Facilitator: Kelly G. Wilson Teaching Experience University Class Instruction July 2009, June 2008, Spring 2008 June 2007, June 2006 Fall 2005 Adolescent Development, Psych 329 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM Developmental Psychology, Psych 220 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM Assessment of Alcohol Use Disorders University of New Mexico, Continuing Education 2005-2010 Guest Lecturer: Alcoholism (Psych 430), Abnormal Psychology (Psych 332), Developmental Psychology (Psych 220), Research Methods (Psych 302), Family Psychology (Psych 436), Psych of Trauma (Psych 450) and Clinical Psychology Lab (Psych 335L) Department of Psychology, University of New Mexico 2004-2010 Teaching Assistant: Alcoholism (Psych 430), Abnormal Psychology (Psych 332), Developmental Psychology (Psych 220), Research Methods (Psych 302), Family Psychology (Psych 436), and Clinical Psychology Lab (Psych 335L)
Lenberg 6 Department of Psychology, University of New Mexico Spring 2004 Teaching Assistant: Behavioral Research Methods, Adolescent Health Department of Behavioral Science and Health Education Emory University-Rollins School of Public Health Grants Summer 2008 Student Research Allocation Committee Grant (SRAC) Graduate and Professional Student Assoc. University of New Mexico Award used to pay participants in Dissertation research project. Funding received in the amount of $500. Summer 2007 Student Research Allocation Committee Grant (SRAC) Graduate and Professional Student Assoc. University of New Mexico Award used to pay participants in research project. Funding received in the amount of $400. Summer 2006 Student Research Allocation Committee Grant (SRAC) Graduate and Professional Student Assoc. University of New Mexico Award used to pay participants in research project. Funding received in the amount of $200. Fall 2005 Research, Projects, and Travel (RPT) Office of Graduate Studies -University of New Mexico Award used to purchase supplies for Master s Thesis research project. Funding received in the amount of $775. Honors and Awards 2006-2010 New Mexico Higher Education Department Graduate Scholarship for Underrepresented Graduate Students 2006 Ford Foundation Predoctoral Minority Fellowship Honorable Mention Recognition Professional Memberships American Psychological Association Association for Psychological Science Research Society on Alcoholism Professional Service 2010-2011 Internship Seminar Planning Committee Member
Lenberg 7 Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA 2008-2010 Graduate Association of Students in Psychology-President, Vice President University of New Mexico-Department of Psychology 2006-2007 Student Research Allocation Committee Grant - Chair University of New Mexico-Graduate and Professional Student Association 2005-2007 Graduate Association of Students in Psychology- Treasurer & GPSA Representative University of New Mexico-Department of Psychology 2006-2007 Student Research Allocation Committee Grant Reviewer University of New Mexico-Graduate and Professional Student Association