Curriculum Vitae Regardt J Ferreira [1/31/16]

Curriculum Vitae Regardt J Ferreira [1/31/16] I. CONTACT INFORMATION Assistant Professor, Tulane University #8906, School of Social Work, 127 Elk Place, New Orleans, LA 70112-2627 main 800-631-8234 office 504 862-3479 fax 504 862-8727 rferrei@tulane.edu II. III. IV. EDUCATION Ph.D., Social Work, Kent School of Social Work, University of Louisville and University of Kentucky, United States of America, 2013. Pre Doctoral Scholar, Institute for Environment and Human Security, United Nations University, Bonn, Germany, 2009. Masters of Disaster Management (Disaster Mental Health Specialization), Joint Program in Agricultural Economics and Social Work, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa, 2008. BSW, Department of Social Work, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa, 2006. ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS Assistant Professor, Tulane School of Social Work, Tulane University, 2013-1 * Assistant Professor, Disaster Resilience Leadership Academy, 2015-* Research Scientist, Consortium for Resilient Gulf Communities, 2015-* Research Fellow, University of the Free State, Department of Social Work, 2014-* Adjunct Faculty, Kent School of Social Work, University of Louisville, 2010-2013 Graduate Research Assistant, Center for Hazards Research and Policy Development, University of Louisville, 2009-2013 Junior Lecturer, Disaster Management Training and Education Center for Africa, University of the Free State, 2008-2009 Graduate Research Assistant, Disaster Management Training and Education Center for Africa, University of the Free State, 2007-2008 PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES a. Editorial Board: Research on Social Work Practice 2015-* b. Ad Hoc Reviewer: Traumatology, 2015* 1 * Denotes present/current.

Social Work in Mental Health, 2015* Disasters Journal, 2015 * Jamba: Journal of Disaster Risk Studies, 2015-* Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy 2014-* Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 2014-* Research on Social Work Practice, 2014-* c. Book Proposal Reviewer Columbia University Press - Stress, Trauma, and Decision-Making in Social Work Practice 2015-* d. National Scientific Abstract Reviewer: Council on Social Work Education, Disaster and Traumatic Stress and Intimate Partner Violence. 2015-* Gerontological Society of America, Disaster and Aging track reviewer. 2014-* e. Grant Reviewer: Community Service Delivery Improvement Grants Kentuckiana Regional Planning & Development Agency (KIPDA). 2011-2012. f. Consultation: Kentuckiana Regional Planning & Development Agency (KIPDA), 2010-2013 City of New Orleans, 2015-* STANTEC 2015-* g. National Scientific Committees: Gerontological Society of America, Disaster track committee member. 2014-* Gerontological Society of America, Disaster track Co-Convener. 2015 Society for Social Work Research, Disaster Research Interest Group. Founding Convenor of interest group, 2015. h. International Work: Nepalese Government. Technical assistance to the Co-coordinator of Disaster Risk Reduction, Office of the Prime Minister of Nepal, 2015-*. FLONE Initiative, Kiambu, Kenya. Research infrastructure development for FLONE Initiative, 2015-*. University of the Free State, Department of Social Work, South Africa, Research Capacity Development 2014-*. Auckland University, School of Counseling, Human Services & Social Work. Assistance with disaster curriculum development for New Zealand social work schools of social work. 2014.

Western Cape Disaster Management, Western Cape Provincial Government, South Africa. Disaster Management undergraduate program development, 2014-*. University of the Western Cape, Department of Social Work, Disaster Management undergraduate program development. University of the Free State, Department of Social Work, South Africa, Masters of Social Work Disaster Mental Health curriculum restructure, 2013-*. V. PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS a. Affiliations: International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, 2015-* Gerontological Society of America (GSA), 2013-* Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR), 2012 * Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), 2011- * Kentucky Association of Mitigation Managers (KAMM), 2011- * International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM), 2008- * Disaster Management Institute of South Africa 2008- * b. Honors invited: Golden Key Honor Society, Univ. of Louisville Chapter, 2012 Golden Key Honor Society, South Africa, Univ. of the Free State Chapter, 2009 c. Licensures and certifications: 1. South African Council for Social Services: Registered and licensed Social Worker (2006-*) 2. Stanford University: Certified master trainer, Chronic Disease Self-Management (2011-*) 3. Stanford University: Certified master trainer, Diabetes Self- Management Program (2011-*) VI. HONORS 1. Tulane University 2015 Grant Writing Cohort. (May, 2015). 2. Outstanding Faculty Award 2014. Tulane School of Social Work. Tulane University. (December, 2014). 3. Phi Alpha Honor Society for Social Work. Student elected Chapter Adviser. Tulane University (December, 2014). 4. Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonel. Commonwealth of Kentucky. Highest title of honor bestowed by the Commonwealth of Kentucky in recognition of outstanding service to the community and the Commonwealth (May, 2013). 5. Dr. Jef Frank Award for Outstanding Teaching 2012. Kent School of Social Work, University of Louisville. Highest course

evaluation among 90 instructors at Kent School of Social Work for 2012 academic year (April, 2013). 6. Graduate Dean Citation. Recognition for outstanding scholarship, teaching and community service, University of Louisville (April, 2013). 7. Guy Stevenson Award Nominee. Nominated as the best allaround graduate student at the University of Louisville (April, 2013). 8. Faculty Favorite 2011-2012 Award. Recognition to faculty that makes a significant difference in student learning and intellectual growth, University of Louisville (November 2012). 9. Lois E Layne Student Achievement and Contribution in the field of gerontology, Kentucky Association for Gerontology, (April, 2012). $300 award. 10. Graduate Student Funding Award. $1500 award to pursue graduate studies, University of the Free State (2009). VII. PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS: a. Publications: Peer Reviewed Publications (In Press/In Print): 1. Moon, K.L. 2 & Ferreira, R.J. (In Press) An exploratory investigation: Post disaster predictors of intimate partner violence. (Clinical Social Work Journal). 2. Ferreira, S.B, & Ferreira, R.J. (In Press). Teaching social work values by means of Socratic Questioning: An African perspective. (Maatskaplike Werk/Social Work). 3. Ferreira, R.J., & Moon, K.L., & Cannon, C (2015). Predictors of male batterer parenting attitudes: Investigating differences between African-American and Caucasian Men. (Research on Social Work Practice). 4. Ferreira, R.J., Buttell, F., & Ferreira, S.B., (2015). Ethical considerations for conducting disaster research with vulnerable populations (Journal of Social Work Ethics). 5. Burnette, C.E., Ferreira, R.J. & Buttell, F. (2015). Male parenting attitudes and batterer intervention: Assessing child maltreatment risk. (Research on Social Work Practice). 6. Hamel, J., Ferreira, R.J., & Buttell, F., (2015). Gender and batterer intervention: Implications of a case review for policy and treatment. (Research on Social Work Practice). 7. Ferreira, R.J., & Buttell, F. (2014). Can a Psychosocial Model help explain violence perpetrated by female batterers? (Research on Social Work Practice). 2 Denotes work published with students

Book Chapters: 1. Ferreira, R.J. & Figley, C.R., (2015). Mental health: Longer-term mental health needs of disaster survivors. In Public Health in Natural Disasters: Nutrition, Food, Remediation and Preparation. (ISBN: 978-90-8686-257-3). Articles and Chapters Submitted for Publication Under Review: 1. Cannon, C., Ferreira, R.J. & Moon, K. Female parenting attitudes and batterer intervention: Assessing child maltreatment risk. 2. Cannon, C., Hamel, J., Buttell, F., & Ferreira, R.J. (Under Review). A survey of domestic violence perpetrator programs in the U.S. and Canada: Findings and implications for policy and intervention (Partner Abuse). 3. Zwanziger, T., Anderson, C., Lewis, J., Ferreira, R.J., & Figley, C. (Under Review). Resilience and the Knowledge of PTSD Symptoms in Military Spouses. (Traumatology). In preparation: 1. Ferreira, R.J., & Faul, A.C., Predictors of Self-Rated Health resulting from Disaster in Louisiana: A Multilevel Analysis. 2. Ferreira, R.J., Faul, A.C., & D Ambrosio. J.G. Development of disaster stakeholder outcomes in a natural disaster. 3. Ferreira, R.J. & Figley, C.R., Predictors of individual resilience: The impact of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill on individual resilience. 4. Ferreira, R.J., Predictors of Self-Rated Health resulting from technological disaster in the Gulf of Mexico: A Multilevel Analysis. 5. Ferreira, R.J., Progression of Vulnerability in Louisiana. Invited Book Chapter. Dissertations: 1. Ferreira, R.J. (2013) Predictors of social vulnerability: A multilevel analysis. Doctoral Dissertation, The University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky. 2. Ferreira, R.J. (2008). Determining the Social Vulnerability of Students at The University of the Free State after the events of social unrest in 2008. Masters Thesis, The University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa. Media articles and reports mentioning personal work:

1. Ferreira, R.J. (2015). Tulane professors propose code of ethics fro studies on Hurricane Katrina victims. NOLA.COM The Times- Picayune. Retrieved from http://www.nola.com/education/index.ssf/2015/05/disaster_studies _hurricane_kat.html 2. Ferreira, R.J. (2015). "Why New Orleans Says "No, Thanks" to Disaster Research. Next City: Inspiring Better Cities. Retrieved from http://nextcity.org/daily/entry/disaster-research-new-orleanskatrina-studies-ethics 3. Ferreira, R.J. (2015). Success for DiMTEC in USA. http://natagri.ufs.ac.za/dl/userfiles/documents/00004/4239_eng.p df 4. Ferreira, R.J. (2014). Now I know everyone can have hope New Wave. Retrieved from http://tulane.edu/news/newwave/091814_social-workstudents_south-africa_study-abroad.cfm 5. Ferreira, R.J. (2014). Tulane University engagements with WCDM. Eagles View. Western Cape Government. Volume 2. Retrieved from http://www.westerncape.gov.za/sites/www.westerncape.gov.za/fil es/eagles_view_newsletter_november_volume2_2014_dld.pdf Technical reports not for publication: 1. Bucher, J.W., & Ferreira, R.J. (2014). EXECUTIVE ORDER: Relating to establishment of the Council for Community Recovery and Resiliency. Commonwealth of Kentucky. 2. Ferreira, R.J., Faul, A.C., & D Ambrosio, J.G. (2014). External disaster case management program evaluation, for the Federal Emergency Management Agency Region VI. 3. Simpson, D.M., & Ferreira, R.J., (2010). Final Report to National Science Foundation: Measuring Cross-Community Disaster Preparedness and Resiliency: Theoretical and Practical Application Development. 4. Jordaan, A.J., & Ferreira, R.J., (2009). Report to the Office of the Premier Northern Cape Province: Agricultural Disaster Risk Assessment. 5. Jordaan, A.J., & Ferreira, R.J., (2009). Report to the Office of the Premier Mpumalanga Province: Environmental Impact Assessment. 6. Ferreira, R.J. (2008). Development of an Emergency Contingency Plan: Submitted to the University of the Free State, Directorate of Finance.

b. Presentations: Peer reviewed conference presentations: 1. Ferreira, R.J. (2016, June). Contextual and individual characteristics predicting individual disaster resilience outcomes. Poster presented at the Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development 2016, Seoul, Korea. 2. Ferreira, R.J., Faul, A.C., & D Ambrosio. J.G. (2016, June). Development of disaster stakeholder outcomes in a natural disaster. Paper presented at the Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development 2016, Seoul, Korea. 3. Luu, K., Ferreira, R.J., Haas, L. J., (2016, June) A Critical Analysis of Technological Disaster Resilience Literature: Recommendations and Lessons Learnt for addressing technological disaster events, Paper presented at the Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development 2016, Seoul, Korea. 4. Luu, K., Ferreira, R.J., Haas, L. J., Finucane, M., Zwanziger, T., Kalnik, A., & Murphy, J. (2016, February) A Critical Analysis of Technological Disaster Resilience Literature: Recommendations and Lessons Learnt for addressing Hydrocarbon Events, Paper presented at the Oil Spill and Ecosystem Science Conference Tampa, Florida. 5. Zwanziger, T., Milton, H., Ferreira, R.J, & Haas, L. J. (2016, February) Social Media Content Analysis at the Five Year Anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, Poster presented at the Oil Spill and Ecosystem Science Conference Tampa, Florida. 6. Ferreira, R.J., (2016, February) Contextual and individual characteristics predicting individual disaster resilience outcomes. Poster presented at the Oil Spill and Ecosystem Science Conference Tampa, Florida. 7. Ferreira, R.J., & Liddell, J. (2016, January). Deepwater- Horizon Oil Spill Disaster: Contextual and individual characteristics predicting individual health outcomes. Paper presented at the 20 th Annual Conference for Society for Social Work and Research, Washington DC. 8. Ferreira, R.J., (2015, November). Deepwater-Horizon Oil Spill Disaster: Contextual and individual characteristics predicting individual health outcomes for Older Adults. Poster presented at 68 th Annual Scientific Meeting, The Gerontological Society of America, Orlando, Florida. 9. Ferreira, R.J., (2015, November). Deepwater-Horizon Oil Spill Disaster: Contextual and individual characteristics predicting individual health outcomes. Poster presented at 31 st International Society for Traumatic Stress, New Orleans, LA.

10. Ferreira, R.J., & Cannon, C. (2015, October). Deepwater- Horizon Oil Spill Disaster: Contextual and individual characteristics predicting individual health outcomes. Paper presented at 61 th Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Denver, CO. 11. Moon, K. & Ferreira, R.J. (2015, October). An exploratory investigation: Post disaster predictors of intimate partner violence. Poster presented at 61 th Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Denver, CO. 12. Ferreira, R.J., Faul, A.C., & D Ambrosio. J.G. (2015, November). Contextual and Individual Characteristics Predicting Individual Health Outcomes for Older Adult Louisiana Residents. Paper presented at the 19 th Annual Conference for Society for Social Work and Research, New Orleans, LA. 13. Ferreira, R.J. (2015). Advancing Critical Dialogue on Resilience Concepts and Practice. Panel discussion at the 19 th Annual Conference for Society for Social Work and Research, New Orleans, LA. 14. Ferreira, R.J., Faul, A.C., & D Ambrosio. J.G. (2014, November). Contextual and Individual Characteristics Predicting Individual Health Outcomes for Older Adult Louisiana Residents. Poster presented at 67th Annual Scientific Meeting, The Gerontological Society of America, Washington D.C. 15. Ferreira, R.J., Faul, A.C., & D Ambrosio. J.G. (2014, November). Development of disaster stakeholder outcomes in a natural disaster. Paper presented at 67th Annual Scientific Meeting, The Gerontological Society of America, Washington D.C. 16. Ferreira, R.J., Faul, A.C., & D Ambrosio. J.G. (2014, October). Contextual and Individual Characteristics Predicting Individual Health Outcomes for Louisiana Residents. Poster presented at 60 th Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Tampa Bay, FL. 17. Ferreira, R.J., & Faul, A.C. (2013, November). Measuring Individual Disaster Resilience in Louisiana: A Multilevel Trend Study. Paper presented at the 66th Annual Scientific Meeting, The Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, LA. 18. Ferreira, R.J., & Bucher, J. (2013, February). Community Resiliency and Recovery Planning: Strengthening our Communities. Environmental Protection Agency National Webinar Series, Louisville, KY. 19. Ferreira, R.J., & Faul, A.C. (2013, January). Measuring Individual Disaster Resilience in Louisiana: A Multilevel Trend Study. Paper presented at the 17 th Annual Conference for Society for Social Work and Research, San Diego, CA.

20. Human R.J, & Ferreira, R.J. (2013, January). Building a Disaster Resilient Community in Kentucky. Paper presented at the International Disaster Conference and Expo, New Orleans, LA. 21. Ferreira, R.J. (2012, December). A Comprehensive approach to Community Disaster Resilience Planning. Paper presented at the Governor s Conference on Emergency Management, Louisville, KY. 22. Ferreira, R.J., & Faul, A.C. (2012, November). Measuring Individual Disaster Resilience in Louisiana: A Multilevel Trend Study. Paper presented at the 58 th Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Washington D.C. 23. Ferreira, R.J., Bucher, J.W., & Human R.J. (2012, September). Building a Disaster Resilient Commonwealth of Kentucky. Paper presented at the 2012 Annual Conference for Kentucky Association of Mitigation Managers, Kentucky Dam Village, Kentucky. 24. Ferreira, R.J. (2012, August). A Comprehensive approach to Community Disaster Resilience Planning. Incorporating Water into the Community Planning Process Workshop hosted by the Center for Environmental Policy and Management Studies. Louisville, Kentucky. 25. Gordon, B. Ferreira, R.J., & Johnson, S. (2012, July). The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: An Integrative Evidence Based Approach to Practice and Student Education. Paper presented at the 37 th Annual National Conference for the National Association on Area Agencies on Aging, Denver, Colorado. 26. Ferreira, R.J. (2009, May). Determining the Social Vulnerability of Students at The University of the Free State after the events of social unrest in 2008. Paper presented at the 2 nd Annual International Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction, Bloemfontein, South Africa. 27. Ferreira, R.J. (2009, March). Development of a Social Vulnerability Assessment Tool for Special Needs Populations Poster presented at the United Nations University PhD Block Course, Bonn, Germany. Invited Lectures and Presentations: 1. Ferreira, R.J. (2016). Tulane School of Medicine. Tulane Interdisciplinary PhD Program in Aging Studies. The Social Vulnerability Paradigm: Disaster Preparedness for Older Adults. 2. Luu, K., Ferreira, R.J., & Haas, L. (2015). Community Capacity and Outreach. Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative, Consortium

for Resilient Gulf Communities Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA. 3. Ferreira, R.J. (2015). Past, Current and Future Research: The Resilience Paradigm. Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative, Consortium for Resilient Gulf Communities. 4. Ferreira, R.J. (2015). Tulane School of Medicine. Tulane Interdisciplinary PhD Program in Aging Studies. The Social Vulnerability Paradigm: Disaster Preparedness for Older Adults. 5. Ferreira, R.J. (2015). Disaster Resilience Leadership Academy. DRS 6010: Long-term effects of disaster recovery. 6. Ferreira, R.J. (2015). City, Culture and Community PhD program, Pro-Seminar. Dissertation proposal development. 7. Ferreira, R.J. (2013). City, Culture and Community PhD program, Pro-Seminar. Finding and working with faculty mentors. 8. Ferreira, R.J. (2013). City, Culture and Community PhD program, Pro-Seminar. Dissertation proposal development. 9. Ferreira, R.J. (2013). Natural, Social or Political Disaster: Louisiana a State of Disasters. New Faculty Lecture Series Tulane School of Social Work. 10. Ferreira, R.J. (2013). Measuring social vulnerability. Invited lecture to Disaster Resiliency Leadership Academy Students. 11. Ferreira, R.J. (2012). Social Work in South Africa. Invited guest lecture for international social work program at Kent School of Social Work, University of Louisville. 12. Ferreira, R.J. (2012). Incorporating community disaster resilience practices. Invited guest lecture for School of Urban Planning, University of Louisville. 13. Ferreira, R.J. (2011). Social Work in South Africa. Invited guest lecture for international social work program at Kent School of Social Work, University of Louisville. 14. Ferreira, R.J. (2010). Social Work in South Africa. Invited guest lecture for international social work program at Kent School of Social Work, University of Louisville. VIII. RECENT (since 2008) GRANT PROPOSALS: 2015 2015 2014 GRANT PROPOSALS AT TULANE Rural Disaster Resilience and Measurement Prediction through Multi-level modeling UNICEF Rwanda: National Capacity Development of Social Welfare Workforce (CO-PI) Next Generation Hazard Research Fellowship Funding Source NSF UNICEF Rwanda NSF $442,000 Pending $385,000 Funded

2014 2014 2013 2013 2013 2013 2011 2010 2009 Disaster Case Management A pilot study of mature adults informed about topics on AIDS. (CO-PI) Community leadership network. (PI) Colorado flooding 2013: Development of a comprehensive social vulnerability assessment tool for special needs populations. (PI) Understanding disaster resilience and measurement in the South Western United States through Multi-level modeling. (CO-PI) Disaster Case Management Program Evaluation. (CO-PI) GRANT PROPOSALS AT UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE Measuring community disaster resilience through multilevel modeling. (Senior Personnel) Measuring community disaster resilience through multilevel modeling. (Senior Personnel) Measuring rural resilience through multilevel modeling. (Senior Personnel) Developing a social vulnerability assessment tool for special needs populations. (CO-PI) DHHS OAICS W.K. Kellogg Foundation University of Colorado/NSF NSF FEMA/DAIL NSF NSF NSF University of Colorado/NSF $5,000 Unfunded Undisclosed Declined $30,000 Declined $60,000 Declined $2,000 Declined $110,000 Unfunded $75,000 $75,000 $305,000 Recommended for funding $399,000 Declined $399,000 Declined $2,000 $2,000 IX. CURRENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH AND TEACHING INTERESTS: a. Research Interests: 1. Holistic disaster resilience practices that create resilient individuals, households and communities. 2. Intimate Partner Violence 3. Vulnerable and Special Needs Populations 4. Critical thinking for social work education 5. Best practices in disaster mental health for vulnerable populations. 6. Research methodology.

b. Teaching Assignments: Graduate Level Courses: DSW Program Tulane School of Social Work, Tulane University SW 9955 Designs for Clinical Community Practice Research Fall, 2015 SW 9951 Research Methods, Development and Implementation Fall, 2015 SW 9951 Research Methods, Development and Implementation Fall, 2014 Graduate Level Courses: MS Program Tulane School of Social Work, Tulane University DRLS 6010 Psychosocial and Behavioral Leadership Sciences Fall, 2015 DRLS 7830 Independent Study: Advanced Qualitative Analysis Fall, 2015 Graduate Level Courses: MSW Program Tulane School of Social Work, Tulane University SW 7230 Theories and Practice of Community Organizing and Spring, 2015 Policy Advocacy SW 7420 Tools for Learning and Practice II: Practice-Based Research & Project Planning Spring, 2015; 2014 SW 7410 Tools for Learning and Practice I: Evidence-Based Fall, 2014; 2013 Social Work Practice SW 7831 South Africa: Community Development and Social Fall, 2014 Justice Challenges SW 7710 Contemporary Issues in a Global Context: Vulnerable Summer, 2014 Populations in Complex Emergencies Undergraduate Level Courses Kent School of Social Work, University of Louisville: Undergraduate Courses SW-398 Social Work and Disaster Management Summer, 2012 SW-397 Chronic Disease Self-Management Fall, 2011 Kent School of Social Work, University of Louisville: Graduate Courses SW-668 Advanced Research Practice I Fall, 2012; 2011; 2010 SW-669 Advanced Research Practice II Fall, 2012; 2011; 2010 SW-698 Social Work and Disaster Management Summer, 2012 SW-697 Chronic Disease Self-Management Fall, 2011 Disaster Management Training and Education Center of Africa, University of the Free State, South Africa DIM-602 Hazards and Disaster Management Spring, 2009 PhD Level Courses Kent School of Social Work, University of Louisville SW-766 Doctoral Preparation course for the incoming 2010 Cohort to the Ph.D. Program in Social Work X. RECENT COMMUNITY SERVICE a. School: Doctoral Dissertation Committees: 1. Eric Corzine 2. Victoria Lattone Doctoral of Social Work: 1. Annette Allison Summer, 2010

2. Chris Barrilleaux City Culture Community PhD Advising: 1. Jessica Liddell 2. Estilla Lightfoot 3. Megha Patel 4. Katie Moon 5. Clare Cannon 6. Brad Powers 7. Isaac Freitas MSW Project Faculty Advisor: 2015: Abby Levenson, Emily Costello, Mary Freyder 2014: Jennifer Lewis, Tona Zwanziger, Deena Provance, Colleen Anderson, Alexa Lee, Chandler Rogers, Jennifer Bragman, Amy Sheehy, Victoria Grant Tulane School of Social Work Service & Committees: 1. Disaster Resilience Leadership Academy, Steering committee member (2015-*). 2. City, Culture, Community PhD Program, Steering committee member (2014-*). 3. Admissions committee member (2013-*) 4. Global Social Work Program Committee, (2013-*) 5. Research Committee, (2013-*) 6. Tools for Learning and Practice I & II, (2013-*) b. University: Tulane University: 1. Young African Leaders Initiative Trained 30 young African leaders participating in the Mandela Washington Scholarship program on interpersonal and presentation skills during the Summer of 2015. 2. City, Culture, Community PhD Program, Steering committee member (2014-*). 3. Disaster Resilience Leadership Academy, Steering committee member (2015-*). 4. Tulane School of Social Work, representative at Tulane University Research Council Meeting, (May 2014).

University of Louisville: 1. University of Louisville, Hazard Mitigation Steering Committee. (2012-2013). 2. University of Louisville Community Emergency Response Team. Charter Member (2012-2013). University of Louisville, Kent School of Social Work: 1. Advanced Research Practice Curriculum Committee: Forum for instructors teaching in the advanced research practice sequence (2010-2013). 2. Kent School Doctoral Faculty Committee Representative for 34 PhD students at Kent School for Social Work (2010-2011). 3. Kent School Faculty Committee: Representative for 34 PhD students at Kent School for Social Work (2010-2011). c. Community: Louisiana: 1. Mentor a senior SciAcademy, New Orleans East. Mentor for High School Senior s Capstone Project. (2014). 2. City of New Orleans, 2015 Positive Action Summer program evaluation assistance. (2015*). Kentucky: 1. Kentucky Emergency Management: Commonwealth Hazard and Mitigation Portal System (2/2012-*). 2. Kentucky Association for Mitigation Managers: Region Two Strategic Committee. (10/2011-2013). South Africa: 1. Free State Care in Action, Bloemfontein, South Africa. Community Development and Outreach with 10 Tulane University School of Social Work Students (8/2014). 2. University of the Free State, Bloemfontein South Africa. Grow your own Timber program (8/2014-*). Nepal: 1. Nepalese Government. Technical assistance to the Cocoordinator of Disaster Risk Reduction, Office of the Prime Minister of Nepal, 2015-*.