Elizabeth M. Aparicio, PhD, MSW

Elizabeth M. Aparicio, PhD, MSW University of Hawai i at Manoa Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work 2430 Campus Rd., Gartley Hall, Honolulu, HI 96822 eaparici@hawaii.edu 808/956-4929 Education PhD University of Maryland, School of Social Work, 2014 MSW Catholic University of America, National Catholic School of Social Service, 2005 BA Catholic University of America, National Catholic School of Social Service, 2004 Academic Employment 2015- Chair, Child and Family Specialization, University of Hawai i at Manoa Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work, Master of Social Work Program 2015- Lead Faculty, Future Leaders Optimizing Well-being (FLOW) Program 2014- Assistant Professor, University of Hawai i at Manoa Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work 2013-2014 EHS+ABC Program Randomized Control Trial Site Supervisor/Graduate Research Assistant, University of Maryland School of Social Work 2011-2013 Graduate Research Assistant, University of Maryland School of Social Work 2009-2011 Pre-Doctoral Fellow in Maternal and Child Health Social Work, University of Maryland School of Social Work Social Work Practice 2009-2014 Clinical Social Worker, Private Practice (Rockville & Silver Spring, MD) 2007-2009 Early Childhood Specialist & Clinical Social Worker, Jewish Social Service Agency (Rockville, MD) 2005-2007 Teen Mother-Baby Residential Program Social Worker, St. Ann s Children s Home (Hyattsville, MD) 2003-2005 Social Work Intern, Jewish Social Service Agency; Montgomery County, MD Child Welfare Services; St. Ann s Children s Home Grants and Awards William T. Grant Foundation (under review) Fostering Hope Project: Reducing Inequality in Child Welfare ($600,000; under review) University of Hawai i at Manoa Travel Grant; Society for Social Work and Research Presentation ($2,300) 2016 Travel Grant; Council on Social Work Education Presentation ($1,500) 2015 Travel Grant; Society for Prevention Research Presentation ($1,500) 2015 Haruv Institute, Hebrew University in Jerusalem Travel Grant; International Workshop on Child Maltreatment Presentation ($2,000) 2013 University of Maryland, Baltimore PI; School of Social Work PhD Program Dissertation Award ($3,724) 2012-2014 Full tuition remission and graduate assistantships ($160,000) 2009-2014 Dean s Student Award for Phenomenological Methods Intensive Course ($2,000) 2012 1 of 5 A p a r i c i o, c u r r e n t a s o f 2 / 3 / 2 0 1 6

PhD Program Travel Fellowship ($500) 2012 PhD Program Travel Fellowship ($500) 2011 University Student Government Travel Award ($250) 2011 Catholic University of America, National Catholic School for Social Service Academic Achievement Award (top of class) 2004 Courses Taught University of Hawai i at Manoa Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work Research Practicum: Evaluation of FLOW Program (PhD; Ind. Study) Fall 2015, Spring 2016 Future Leaders Optimizing Well-being (FLOW) Program (MSW) Fall 2015, Spring 2016 Seminar on Social Work Practice with Children and Families (MSW) Spring 2016 General Social Work Practice II (BSW) Spring 2016 Social Work with Children and Families (MSW) Fall 2015 Marriage and Family Therapy (MSW) Summer 2015 Social Work Practice with Families and Groups (MSW) Spring 2015 Social Work Practice with Individuals (MSW) Fall 2014 University of Maryland School of Social Work Social Work Research (BSW) Fall 2012 Cognitive and Behavior Therapies (MSW) Spring, Summer 2012 Research Practicum in Maternal and Child Health (MSW) Fall 2010; Fall 2009 Social Work Practice in Maternal and Child Health (MSW) Spring 2010 Peer-Reviewed Publications 1. Aparicio, E. M. (In press). I want to be better than you : Lived experiences of intergenerational child maltreatment prevention among teenage mothers in and beyond foster care. Child and Family Social Work. 2. Aparicio, E. M., Gioia, D., & Pecukonis, E. V. (In press). I can get through this and I will get through this : The unfolding journey of teenage motherhood in and beyond foster care. Qualitative Social Work. 3. Aparicio, E. M., Vanidestine, T., Carper, K., & Pecukonis, E. V. (In press). Teen pregnancy in Latino communities: Young adult perspectives and experiences of sociocultural context. Families in Society. 4. Aparicio, E., Pecukonis, E. V., & O Neale, S. (2015). The love that I was missing: Exploring the lived experience of motherhood among teen mothers in foster care. Children and Youth Services Review, 51, 44-54. 5. Aparicio, E., Pecukonis, E. V., & Carper, K. (2014). Sociocultural factors of teenage pregnancy in Latino communities: Preparing social workers for culturally-responsive practice. Health and Social Work, 39(4), 238-243. 6. Aquavita, S., Gibbons, M., Aparicio, E., & Pecukonis, E. V. (2014). Student perspectives on interprofessional education: Overcoming barriers and increasing effectiveness of interdisciplinary experiences. Journal of Allied Health, 23(2). 7. Pecukonis, E., Doyle, O., Acquavita, S., Aparicio, E., Gibbons, M., & Vanidestine, T. (2013). Interprofessional leadership training in MCH social work. Social Work in Health Care, 52(7). doi: 10.1080/00981389.2013.792913 8. Aparicio, E., Michalopoulos, L. M., & Unick, G. J. (2013). An examination of the psychometric properties of the vicarious trauma scale in a sample of licensed social workers. Health and Social Work, 38(4), 199-206. doi: 10.1093/hsw/hlt017 2 of 5 A p a r i c i o, c u r r e n t a s o f 2 / 3 / 2 0 1 6

9. Bellin, M. H., Osteen, P., Zabel, T. A., Dosa, N, Aparicio, E., Braun, P., & Dicianno, B. (2013). Family satisfaction, pain, and quality of life in emerging adults with spina bifida: A longitudinal analysis. American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 92(8), 641-655. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0b013e31829b4bc1 10. Bellin, M. H., Dosa, N., Zabel, T. A., Aparicio, E., Dicianno, B., & Osteen, P. (2012) Family functioning, self-management and the trajectory of psychological symptoms in emerging adults with spina bifida. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, advance access September 12, 2012, 1-13. 11. Michalopoulos, L. M., & Aparicio, E. (2012) Vicarious trauma in social workers: The role of trauma history, social support, and years of experience. Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment, and Trauma, 21(6), 646-664. doi:10.1080/10926771.2012.689422 Manuscripts Submitted for Publication Aparicio, E. M. (2015). Bringing the meaning and experience of the things themselves to light: A primer for interpretative phenomenological analysis in social work research. Manuscript submitted for publication. Aparicio, E. M., Denmark, N., Berlin, L., & Jones Harden, B. (2013). First generation Latina mothers experiences of supplementing home-based Early Head Start with the Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-up (ABC) program. Manuscript revised and re-submitted for publication. Manuscripts in Preparation Aparicio, E. M. (2015). Dual experiences of teenage parenting and homelessness among Native Hawaiian youth. Manuscript in preparation. Aparicio, E. M. & Wey, A. (2015). The sociocultural context of teenage pregnancy in Native Hawaiian communities: An exploration of population-level predictors and youth perspectives. Manuscript in preparation. Aparicio, E.M. & Marshall, S. M. (2015). Leadership development in social work education: Initial evaluation of an innovative program for future MSW-level leaders. Manuscript in preparation. Stephens, T. & Aparicio, E. M. (2015). Experiences of insecurity across domains in the aftermath of substance abuse among child welfare-involved families. Manuscript in preparation. Vanidestine, T. & Aparicio, E. M. (2015). Anti-racism education in social work: strategies for engagement and deepening the difficult and necessary conversations. Manuscript in preparation. West, A., Aparicio, E., Berlin, L., & Jones Harden, B. (2013). Home visitor perceptions of supplementing Early Head Start with the Attachment and Bio-behavioral Catch-up Program: Implications for implementation. Manuscript in preparation. Berlin, L., Aparicio, E., Carmody, K., & Dodge, K. (2013). Predicting and preventing early maltreatment: Leveraging mothers own parenting histories and early parenting behaviors. Manuscript in preparation. Reports for Practitioners and Policy Makers Aparicio, E. & Pecukonis, E. (2010). Teen Pregnancy in the Latino Community: A Review of Programs and Literature. Report submitted to the Center for Maternal and Child Health, Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Aparicio, E. (2010). When Playtime is Over: Reflections on Termination. Play Therapy Magazine, 5(4). 3 of 5 A p a r i c i o, c u r r e n t a s o f 2 / 3 / 2 0 1 6

Book Chapter Jones Harden, B., Aguilar, E., Cruz, C., & Aparicio, E. (2015). Promoting positive parenting: Infant mental health intervention with high-risk families. In C. LeCroy & E. Anthony (Eds.), Case studies in child, adolescent, and family treatment (2nd ed.). Peer-Reviewed Presentations Aparicio, E. (January 17, 2016). Examining the social ecological context of teenage birth among Native Hawaiian youth. Paper Presentation: Society for Social Work and Research 20 th Annual Conference; Washington, DC. Aparicio, E. (January 15, 2016). I want to be better than you: Exploring experiences of teen mothers in foster care working to break the cycle of child maltreatment. Paper Presentation: Society for Social Work and Research 20 th Annual Conference; Washington, DC. Aparicio, E. (October 16, 2015). At a distance: Bolstering social work practice across the miles. Teaching Methods Workshop: 61 st Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education; Denver, CO. West, A., Berlin, L., Jones Harden, B., & Aparicio, E. (May 29, 2015). Real-world sustainability of Early Head Start + parenting: Home visitors strengths, needs, and perceptions. Paper symposium presented at the 2015 Society for Prevention Research 23rd Annual Meeting; Washington, DC. Berlin, L., Appleyard, K., Aparicio, E., & Dodge, K. (April 18, 2013). Predicting and preventing early maltreatment: Leveraging mothers own parenting histories and early parenting behaviors. Society for Research on Child Development Biennial Conference; Seattle, Washington. Vanidestine, T., Aparicio, E., & O Reilly, N. (November 12, 2012). Social work education and infusing racial justice content: Qualitative research curriculum development. Teaching Methods and Learning Styles Workshop: 58 th Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education; Washington, DC. Michalopoulos, L. M. & Aparicio, E. A psychometric study of the vicarious trauma scale in a sample of social workers. (November 10, 2012). Research poster: 58 th Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education; Washington, DC. Michalopoulos, L. M., & Aparicio, E. (September, 14, 2011). Vicarious trauma in social workers: The role of trauma history, social support, and years of experience. 16 th Annual Conference on Violence, Abuse and Trauma; San Diego, CA. Aparicio, E., Gibbons, M. A., & Pecukonis, E. (October 16, 2010). Creating tomorrow s leaders: An innovative mentoring program for MSW and PhD students. Teaching Methods and Learning Styles Workshop: 56 th Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education; Portland, OR. Bellin, M. H., Aparicio, E., & Neely-Barnes, S. (October 17, 2010). Social work education in developmental disabilities: Curriculum development and infusion. Curriculum and Administrative Workshop: 56 th Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education; Portland, OR. Aparicio, E., Michalopoulos, L. M., Shaikh, N., & Vanidestine, T. (May 2010). Conceptualizing vicarious trauma: Support, supervision, perceived racism, and trauma history. Poster presentation at the Johns Hopkins University Conference for the Dissemination of Student Research; Baltimore, MD. Invited Presentations Aparicio, E. (October, 2015). Health is everyone s kuleana [responsibility]: Health disparities. Panel cofacilitator. Hawai i Association for Public Health; Honolulu, HI. 4 of 5 A p a r i c i o, c u r r e n t a s o f 2 / 3 / 2 0 1 6

Aparicio, E. (April 22, 2015). Foundations for life: Understanding how early relationships, environments, and stress shape brain development and bio-behavioral outcomes. Hawai i Association for Infant Mental Health First Relationships Training Series: Honolulu, HI. Aparicio, E. (March 7, 2014). Kindling the fire of change: Enhancing patients intrinsic motivation. Instilling Hope Conference Series: SBIRT; Washington, D.C. Aparicio, E. (September 28, 2013). Delight in me!: Applying attachment theory and research to early childhood programs to enhance children s social and emotional growth. Abilities Network/Project ACT 4 th Annual Early Childhood Conference; Baltimore, MD. Aparicio, E. (April 5, 2013). The our lives, our stories project: The experience of motherhood among teen mothers in foster care. Hope Forward/Maryland Foster Youth Resource Center; Baltimore, MD. Aparicio, E. (March 26, 2013). Phenomenology. Catholic University of America National Catholic School of Social Service PhD Program, Advanced Qualitative Research Methodologies; Washington, D.C. Aparicio, E. (October 2009 and 2010). Termination in play therapy. Gallaudet School of Social Work; Washington, D.C. Service to School, University, Community, and Profession Current Service School: Member, MSW Program Committee Member, Indigenous Affairs Committee Supervising Faculty, PhD Program Research Practicum Dissertation Committees 1. R. Alboroto A Multilevel Analysis of the Impact of Child Maltreatment on Child Well-being 2. J. Garlock TBD Mentor: Future Leaders Optimizing Well-being (FLOW) Program 1. 2015-2016 Cohort: 10 MSW students Advisor: MSW Program 1. Current Advisees: 17 2. Graduated Advisees: 1 University: Hawai i Interprofessional Education Workgroup, College of Health Sciences and Social Welfare Community: Training Committee Member, Hawai i Association for Infant Mental Health Invited Member, Hawai i Youth Services Network s Cultural Influences on Teenage Pregnancy Steering Committee Profession: Ad hoc Reviewer, Children and Youth Services Review; Social Work in Mental Health; Health and Social Work Completed Service Planning Committee Member, Hawai i Public Health Association Annual Conference (2015) Steering Committee Member, Hawai i PRAMS (Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System) Board Member, Association for Play Therapy, Maryland/DC Branch 5 of 5 A p a r i c i o, c u r r e n t a s o f 2 / 3 / 2 0 1 6