Curriculum Vitae Pa Der Vang, Ph.D., MSW, LICSW 2004 Randolph Avenue F-15 651-690-8647 St. Paul, MN 55105 pdvang@stkate.edu Education: Ph. D. School of Social Work, University of Minnesota -December 2007 Doctorate of Philosophy in Social Work Dissertation: Refugee Mental Health: the Bicultural Providers Perspective Advisor: Dr. Elizabeth Lightfoot Committee Members: Drs. Hee Lee, David Hollister, Richard Lee M.S.W. School of Social Work, University of Minnesota, 2003 Direct Practice Concentration Child Welfare Scholar B.A. University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2000 Sociology Teaching Experience: 9/11-Current Assistant Professor- School of Social Work, Both Graduate and Undergraduate Program St. Catherine University, St. Paul, MN Courses Taught: Family Resiliency and Diversity, Communication and Interviewing, Human Behavior and the Social Environment, Field Seminar, MSW Clinical Research Papers, Group Work Skills, Large Systems 9/08-6/11 Assistant Professor- School of Social Work Graduate Program, California State University, San Bernardino, CA Courses Taught: Micropractice with Individuals, Families, and Groups, Human Behavior and the Social Environment, Master s Theses 9/07-6/08 Community Faculty- School of Social Work, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN Courses Taught: Social Work with Diverse Populations Family Therapy Publications/Refereed Vang, P.D. & Rooney, R. (2015). Generalist Social Work Practice. Oxford Bibliographies Online. Vang, P.D. (2015). Hmong, Acculturation, and Mental Health. Journal of Hmong Studies, 15(2), 1-18.
Vang, P.D. (2014). Hmong Americans and acculturation (pp. 115-136). In Jack Merton (Ed.) Acculturation: Psychology, Processes and Global Perspectives. NY: Nova Publishers. Vang, P.D. & Her, P. (2014). Teenage Marriage among Hmong American women. Journal of Human Behavior and the Social Environment, 24(2), 138-155. Vang, P.D. (2013). Generational differences among a small group of Hmong Americans. Journal of Cultural and Ethnic Diversity in Social Work, 22(1), 76-92. Vang, P.D. & Bogenschutz, M. (2013). Early marriage and mental health among Hmong women. Journal of Social Work. 13, 164-183. doi: 10.1177/1468017311409135 Vang, P.D. & Rooney, R. (2011). Interviewing. Oxford Bibliographies Online: Social Work. New York: Oxford University Press. www.oxfordbibliographiesonline.com. Vang, P.D. & Bogenschutz, M. (2011). The effects of early marriage on the socioeconomic status of Hmong women. International Migration. DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-2435.2010.00674.x Lee, H.Y., Ju, E., Vang, P.D., Lundquist, M. (2010.) Breast and cervical cancer in Asian and Latina women: Does race/ethnicity matter? The Journal of Women s Health, 19(10): 1877-1884. Forthcoming/Subject to Peer Review Moua, K.L. & Vang, P.D. (in press). Constructing Hmong American Youth : A critical discourse analysis of 25 years of American literature on Hmong American youth. Child & Youth Services. Vang, P.D. (in press). Domestic Violence against Hmong Women. In Johnson, A. Religion and Violence Against Women. Springer Non-Peer Reviwed Publications Vang, P.D. (2014). Bridging the Generations. Editorial, December 4, 2014. MN: Asian American Press. Vang, P.D. (2014). Family Dialogues: Facilitators Manual. St. Paul, MN: Hnub Tshiab Hmong Women Achieving Together. Vang, P.D. (2013). 18 Council Hmong Wedding Guide has its Place. Editorial, October 25, 2013. MN: Asian American Press. Vang, P.D. (2012). Trends Among Hmong Americans. Inspire: Honoring the Past & Embracing the Future, 1, 25. San Diego, CA: Lao Hmong Family Association. Vang, P.D., Vue, P.L., Vang, M., Jalao, L.C.T., Schein, L., Vang, B. (2011). Anti-Hmong rant Vang 2
and responses illustrate the fantasy of a post-race era. Community Voices, November 16, 2011. MN: Minnpost. Vang, P.D. (2010). Hmong American Foodways. Encyclopedia of Asian American Folklore. Santa Barbara, CA: Greenwood Press. Juried Presentations Moua, K.N. & Vang, P.D. (2014). Reconstructing the Hmong American Youth: The (de)construction of 25 years of literature on Hmong American youth. Presented at the States of Southeast Asian American Studies National Conference on October 3, 2014 at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. MN: St. Paul. Vang, P.D. (2014). Hmong Women and Empowerment. Presented at the 5 th International Conference on Hmong Studies on March 21, 2014at Concordia University. MN: St. Paul. Vang, P.D. (2014). Teaching Empowerment from a Bicultural Framework. Presented at the 2014Annual Social Work Bachelor Program Directors Program Conference on March 20, 2014. KY: Louisville. Vang, P.D. (2013). Generational Differences Among Hmong Americans. Presented at the 2 nd National Hmong Across Borders Conference on October 5, 2013 at the University of Minnesota in MN: Minneapolis. Vang, P.D. (2013). Generational Differences Among Hmong Americans. Presented at the 2013 Asian American Psychological Association Convention on July 30, 2013 in HI: Honolulu. Vang, A. & Vang, P.D. (2013). Reflections on Education and Career Developments of Hmong Young Adults. Presented at the 16 th Annual Hmong National Conference in on April 5, 2013 in CA: Fresno. Vang, P.D. & Vang, C. (2013). Hmong and Acculturation. Presented at the 16th Annual Hmong National Conference in on April 5, 2013 in CA: Fresno. Rooney, R., Rodenberg, N., Vang, P.D., Mars-Fuschel, C., Fischer, C. (2012). Social Work Faculty Writing Groups: How to Encourage and Support Productivity. Accepted for presentation at the 58 th CSWE Annual Program Meeting on November 9, 2012 in Washington, DC. Vang, P.D., Vue, P.L., Thoj, V.M., Vang, M., Schein, L. (2012). A roundtable discussion on the racialization of Hmong Americans. Presented at the 4 th International Conference on Hmong Studies on March 30, 2012, St. Paul, MN: Concordia University. Vang, P.D. (2011). Hmong in the U.S.: Acculturation and Socialization Strategies. Presented at the Conference on Critical Refugee Studies November 4, 2011 at UW-Milwaukee. Milwaukee, WI. Vang 3
Vang, P.D. & Her, P. (2011). Family Socialization and Individual Processes Associated with Teenage Marriage among Hmong American Women. Presented at the Hmong Diaspora Studies Institute October 22, 2011 at UW-Madison in WI: Madison. Thao, B.K., Vang, P.D., Juang, L., & Meschke, L. (2011). Hmong Americans and Mental Well being. Presented at the 2011 AAPA National Convention on August 3, 2011. Washington, DC. Vang, P.D. (2011). Examining race privilege and race oppression using a critical multicultural framework. Presented at the 15 th National Hmong Conference on April 22, 2011. MN: Minneapolis. Vang, P.D. (2011). The impact of teenage marriage on the mental health of Hmong Women. Presented at the 15 th National Hmong Conference on April 23, 2011. MN: Minneapolis. Vang, P.D. & Bogenschutz, M. (2010). The Mental Health Effects of Teenage Marriage among Hmong Women. Poster presented at the 56 th CSWE Annual Program Meeting on October 15, 2010. OR: Portland. Vang, P.D. (2010). The Socioeconomic Impact of Teenage Marriage. Presented to the 3 rd International Conference on Hmong Studies at Concordia University on April 10, 2010. MN: St. Paul. Vang, P.D. & Bogenschutz, M. (2009). The Socioeconomic Impact of Teenage Marriage. Presented at the 55 th CSWE Annual Program on November 8, 2009. TX: San Antonio. Vang, P.D. (2009). Southeast Asian Mental Health and the Self Construal. Presented to the CSUSB Case Management Symposium on March 20, 2009. CA: Moreno Valley. Vang, P.D. (2008). The Use of the Interdependent Self Construal with Southeast Asian Clients. Paper presented in the The Second International Conference on Hmong Studies on April 12, 2008. Organized by Concordia University-Center for Hmong Studies. MN: St. Paul. Vang P.D. Lum T.Y., Lee H., Lytle K., Shannon S., VanDeBoom T., (2007). "What We Know About Southeast Asian Mental Health." Paper presented in the "Creating Partnerships to Address the Mental Health Needs of Southeast Asians in Minnesota" conference on May 11, 2007. Organized by the University of Minnesota School of Social Work. MN: St. Paul. Lytle K. Lum T.Y., Lee H., Vang P.D., Shannon S., VanDeBoom T., (2007). "Voices of Mental Health Service Providers." Paper presented in the "Creating Partnerships to Address the Mental Health Needs of Southeast Asians in Minnesota" conference on May 11, 2007. Organized by the University of Minnesota School of Social Work. MN: St. Paul. Lee H., Lum T.Y., Vang P.D., Lytle K. VanDeBoom T., Shannon S (2007). Vang 4
"Southeast Asians in Minnesota." Paper presented in the "Creating Partnerships to Address the Mental Health Needs of Southeast Asians in Minnesota" conference on May 11, 2007. Organized by the University of Minnesota School of Social Work. MN: St. Paul. Vang, P.D. & Lum, Y. (2005). Southeast Asian Mental Health: Barriers to Service Utilization. National Council on Social Work Education: 51 st Annual Program Meeting. February 27, 2005. NY: New York City. Community Presentations/Invited Presentations Vang, P.D. (2014). On being Hmong American. Keynote Speech presented at the States of Southeast Asian American Studies Conference on October 2, 2014 at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. MN: St. Paul. Vang, P.D. (2014). Children of Refugees. Presented on March 27, 2014 at the National State of Asian American Children Conference. NY: New York. Vang, P.D. (2014). Hmong women and empowerment. Presented on February 14, 2014 at St. Catherine University, Center for Women. MN: St. Paul. Vang, P.D. & Xiong, T. (2013). Community Dialogue: Building our Futures. Presented at St. Catherine University on behalf of Day of Action: A Community Campaign at the Abigail Quigley McCarthy Center for Women on October 25, 2013 in MN: St. Paul. Vang, P.D. (2013). Systems Thinking. Presented to Hmong Women s Leadership Institute at Hmong Women Achieving Together on March 3, 2013 in MN: St. Paul. Vang, P.D. (2012). Use of the interdependent self construal with Southeast Asian consumers. Presented at the Consumer Survivors Network Wellness and Recovery Conference on May 17, 2012. MN: Bloomington. Vang, P.D. (2012). Teenage marriage and its impact on the lives of Hmong women. Presented to Hmong American Bar Association on March 10, 2012. MN: St. Paul. Vang, P.D. (2012). Systems Thinking. Presented to Hmong Women s Leadership Academy at St. Catherine University on January 26, 2012. MN: St. Paul. Vang, P.D. (2011). Family Socialization and Individual Processes associated with teenage marriage among Hmong American women. Presented to the Hmong Diaspora Institute at UW-Madison on October 22, 2011. WI: Madison. Vang, P.D. (2011). The impact of teenage marriage on the socioeconomic status of Hmong women. Presented to the University of Wisconsin-Madison Asian American Studies Program on February 25, 2011. WI: Madison Vang, P.D. (2010). Hmong in the United States. Presented to the California State University, San Bernardino Asian Symposium on April 20, 2010. CA: San Bernardino. Vang, P.D. (2010). Child Abuse in the Hmong Community. Presented to the California Public Child Welfare Training Academy on January 20, 2010. CA: San Diego. Vang, P.D. (2009). The Impact of Early Marriage on the Socioeconomic Status of Hmong Women. Presentation at Hmong Women s Action Team- Research Cornerstone Vang 5
Community Launch on June 3, 2009. MN: St. Paul. Vang, P.D. (2009). Hmong Mental Health and the Self Construal. Presentation to the NASW- CA Inland Empire on April 9, 2009. CA: Redlands. Vang, P.D. (2008). Hmong Mental Health-Keys to a Successful Program. Presentation to the State of Minnesota Department of Human Services, Office of Minority Health on August 22, 2008. MN: St. Paul. Vang, P.D. (2008). The Influence of Culture on Mental Health. Training provided on behalf of Hmong Women Achieving Together on June 19, 2008. MN: St. Paul. Vang, P.D. (2008). Hmong and Mental Health. Presentation to the Joan of Arc-Mental Health Ministry on June 9, 2008. MN: Minneapolis. Vang, P.D. & Her, I. (2006). Sexism and Domestic Violence: A Hmong Women s Action Team Approach. Training provided on behalf of the Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women on September 29, 2006. MN: St. Paul. Thao, B., Vang, P.D., Her, I., Chang, Y., & Hang, M. (2005). Women s Dialogues Project: Our voices create our future. Seminar given at the Hmong Women s National Conference at the University of Minnesota on September 17, 2005. MN: Minneapolis. Chang, M., Lee, J., Vang, P.D. (2005). Needs of Higher Education among Hmong Youth. The World in Minnesota: Diverse Families, Shared Dreams on April 25, 2005. Organized by the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. MN: Minneapolis. Vang, P.D. (2003). Hmong Mental Health Concepts: Bridging Needs with Western Services. Training given to service providers on behalf of the Amherst Wilder Foundation Southeast Asian Social Adjustment Program on November 11, 2003. MN: St. Paul. Vang, P.D. (2003, March). Hmong Women and Early Marriage. Presentation to the Women s Consortium. MN: St. Paul. Vang, P.D., Yang, C.D., Moua, L., Xiong, T.M. (2002). Hmong Women s Action Team: Hmong Women s Leadership. Seminar given at the Annual Hmong National Conference on April 14, 2002. WI: Milwaukee. Vang, P.D. (2002). Social Issues facing Hmong Women. Presentation to the American Association of University Women on April 5, 2002. MN: St. Paul. Vang, P.D. (2002, March). Social Issues facing the Hmong. Presentation to students at Inver Grove Hills Community College. MN: Inver Grove Heights. Vang, P.D. (2001, April). Social Issues facing the Hmong. Presentation to BSW students at Bethel College. MN: St. Paul. Vang, P.D. (2001, March). Social Issues facing the Hmong. Presentation to BSW students at UW River Falls. WI: River Falls. Vang 6
Vang, P.D. (2000, March 18). Domestic Violence in the Hmong Community. Organized by the Domestic Abuse Intervention Services, WI: Madison. Service 2013- Current Member of the Tenure and Promotion Committee (UFEPT) at St. Catherine University, St. Paul, MN. 2014-Current Financial Officer, Hmong Women Achieving Together, St. Paul, MN 2012- Current Chair of the HBSE Curriculum Committee at St. Catherine University 2013- Current Coordinator of the Critical Hmong Studies Program at St. Catherine University 2013-2014 SCU/UST School of Social Work DSW Program Development, St. Paul, MN 2013-2014 Advisor Board Member, Asian American Federation Child Study, New York 2012-2014 Co-Advisor, Student Honors Society Phi Alpha Beta Epsilon, St. Catherine University, St. Paul, MN 2012-2014 Board Member, Vice Chair, Hmong American Partnership, St. Paul, MN 2011-2014 McNair Scholars Program Mentor- G Lee Xiong, Bao Lee, St. Paul, MN 2011-2012 Lead Writer: Critical Hmong Studies Minor Proposal, St. Catherine University, St. Paul, MN 5/09-6/11 Faculty Advisor to the Vietnamese Student Association at CSUSB 2002-2003 Board Member, People Incorporated, St. Paul, MN 2001-2002 Guardian Ad Litem, Ramsey County Children and Family Services, St. Paul, MN 8/00 8/08 Board Member, Initiative for Violence Free Families, Hmong Women Achieving Together, Ramsey County, St. Paul, MN Grants Received Spring 2014 Summer 2012 Spring 2012 Spring 2012 Faculty Research and Development Grant Funding for Spring research. Amount: $3974.00 Summer Scholars Grant Funding for Summer Research Amount: $4000.000 Internationalization Grant Funding for Curriculum Development Amount: $1400.00 Pepsi Funds Grant Funding for equipment for graduate student research Amount: $1300.00 Student Research Collaboration Vang 7
Spring 2012 Summer 2012 Summer 2012 Summer 2013 Collaborative Inquiry Grant Student research mentoring University of St. Thomas Paper: Lee, G. L. & Vang, P.D. (2012). Hmong and Acculturation. St. Paul, MN: University of St. Thomas Grants and Research Office McNair Scholars Program University of St. Thomas Paper: Lee G.L. (2013). Culture and Sexual Identity: An Analysis Through the Perceptions of Hmong-American Minnesotans. St. Paul, MN: University of St. Thomas Grants and Research Office. Summer Scholars Program Summer student research mentoring St. Catherine University Presentation: Vang, P.D. & Vang, C. (2013). Hmong and Acculturation. Presented at the 16th Annual Hmong National Conference in on April 5, 2013 in CA: Fresno. McNair Scholars Program University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire Paper and presentation: Lee, B. (2013). Adolescent Hmong marriage and depression. Menomonie, WI: UW-Stout. Lee, B. (2014). Adolescent marriage and risk of depression. Presented at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research on April 3, 2014 in University of Kentucky, Lexington. Vang 8