DIANN CAMERON KELLY, PH.D.
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EDUCATION
PhD, Fordham University, Graduate School of Social Service, New York, New York
Dates of Attendance – September, 1997 to July, 2002
Field of Study: Social Work with Children & Families
Dissertation: The Impact of Organized Group Mentoring on College Completion and Quality of Life Satisfaction (A Research Study on High Achieving Young Adults of Color).
MSW, Fordham University, Graduate School of Social Service, New York, New York
Dates of Attendance – September, 1991 to May, 1994
Field of Study: Practice with Children and Adolescents
Thesis: Family-Focused Welfare: Supplementing Welfare Reform with Family Preservation Initiatives to Promote Self-Sufficiency and Improve Service Delivery Among AFDC Recipients.
Scholarships/Awards: Dr. Georgia McMurray Award/NASW
BA, Temple University, School of Communications and Theater, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Dates of Attendance – September, 1982 to May, 1986
Field of Study: Journalism and Public Relations
Scholarships/Awards: Carol R. Simon Leadership Award/Women In Communications, Inc.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE – ACADEMIC
Full-Time
September 2002 to Present
Associate Professor, Tenured (2009-present)
Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track (2002-2009)
Chair, Human Behavior in the Social Environment Academic Sequence, School of Social Work, 2007 to present
Adelphi University, School of Social Work, Garden City, New York
Courses: Human Behavior in the Social Environment; Advanced Practice with Individuals and Groups; Foundation Practice in Social Work; Research Methods in Social Work; Oppression & Diversity & Human Rights; Independent Studies in Forensic Social Work; Risk & Resilience in Adolescence, School Social Work, and Child Welfare Practice.
Part-Time
September 2000 to May, 2002
Adjunct Professor, Seminar Lecturer & Field Liaison/Academic Advisor
Fordham University, Graduate School of Social Service, New York, New York
Courses: Foundation Practice in Social Work; Seminar on Practice with Children & Families.
September 1999 to May, 2000
Clinical Field Instructor & Integrative Law Seminar Co-Instructor
Fordham University, Lincoln Square Legal Services
An Interdisciplinary Project of the Graduate School of Social Service & School of Law
Courses: Seminar on Educational Law and Advocacy
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE – NON-ACADEMIC
Full-Time
April, 1996 to August, 2002
Director, Counseling Programs
The Albert G. Oliver Program, New York, New York
Accomplishments:
· administered the counseling program for a multi-state educational enrichment program addressing psychological, social, and educational needs of gifted and talented adolescents;
· trained staff and teachers in crisis counseling, outreach and assessment serving over 200 youth each year;
· planned and facilitated educational summer youth retreats and educational enrichment initiatives; and
· served as program officer for anonymous donor and distributed funding to special projects within the organization.
June, 1994 to April, 1996
Program Director, Specialized Foster-Boarding Programs
Richard Allen Center on Life, New York, New York
Accomplishments:
· managed and supervised more than 200 cases in a voluntary foster care agency whose unit was focused on initial planning for children entering foster care;
· provided staff development in areas of permanency planning, child well-being assessment; and preparing for court testimony;
· wrote grant for and received funding of $500,000 from NYC Community Development Agency, to design and implement a violence intervention and prevention program (i.e. “Youth Action League”) for Central Harlem youth;
· wrote grant for and received funding of $750,000 from New York State Department of OMRDD/OMH to design and implement a discharge planning initiative (i.e. “Intensive Case Management Services”) expanding existing mental health services to children in foster care and their families; and
· conducted program evaluation of foster care outcomes and violence prevention programs.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
June, 1994 to present
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), #049002-1
New York State Department of Education, Albany New York
September, 1996 to May, 1997
Certificate in Field Instruction (SIFI)
Graduate School of Social Service, Fordham University, New York, New York
April, 1995
Certificate in Divorce & Family Mediation
Center for Family & Divorce Mediation, New York, New York
PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
Edited Volumes
Kelly, D., Howe-Barksdale, S. & Gitelson, D (Editors) (2010). Young Veterans’ Universe: Perspectives on the Lasting Effects of War. A Special Issue for the Journal of Social Issues, in development. Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues, Washington, DC. Malden, MA: Wiley-Blackwell.
Refereed Journal Articles
Kelly, D., Howe-Barksdale, S. and Gitelson, D. (2010). The habitus of war: Identifying the challenges and opportunities to reintegration for young veterans. Young Veterans’ Universe: Perspectives on the Lasting Effects of War. A Special Issue for the Journal of Social Issues, in development. Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues, Washington, DC. Malden, MA: Wiley-Blackwell.
Kelly, D., Gerson, A. and Ward, S. (2010). Veterans’-by-proxy: Understanding the impact of multiple deployments and the process of reintegration on the children of veterans. Young Veterans’ Universe: Perspectives on the Lasting Effects of War. A Special Issue for the Journal of Social Issues, in development. Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues, Washington, DC. Malden, MA: Wiley-Blackwell.
Kelly, D. (2009). Reframing cultural competency: The essential elements of cross cultural efficacy to support social connectedness. The Journal of Pastoral Counseling, in press.
Kelly, D. and Palley, E. (2009). The culture of sexual violence in families: How severe sexual maltreatment affects social inclusion and perpetuates predatory customs in the context of attachment. The Journal of Pastoral Counseling, in press.
Kelly, D. (2009). In preparation for adulthood: Exploring civic participation and social trust among young minorities. Youth & Society, 40(4), 526-540.
Kelly, D. (2008). Civic readiness: Preparing toddlers and young children for civic education and sustained engagement. National Civic Review, 97(4), 55-59.
Mallow, Alissa and Kelly, Diann. (2006). Unraveling the layers of cultural competence: Exploring the meaning of meta-cultural competence in the therapeutic community. Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse, 5(3), 63-74.
Kelly, Diann. (2006). Parents’ influence on youths’ civic behaviors: The civic context of the caregiving environment. Families in Society, 87(3), 447-455.
Kelly, Diann. (2005). Beyond problem solving: the social worker as risk manager and educator. School Social Work, 29(2), 40-52.
Palley, E. & Kelly, D (2003). Understanding federal laws and its limitations regarding the identification and treatment of childhood depression: An analysis of IDEA. School Social Work, 28(1), 68-83.
Refereed Papers & Presentations:
Kelly, D., Rassinger, C. & Rodriguez, J. Risk, Resilience & Disconnected Youth: Challenges & Strategies for Enhancing Civic Readiness & Engagement Among Today’s Youth. 2008 Association of New York State Youth Board (ANYSYB) Conference "YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Roots for a Strong New York." Liverpool, New York (October, 2008).
Kelly, D. Promoting Civic Indicators in Toddlerhood: A Look at Early Head Start Data for Community Outreach & Program Curricula Opportunities at the Nursery/Pre-K Levels. Gulf South Summit on Service Learning and Civic Engagement through Higher Education, Belmont University, Nashville, Tennessee (March, 2008).
Kelly, D. and Mallow, A. Unraveling Cultural Competence: The Essentials of Cross Cultural Efficacy. Council on Social Work Education, Chicago, Illinois (February, 2006).
Mallow A. and Kelly, D. Unraveling the Layers of Cultural Competency: Exploring the Meaning of Meta-Cultural Competence in the Therapeutic Community. NYS Social Work Education Association Conference, Saratoga Springs, New York (November, 2005)
Kelly, D. Civic Views of Young Adult Minorities. Annual Board Program Invitation, CIRCLE, Washington, DC (December, 2004).
Kelly, D. Mentoring Students Through Technology. Annual Conference, NYS Social Work Education Association, Rochester, NY (November, 2003).
Palley, E. and Kelly D. Examining the Adolescent Sexual Predator in the Context of Attachment. Training Symposium, Institute for Continuing Judicial Education, Athens, GA (October, 2003).
Palley, E. and Kelly, D. Understanding Federal Laws & Limitations Regarding the Treatment of Childhood Depression – An Analysis of IDEA. 2nd Hawaii International Conference on Social Sciences, Honolulu, HI (June, 2003).
Kelly, D. and Palley, E. Examining the Adolescent Sexual Predator in the Context Of Attachment. National Association of Forensic Social Workers, Phoenix, AZ (May, 2003).
Non-Refereed Papers & Presentations
Kelly, D. Diversity & Social Work Ethics: The Essentials of Cross Cultural Efficacy. Richard Lodge Colloquia, Adelphi University, Garden City, New York (April, 2005).
Kelly, D. The Stranger In My House – The Impact of Emotional Neglect on Secure Attachment in Childhood. Hudson Valley Colloquia, Adelphi University, SSW, Poughkeepsie, NY. Training Instructor (March, 2004).
Kelly, D. The Impact of Organized Group Mentoring. Success Summit, African American Success Foundation, Fort Lauderdale, FL (November, 2003).
Invited Papers & Presentations
Kelly, D. Engaging Fathers in Child Welfare Practice. Catholic Charities, Builder for Family and Youth (BFFY), Brooklyn, New York. Case Study Conference & Seminar Training, Co-led with Carol Cohen, PhD (May to June, 2007).
Kelly, D. Working from an Existential Perspective. Advanced Training Program, Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services, Inc., New York, New York, Discussant, co-led with Roni Berger, PhD (November, 2006).
Kelly, D. Responding to Adolescent Suicide Ideation. Big Brothers/Big Sisters of New York, New York, New York. Training Instructor (April, 2005).
Kelly, D. Child Welfare & Child Protective Services: The Clinical Connection. Administration for Children’s Services, The City of New York, James Satterwhite Academy for Child Welfare Training – A PDP Seminar in the “Bridge the Gap” Series (November, 2004).
Kelly, D. The Behavioral and Social Outcomes of Childhood Obesity. Pediatric Conference on Obesity, Lincoln Hospital, Bronx, New York, Panelist (March, 2004).
Other Creative Written Projects (Invited Op-Eds.)
Kelly, D. (2009). What is day care for? Newsday, Sunday, March 29, 2009.
Kelly, D. (2007). Nanny cam exposé. Newsday, Sunday, March 11, 2007, A36-A37.
Kelly, D. (2006). Desperate measures: Why send children away from their community for the care that they critically need? Newsday, Sunday, April 2, 2006, A36-37.
Works Currently in Preparation
Kelly, D., Barksdale, S. and Gitelson, D (Eds.) (initially developed in 2009). The Young Veterans’ Universe: Perspectives on the Lasting Effects of War, Journal of Social Issues. Expected publication, May, 2010.
GRANT-FUNDED RESEARCH
June, 2007 to December, 2008
Fahs-Beck Fund, New York Community Trust, Inc., New York, New York
Amount: $10,000
Purpose: To explore the social components of the Civil Rights Era and the influence of these components on civic engagement in urban communities using community-based focus groups.
Final Report: Kelly, D. (2008). The civic legacy of the civil rights era: Exploring the civic values of a generation, a final report. Garden City, NY: Adelphi University.
September, 2002 to December, 2004
Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE), College Park, Maryland
Amount: $30,000
Purpose: To explore community service and civic engagement behavior among persons of color using internet-based methods to collect qualitative data.
Final Report: Kelly, D. (2004). Civic Views of Young Adult Minorities: Exploring the Influences of Kinship Communities and Youth Mentoring Communities on Prosocial Civic Behaviors. A CIRCLE Working Paper, November, 2004. College Park, Maryland: CIRCLE.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Media Appearances
March 2007
Expert, Civic Engagement among school-age children and young teenagers
In Kosecki, Danielle (2007). Small Hands, Big Hearts. In Town Westchester, p. 77.
February, 7, 2007
Expert, Civic Engagement among school-age children and young teenagers
In Kosecki, Danielle (2007). Small Hands, Big Hearts. Rockland Magazine, p. 43.
January 12, 2005
Expert, Ethics in Home-Based Employment of Child Care Provider
In Burson, Pat (2005). Is videotaping the baby sitter a good idea? Newsday.
Community Presentations/Speeches (Invited)
November 21, 2006
The Albert G. Oliver Program, New York, New York
Speech – “Coping with Separation Anxiety” (Empowering Parents to Empower Their Children to Thrive in Secondary School/Boarding-Settings)
May 24, 2005 to August 26, 2005
Community Health Care Network of New York City, New York, New York
Facilitator, Community Focus Groups (8) for the city-wide Centering Pregnancy Initiative
March, 2005
Ossining UFSD Community Development, Ossining, New York
Speech – “Love is the Bridge to Success: Actively Supporting Your Child’s Education”
April, 2003
Schneider Children’s Hospital, Long Island Jewish Medical Center
Great Neck, New York
Speech – “Parenting Adolescents with Chronic Illnesses”
HONORS AND AWARDS
September, 2001 to July, 2002
National Service Fellow – A Doctoral Fellowship
Corporation for National and Community Service, Washington, DC
Final Report – “Beyond Outreach: Group Mentoring Opportunities to Promote and Sustain Community Service Among Persons of Color.”
October, 2001
Sheila Starks Dudley Research Award – A Doctoral Fellowship
African American Success Foundation, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Final Report – “Organized Group mentoring & Achievement: A Study on Black High Achievers.”
ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
January 2005 to Present
Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI), Washington, DC
Member
January, 2004 to Present
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), Alexandria, VA
Member
September, 1993 to Present
National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Washington, DC.
Member
SERVICE
Professional (Abridged)
February, 2008 to present
CHOICE Magazine, American Library Association.
Book Appraiser, Contributions – about four per year.
September, 2006 to present
Child Development, SAGE Publications.
Peer Reviewer; Contributions – about four reviews per year.
June, 2006 to present
Youth & Society, SAGE Publications.
Member, Editorial Board; Contributions – about eight reviews per year.
May, 2006 to present
Journal of Adolescent Research, SAGE Publications.
Peer Reviewer; Contributions – about four reviews per year.
February, 2006 to April, 2006
Learn & Serve America RFA “Learn & Serve Higher Education,” Corporation for National and Community Service, Washington, DC
Grant Reviewer of Higher Education Applications (Ten (10) Applications) and participating in internet-based reviewers’ conferences and trainings.
February, 2005
Invest in Kids RFP for Expanded and New Programs,” Westchester County Youth Bureau, White Plains, New York
Grant Reviewer of Community Applications (Four (4) Applications)
July, 2000
Elementary School Counseling Demonstration Project. U.S. Department of Education, Safe & Drug Free Schools, Washington, DC
Grant Reviewer of National RFA for School Districts (Twelve (12) Applications), and participation in an internet-based conference and training.