Maccio 1
Elaine M. Maccio, Ph.D., LCSW
206 Huey P. Long Field House
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
(225) 578-1109
Education
PhD University at Buffalo, The State University of New York (2004)
School of Social Work
Dissertation: Family, Fundamentalism, and Fitting In: Predicting Propensity to
Seek Sexual Reorientation Therapy
MSWUniversity at Buffalo, The State University of New York (1998)
School of Social Work
Concentration: Alcohol and other drug problems
BSRochester Institute of Technology (1996)
Majors: Psychology & Sociology
Academic/Faculty Positions
2012–PresentAssociate Professor, Louisiana State University, School of Social Work
2006–2012Assistant Professor, Louisiana State University, School of Social Work
2004–2006Assistant Professor, Our Lady of the Lake University, Worden School of
Social Service
2004Adjunct Instructor, University of Texas, Austin, School of Social Work
Credentials
2007Louisiana State Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW; Active)
2003Texas State Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW; Inactive)
1998New York State Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW; Inactive)
Professional Organizations (past and present)
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR)
Research Interests
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth and adults
Homeless and runaway youth
Research Experience (2006-Present)
2012–2013Principal Investigator; “Sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination in housing, employment, and public accommodations in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana”; Louisiana State University
2012Co-Investigator (with Kristin Ferguson-Colvin, Ph.D., Hunter College, Silberman School of Social Work); “Toolkit for LGBTQ Homeless and Runaway Youth Service Providers”; Louisiana State University
2011–2013Principal Investigator; “Assessing Quality of Life among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Residents of the Greater Baton Rouge Area—2011”; Louisiana State University
2009–2010Principal Investigator; “Sexual Minority-Affirmative Policies among Baton Rouge’s Top Employers”; Louisiana State University
2009Principal Investigator; “Impact of Service-Learning on Attitudes and Course Content Acquisition”; Louisiana State University
2008–2011Principal Investigator; “Personal and Social Characteristics of New Orleans’ Homeless Youth”; Louisiana State University
2008–2009Principal Investigator; “Human Diversity and Oppression Curriculum in Social Work Education: Cohort Comparisons and Longitudinal Changes”; Louisiana State University
2007–2008Principal Investigator; “Proposal to Evaluate Baton Rouge Area Foundation’s Mental Health Initiative”; Louisiana State University
2006Principal Investigator; “Students’ and Community Partners’ Evaluations
of Service-Learning”; Louisiana State University
2006Principal Investigator; “Assessment of Graduate Social Work Students: Course Objective Mastery, Prejudice, and Perceptions of Service-Learning”; Louisiana State University
Refereed Articles
Published
Ferguson, K. M., & Maccio, E. M. (2015). Promising programs for lesbian, gay,
bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning runaway and homeless youths.
Journal of Social Service Research. DOI:10.1080/01488376.2015.1058879
Rinfrette, E. S., Maccio, E. M., Hartinger-Saunders, R. M, Rine, C. M., Jackson, K. F.,
Coyle, J. P., & Shulman, L. (2015). Content and process in a teaching workshop for faculty and PhD students. Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 35(1-2), 65-81. doi: 10.1080/08841233.2014.990077
Maccio, E. M., DeRosa, S. M.*, Wilks, S. E., & Wright, A. L.* (2014). Age differences in LGBT attitudes toward marriage equality. Advances in Social Work, 15(2), 428-443.
Ferguson, K. M., Bender, K., Thompson, S., Maccio, E. M. & Pollio, D. (2012). Employment status and income generation among homeless young adults: Results from a five-city, mixed-methods study. Youth & Society, 44(3), 385-407. doi:10.1177/0044118X11402851
Hill, T. D., Maccio, E. M., Cain, D. S., & Burdette, A. M. (2012). Client perceptions of
welfare caseworker support and client mental health: Longitudinal evidence from the Welfare, Children, and Families Project. Social Service Review, 86(4), 594-603.
Maccio, E. M., & Pangburn, J. A.* (2012). Self-reported postpartum depressive
symptoms in lesbian birth mothers and co-mothers. Journal of Family Social Work, 15(2), 99-120.
Maccio, E. M., & Schuler, J. T.* (2012). Substance use, self-esteem, and self-efficacy among homeless and runaway youth in New Orleans. Child & Adolescent Social Work Journal, 29(2), 123-136.doi:10.1007/s10560-011-0249-6
Maccio, E. M., & Voorhies, R. A.* (2012). Social work students' perceptions of
service-learning in a graduate course on diversity. Journal of Service-Learning in Higher Education, 1, 50-69.
Ferguson, K., Bender, K., Thompson, S., Maccio, E., Xie, B., & Pollio, D. (2011). Social control correlates of arrest behavior among homeless youth in five U.S. cities. Violence and Victims, 26(5), 648-668. doi:10.1891/0886-6708.26.5.648
Maccio, E. M. (2011). Graduate social work students’ attitudes toward service-
learning. Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 31(2),163-177.
Maccio, E. M. (2011). Self-reported sexual orientation and identity before and after
sexual reorientation therapy. Journal of Gay and Lesbian Mental Health, 15(3),
242-259.
Maccio, E. M., & Pangburn, J. A.* (2011). The case for investigating postpartum
depression in lesbians and bisexual women. Women’s Health Issues, 21(3), 187-
190.
* Graduate student
Maccio, E. M. (2010). Influence of family, religion, and social conformity on client
participation in sexual reorientation therapy.Journal of Homosexuality, 57(3), 441-458.
Thompson, S. J., Maccio, E. M., Desselle, S. K., Zittel-Palamara, K. (2007). Predictors of
traumatic distress among runaway youth utilizing two service sectors. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 20(4), 553-563.
Safyer, A. W., Thompson, S. J., Maccio, E. M., Zittel-Palamara, K. M., & Forehand, G.
(2004). Adolescents’ and parents’ perceptions of runaway behavior: Problems
and solutions. Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 21(5), 495-512.
Thompson, S. J., Zittel-Palamara, K. M., & Maccio, E. M. (2004).Runaway youth
utilizing crisis shelter services:Predictors of presenting problems. Child and Youth Care Forum, 33(6), 387-404.
Maccio, E. M., Skiba, D., Doueck, H. J., Randolph, K. A., Weston, E. A., & Anderson, L.
E. (2003). Social workers’ perceptions of family preservation programs. Family Preservation Journal, 7, 1-18.
Maccio, E. M., & Doueck, H. J. (2002). Meeting the needs of the gay and lesbian
community: Outcomes in the human services. Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services, 14(4), 55-73.
Smyth, N. J., Dunn, M. N., Myer, J. W., & Maccio, E. (1999). Risk factors for
suicidal behavior among alcoholics: Factors associated with a history of ideation
vs. a history of parasuicide. Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 2(3), 79-98.
Under Review
Lim, Y., Maccio, E. M., Bickham, T.*, & Dabney, W. F.* Research-based service-
learning outcomes of a social policy course. Manuscript submitted for
publication.
In Progress
Hunter, D.*, & Maccio, E. M.Educational characteristics among New Orleans’
homeless and runaway youth. Manuscript in preparation.
Maccio, E. M., & Ferguson, K. M. Services to LGBTQ runaway and homeless youth: Gaps and recommendations. Manuscript in preparation.
* Graduate student
Book Chapters
Published
Maccio, E. M. (2010). Service-learning partnerships with the lesbian, gay, bisexual,
and transgender community. In M. A. Cooksey & K. T. Olivares (Eds.), Quick hits for service-learning: Successful strategies by award-winning teachers. Bloomington, IN: Indiana University Press.
Maccio, E. M. (2008). Marriage/domestic partnerships. In T. Mizrahi & L. E. Davis
(Eds.), Encyclopedia of Social Work (20th ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
Smith, K. D., Leo, C. M., & Maccio, E. M. (2002). Introduction to human behavior:
Group level variables. In J. S. Wodarski & S. F. Dziegielewski (Eds.), Human
behavior and the social environment: Integrating theory and evidenced-based
practice (pp. 216-248). New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company.
Book, Article, and Conference AbstractReviews
2015, AugustJournal of Homosexuality
2015, MayArchives of Women’s Mental Health
2015, MayJournal of Lesbian Studies
2015, MarchSubstance Use & Misuse
2015, January Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services
2013, JuneJournal of Homosexuality
2013, Feb.Journal of Homosexuality
2013, Feb.Substance Use & Misuse
2012, JulyChildren and Youth Services Review
2012, JuneJournal of Service-Learning in Higher Education
2012, AprilJournal of Service-Learning in Higher Education
2011, JuneSage Publications
2011, JuneSociety for Social Work and Research Annual Conference
2011, MarchCouncil on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting
2010, OctoberJournal of Lesbian Studies
2010, JulySociety for Social Work and Research Annual Conference
2010, MarchFeminist Formations
2009, AugustSage Publications
2009, MaySage Publications
Research Reports
Ferguson-Colvin, K. M., & Maccio, E. M. (2012).Toolkit for practitioners/researchers working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) runaway and homeless youth (RHY). New York, NY: National Resource Center for Permanency and Family Connections.
Allen, P. D., & Maccio, E. M. (2008). Evaluation of the InCourage program partner and
provider surveys. Baton Rouge, LA: Louisiana State University for the Baton Rouge Area Foundation.
Maccio, E. M., Allen, P. D., & Pietruszkiewicz, S. (2008). Evaluation of the InCourage
program provider surveys. Baton Rouge, LA: Louisiana State University for the Baton Rouge Area Foundation.
Wright, B. J., Smyth, N. J., & Maccio, E. M. (2001, April). Treating dually diagnosed
adolescents. (Addiction Technology Transfer: Research & Practice Dialogue.) Buffalo, NY: Northeastern States Addiction Technology Transfer Center.
Wright, B. J., Smyth, N. J., & Maccio, E. M. (2001, January). What if I can’t get clients
in within 48 hours? (Addiction Technology Transfer: Research & Practice
Dialogue). Buffalo, NY: Northeastern States Addiction Technology Transfer
Center.
Wright, B. J., Smyth, N. J., & Maccio, E. M. (2000, September). What will reduce the no-
show rate for addiction intakes? (Addiction Technology Transfer: Research &
Practice Dialogue). Buffalo, NY: Northeastern States Addiction Technology
Transfer Center.
Refereed Conference Presentations
International
Smyth, N. J., Syms, C., Wright, B. J., Maccio, E. M., & Wilner, J. (2001, September).
Bridging the gap between addiction research & practice. Presentation at the
International Council on Alcohol and Addictions 44th International Conference,
Heidelberg, Germany.
Maccio, E. M., Monaco, A., & Evans, D. (2001, June). “Fix my kid!”: Using EMDR with
adolescents with conduct problems within a family therapy context. Presentation
at the Annual Conference of the EMDR International Association, Austin, TX.
Smyth, N. J., & Maccio, E. M. (2000, November). EMDR: A method to assist in
substance abuse prevention & treatment? Paper presented at HOPE 2000:
International Conference on HIV and Substance Abuse Prevention and Control,
Mumbai, India.
Maccio, E. M. (1999, June). Methodological requirements for EMDR intervention
research. In N. J. Smyth (Chair), The future of EMDR in clinical research: Where are we? Where do we next need to go? Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the EMDR International Association, Las Vegas, NV.
National
Maccio, E. M., & Wright, A. L.* (2015, October). Social work as a leader in interdisciplinary education: An LGBTQ studies minor.Poster presented at the Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, Denver, CO.
Bickham, T.*, Lim, Y., & Maccio, E. M. (2015, October). Research-based service-learning outcomes of a policy course. Poster presented at the Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education,Denver, CO.
Maccio, E. M., Chiasson, D., Lilley, T., Livermore, M., & Moles, A. (2013, November).
Online social work education: Methods, challenges, outcomes, and accreditation. Paper presented at the Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, Dallas, TX.
Dabney, W. F.*, & Maccio, E. M. (2012, November). Engaging the LGBTQ community
through service-learning. Paper presented at the Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, Washington, DC.
Lim, Y., Maccio, E. M., & Dabney, W. F.* (2012, November). Research-based service-
learning. Paper presented at the Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, Washington, DC.
Maccio, E. M., Chiasson, D., Lilley, T., & Moles, A. (2012, November). Online social
work education: Methods and outcomes using Adobe Connect. Paper presented at the Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, Washington, DC.
DeRosa, S. M.*, Wilks, S. E., & Maccio, E. M. (2011, January). Perspective differences
on politics and social policy between older and younger LGBT adults. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research, Tampa, FL.
Maccio, E. M., DeJohn, T. V.*, & Rhodes, J. L. F.* (2010, October). Service-learning
using an asset-based community development (ABCD) model.Paper presented at the Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, Portland, OR.
Olson-McBride, L. J., Maccio, E. M., & Crutchfield, J.* (2010, October). Creating
sustainable and reciprocal relationships via service-learning.Paper presented at the Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, Portland, OR.
* Graduate student
Rhodes, J. L. F.*, Maccio, E. M., & DeJohn, T. V.* (2010, October). Research made
real: Engaging students in service-learning research courses.Paper presented at the Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, Portland, OR.
Maccio, E. M., Allen, P. D., & Pietruszkiewicz,S. (2009, January).Responding to post-
disaster mental health needs of hurricane survivors. Poster presented at the Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research, New Orleans, LA.
Maccio, E. M. (2008, November). No longer invisible: Service-learning and lesbian, gay,
bisexual, and transgender curriculum.Paper presented at the Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, Philadelphia, PA.
Pietruszkiewicz, S., Allen, P., & Maccio, E. M. (2008, April). Don’t forget the okra in the gumbo: Collaborating to help victims of Katrina and Rita. Presentation at the Social Welfare Action Alliance National Meeting and Conference, Houston, TX.
Maccio, E. M. (2007, October). Social work students' perceptions of service-learning in a graduate course on diversity. Paper presented at the Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, San Francisco, CA.
Maccio, E. M. (2006, January). Family, fundamentalism, and fitting in: Predicting
propensity to seek sexual reorientation therapy. Paper presented at the Annual
Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research, San Antonio, TX.
Maccio, E. M. (2005, February/March). Family, fundamentalism, and fitting in:
Predicting propensity to seek reorientation therapy. Paper presented at the Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, New York, NY.
Maccio, E. M., & Thompson, S. J. (2003, January). Substance use and high-risk
behaviors among runaway/homeless youth. Paper presented at the Annual
Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research, Washington, D.C.
Safyer, A., Thompson, S. J., Maccio, E. M., Zittel-Palamara, K., & Forehand, G. (2002,
January). Adolescent and parent perceptions of runaway behavior: Problems and solutions. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research, San Diego, CA.
* Graduate student
Regional
Dabney, W. F., Jr.*, Bickham, T.*, Lim, Y., & Maccio, E. M. (2014, March). Teaching social policy through service-learning. Paper presented at the annual Gulf-South Summit on Service-Learning and Civic Engagement through Higher Education, Auburn, AL.
Broussard, J.*, Weber, B.*, & Maccio, E. M. (2012, March). Research as a tool for
service-learning and civic engagement. Paper presented at the annual Gulf-South Summit on Service-Learning and Civic Engagement through Higher Education, Hattiesburg, MS.
Maccio, E. M. (2010, March). Place-based research: Applications, uses, and examples. Paper presented at the annual Gulf-South Summit on Service-Learning and Civic Engagement through Higher Education, Athens, GA.
Maccio, E. M. (2010, March). Service-learning as an asset-based community development strategy. Poster presented at the annual Gulf-South Summit on Service-Learning and Civic Engagement through Higher Education, Athens, GA.
Shoemaker, J., Chaney, C., Erickson, N., Maccio, E. M., & Parker, M. (2010, March). Faculty reflect on people, place, and partners: What we wish we had done differently! Panel discussion at the annual Gulf-South Summit on Service-Learning and Civic Engagement through Higher Education, Athens, GA.
Kayser, C., Perlis, R. V., Culross, R., Maccio, E. M., & Weaver, M. (2009, March). Teaching each other: Faculty as learners. Panel discussion at the annual Gulf-South Summit on Service-Learning and Civic Engagement through Higher Education, Baton Rouge, LA.
Maccio, E. M. (2009, March). Rethinking the possibilities: Community-driven research as a service-learning option. Poster presented at the annual Gulf-South Summit on Service-Learning and Civic Engagement through Higher Education, Baton Rouge, LA.
Maccio, E. M., & Pittman, D.* (2008, March). A community-building model of service-learning. Poster presented at the annual Gulf-South Summit on Service-Learning and Civic Engagement through Higher Education, Nashville, TN.
Maccio, E. M., & Voorhies, R. A.* (2007, March). The best of both worlds: Merging
service-learning and graduate social work diversity curricula. Paper presented at the annual Gulf-South Summit on Service-Learning and Civic Engagement through Higher Education, New Orleans, LA.
* Graduate student
Bradizza, C. M., Stasiewicz, P. R., & Maccio, E. M. (1998, February/March). Drug use
disorders, self-efficacy to resist drinking, and motivation for change among alcoholics: Comparisons between African Americans and Caucasians. Poster session presented at the Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, Boston, MA.
State
Maccio, E. M. (2012, July). Culturally competent and evidence-based practice with
lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in substance abuse treatment. Presentation at the Louisiana Association of Substance Abuse Counselors and Trainers Annual Conference, Marksville, LA.
Maccio, E. M. (2010, April). Culturally-competentpractice with lesbian, gay, bisexual,
and transgender youth and their families. Presentation at the Louisiana Families in Need of Services (LA FINS) Association Annual Conference, Baton Rouge, LA.
Maccio, E. M. (2010, March). Culturally-competent, evidence-based substance abuse
treatment with LGBT people. Presentation at the National Association of Social Workers—Louisiana Chapter Annual Conference, Baton Rouge, LA.
Lemieux, C. M., Maccio, E. M., Allen, P. D., & Plummer, C. (2009, April). University-
community partnerships: Creating win-win service learning experiences in social work. Presentation at the National Association of Social Workers—Louisiana Chapter Annual Conference, Baton Rouge, LA.
Maccio, E. M. (2008, August). Culturally competent and evidence-based practice with
lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in substance abuse treatment. Presentation at the Louisiana Association of Substance Abuse Counselors and Trainers Annual Conference, Lake Charles, LA.
Shoemaker, J., & Maccio, E. M. (2006, November). Learning and serving with
immigrant populations: Service-learning methods and models. Presentation at the Louisiana Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (LaTESOL)/ Louisiana Association of Bilingual Education (LABE) Annual Conference, Baton Rouge, LA.
Invited Presentations (2010-Present)
Maccio, E. M., & *Wright, A. (2015, April). “Our own Shreveport moment”: Advocating forLGBTQ People in Louisiana. Presentation at the LSU School of Social Work’s Annual Conference, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA.
* Graduate student
Maccio, E. M. (2015, April). The real campus climate. Keynote address at the Campus Conversations, Office of Multicultural Affairs, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA.
Maccio, E. M. (2015, January). LGBT youth in schools. Presentation at the
American Council for School Social Work Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Skinner, A., Krejci, C., & Maccio, E. M. (2014, November). Social justice and the theater. Panel discussion at the Outworks Play Festival Forum Discussion, Department of Theatre, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA.
Maccio, E. M. (2014, June). LGBT youth in schools. Presentation for the Lafayette Parish
School System, Lafayette, LA.
Maccio, E. M. (2014, May). Diverse families in diverse contexts. Presentation for the
Certificate in Parenting Education for Parent Educators, Baton Rouge, LA.
*Gettys, S., & Maccio, E. M. (2014, March). LGBTQ suicide. Presentation at the