THE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER | GRADUATE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK | PhD ROGRAM
Shanna K. Kattari,
MEd, ACS, PhD Candidate
2148 S. High Street
Denver, CO 80208
[email protected]
EDUCATION
University of Denver
Graduate School of Social Work
Doctor of Philosophy, June 2017 (expected)
Dissertation: Development of the ableist microaggression scale and assessing the relationship of
ableist microaggressions with the mental health of disabled adults
Committee: N. Eugene Walls, PhD (chair), Jennifer Bellamy, PhD; Kathy Green, PhD
Widener University
Center for Human Sexuality Studies
Master’s of Education, August 2008
Concentration: Human Sexuality Education
Colorado College
Bachelor of Arts, May 2006
Major: Sociology
Minor: German
RESEARCH INTERESTS
My mixed methods dissertation aims to develop and validate an ableist microaggression scale,
and examines the relationship with the mental health of disabled adults. As a mixed methods
researcher, my research focuses on understanding how power, privilege and oppression
systematically marginalize, exclude, and discriminate against groups and individuals through
negative attitudes, problematic policies, oppressive actions and isolation, with a focus on health
and educational disparities. More specifically, my work currently centers on disability and
ableism, and transgender/gender variant identities and transphobia. I also research experiences of
sexuality in marginalized communities, particularly LGBTQIA individuals and disabled people.
TEACHING INTERESTS
I have an interest in teaching courses related to social justice, human behavior in the social
environment multicultural populations, power/privilege/oppression, health disparities, community
outreach and advocacy, research methods (intro, qualitative and mixed methods), assessing
evidence for practice, disability studies, sexuality (including LGBTQIA identities and sexual
health), feminism in social work, fundraising/development, and inclusivity/cultural
responsiveness.
GRANTS, AWARDS & FELLOWSHIPS
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Fahs Beck Fund for Research and Experimentation, 2016
Doctoral Dissertation Grant, $1,510
Submitted – decision pending
Graduate School of Social Work, University of Denver, 2016 – 2017
Enid O. Cox Pre-Doctoral Scholar, $14,000 award
Competitive fellowship granted to an outstanding doctoral student to support the
completion of dissertation research.
National Institute of Health (NIH) Research Grant Program
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Mental Health Research Dissertation Grant to
Enhance Workforce Diversity (R36), Submitted
Office of Graduate Studies, University of Denver, 2016
Graduate Studies Dissertation Fellowship, 2016, $2,500
Graduate Studies Doctoral Fellowship, 2013 – 2014, $4,500
Graduate School of Social Work Research Committee, University of Denver, 2015
2015 Outstanding Dissertation Proposal Award, $1,500
Graduate School of Social Work, University of Denver, 2015 – 2016
James R. Moran Pre-Doctoral Fellowship, $16,000 award
Award granted annually to an outstanding doctoral student with a research focus on the
intersections of inequality, poverty, and discrimination.
Office of Inclusive Excellence, University of Denver
Doctoral Fellowship for Inclusive Excellence 2014 – 2015, $3,000
Graduate School of Social Work, University of Denver
Graduate Teaching Assistantship 2014 – 2015, $16,000 (plus full tuition waiver)
Graduate Teaching Assistantship 2013 – 2014, $16,000 (plus full tuition waiver)
Council on Social Work Education’s Council on Racial, Ethnic and Cultural Diversity, 2015
Council on Racial, Ethnic and Cultural Diversity First Annual Scholarship Award
Gay Lesbian Bisexual & Transgender Student Services, Metro State University of Denver 2015
LGBTQIA Ally Award (Faculty & Staff)
Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, 2014
Janice Epp Student Scholarship Award, conference attendance costs
Interdisciplinary Research Incubator for the Study of (In)Equality (IRISE), 2014 – 2015
Research grant: Experiences of ableism among people with invisible physical disabilities, $2,000
Center for Multicultural Excellence, University of Denver, 2014
Masters of (Gr)Advocacy Award
Rose Community Foundation, 2014
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Community Micro Grant for LGBTQ Jewish Elders Video Archive Project, $1,000
German Department, Colorado College, 2004 - 2005
Max Kade Award for Excellence, $500
PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS AND MANUSCRIPTS
Kattari, S.K. & Begun, S. (In press). On the margins of the marginalized: Transgender homelessness and
survival sex. AFFILIA: Journal of Women and Social Work.
Kattari, S. K. & Turner, G. (In press). Examining more inclusive approaches to social work, physical
disability, and sexuality. Journal of Social Work in Disability & Rehabilitation.
Kattari, S. K., Whitfield, D.L., Walls, N.E., Langenderfer-Magruder, L., & Ramos, D. (In press).
Policing gender through housing and employment discrimination: Discrimination between
transgender and cisgender LGBQ individuals. Journal of the Society for Social Work Research.
doi: 10.1086/686920
Ramseyer Winter, V., Kattari, S. K., Begun, S., & McKay, K. (In press). Personal and professional
values: Relationships between social workers’ reproductive health knowledge, attitudes, and
ethical decision-making. Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics.
Langenderfer-Magruder, L., Walls, N.E., Kattari, S.K., Whitfield, D.L., & Ramos, D. (2016). Sexual
victimization and subsequent police reporting by gender identity among lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender, and queer adults. Violence and Victims. doi: 10.1891/0886-6708.VV-D-14-00082
[Advance online edition]
Begun, S. & Kattari, S.K. (2016). Conforming for survival: Associations between transgender visual
conformity/passing and homelessness experiences. Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services,
18(1), 54-66. doi: 10.1080/10538720/2016/1125821
Kattari, S. K. & Hasche, L. (2016). Differences across age groups in transgender and gender nonconforming people’s experiences of health care discrimination, harassment, and victimization.
Journal of Aging and Health, 28(2), 285-306. doi: 10.1177/0898264315590228
Langenderfer-Magruder, L., Whitfield, D.L., Walls, N.E., Kattari, S. K. & Ramos, D. (2016).
Experiences of intimate partner violence and subsequent police reporting among lesbian, gay,
bisexual, transgender, and queer adults in Colorado: Comparing rates of cisgender and
transgender victimization. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 31(5), 855-871. doi:
10.1177/0886260514556767
**Research featured in Marie Claire article on non-heteronormative sexual assault:
http://www.marieclaire.com/culture/a19495/women-raped-by-women/
Kattari, S. K. (2015). Examining ableism in higher education through social dominance theory and social
learning theory. Innovative Higher Education, 40(5), 375-386. doi: 10.1007/s10755-015-9320-0
Kattari, S. K. (2015). “Getting it”: Identity and sexual communication for sexual and gender
minorities with physical disabilities. Sexuality & Culture, 19(4), 882-899. doi:
10.1007/s12119-015-9298-x
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Kattari, S. K., Walls, N.E., Whitfield, D.L. & Langenderfer-Magruder, L. (2015). Racial and ethnic
differences in experiences of discrimination in accessing health services among transgender
people in the United States. International Journal of Transgenderism, 16(2), 68-79. doi:
10.1080/15532739.2015.1064336
Kattari, S. K. (2014). Sexual experiences of adults with physical disabilities: Negotiating with sexual
partners. Sexuality and Disability Special Issue: The Emerging Intersection of Sexuality and
Disability in the Profession of Social Work, 32(4), 499-513. doi: 10.1007/s11195-014-9379-z
Manuscripts Under Review
Begun, S., Kattari, S. K., McKay, K., Ramseyer Winter, V. & O’Neil, E. Exploring U.S. social work
students sexual attitudes and abortion viewpoints. Journal of Sex Research. [Revise and
Resubmit, resubmitted]
Kattari, S. K., Walls, N.E., Whitfield, D.L., & Langenderfer-Magruder, L. Racial and ethnic differences
in experiences of discrimination accessing social services among transgender/gender nonconforming people. Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in Social Work. [Revise and
Resubmit, resubmitted]
Ramseyer Winter, V., O’Neill, E., Begun, S., Kattari, S. K., & McKay, K. Association between the
exclusion of STIs and contraception as topics in social work education and student perceptions of
sexual health as relevant to the profession. Social Work in Health Care. [Revise and Resubmit,
resubmitted]
Kattari, S.K., Walls, N.E., Speer, S.R., & Kattari, L. The relationship between provider inclusivity and
the mental health outcomes of transgender and gender variant people in Colorado. Social Work in
Health Care. [Revise and Resubmit]
Kattari, S.K. & Beltrán, R. Twice blessed: An auto-archaeology of Femme crip invisibility. Sexualities.
[Under review]
Kattari, S. K., O’Connor, A.A. & Kattari, L. Development and validation of the transgender inclusive
behavior scale (TIBS). Journal of Homosexuality. [Under review]
Kattari, S. K., Olzman, M. & Hanna, M. “But you look just fine”: Experiences of ableist
microaggressions by adults with invisible physical disabilities. Disability Studies Quarterly.
[Under review]
Kattari, S.K., Walls, N.E., & Speer, S.R. Differences in experiences of discrimination in accessing social
services among transgender and gender non-conforming individuals by (dis)ability. Journal of
Social Work in Disability & Rehabilitation [Under review]
Walls, N.E., Kattari, S.K., & DeChants, J. Transmasculine parenting spectrum: Beyond a gendered
fatherhood. Social Work Research: Social Work with Men and Fathers Special Issue. [Under
review]
Manuscripts in Preparation
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Barman-Adhikari, A., Kattari, S.K., DeChants, J., Bauermeister, J., & Rice, E. Social networks and
substance use risk factor differences between cisgender LGBQ and cisgender heterosexual
homeless youth.
Begun, S., Bird, M., Gómez, A.M., Craddock, J., Ramseyer Winter, V., Kattari, S.K., & McKay, K.
Relationship between religiosity abortion attitudes among U.S. social work students.
Kattari, S.K., Barman-Adhikari, A., DeChants, J., Bauermeister, J., & Rice, E. Social networks and
sexual risk factor differences between cisgender heterosexual and cisgender LGBQ homeless
youth.
Kattari, S.K. & Beltrán, R. You don’t look sick: A photo voice exploration of the (in)visbilitity of
chronic pain and illness. Qualitative Inquiry.
Kattari, S.K. & Hasche, L. Bridging the terminology and practice of disability and aging within social
work. Journal of Social Work Education.
Kattari, S. K. & O’Connor, A.A. Reducing the impact of ableism on disabled students and veterans in
higher education settings.
Langenderfer-Magruder, L., Walls, N.E., Whitfield, D.L., Kattari, S. K. and Ramos, D. Stalking
victimization by gender identity among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer adults.
Whitfield, D.L., Kattari, S.K., Walls, N.E., Al-Tayib, A., & Thrun, M. Grindr, Growler, and on the hunt:
Predictors of Internet and mobile application use among men who have sex with men (MSM).
American Journal of Men’s Health.
Whitfield, D.L., Walls, N.E., Kattari, S. K., Langenderfer-Magruder, L., & Ramos, D. The hidden factor:
Predictors of harassment among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer adults in Colorado.
BOOKS, CHAPTERS, COMMUNITY PUBLICATIONS, REVIEWS, & ENCYLOPEDIA ENTRIES
Alghabra, H.S., Juarez, S.F., Kattari, S.K, Olzman, M., & Calafell, B. (2016). Critical pedagogy and
intersectional sexuality: Exploring our oppressions and privileges through reflexivity,
responsibility and resistance. In F. Tuitt, C. Haynes & S. Stewart (Eds), Race, Equity and Higher
Education: The Continued Search for Critical and Inclusive Pedagogies around the Globe.
Sterling, VA: Stylus.
Kattari, S. K. (2015). Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender ageing: Biographical approaches for
inclusive care and support (book review). The Journal of GLBT Family Services, 11 (2), 203-204.
doi: 10.1080/1550428X.2015.1012420
Kattari, S.K. Body love and disabilities: Intersections of identities. (2015). In J. Baker (Ed), Things No
One Will Tell Fat Girls: A Handbook for Unapologetic Living. Berkeley, CA: Seal Press.
Kattari, S.K. (2015). But what about Shanna? In J. Johnson & B. Garrison (Eds), Love, Always: Partners
of Trans People on Intimacy, Challenge and Resistance. Oakland, CA: Transgress Press.
Kattari, S. K. (2015). Book review: Excluded – Making feminist and queer movements more inclusive.
AFFILIA: Journal of Women and Social Work, 30 (3), 411-412. doi: 10.1177/0886109914563158
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Katz, S. (2014). Your Light. In L. Factora-Borchers & A. Shahidah Simmons (Eds), Dear Sister: Letters
from Survivors of Sexual Violence. Oakland, CA: AK Press.
Katz, S. (2006). The Long Term Effect of Comprehensive Sexuality Education on College Age Women
and How They View Their Bodies. Colorado Springs: Colorado College.
Kattari, S.K., Whitfield, D.L., DeChants, J., & Alvarez, A.R.G. (In press). Barriers to health faced by
transgender and non-binary Black and minority ethnic people. United Kingdom: Race Equity
Foundation.
Kattari, S.K. Healthy sexuality. (In press). In J. Laser & N. Nicotera (Eds), Innovative Skills to Support
Well-being and Resiliency in Youth. Chicago: Lyceum.
Kattari, S. K. (In press). Asexual. In James, R. (Ed.) Encyclopedia of Sex and Sexuality: Understanding
Biology, Psychology and Culture. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CILO.
Kattari, S. K. (In press). Bornstein, Kate. In James, R. (Ed,) Encyclopedia of Sex and Sexuality:
Understanding Biology, Psychology and Culture. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CILO.
Kattari, S. K. (In press). Fausto-Sterling, Anne. In James, R. (Ed.) Encyclopedia of Sex and Sexuality:
Understanding Biology, Psychology and Culture. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CILO.
Kattari, S. K. (In press). Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association. In James, R. (Ed.)
Encyclopedia of Sex and Sexuality: Understanding Biology, Psychology and Culture. Santa
Barbara, CA: ABC-CILO.
Kattari, S. K. (In press). National LGBTQ Task Force. In James, R. (Ed.) Encyclopedia of Sex and
Sexuality: Understanding Biology, Psychology and Culture. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CILO.
Kattari, S. K. (In press). Sex toys. In James, R. (Ed.) Encyclopedia of Sex and Sexuality: Understanding
Biology, Psychology and Culture. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CILO.
Kattari, S. K. (In press). Two-spirit. In James, R. (Ed.) Encyclopedia of Sex and Sexuality:
Understanding Biology, Psychology and Culture. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CILO.
Kattari, S.K., Whitfield, D.L., DeChants, J., & Alvarez, A.R.G. (In press). Barriers to health faced by
transgender and non-binary Black and minority ethnic people. The Race Equity Foundation:
United Kingdom.
Books, Chapters and Reviews in Preparation/Under Review
Hobson, K. & Kattari, S.K. Queering disability and gender: Examining representations of
Fem(me)initity in alternative comic books. In A. George & J.L. Schatz (Eds.)
MediAbility: Transforming Disability in the Media.
Kattari, S.K. Beyond Penetration: A Full Spectrum Look at Sexuality.
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SELECTED PRESENTATIONS: PEER-REVIEWED
Kattari, S.K. (2016, November). Twice-Blessed: An auto-archaeology of Femme crip invisibility. Paper
to be presented at the National Women’s Studies Association Annual Conference, Montreal,
Quebec, Canada.
Speer, S.R., Kattari, S.K., & Walls, N.E. (2016, November). Differences in discrimination when
accessing social services among trans individuals by (dis)ability. Paper to be presented at the
Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Atlanta, GA.
Kattari, S.K., Walls, E., Whitfield, D., & Langenderfer-Magruder, L. (2016, August). Investigating
intersectional differential LGBTQ housing & employment discrimination experiences. Poster to
be presented at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Denver, CO.
Kattari, S.K., McKay, K., Begun, S., & Ramseyer Winter, V. (2016, June). Perceived relevance of
preventive sexual health topics to social work: A study of MSW students. Poster to be presented at
the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists Annual Conference,
San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Kattari, S.K. & Turner, G. (2016, June). Exploring How Adults with Physical Disabilities Define Sexual
Activity and Their Sexual Satisfaction. Poster to be presented at the American Association of
Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists Annual Conference, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Kattari, S.K., McKay, K., Begun, S., & Ramseyer Winter, V. (2016, June). Perceived reproductive
health-related ethical decision making in social work. Poster to be presented at the American
Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists Annual Conference, San Juan,
Puerto Rico.
Kattari, S.K. & O’Connor, A.A. (2016, March). Development and validation of the Transgender
Inclusive Behavior Scale. Paper accepted for presentation at the Association for Women in
Psychology National Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.
Begun, S., McKay, K., Ramseyer Winter, V., Kattari, S.K., Gomez, A.M., Craddock, J., Jacobson, S.A.,
& Bird, M. (2016, January). Social workers' abortion attitudes: Relationships between
demographics, religiosity, and implications for social work practice. Paper presented at the
Society for Social Work Research Annual Conference, Washington, DC.
Kattari, S.K. (2016, January). “Getting it”: Identity and sexual negotiation for sexual and gender
minorities with physical disabilities”. Paper presented as part of Negotiating and Communicating
Sexuality: Multiple Methodologies; Diverse Inquiries Symposium at the Society for Social Work
Research Annual Conference, Washington, DC.
McKay, K., Kattari, S.K., Begun, S., & Ramseyer Winter, V. (2016, January). Attitudes regarding
sexuality and abortion among social work students. Paper presented as part of Negotiating and
Communicating Sexuality: Multiple Methodologies; Diverse Inquiries Symposium at the Society
for Social Work Research Annual Conference, Washington, DC.
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Kattari, S.K. & O’Connor, A.A. (2016, January). Development and validation of the Transgender
Inclusive Behavior Scale. Paper presented at the Society for Social Work Research Annual
Conference, Washington, DC.
Kattari, S.K. & Hasche, L. (2015, November). Age differences in transgender and gender nonconforming people’s reports of health discrimination. Paper presented at the Gerontological
Society of North America’s 68th Annual Scientific Meeting, Orlando, FL.
Begun, S., Kattari, S.K., McKay, K., & Ramseyer Winter, V. (2015, November). Social work students'
abortion views: The role of sexual attitudes and sociodemographic characteristics. Paper
presented at the American Public Health Association 143rd Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
Kattari, S.K., Whitfield, D.L., & Langenderfer-Magruder, L. (2015, October). Racial differences in
experiences of medical service discrimination among transgender people. Paper presented at the
Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Denver, CO.
O’Connor, A.A. & Kattari, S.K. (2015, October). Reducing impact of ableism on PWD and veterans in
social work education. Interactive workshop presented at the Council on Social Work Education
Annual Program Meeting, Denver, CO.
Begun, S., Kattari, S.K., & McKay, K. (2015, October). Impact of sexual attitudes on abortion
viewpoints among U.S. social work students. Paper presented at the Council on Social Work
Education Annual Program Meeting, Denver, CO.
Eisenbaum, E., Derby, J., Dworetz, A., & Kattari, S.K. (2015, June). Ableism in applied fields: How
ableism plays out on the ground and in professional lives. Panel of papers presented at the
Society for Disability Studies Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Kattari, S. K. (2015, March). But you look just fine: Experiences of ableism by people with invisible
disabilities. Paper presented at the Association for Women in Psychology National Conference,
San Francisco, CA.
Kattari, S.K., Tucker, A., Gray, C., & Nelson, Q. (2015, February). Gender identity and feminist
allyship. Workshop presented at The National Conference on LGBT Equality: Creating Change,
Denver, CO.
Kattari, S.K. & Begun, S. (2015, January). On the margins of the marginalized: Exploring sex work and
homelessness among transgender/gender non-conforming individuals. E-poster presented at the
Society for Social Work Research Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Begun, S. & Kattari, S.K. (2015, January). Conforming for survival: Associations between transgender
visual conformity/passing and homelessness experiences. Paper presented at the Society for
Social Work Research Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Kattari, S.K. (2014, November). Sexual partner negotiations of sexually marginalized adults with
physical disabilities: A qualitative study. Paper presented at the Society for the Scientific Study of
Sexuality Annual Conference, Omaha, NE. *Finalist for Student Paper Award*
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Kattari, S.K. (2014, October). Using critical pedagogy to reduce ableism in social work classroom
settings. Roundtable presented at the Council on Social Work Education Annual Program
Meeting, Tampa, FL.
Whitfield, D.L., Langenderfer-Magruder, L., & Kattari, S.K. (2014, October). Differential treatment of
transgender people in social services: A social work response. Paper presented at the Council on
Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Tampa, FL.
Kattari, S.K. (2014, September). Examining ableism and ally behavior in social workers through social
dominance theory and social learning theory. Paper presented at the INSPIRE Virtual Research
Symposium, Online Forums.
Kattari, S.K. (2014, March). Sexual satisfaction of people with disabilities; A qualitative look at partner
negotiations. Poster presented at the Association for Women in Psychology National Conference,
Columbus, OH.
Kattari, S.K. and Ramos, D. (2014, February). Examining intersectionality: Different experiences of
being LGB and trans*. Workshop presented at the annual Colorado Gold Rush conference,
Denver, CO.
SELECTED PRESENTATIONS: INVITED
Kattari, S. K. and Kattari, L. (2016, June). LGBTQIA 101 in a camp setting. Training to be presented at
the JCC Ranch Camp, Denver, CO.
Kattari, S.K., Speer, S.R., Langenderfer-Magruder, L., Whitfield, D., & Walls, N.E. (2016, April).
Moving beyond the binary: LGBTQ victims of partner violence and sexual assault in Colorado.
Workshop presented at the University of Denver Sexual Assault Awareness Summit, Denver,
CO.
Kattari, S. K. (2016, March). Ableism 101 and how to disrupt ableist microaggressions. Workshop
presented to OASOS, Boulder, CO.
Kattari, S. K. (2016, February). Treating inclusively: Welcoming LGBTQIA and disabled patients to
your practice. Workshop presented to the Denver Sexual Medicine Alliance, Denver, CO.
Kattari, S.K., Martin Shewfelt, S., & Seader, L. (2016, January). Women and girls with disabilities:
Defining the issues. Panel presented at the Auraria Campus for Higher Education Community
Discussion Series, Denver, CO.
Kattari, S. K. and Kattari, L. (2015, October). LGBTQIA 101 and real world applications. Training
presented at the Robert E. Loup Jewish Community Center of Colorado, Denver, CO.
Kattari, S. K. (2015, May). Microaggressions in the library. Workshop presented at the University of
Denver Anderson Academic Commons (two sessions), Denver, CO.
Kattari, S.K. (2015, February). When identities intersect: Differential experiences of discrimination
when accessing medical and social services between transgender/gender non-conforming people
of color and White transgender/gender non-conforming individuals. Workshop presented at the
Auraria Campus for Higher Education Feminist First Fridays Research Symposium, Denver, CO.
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Kattari, S. K. & Olzman, M. (2015, January). Experiences of ableism by people with invisible
disabilities. Paper presented at the University of Denver Graduate Student Research Summit,
Denver, CO. *Top paper finalist*
Kattari, S. K. (2014, April). Sexually able: Sex and dis/ability. Workshop presented at the Rocky
Mountain Youth Development Conference, Denver, CO.
Also given:
2013, October. Raising the Bar 2013 – Elevating Adolescent Sexual Health and Promoting Social
Justice Conference, Golden, CO
Also given as Katz, S.:
2011, October. Raising the Bar 2011 – Elevating Adolescent Sexual Health and Promoting Social
Justice Conference, Denver, CO.
2011, May. The Momentum Conference: Making Waves in Sexuality, Feminism and
Relationships, Washington, DC.
Kattari, S.K. (2014, April). Hip to be crip: Intersections of sexuality and disability. Workshop presented
at the Body Love Conference, Tucson, AZ.
Kattari, S.K. (2014, February). Examining ableism and able-bodied privilege through social dominance
theory and social learning theory. Paper presented at the University of Denver Graduate Student
Research Summit, Denver, CO.
Kattari, S.K. (2013, October). The Intersections Between LGBTQ and disability communities. Workshop
presented at the Ramapo College of New Jersey Queer History and Disability Awareness Month,
Mahwah, NJ.
Kattari, S. K. and Kattari, L. (2013, October). Check yourself: Recognizing privilege in a sex education
context. Workshop presented at the One Colorado People’s Summit, Denver, CO.
Also given:
2013, September. Woodhull Sexual Freedom Summit, Washington, DC.
Also given (with Kattari, L.):
2011, October. The Raising the Bar – Elevating Adolescent Sexual Health and Promoting Social
Justice Conference, Denver, CO.
2011, May. The Momentum Conference: Making Waves in Sexuality, Feminism and
Relationships, Washington, DC.
Kattari, S. K. (2013, September). Elderly and disabled individuals: Sexual justice and rights. Moderated
panel at the Woodhull Sexual Freedom Summit, Washington, DC.
Kattari, S.K. (2013, June). Treating with equality; LGBTQIAA inclusivity for sexuality professionals.
Workshop presented at the American Association for Sexuality Educators, Counselors and
Therapists Mountain States Regional Meeting, Denver, CO.
Katz, S. & Kattari, L. (2012, October). Treating equally; LGBTQ inclusivity for STI clinicians. Workshop
presented at the Texas Department of State Health Services STD/HIV Conference, Austin, TX.
Also given:
2011, October. The Denver STI/HIV Clinical Update and Overview, Denver, CO.
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Katz, S. (2011, October). That’s SO lame: Ableism and disability 101. Workshop presented at the One
Colorado People’s Caucus, Colorado Springs, CO.
Katz, S. & Kattari, L. (2011, June). Treating equally; LGBTQ inclusivity in reproductive health.
Workshop presented at Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Women &
Family Planning Conference, Denver, CO.
Also given:
2011, February. Mayo Clinic Staff Diversity Training, Tempe, AZ.
Kattari, L. & Katz, S. (2011, February). The praxis of inclusion: Be the change. Workshop presented at
The National Collegiate Leadership Conference, Tucson, AZ.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work, Denver, CO
Research Assistant, 2013 – present
Project: Research, presentations and paper creation on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender
experiences of discrimination, harassment and victimization
Principal Investigator: N. Eugene Walls, PhD, MSSW
 Lead author on five papers, co-author on multiple papers. Research, writing, prospecting for
potential publications and presentations. Prospect for and apply to community based
participatory research grants in partnership with local non-profit organizations
University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work, Denver, CO
Principal Investigator, 2014 - 2016
Project: Transgender Inclusive Behavior Scale development
 Collaborate with experts in the field to create and modify survey items, obtain IRB approval,
construct and distribute survey, recruit participants, analyze data, develop statistically
validated scale to measure transgender inclusive behavior (N = 950)
Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, Denver, CO
Research Assistant, 2015
Project: Individuals in jail for pre-trial sentencing due to inability to pay bond
Principal Investigator: Fran Simon, MA, Simon Analytics
 Conducted quantitative data entry and formatting to create accessible, readable information
for the community
 Supported PI in data analysis and study conceptualization
University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work, Denver, CO
Interdisciplinary Research Incubator for the Study of (In)Equality (IRISE)
Principal Investigator, 2014 – 2015
Project: Qualitative study on experiences of ableism among people with invisible or non-apparent
physical disabilities
 Designed research schedule, obtained IRB approval, recruited participants, conducted
qualitative interviews, coded transcripts, created themes with co-investigator, wrote up
research findings
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment/Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention/Denver Health, Denver, CO
Research Assistant, 2014
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Project: National HIV Behavioral Surveillance, MSM4
Principal Investigator: Alia Al-Tayyib, PhD
 Assisted PI with data collection for a national research study sponsored by the CDC on gay
and bisexual men, as well as men who have sex with men, on HIV prevention
Neil Cannon, Denver, CO
Research Assistant, 2013 – 2014
Project: Understanding Sexual Taboos
Principal Investigator: Neil Cannon, PhD
 Conducted comprehensive literature review, create glossary, outline book
 Wrote select chapters in book for practitioners on understanding diversity in sexual identities,
beliefs and behaviors
Family Star Montessori School, Denver, CO
Research Assistant, 2012
Project: Parental Satisfaction Focus Groups
Principal Investigator: Lionel Espinoza, MEd
 Conducted small focus groups with follow up one-on-one qualitative interviews with current
Family Star parents to gauge levels of satisfaction and potential areas for improvement
One Colorado, Denver, CO
Independent Contractor, 2011
Project: LGBT Health Survey on People of Color
Project: LGBT Health Survey on Transgender Individuals
Principal Investigator: Fran Simon, MA, Simon Analytics
 Conducted quantitative data entry and formatting to create accessible, readable information
for the community
Department of Sociology, Colorado College
Principle Investigator, 2005
Project: The Long Term Effect of Comprehensive Sex Ed on College Women’s Body Image
 Designed study; submitted IRB protocol; conducted/transcribed 22 qualitative interviews;
analyzed data from interviews, composed and published final report as sociology thesis
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
The Institute for Women Studies and Services, Metropolitan State University of Denver
Affiliate Faculty and Honors Thesis Adviser
 WMS 1550: Introduction to Transgender Studies, 3 credits (Fall 2014, Spring 2015,
Fall 2015, Spring 2016 – 2 sections, Fall 2016)
***Designed course; created syllabus and all assignments***
Graduate School of Social Work, University of Denver
Adjunct Faculty
 SOWK 4760: Resource Development and Fundraising, 3 credits CSWE Waiver
Approved (Spring 2016)
 SOWK 4971: Social Work Practice with LGBTQIA Communities, 3 credits (Winter
2016)
*** Designed course; created syllabus and all assignments***
 SOWK 4132: Power, Privilege and Oppression from a Critical Multicultural
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Perspective, 3 credits (Summer 2015, Summer 2016)
Teaching Practicum with Dr. Kimberly Bender
 SOWK 4201: Evidence for Practice, 3 credits (Winter 2015)
Teaching Practicum with Nadine Bridges, MSW/White Privilege Caucus Facilitator
 SOWK 4732: Disrupting Privilege, 3 credits (Winter 2015)
Department of Feminist and Gender Studies, Colorado College
Visiting Lecturer
 FGS 228: Sexualities, 4 credits (Block 1, Fall 2015; Block B Summer 2016; Block 2,
Fall 2016)
*** Designed course; created syllabus and all assignments***
Sexual Health Scholar Program, American Medical Student Association
Adjunct Facilitator, September 2010 – May 2011
Guest Lecturer:
Graduate School of Social Work, University of Denver
 Human Sexuality (Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Winter 2014, Spring 2014,
Summer 2015, Fall 2015, Winter 2016, Spring 2016)
 Disability Studies (Spring 2015, Spring 2016)
 Gender and Feminisms in Social Work Practice (Spring 2015, Spring 2016)
 Integrated Practice for Social Justice (Fall 2014)
Department of Human Services, Metropolitan State University of Denver
 Counseling the GLBT Client (Spring 2016)
Denver Family Institute
 Couples and Sex Therapy (Fall 2015)
 Marriage and Family Therapy (Fall 2013)
Graduate School of Professional Psychology, University of Denver
 Racial and Ethnic Identity Development (Fall 2013, Fall 2014, Fall 2015)
 Health Psychology (Winter 2013, Winter 2014, Winter 2015)
Graduate Department of Social Work, Metropolitan State University of Denver
 Human Behavior in the Social Environment (Spring 2015)
Department of Psychology, University of Denver
 Gender and Sexuality in Society (Spring 2015)
Department of Gender and Women Studies, University of Denver
 Theories of Gender (Winter 2015)
Department of Public Health, University of Colorado, Denver
 Human Sexuality and Public Health (Summer 2014, Fall 2014)
Morgridge College of Education, Department of Higher Education, University of Denver
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 College Student Development Theory (Spring 2014)
Department of Feminist and Gender Studies, Colorado College
 Human Sexual Behavior (Spring 2009, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014)
Departments of Sociology and The Institute for Women Studies and Services, Metropolitan State
University of Denver
 Queer Sexualities and Identities (Spring 2014)
Department of Psychology, Paradise Valley Community College
 Human Sexuality (Fall 2010)
Department of Psychology, Scottsdale Community College
 Human Sexuality (Fall 2010)
Department of Psychology, University of Arizona
 Human Sexuality (Spring 2010, Summer 2010)
SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY
Graduate School of Social Work Disability Working Group
University of Denver, Member, 2015 – present
Public Interest Fellowship Program
Colorado College, Professional Mentor, 2015 – present
FORWARD Intergroup Relations, Center for Multicultural Excellence
University of Denver, Facilitator, 2013 – present
Trans/Allies
University of Denver, Member, 2013 – present
Seeking Tigers of Remarkable Intellect, Passion, Excellence, and Service (STRIPES)
Colorado College, Alumni Admission Volunteer, 2006 – present
Widener University Center for Human Sexuality Studies Alumni Association
Widener University, Conference Representative, 2009 – 2011
SERVICE TO THE DISCIPLINE
Council on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression (CSOGIE), 2015 – present
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
Co-Electronic Communications Coordinator, 2014 – present
Q-Caucus for LGBTQ Faculty and Doctoral Students
Manage listserve and Yahoo group, supporting current and potential members with all electronic
communication challenges.
Reviewer, Peer-Review Journals
Journal of the Society for Social Work Research, 2015 – present
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Archives of Sexual Behavior, 2015 – present
Reflections: Narratives of Professional Helping (on Narrative Review Board), 2014 – present
American Journal of Sexuality Education, 2014 – present
Writing from Below, ad hoc
Conference Proposal Reviewer
Woodhull Sexual Freedom Summit – Disability & Sexuality Track, 2016
Association for Women in Psychology Annual Conference, 2016
Association for Women in Psychology Annual Conference, 2015
Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality Annual Conference, 2014
National Communication Association – GLBTQ Communications Studies Division, 2014
Social Media Chair
Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, 2011
American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselor and Therapists, 2010 – 2011
SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY
Member of LGBTQ Task Force, 2015 – present
Robert E. Loup Jewish Community Center, Denver, CO
Collaborate with staff, community members and other professionals to ensure the JCC, its facilities
and all of its programs are inclusive of the LGBTQ community at all levels.
Development Committee Chair, 2012 – present
Board of Directors, 2012 – 2016
Co-Chair of the Board of Directors, 2013 - 2015
Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights, Denver, CO
COLOR provides a voice on reproductive justice and health perspective from within the Latin@
community, for the Latin@ community, and in the policy making process.
Board of Directors, 2011 – 2014
Development Committee Chair, 2011 - 2014
The Center for Sexual Pleasure and Health, Pawtucket, RI
The CSPH is a resource center for anything and everything relating to sex and sexuality, offering
educational materials, counseling and more to the public.
Member of Planning Committee, 2011 – 2014
KESHET, Denver, CO
Collaborate with other planning committee members to create programming and events to engage the
LGBTQI Jewish community in the Denver Metro Area.
Member of LGBT White Allies Caucus/Community Advisory Committee, 2011 - 2013
One Colorado, Denver, CO
Members of the White Allies Caucus are committed to recognizing each members’ own White
privilege, and actively working to combat racism within the Colorado LGBTQ community
Member of Roots and Branches Grant Making Committee, 2012 - 2013
Rose Community Foundation, Denver, CO
Work with young adults from the Denver area to read applications, conduct site visits, and provide up
to $100,000 in grants to chosen organizations based on group determined granting priorities.
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Board of Operations, 2012 - 2013
The Center for Sex Positive Culture – Colorado, Boulder, CO
Foster the development of local sex-positive culture by providing supportive, comfortable, and
reliable meeting space for the full spectrum of the sex-positive cultures and communities.
Member of the Political Advocacy Committee, 2010 – 2011
Phoenix Pride, Phoenix, AZ
Attend monthly meetings of the committee to discuss which relevant political issues the committee
would recommend that Phoenix Pride take a stand on, and provide education and advocacy.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Private Practice
Sexuality Educator, Counselor and Consultant, September 2004 – present
 Present sex positive, inclusive workshops/presentations/lectures for colleges, universities, LGBTQ
centers, stores, cultural centers, medical conferences, professional conferences; nation wide. Train
medical professionals and other service providers on LGBTQ inclusivity, intersections between
sexuality and disability, and sex toy materials and safety. Write/edit copy for online and print
pieces for a variety of companies and organizations, publish three popular press books.
KESHET, Denver, CO
Event Support and Program Assistant, September 2013– December 2014
 Support local annual fundraising event including coordinating communications, collateral, event
space, entertainment, graphics, etc. Perform individuals & sponsorship asks, conduct thank you
calls. Manage all local data entry, volunteer database, and support all ongoing programs as needed.
Family Star Montessori, Denver, CO
Communications and Development Manager, December 2011– September 2013
 Create and implement communications plan for both internal and external communications,
including social media, parent newsletter, donor newsletter, press releases, community articles, etc.
Write and submit grant proposals for general operating budget, health and nutrition program,
teacher education and more; track grants and submit follow up grant reports. Work with
Development Director to coordinate and launch $2 million Legacy Campaign. Organize, design
creative for, publicize and execute yearly luncheon.
Marsoner’s Inc, Chandler, Arizona
Resident Sexuality Educator, December 2009 – July 2011
 Integrate sex-positive views and actions throughout the company; leading monthly employee
training seminars, writing articles for the Sex Education section of website, offer monthly
workshops for the community. Present sex education workshops and lectures at local universities
and colleges, and national conferences.
Protect Families, Protect Choices, Denver, Colorado
Organizer for the “No on 48” Campaign, June 2008 – November 2008
 Develop and manage all online activity (social networking sites, blog, online mailings, online
volunteer recruitment, etc.) to keep the community informed. Train as public speaker, providing
message of “No on 48” to thousands of Coloradoans; help manage volunteers. Serve as the Event
Coordinator, finding events/organizing campaign calendar in order to circulate vital information.
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Planned Parenthood Association of Bucks County, Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Field Placement at the Rainbow Room (LGBTQIAA Youth Group), November 2007 – June 2008
 Work with queer/ally inclusive youth ages 14-22. Plan and execute interactive lesson plans for
Rainbow Room participants on safer sex, media literacy, sexism, activism, social justice, and ally
education. Help youth create, run and sustain peer health outreach group on education & advocacy.
MEMBERSHIPS
 Gerontological Society of North America (2015 – present)
 Society for Disability Studies (2015 – present)
 Council on Social Work Education (2014 – present)
 Society for Social Work Research (2014 – present)
 Association for Women in Psychology (2014 – 2016)
 American College of Sexologists (Certified January 2011 – present)
 Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (2009 – 2015)
 American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (2007 – 2016)
 Pi Gamma Mu International Honor Society in Social Sciences (2005 – present)
 Mortar Board National Honor Society (2005 – present)
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