Miriam Georgina Valdovinos, PhD Candidate
University of Washington, School of Social Work
[email protected]
Skype Name: miriam.valdovinos
International Cellular Phone Number: 011-51-982-279-604
EDUCATION
PhD- University of Washington- School of Social Work
Expected June 2016
Dissertation- Harvesting Care: Understanding Intimate Partner Violence Experiences of Undocumented Latina Women
Graduate Certificate- University of Washington- Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies
June 2013
MA- California State University, Fullerton- Psychology (with honors)
Thesis- An Exploration of the Parenting Behaviors Battered Latinas Use with Their Children
June 2007
BA- California State University, Fullerton- Psychology (Cum Laude)
Honor’s thesis- Sexual Coercion in Marriage: Narrative Accounts of Abused Latinas
June 2002
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Interests
Health and mental health effects of intimate partner violence (IPV) on Latino/a immigrant families;
Culturally-responsive prevention and intervention efforts to address IPV health inequities; Social belonging
and social exclusion of undocumented immigrant families within social and economic safety net programs;
Historical trauma experiences in Latino communities and healing practices; Interdisciplinary communitybased research practices; qualitative methodologies.
Experience
Fogarty Fellow- NIH Global Health Kuskaya Fellowship (D43TW009375)
07/2015- current
(PIs: Joseph Zunt, MD, University of Washington, Depts. of Neurology and Global Health &
Patricia Garcia, MD, PhD, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, School of Public Health)
Design and implement a research project examining an innovative intervention to address public health issues
and journalism practices in Peru. Participate in interdisciplinary research training program for Innovation in
Global Health to address global health leadership, design thinking, policy analysis, and implementation science.
Research Fellow- Indigenous Substance Abuse, Medicines and Addictions
Research Training (ISMART) Program (NIDA HHSN271201200663P)
03/2015- current
(PIs: Karina Walters, PhD & Tessa Evans-Campbell, PhD, UW, Indigenous Wellness Research Institute)
Conduct research activities in substance abuse, addictions, and traditional medicines with indigenous peoples in
Peru and work with mentors to develop research training and grant/publishing plan related to research project.
Implement and direct research to understand intimate partner violence (IPV) experiences of undocumented
Latina immigrant women in WA State. Lead qualitative in-depth interviews with Spanish-speaking
undocumented Latina immigrants, transcribe, and analyze results. Synthesize results and prepare manuscripts.
Valdovinos
Principal Investigator- University of Washington, School of Social Work
08/2013 – 07/2015
Dissertation: “Understanding Intimate Partner Violence Experiences of Undocumented Latina Women”
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Research Assistant- University of Washington, School of Social Work
Whatcom County Domestic Violence Research Initiative (PI: Emiko Tajima, PhD)
04/2011 – 06/2012
Assist with literature review and quantitative data analysis for a program evaluation study of probation services
for people convicted on a domestic violence charge at Whatcom County District Court (WA). Evaluate the
effectiveness of the specialized Domestic Violence Probation program, relative to standard probation services.
Research Assistant- University of Washington, School of Public Health
Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS-II)
(PI: Donald Patrick, PhD; Heidi Crane, MD; Paul Crane, MD)
09/2010 – 09/2011
Interview and facilitate focus groups with Spanish-speaking patients living with HIV/AIDS to assess their views
of mental and behavioral health symptom assessments used by doctors and health professionals. Participate in a
qualitative data analysis team to review and code Spanish interview and focus group transcripts.
Summer Research Trainee- (Grant# TL1 RR 025016)
University of Washington & Institute of Transnational Health Sciences
ITHS TL1 Multidisciplinary Predoctoral Clinical Research Training Program
06/2010 – 09/2010
Conduct and develop a short-term (3-month) clinical/translational research project with an interdisciplinary
team. Attend career development trainings, health science colloquia, and program seminars.
Research Assistant- University of Washington, School of Social Work
Seattle Immigrant Research Project (PI: Roberto Gonzales, PhD)
12/2009 – 06/2012
Recruit and interview research participants for the Seattle Immigrant Research Project. Conduct literature
reviews, qualitative data analysis, and preparation for conference presentations and journal manuscripts.
Research & Statistics Coordinator
Tarrant County Juvenile Services (Fort Worth, TX)
09/2007 – 09/2009
Plan, direct, and integrate research and evaluation activities into juvenile justice supervision. Analyze data from
quasi-experiments and recidivism studies. Produce reports for operational purposes and policy development to
county-level and state-level administrators and legislators. Monitor contract and grant compliance through
program evaluation, outcome studies, surveys, and archival data reviews. Supervise graduate research assistants.
Biostatistics Research Intern- UCLA, School of Public Health
California Health Interview Survey [CHIS] (PI: M. Kagawa-Singer, PhD; A. Yancey, MD)
06/2004 – 10/2004
Organize public datasets for researchers and interested parties in the CHIS project. Create data categories and
data codebooks. Process statistical analyses requests using SAS. Competitive internship awarded through the
Minority Training Program in Cancer Control Research (R25 CA078583) (selected from cohort of 25).
Research Assistant- CSU Fullerton, Department of Psychology
Domestic Violence Research with Latina Women (PI: Mindy Mechanic, PhD)
12/2003 – 05/2005
Valdovinos
Coordinate recruitment and retention of Spanish-speaking research participants. Translate measures into
culturally relevant and culturally sensitive instruments. Prepare literature reviews and qualitative focus group
data analysis. Organize manuscripts and panel presentations for professional family violence conferences.
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PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
In Progress
Valdovinos, M.G., Alania, K., Bayer, A., & Garcia, P. (in progress). A systematic review of a decade of
research (2005-2015) on health-related training programs for journalists. Journal of Health
Communication (target journal).
Valdovinos, M.G. & Mechanic, M.B. (in progress). Mothering amidst the abuse: Exploring the parenting
experiences of Latina mothers and domestic violence survivors. Violence against Women (target journal).
Under Review
Tabb, K., Huang, H., Valdovinos, M., Toor, R., Ostler, T., Hageman, E., Menezos, P., & Faisal-Cury, A. (under
review, September 2015). Intimate partner violence is associated with suicidality among low-income
post-partum Brazilian women. Public Library of Science (PLOS) One.
Accepted
Valdovinos, M. & Mechanic, M. B. (September 2015) (Revise & Resubmit). Sexual coercion in marriage:
Narrative accounts of abused Latinas. Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work.
Valdovinos, M. (March 2004). Attitudes prevalent in the Mexican-American community and their
relationship to marital sexual assault in families. Claremont Graduate University McNair Research
Journal, 2, 63-78.
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
Valdovinos, M. (December 2014). Domestic violence in Latino communities: Dispelling myths and
acknowledging realities, 54-55. In 2013-14 Washington State Latino/Hispanic Assessment Report.
Washington State Commission on Hispanic Affairs.
Mechanic, M. B., & Valdovinos, M. (August/September 2005). More effects on intimate partner violence on
Hispanic victims. Domestic Violence Report, 10 (6), 87-88.
Mechanic, M. B., & Valdovinos, M. (June/July 2005). The cultural context for abuse of Latinas. Domestic
Violence Report, 10 (5), 65-66, 77-79.
Mechanic, M. B., & Valdovinos, M. (February/March 2005). Intimate partner violence in same-sex
relationships. Domestic Violence Report, 10 (3), 38, 41.
Valdovinos, M. (December/January 2005). Health watch: Health factors affecting pregnant Hispanic women.
Domestic Violence Report, 10 (2), 23, 27.
Mechanic, M. B., & Valdovinos, M. (October/November 2004). Culturally sensitive interventions among
women of color. Domestic Violence Report, 10 (1), 10, 16.
Mechanic, M. B., & Valdovinos, M. (February/March 2004). Intimate partner abuse experienced by Latinas:
Part I. Domestic Violence Report, 9 (3), 33, 42-45.
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Mechanic, M. B., & Valdovinos, M. (June/July 2004). Intimate partner abuse experienced by Latinas: Part II.
Domestic Violence Report, 9 (5), 69, 73-76.
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ACADEMIC AWARDS/HONORS/FELLOWSHIPS
NIH Fogarty Global Health Fellowship
2015
Research Fellowship, Indigenous Substance Abuse, Medicines & Addictions Research Training Program 2015
Dissertation Award (UW, School of Social Work) ($1000)
2014
Teaching Fellow, UW, Bothell Pedagogy in Interdisciplinary Programs [PIP]
2014
Nominee, UW, Excellence in Teaching Award (university-wide)
2014
Doman Award for Excellence in Teaching (UW Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies)
2012
Institute for Ethnic Studies (IESUS) Publication Fellowship ($5000)
2012
School of Social Work Boeing Fellowship ($9000)
2012
NIH TL-1 Summer Traineeship (Institute of Translational Health Sciences)
2010
Ronald McNair Doctoral Fellowship ($65,000)
2009 & 2013
Blalock Statistics and Methods Award ($1000)
2009
Ed Stearns Outstanding Research and Statistics Award
2005
Minority Training Program in Cancer Control Research (UCLA, Public Health)
2004
Association of Student Investigation, grant recipient- funding for thesis project- ($3000)
2004
Outstanding Undergraduate Psychology Student- Valedictorian
2002
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Predoctoral Lecturer- University of Washington, Bothell
Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences
Topics in Culture: Illegality & Belonging- Undergraduate upper-division class (43 students)
Winter 2015
Predoctoral Lecturer- University of Washington, Bothell
Spring 2015 & Fall 2014
Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences
Introduction to Social Services- Undergraduate lower-division class (25 students & 28 students)
Guest Lecturer- Seattle University, Dept. of Anthropology, Sociology & Social Work
Data Analysis Class- Lecture title: Understanding Intimate Partner Violence Experiences of
Undocumented Latina Women (focus on qualitative methods)
Spring 2014
Adjunct Instructor- Antioch University, Dept. of Psychology (Seattle, WA)
Historical Trauma and Healing- Undergraduate seminar class (10 students)
Spring 2013
Predoctoral Lecturer- University of Washington, School of Social Work
Social Welfare Research & Evaluation- Graduate class (21 students)
Spring 2013
Predoctoral Lecturer- University of Washington, School of Social Work
Poverty and Inequality- Graduate class (22 students)
Winter 2013
Teaching Assistant- University of Washington, School of Social Work
Historical Trauma & Healing (Ramona Beltran, PhD) - Graduate class
Fall 2012 & 2011
Spring 2012 & 2011
Predoctoral Lecturer- University of Washington, School of Social Work
Foundations of Social Welfare Research- Graduate class (30 students)
Winter 2012
Guest Lecturer- University of Washington, School of Social Work
Critical Empowerment Practice with Multiethnic Communities Class- Lecture title: Empowering
Winter 2012
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Predoctoral Lecturer- University of Washington, School of Social Work
Historical Foundations of Social Work Practice- Graduate class (30 students each section)
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Undocumented Immigrant Women Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence
Predoctoral Lecturer- University of Washington, School of Social Work
Introduction to Statistics for SW Practitioners- Graduate class (40 students)
Fall 2011
Teaching Assistant- University of Washington, School of Social Work
Human Behavior and Social Environment (Theresa Ronquillo, PhD) - Undergraduate class
Fall 2010
Teaching Practicum- University of Washington, School of Social Work
Historical Foundations of Professional Social Work Practice (Susan Kemp, PhD) - Graduate class
Fall 2010
Teaching Assistant- CSU, Fullerton, Department of Psychology
Fall 2003- Spring 2005
Advanced Statistics, Multivariate Statistics, and Advanced Research Methods Classes
(William Marelich, PhD) Undergraduate & Graduate classes (25 students in each of the three sections)
SELECTED RESEARCH CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Rodriguez-JenKins, J. & Valdovinos, M. (October 2015). A critical examination of machismo and marianismo
as a unique cultural phenomenon. Paper presentation at the 61st annual Council of Social Work
Education APM Conference. Denver, CO.
Schultz, K., Valdovinos, M. G., Lewis, J. P., Beltran, R., & Brown, D. L. (January 2015). The Effects of the
Social Location in Community-Based Participatory Research. Round-table presentation at the 19th
annual Society for Social Work Research Conference. New Orleans, LA.
Mehrotra, G., Mountz, S., M., & Valdovinos, M.G., & Desyllas, M.C. (May 2014). Laughter and Lagrimas:
Centering emotions in the qualitative research interviewing process. Paper presentation in Panel
Presentation (Emotional Labor in Qualitative Research) at the International Congress of Qualitative
Inquiry. Urbana-Champaign, IL.
Valdovinos, M.G. (April 2014). Understanding Intimate Partner Violence Experiences of Undocumented Latina
Women. Paper presentation at UC Berkeley’s Emerging Social Work Scholar Series. Oakland, CA.
Valdovinos, M.G. & Gonzales, R.G. (October 2013). To reveal or conceal: Undocumented immigrant young
adults navigating fear and belonging in interpersonal relationships. Paper presentation at the Illegality,
Youth and Belonging International Symposium. Cambridge, MA.
Mechanic, M.B., Valdovinos, M.G., & Pedroza, V. (November 2012). Discriminating service utilization
patterns among severely battered women. Paper presentation at the Association for Behavior and
Cognitive Therapy. Baltimore, MD.
Mehrotra, G., Circo, E., Valdovinos, M.G., & Ghosh, S. (May 2011). Beyond surveys and shelters:
Critical perspectives on researching gender-based violence in diverse communities of color. Panel
presentation at the Unsettling Feminisms Affilia Un-conference. Chicago, IL.
Valdovinos, M.G. (September 2010). Exploring the parenting battered Latinas use with their children. Paper
Valdovinos
Skalicky, A., Solorio, R., Cardenas, D., Valdovinos, M.G., & Morales, L. (October 2011). Evaluating
comprehension of PROMIS I depression and anxiety calibrated Spanish items in native Spanishspeaking patients living with HIV/AIDS. Poster presentation at the 18th annual International Society for
Quality of Life Research (ISOQOL) Conference. Denver, CO.
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presentation at the 15th annual International Conf. on Violence, Abuse and Trauma. San Diego, CA.
Valdovinos, M.G. (April 2006). Intimate partner violence among Latinos: The role of cultural context. Paper
presentation at the 86th annual Western Psychological Association Convention. Palm Springs, CA.
Valdovinos, M.G., & Mechanic, M. B. (July 2005). An exploration of marital sexual coercion and machismo
among Latina women. Paper presentation at the 9th annual International Family Violence Research
Conference. Portsmouth, NH.
SELECTED PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS (community and professional audiences)
Valdovinos, M.G. (March 2013). Living beyond borders: Impact of gender-based violence on undocumented
immigrant women. Training for social work field educators at the “Weaving threads of resilience and
advocacy: The power of social work” Professional Development Conference. Seattle, WA.
Valdovinos, M.G. & Negrete, A. (March 2013). Compartir en el sueño: Comprendiendo las experiencias de
jóvenes indocumentados para apoyar sus oportunidades de educación. Oral presentation for Spanishspeaking parents at the 2nd annual (student-lead) Beyond HB1079 Conference. Bothell, WA.
Valdovinos, M.G. & Viveros, C. (March 2013).Between two worlds: Navigating and coping as an
undocumented youth. Oral presentation for high school students at the 2nd annual (student-lead) Beyond
HB1079 Conference. Bothell, WA.
Valdovinos, M.G. (August 2010). Breaking down fences, building bridges: Exploring collaborative
options to assist Latina domestic violence survivors. Training for mental health practitioners at the
Consejo Latino Behavioral Health Conference. Seattle, WA.
Turner, S. R. & Valdovinos, M.G. (March 2008). Texas juvenile population growth: What the
numbers tell us. Oral presentation for juvenile probation officers and community service providers at the
4th annual Latino Youth Issues Conference. Fort Worth, TX.
PROFESSIONAL/PRACTICE EXPERIENCE
Program Coordinator, Neah Bay Project
University of Washington, Center for Experiential Learning & Diversity
09/2013 – 06/2014
Oversee the “Telling Your Story” project with 5th graders from the Makah nation in Neah Bay (WA) and nine
UW undergraduates. Assist the children in writing their first research papers and to create a digital movie of
their community/culture. Lead year-long seminar for undergrad students to facilitate digital storytelling skills,
immersion into the culture of the Makah people, literacy through photography program, and intergroup dialogue
techniques. Supervise and coordinate two week-long community immersion visits and film exhibition.
Domestic Violence Child Advocate
Consejo Counseling and Referral Services (Seattle, WA)
07/2012 – 04/2013
Education Services & Bilingual Services Coordinator
SafeHaven of Tarrant County (Fort Worth, TX)
05/2006 – 08/2007
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Coordinate children services, enrichment field trips, and referrals for children survivors of domestic violence at
a long-term transitional housing program. Develop children’s support group curriculum (ages 5-12), conduct
weekly children’s support group, and provide advocacy to mothers residing in the program to ensure their
children were safe, emotionally stable, and thriving in school.
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Deliver community education for intimate partner abuse (target Spanish-speaking community) and dating abuse
awareness. Engage in community networking and program development. Facilitate children and adult support
groups at outreach centers, local schools, and community libraries. Run PSA domestic violence awareness
Spanish campaign in collaboration with Univision local TV station. Supervise staff and volunteers.
Residential Case Manager
SafeHaven of Tarrant County (Fort Worth, TX)
08/2005 – 05/2006
Provide case management to women residing at an emergency shelter for survivors of domestic violence.
Facilitate support groups for Spanish-speaking clients in both emergency and transitional housing programs.
Transport, translate, and advocate for Spanish-speaking clients at immigration-related appointments, court
appearances, and child welfare appointments. Provide crisis-intervention.
Case Manager
The Eli Home Cariño Center (Anaheim, CA)
06/2002 – 07/2004
Manage cases for families at-risk of child abuse. Plan monthly community forums to connect families to other
community services. Develop community-political-business partnerships to expand our services and engage
community stakeholders. Incorporate grassroots community organizing efforts. Supervise case worker.
ACADEMIC & COMMUNITY SERVICE
Reviewer, Journal of Interpersonal Violence
Reviewer, Journal of Family Issues
Reviewer, Journal of Marriage and Family
Stakeholder Committee, Latino Behavioral Health Conference
PhD Mentoring Committee (PhD student member)
Student Advisory Council- School of Social Work (elected PhD student member)
Faculty Recruitment Committee (elected PhD student member)
Conservation of the American Pyramids (co-leader for trip to Mexico City)
Women of Color Collective (graduate student organizer)
Social Work Immigration Alliance (graduate student officer & organizer)
PhD Student Mentor (provide mentorship for incoming doctoral students)
Social Justice Doctoral Committee (PhD student member)
King County Juvenile Probation Partnership for Youth Justice (volunteer)
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Valdovinos
Council of Social Work Education, Student Member
Society of Social Work Research, Student Member
National Latin@ Network, Member
McNair Scholar
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