EDUCATION
December 2015 The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas (anticipated) Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work
Dissertation: Predictors of Home Health Workers’ Job Attitudes: Application of the Job Demands and Resources (JD-R) model Chair: Dr. Calvin Streeter
Committee: Drs. Yuri Jang, David Springer, Michele Rountree, and Dnika Travis
2008 The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois Master of Art in Social Service Administration
Concentration: Social Administration, Cluster: Management 2006 Ewha Women’s University, Seoul, Korea
Bachelor of Art in Social Welfare
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Social work management and leadership; workforce development in health care; employee retention; occupational stress and well-being; long-term care services; home health workers
TEACHING INTERESTS
Macro Practice in Social Work; Managing Human Service Organizations; Non-profit Management and Leadership; Research Methods; Social Work Statistics
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Oct 2014- Co-Investigator with Principal Investigator Dr. Yuri Jang
Present “Stress, Safety, and Well-being of Home Care Attendants”
Funding: The University of Texas at Austin Special Research Grant (SRG)
Developed survey questionnaire for home health workers
Led the IRB process
Conducted data collection in a local home health agency
Analyzed data using SPSS
Jun 2011- Research Assistant with Principal Investigator Dr. Dnika Travis
Dec 2012 “Child Care Providers: Relationship between Work Stress and Mental Health” Funding: Hogg Foundation for Mental Health
Co-facilitated focus groups with child care providers
Drafted survey questionnaire
Cleaned and prepared data for analysis
Completed data analyses with both qualitative and quantitative data Jul 2011- Principal Investigator with Co-Principal Investigator Dr. Marilyn Armour
Dec 2011 “Phenomenology of Nursing Home Social Workers” School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Austin
Completed IRB process
Recruited participants from local nursing homes
Conducted in-depth one-on-one interviews with ten social workers employed in nursing homes
Transcribed the interviews, and analyzed qualitative data Aug 2010- Research Assistant with Principal Investigator Dr. Namkee Choi Dec 2010 “Meals on Wheels: Exploring Potential for and Barriers to Integrating Depression Intervention for Homebound Older Adults”
School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Austin
Funding: The University of Texas at Austin Vice President for Research
Assisted with survey questionnaire development
Recruited participants for the project via mail
Implemented survey and data collection
Completed data entry and managed data using SPSS software May 2009- Research Assistant with Principal Investigator Dr. Eunice Lee
Mar 2010 “Korean Immigrants and Mammography - Culture Specific Intervention (KIMCHI) project”
College of Nursing, The University of Illinois at Chicago
Funding: National Cancer Institute (R01 RCA127650A, 2007–2012)
Conducted data collection in local churches
Administered educational intervention by conducting weekly educational workshops for Korean American families Dec 2006- Research Assistant with Principal Investigator Dr. Yoonsun Choi Jan 2007 “Korean American Families (KAF) Project”
School of Social Service Administration, The University of Chicago
Recruited participants of the project by phone Jan 2006 Research Assistant
Korean Educational Development Institute, Seoul, Korea
Collected survey questionnaires from the universities in South Korea
Inserted data using SPSS and made reports of preliminary analysis TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Jan 2015- Assistant Instructor
May 2015 School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Austin Social Work Statistics (undergraduate course)
Independently taught 11 undergraduate students
Delivered interactive lectures on the concepts and applications of basic statistics
Used R statistical software program
Updated class activities and lecture notes
Aug 2014- Assistant Instructor
Dec 2014 School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Austin Social Work Statistics (undergraduate course)
Independently taught 19 undergraduate students using R software program
Developed course syllabus
Updated class lecture notes reading assignments
Maintained an interactive classroom environment
Migrated and updated course materials to Canvas website Jan 2014- Assistant Instructor
May 2014 School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Austin Social Work Statistics (undergraduate course)
Independently taught 18 undergraduate students
Worked closely with the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities
Developed course syllabus, all lecture notes and assignments
Developed and graded exams and homework assignments
Prepared class lecture using statistical software R
Managed course website on Blackboard Academic Site Aug 2013- Teaching Assistant for Dr. Stephanie Rivaux
Dec 2013 School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Austin Social Work Statistics (undergraduate course)
Re-designed the course using statistical software R
Developed all homework question pools
Held office hours for students’ questions and concerns
Teaching Assistant for Dr. Calvin Streeter
School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Austin
Strategic Partnerships through Collaborative Leadership (graduate course)
Provided in-class support
Managed BlackBoard website
Proctored exam
Jan 2013- Teaching Assistant for Dr. Jim Schwab
May 2013 School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Austin Data Analysis and Computers II (doctoral course)
Assisted with updating course materials including PowerPoint slides
Validated homework questions/answers and feedback statements Jan 2012- Teaching Assistant for Dr. Dnika Travis
May 2012 School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Austin
Social Work Leadership in Human Service Organizations (graduate course)
Graded and gave feedback to writing assignments and exams based on strength perspective
Aug 2011- Teaching Assistant for Dr. Dnika Travis
Dec 2011 School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Austin
Social Work Leadership in Human Service Organizations (graduate course)
Assisted with developing the syllabus
Managed online learning Blackboard website
Graded class assignments and papers
Co-developed evaluation tools June 2011- Teaching Assistant for Dr. Dnika Travis
July 2011 School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Austin Leadership, Communication, and Change (graduate course)
Assisted with developing a new course curriculum
Graded skills application project papers; included a substantial writing component
Prepared for course packets and materials Jan 2011- Teaching Assistant for Dr. Dnika Travis
May 2011 School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Austin
Advanced Integrative Capstone in Social Work Knowledge and Practice (graduate course)
Graded class assignments and exam papers
Gathered and summarized weekly journaling
Prepared class assignments and handouts for weekly class meetings Aug 2010- Teaching Assistant for Dr. Namkee Choi
Dec 2010 School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Austin Social Work Research Methods (graduate course)
Managed and facilitated one class session on research ethics
Prepared handouts for weekly class meetings
Graded exams PUBLICATIONS
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
Lee, A., & Jang, Y. (under review). What makes home health workers think about leaving their job?: The role of physical injury and organizational support. Home Health Care
Services Quarterly.
Lee, A., & Jang, Y. (under review). The impact of work/family conflict and workplace social support on mental distress in home health workers. Social Work in Public Health. Lee, A., Lee, S., Armour, M (revise & resubmit). Drivers of change: the lived experiences
of nursing home social workers. Social Work in Health Care.
and turnover intent in home health workers: The impact of physical injury and racial/ethnic discrimination. Journal of Applied Gerontology.
doi:10.1177/0733464815586059
Travis, D. J., Lee, A., Faulkner, M., Gerstenblatt, P., & Boston, J. (2014). Cultivating a thriving childcare workforce: a theory-driven qualitative analysis. Community, Work
& Family, 17(3), 325-345.
Faulkner, M., Gerstenblatt, P., Lee, A., Vallejo, V. & Travis, D. (2014). Childcare providers: Work stress and personal well-being. Journal of Early Childhood
Research. DOI: 10.1177/1476718X14552871
Gerstenblatt, P., Faulkner, M., Lee, A., Doan, L. T., & Travis, D. (2014). Not babysitting: work stress and well-being for family child care providers. Early Childhood
Education Journal, 42(1), 67-75.
Choi, N. G., Lee, A., & Goldstein, M. H. (2011). Meals on Wheels: Exploring potential for and barriers to integrating depression intervention for homebound older adults. Home Health Care Services Quarterly, 30(4), 214-230.
Work in Progress
Lee, A., Travis, D., Faulkner, M., & Gerstenblatt, P. (in progress). Roles of job perceptions in human service workers' work engagement: application of job demands and
resources model.
PRESENTATIONS
Professional Conference Presentations
Lee, A., & Lee, S. (November, 2015). Drivers of Change: Learning from the Lived
Experiences of Nursing Home Social Workers. Poster presentation accepted for the
2015 NASW/Texas 39th Annual State Conference, Galveston, TX.
Lee, A., Jang, Y. (October, 2015). Predictors of Job Satisfaction and Turnover Intention
among Home Care Workers. Poster presentation accepted for the 2015 Annual
Program Meeting Council on Social Work Education, Denver, CO. Jang, Y., Lee, A., & Zadrozny, M. (May, 2015). Physical Injury and Perceived
Discrimination in Home Health Workers. Paper Presentation at the Annual
Conference of the Korea Gerontological Society, Seoul, South Korea.
Jang, Y., Lee, A., & Zadrozny, M. (April, 2015). Determinants of Job Satisfaction and
Turnover Intent in Home Health Workers. Paper Presentation at the 6th Annual
Innovation in Healthcare Delivery Systems Symposium, UT McCombs School of Business, Austin, TX.
Lee, A., & Jang, Y. (April, 2015). What Makes Home Health Workers Think About Leaving
Presentation at the St. David’s Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Annual Conference, Austin, TX.
Lee, A., Travis, D., Faulkner, M., & Gerstenblatt, P. (January, 2015). Roles of Job
Perceptions in Human Service Workers' Work Engagement: Application of Job Demands and Resources Model. Poster presented at the meeting of the Society for
Social Work Research Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.
Lee, A. (October, 2013). Learning from the Lived Experiences of Nursing Home Social
Workers. Poster presented at the 48th Annual Meeting & Conference of the Society for Social Work Leadership in Health Care, Philadelphia, PA.
Faulkner, M., Gerstenblatt, P., Lee, A., & Travis, D. (January, 2013). Beyond Caregiving:
Stress and Emotional Well-Being of Child Care Providers. Paper presented at the
meeting of the Society for Social Work Research Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.
Invited Lectures
Lee, A. (2011, October). Qualitative Research Methods. Guest lecture presented to an undergraduate social work class: Research Methods. The University of Texas at Austin, School of Social Work.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Ad Hoc Journal Reviewer
2015 Human Service Organizations: Management, Leadership, & Governance
(Formerly known as Administration in Social Work)
SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS
2015 Professional Development Award, The University of Texas at Austin 2013 Professional Development Award, The University of Texas at Austin 2011- 2012 Helen Farabee Memoiral Endowed Presidential Scholarship,
The University of Texas at Austin
2010- 2011 Charles W. Laughton Endowed Presidential Scholarship, The University of Texas at Austin
2008 Academic Scholarship, The University of Chicago 2005 Academic Scholarship, Ewha Women’s University 2004 Academic Scholarship, Ewha Women’s University
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Jul 2008 - Korean American Community Services (KACS), Chicago, Illinois Jun 2010 Program Manager, Senior Housing and Services
Successfully wrote grant to the Retirement Research Foundation for Silver Wings Program- A volunteer leadership development
program for Korean American immigrant older adults, funded $35,000
Successfully wrote continuing grant proposals for Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights for Immigrant Family Resource Program, funded $30,000
Developed surveys and program evaluation forms for various
programs including health fair, leadership group, and public benefits seminars
Recruited focus group participants from Korean American immigrants and coordinated focus group meetings for various research projects in collaboration with local universities and authorities
Oversaw various state and local level public assistance programs for older adults (case management, outreach activities)
Conducted elderly depression intervention program in partnership with Coalition of Limited English Speaking Elderly (CLESE) to immigrant older adults living in senior apartments
Launched the Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) for Korean American immigrant population and trained peer educators
Supervised four case managers and three social work master-level interns from the University of Chicago and the University of Illinois, Chicago
Health Program Coordinator, Public Health Services
Developed a leadership development program for Korean American breast cancer survivors and their family members and facilitated the weekly group meetings
Coordinated various community outreach activities (including media outreach) for a Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program
Wrote grant proposals and reports for the Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program
Conducted case management for Immigrant Family Resource Program
Provided interpretation services for immigrant Korean American older adults in various public offices
Coordinated 100 volunteers for the KACS annual Health Fair Oct 2007 - Chicago Coalition for the Homeless (CCH), Chicago, Illinois
June 2008 Policy Assistant, Social Work Intern
Researched federal and state policies affecting homelessness and created fact sheets for CCH legislative campaigns
Collected and analyzed Chicago Department of Human Services (CDHS) Shelter Capacity survey results
Co-developed public awareness poster campaign as a member of the Prostitution Alternative Round-table (PART)
Participated in meetings with various community-based organizations
Sep 2006 - Cook Country Juvenile Court Clinic (CCJCC), Chicago, Illinois May 2008 Program Evaluation staff, Social Work Intern
Promoted from intern to program evaluation staff
Conducted agency-wide process evaluation of the Court Clinic by collecting questionnaires, developing database and entering data using SPSS, and analyzed the result
Interviewed court ordered juveniles and parents for record gathering
Wrote memos to judges about available community resources for delinquent minors
Conducted local agency interviews as an effort of developing community resources database
Feb 2006 - Sungsan Community Welfare Center, Seoul, Korea Jun 2006 Division of Family Services, Part-time worker
Assisted after-school programs in the children’s center in impoverished community
Tutored children ages 8-10 from low income communities Mar 2005- Korea Food for the Hungry International, Seoul, Korea
Aug 2005 Child Welfare worker (Social Work Intern), Domestic Welfare dept.
Worked with children in community center and as a staff instructor in a nationwide camp.
Researched and wrote grant proposal to secure funding for programs.
Volunteer, Sponsor Development dept.
Updated sponsors’ database
Contacted individual sponsors for support COMMUNITY SERVICE
Dec 2003 - Home of Saint Mary Euphrasia (Shelter for runaway girls), Seoul, Korea June 2004 Volunteer
Taught English to runaway girls, helping them to prepare for a qualifying examination (GED)
Met with runaway girls ages 15-17 weekly May 2003 - Banpo Community Welfare Center, Seoul, Korea
Dec 2005 Volunteer, School Social Work dept
Assisted with psychological testing of students in local middle and high schools
CONTINUING EDUCATION/TRAINING
2014 Structural Equation Modeling (Instructor: Dr. Timothy Keith), Department of Educational Psychology, The University of Texas at Austin, Summer semester
2011 Structural Equation Modeling (Instructor: Dr. Pamela Paxton), Department of Sociology, The University of Texas at Austin, Fall semester
2011 Regression Analysis using SAS (Instructor: Dr. Matt Hersh), Division of Statistics and Scientific Computation, The University of Texas at Austin, Fall semester
2011 Summer Statistics Institute, The University of Texas at Austin
Completed course on Structural Equation Modeling (Instructor: Dr. Tiffany Whittaker) 2003 “The Psychology of Women’s Leadership in a Global Perspective”, Joint program of
Ewha Womans University & Rutgers University, Fall semester
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS Society for Social Work Research (SSWR)
Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA) The Gerontological Society of America (GSA)
Association for Gerontology Education in Social Work (AGESW) Society for Social Work Leadership in Health Care (SSWLHC) Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
