University of Arizona



Ashley L. Dixon

2140 East Hawthorne Street, Tucson, AZ 85719 520.705.4159 adixon@email.

Education

|UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA EXPECTED GRADUATION MAY 2017 |

|Tucson, Arizona |

|Ph.D. Family Studies and Human Development |

|Advisor: Ann Mastergeorge, Ph.D. |

|GPA: 4.0 |

|University of Arizona Expected Graduation December 2014 |

|Tucson, Arizona |

|Masters Family Studies and Human Development |

|Advisor: Ann Mastergeorge, Ph.D. |

|GPA: 4.0 |

|Arizona State University May 2012 |

|Tempe, Arizona |

|Master of Advanced Study in Infant Family Practice |

|Advisors: Robert Weigand and Barbra Weigand |

|GPA: 4.0 |

|Arizona State University December 2007 |

|Tempe, Arizona |

|Bachelor Degree in Sociology |

|GPA: 3.7 - Graduated Cum Laude |

Professional Experience and Employment

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA AUGUST 2012 - PRESENT

Norton School of Family and Consumer Science

Tucson, Arizona 85721

Phone: (520) 621-1075

Research Associate (doctoral student) – PIPE (Partners in Parenting Education) coordinator for data collected and observational coding pertaining to PIPE community based intervention at 4 sites throughout the state. Supervise and train 4 undergraduate research assistances in observational coding, assessment scoring, and data management. Responsible for conducting research literature searches in the fields of Parent-Child Interactions, Positive Parenting, Early Childhood Development, etc. Assisted in meta-analysis review and Mahoney/Emotional Availability Coding.

Teaching Associate - As a TA (FSHD 117 [Spring 2013 and Spring 2014] and FSHD 323 [Fall 2013 and Spring 2014]) responsibilities include assisting in conducting class, assisting in creating documents for class, grading papers and all assignments, posting assignments/grades, responding to students, and holding office hours. Teaching FSHD 323 (on-line section solo Fall 2013 and co-taught Summer 2013) responsibilities included creating course assignments, grading/providing extensive feedback on papers and assignments, assisting students in understanding material, holding office hours, and creating interactive learning experiences for on-line students (both from the Tucson and Yuma campuses).

University of Arizona Cooperative Extension May 2010 – July 2012

4341 E. Broadway Road

Phoenix, Arizona 85040

Phone: (602)827-8200

Program Coordinator, Sr. (preceded by Program Coordinator) – Site Director of the Roosevelt Early Childhood Family Resource Center; running and supervising the daily and long term success of the center and center programs, including supervising 7+ staff. Creating program evaluations and measurement tools, creating and utilizing efficient data tracking forms, analyzing data, tracking and preparing quantitative and qualitative data for reporting and evaluation, ordering promotional and incentive items, and monitoring budget spending while reconciling the $300,000+ budget for funding reimbursement. Along with the logistical happenings of the center, collaborations and networking were a primary responsibility, while also keeping up to date lists of local resources available to clientele.

University of Arizona Cooperative Extension April 2009 – April 2010

820 E. Cottonwood Lane, Bldg. C

Casa Grande, Arizona 85122

(520)836-5221

Instructional Specialist, Sr. - Developed a community mapping notebook of county wide businesses and organizations; identified specific populations for outreach and recruitment; networked with local and county wide organizations to assist in creating a local Steering Committee for the National Children’s Study; assisted in the facilitation of meetings, organized an annual event, and conducted outreach for many programs through community health fairs and local events; became familiar with the guidelines and federal standards as they pertained to the implementation of the National Children’s Study in Pinal County. Assisted Extension Agent in multiple tasks related to program implementation: grant writing, budget development, reviewed curriculum, taught classes and trained new trainers; analyzed program evaluations, screened, hired, and supervised 2 employees; disseminated research-based information to community members, built community collaborations, and prioritized tasks.

Against Abuse, Inc. (La Paloma) August 2009 – November 2010

Casa Grande, Arizona 85122

(520)836-1239

Supervise Visitation/Safe Exchange Monitor- Monitored court ordered, supervised visitations between children and non-custodial parents. Provided safe exchanges between children who were wards of the state and their biological family members, or between 2 parties with restraining orders in place. Provided written reports for court proceedings and assisted in CPS/Custodial cases when needed.

AmeriCorps NCCC January 2008 - November 2008

Perryville, Maryland

Corps Member - As a team of 11, worked on large scale community service projects in Florida, Louisiana, Maine and Maryland; supervised teams of volunteers; implemented independent service projects; recruited new corps members, etc.

University of Arizona Cooperative Extension May 2006 - December 2007

4341 E. Broadway

Phoenix, Arizona

(602) 470-8086

Program Assistant - Performed a wide variety of tasks related to program implementation including: assembling training materials, setting up training logistics, managing statewide registration for trainings, compiling large mailings, assisting at trainings in a variety of AZ communities, assisting co-workers with program related tasks, conducted recruitment, etc.

Arizona State University Summer 2006

Tempe, Arizona

Teaching Assistant - Assisted statistics professor with class through student tutoring, study groups, creating and grading homework/tests, posting grades, etc.

PRESENTATIONS and INVITED LECTURES

• “The long term effects of exposure to violence in the home.” University of Arizona, Lifespan Human Development: FSHD 117. TBA.

• “Children in the Face of Abuse.” University of Arizona, Infancy and Childhood Development: FSHD 323. Tucson, AZ. May 6, 2014.

• “Facilitating Positive Parent-Child Interactions.” 4th Annual Family Support Conference: Year of the Home Visitor. United Way and First Things First. Tucson, AZ. April 4, 2014. 50% Responsibility.

• “Attachment: What is it and why should we care?” University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, Santa Cruz County. Nogales, AZ. March 21, 2014.

• “Infant Mental Health? What is it and why should you care?” University of Arizona, Problems in Development: FSHD 427c. Tucson, AZ. December 5, 2013.

• “Basic Attachment in Young Children and Their Caregiver.” University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, Santa Cruz County. Nogales, AZ. May 2013.

• “Family Violence and the Children Caught in the Middle.” University of Arizona, Dynamics of Family Relations: FSHD 257. Tucson, AZ. April 4, 2013.

• Simple Ideas to Make Big Impacts in the Lives of New Mothers: Nurse Family Partnership Professional Development Training. South Phoenix Nurse Family Partnership, Phoenix, AZ. November 18, 2011. 50% Responsible.

• National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Conference. Child Development Screening: What are the tools? Is there a role for Extension? Albuquerque, NM, September 2011. 50% Responsibility.

Service

|2011-2012 |Served as a community provider on the Central Arizona Kinship Care Coalition |

|2011-2012 |Service provider on the South Phoenix Preventive Health Collaborative |

|2010-2012 |Served on the Travis L. Williams Family Services Center Community Council |

|2006 |Orphanage Support Services Organization - Provided one-on-one and small group care to orphans ages 0-7 in |

| |Ecuador. |

|2002-2004 |Big Brothers Big Sisters - Was a Big Sister while in High School and was a youth member of the local BBBS Board |

| |in Pinal County. |

|2001-2003 |Community Partnership to Reduce Teen Pregnancy (CPRTP) - Youth Board member and participated in Teen Mazes in |

| |Pinal County. |

|1998-2000 |University of Arizona Cooperative Extension - Assisted Parent Aide by providing childcare during parenting |

| |classes and attended home visits to CPS Referred Families. |

HONORS AND AWARDS

|2013-2014 |Elected Graduate Representative for Norton School Director Search Committee |

|2013-2014 |Elected Treasurer for Family Studies Student Round Table |

|2013 |Recipient of Graduate Student Travel Award (GPSC) |

|2012-2014 |Recipient of the Graduate Professional Development (formerly Cowden/Bruhn Award) |

|2012 |Marketing Package Award from National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Western Region Winner |

| |Reviewer for First Things First Hearing and Vision Screening RFGA for the Pinal/Gila County Regional Council |

|2009 | |

PUBLICATIONS and POSTERS

• Paschall, K., Mastergeorge, A.M., Dixon, A., Dixon, D., & Curley, D. (2014, June). Maternal Sensitivity and Toddler Engagement in a Parent-Mediated Intervention in High Risk Families. Poster presented at the World Association on Infant Mental Health World Congress, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. (Presenting Author)

• Mastergeorge, A. M., Paschall, K., Dixon, A., & Loeb, S. (2014, June). The Still-Face Paradigm and Bidirectionality: Associations with Maternal Sensitivity, Self-Esteem and Infant Emotional Reactivity. Poster presented at the World Association on Infant Mental Health World Congress, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.

• Mastergeorge, A., Paschall, K., Loed, S. L., & Dixon, A. (Revise and Resubmit). The Still-Face Paradigm and Bidirectionality:  Associations with Maternal Sensitivity, Self-Esteem and Infant Emotional Reactivity.

• AZ REACH. Promoting Positive-Parent Child Relationships; Research brief. , In print.

AFFILIATIONS

• Member of First Focus on Kids (FFK) Community Group

• Member of World Association of Infant Mental Health

• Member of Society of Research on Child Development

• Member of National Council on Family Relations

• Member of Infant Toddler Mental Health Coalition of Arizona

• Treasures of Family Studies Student Round Table

• National Extension Association of Family And Consumer Sciences

RESEARCH INTERSTS

• Children Exposed to Trauma and Maltreatment

• Attachment between Young Children and Their Caregivers (Multicultural)

• Cross-cultural Parenting Styles

• Maternal Interventions in High Risk Populations

• Interventions on Children Abused or Exposed to Family Violence

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