Business: the University of Alabama Home: 26 the Downs

Allen Vita Rebecca Sue Allen September 2017 ADDRESS

Business: The University of Alabama Home: 26 The Downs Alabama Research Institute on Aging/ Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Department of Psychology (205) 310-2244 Box 870315 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0315 E-mail: [email protected] Office: (205) 348-9891

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2010-present Professor with Tenure, Alabama Research Institute on Aging (formerly Center for Mental Health and Aging)/Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 2002-present Executive Committee Member, Alabama Research Institute on Aging (formerly the Center for Mental Health and Aging), University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 2013-present Coordinator, Clinical Geropsychology Training Program, Department of & 2006-2010 Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 2004-2006Co-Director of Administrative Core, Center for Mental Health and Aging, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 2003-2010Associate Professor with Tenure, Department of Psychology/Center for Mental Health and Aging, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 2003-present Clinical Affiliate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 1999-2003Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 1999-2004Associate Director, Applied Gerontology Program, School of Social Work and College of Arts and Sciences, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 1998-1999Associate Research Psychologist, Applied Gerontology Program, School of Social Work and Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 1997-1998Associate Scientist, Center for Aging University of Alabama at Birmingham 1996-1998Research Assistant Professor, Division of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

1989 B.A. in Psychology University of Kentucky 1991 M.A. in Clinical Psychology Washington University in St. Louis 1994 Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology Washington University in St. Louis 1993-1994Internship in Clinical Psychology University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine 1994-1996National Institute of Mental Health Postdoctoral Fellowship in Research on Aging The Pennsylvania State University 2013 Qualitative Analysis Certificate Earned (completion of 116 hours of instruction): 2011 16th Annual Institute in Qualitative Research: Mixed Methods Analysis (28 hours of instruction): Margarete Sandelowski, Professor, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, School of Nursing Center for LifeLong Learning 2012 17th Annual Institute in Qualitative Research: Writing Competitive Qualitative Research Proposals and Compelling Qualitative Research Reports (28 hours of instruction): Allen Margarete Sandelowski, Professor, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, School of Nursing Center for LifeLong Learning 2012 Qualitative Analysis 2: Phenomenological and Narrative/Discourse Methods (28 hours of instruction): Margarete Sandelowski, Professor, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, School of Nursing Center for LifeLong Learning 2013 Qualitative Analysis (32 hours of instruction): Margarete Sandelowski, Professor, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, School of Nursing Center for LifeLong Learning

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE

1997-present Licensed Psychologist: Alabama # 904 2014-present Board Certified in Geropsychology, American Board of Professional Psychology, Diploma #7756

ACADEMIC HONORS AND AWARDS

2014 Society of Clinical Geropsychology (American Psychological Association Division 12, Section II) Distinguished Clinical Mentorship Award 2012 Department of Psychology Chair’s Award for Distinguished Service, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 2010-present Fellow, American Psychological Association, Division 20 Adult Development and Aging 2009 Department of Psychology Chair’s Award for Distinguished Research, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 2004-present Fellow, Gerontological Society of America, Behavioral and Social Science Section 2003-2006Leadership Board Fellow, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 2002 Received a Certificate of Commendation from the State of Alabama House of Representatives (Tim Parker, Jr. and Gerald Allen, Resolution HR 478) 1995 Participant in the Summer Institute in Research on Aging sponsored by NIA 1993 Awarded Sigma Xi Grant for Dissertation Research 1989-1993Awarded Spencer T. Olin Fellowship for Women 1988 Phi Beta Kappa

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

2014-Present Association for Contextual Behavioral Science 2008-Present American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine 2007-Present Council of Professional Geropsychology Training Programs 2004-Present Psychologists in Long Term Care, Member 1990-Present Gerontological Society of America, Member 1989-Present American Psychological Association, Member 1994-Present American Psychological Society, Member ADVISORY BOARDS, EXPERT PANELS AND PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATION

2016-present Member, American Psychological Association Board for the Advancement of Psychology in the Public Interest Working Group on End of Life Issues and Care 2016-2017Member and Representative from Division 20 Adult Development and Aging, American Psychological Association, Commission for the Recognition of Specialties and Proficiencies in Professional Psychology (CRSPPP). 2011-present Member and Representative from Division 20 Adult Development and Aging, American Psychological Association, ABGERO Executive Committee for the American Board of Professional Psychology Allen 2009-2016Member, External Advisory Committee for the Deep South Resource Center for Minority Aging Research (RCMAR), Dr. Kathryn L. Burgio (PI) and Dr. Richard Allman (ex- officio PI), University of Alabama at Birmingham  Primary mentor, Shannon Kinnan, MD, 2012-2013  Primary mentor, Cathy Dawson, 2010-2011 2010-2011 Consultant, The Maggie Allesee Center for Quality of Life (MACQL) Life Review Project, funded by Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation, Drs. Robert Zalenski and Michael Paletta (PIs), Hospice of Michigan 2009-2012 Consultant, Dr. Berit Ingersoll-Dayton, Couples Life Story Project, The University of Michigan School of Social Work 2009 Consultant, Drs. Louis Burgio and Jeffrey Halter, Institute of Gerontology, The University of Michigan School of Medicine and School of Social Work 2008 Member, Advisory Panel to the American Bar Association – American Psychological Association Assessment of Capacity in Older Adults Project, American Bar Association/American Psychological Association 2008 Consultant, Drs. Diane Meier and R. Sean Morrison (PIs), Palliative Care Research Study, National Cancer Institute, Mount Sinai School of Medicine 2006 Consultant, Dr. Nan Sook Park (PI), Hartford Faculty Fellowship Grant, The University of Alabama

GRANT AND CONTRACT SUPPORT - CURRENT

2015-2017 “Peer-Led Problem-Solving Intervention for Family Caregivers,” Funded by the National Institute on Aging, TDC: $236,700, P. Parmelee, Principal Investigator, R. S. Allen, co-Investigator. 2015-2019 “Developing a Roadmap for Best Practices in CLC Resident-Centered Care: Resident-Centered Environments in CLCs: Helping Activate Relationships and Generate Engagement (RECHARGE),” Funded by the Health Services Research and Development Service, Department of Veterans Affairs, IPA: $76,123, C. Hartmann, Principal Investigator, R. S. Allen, co-Investigator. 2016-2017 “Deep South Resource Center for Minority Aging Research,” Funded by the Resource Centers for Minority Aging Research (RCMAR), National Institute on Aging, TDC Subcontract: $55,386, K. Burgio, Principal Investigator, R. S. Allen, co- Investigator and co-Director of the Investigator Development Core. 2016-2017 “Mindfulness-Based Recovery in Veterans with Substance Use Disorders (MBRP),” Funded by the Rehabilitation Research and Development Service, Department of Veterans Affairs, IPA: $31,500, L. Davis, Site Principal Investigator, R. S. Allen, co- Investigator.

GRANT SUPPORT - COMPLETED

2015-2016 “Sharing Opinions and Advice about Research (SOAR) in the Deep South,” Contract #1097 Funded by the Eugene Washington Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Engagement Awards, TDC: $249,394, R. S. Allen, Principal Investigator. 2015 “Mood Disorders in Cancer Patients,” Funded by the UA System Collaborative Research Initiation Program, TDC: $2,500, R. S. Allen, Principal Investigator. 2014-2016 “Developing and Implementing a Toolkit for Measuring CLC Cultural Transformation (DIRECT),” Funded by the Health Services Research and Development Service, Department of Veterans Affairs, IPA: $60,599, C. Hartmann, Principal Investigator, R. S. Allen, co-Investigator. 2011-2014 “Advocates’ Role in Prostate Cancer Screening Decisions by Rural African American Men,” Funded by the National Institute of Nursing Research, TDC: $275,000, J. Oliver and R. S. Allen, Principal Investigators. Allen 2013 “Enabling Advance Directive Completion by Rural Alabama Veterans: A Pilot Study,” Funded by the Health Services Research and Development Service, Department of Veterans Affairs, TDC: $100,000, A. Mahaney-Price, Principal Investigator, R. S. Allen, co-Investigator. 2010-2011 “Helping Aging Prisoners’ Placement when the End is Near (HAPPEN): Outcomes of Transition to Skilled Care Facilities among Prison Inmates,” Funded by the Center for Mental Health and Aging, University of Alabama, TDC: $10,000, R. S. Allen, Principal Investigator. 2008-2011 “Legacy Intervention Family Enactment (LIFE): An Effectiveness Trial,” Funded by the National Institute of Nursing Research, TDC: $275,000, R. S. Allen, Principal Investigator. 2008-2011 “Low-Dose Opiate Therapy for Discomfort in Dementia (LDOT),” Funded by the Office of Research and Development, Department of Veterans Affairs, TDC: $642,520, A. L. Snow, Principal Investigator, R. S. Allen, Principal Investigator of subcontract to UA. 2008-2009 “TVAMC Community Living Center Culture Change Contract Proposal,” Tuscaloosa Veterans Affairs Medical Center Service Contract, TDC: $114,240, A. L Snow, Principal Investigator, P. Parmelee and R. S. Allen, Co-Investigators. 2008-2009 “RELIVE Service Contract at the Tuscaloosa Veterans Affairs Medical Center,” Tuscaloosa Veterans Affairs Medical Center Service Contract, TDC: $69,495, R. S. Allen, Principal Investigator, M. Williams, Co- Investigator. 2006 “Legacy storytelling online for improving quality of life of palliative care recipients and caregivers,” Funded by the University of Wisconsin, TDC: $19,162, YC Kim, Principal Investigator, R. S. Allen, Investigator. 2003-2006 “Training Geropsychologists for an Aging America,” Funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration, Bureau of Health Professions, TDC: $509,574, F. Scogin, Principal Investigator; R. S. Allen, Co-Investigator. 2005-2006 “Enhancing Student Learning of Statistics through Technology”, Funded by the Teaching Grants Committee, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Alabama, TDC: $2,000, B. Roskos-Ewoldsen, Principal Investigator, R. S. Allen, Investigator. 2000-2005 “Care Integration Team Intervention During Hospice Care,” Funded by the National Institute on Aging Mentored Research Scientist Development Award, TDC: $447,745, R. S. Allen (Burge), Principal Investigator. 2004-2005 “Care Alternatives in Prison Systems (CAPS),” Funded by the Center for Mental Health and Aging, University of Alabama, via the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, TDC: $5,000, R. S. Allen, Principal Investigator. 2003-2004 “Examining the Role of Legacy Activities on Caregiver and Care Recipient Distress,” Funded by the Center for Mental Health and Aging, University of Alabama, via the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, TDC: $12,000, R. S. Allen, Principal Investigator. 2003-2004 “Custodial Grandparents: Exploring Religion and Spirituality,” Funded by the Center for Mental Health and Aging, University of Alabama, via the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, TDC: $12,000, M. Crowther, Principal Investigator; R. S. Allen, Co-Investigator. 2001-2003 “Audiotape Intervention for Agitation,” Funded by the National Institute of Nursing Research, TDC: $1,708,903, L. Burgio, Principal Investigator, R. S. Allen, Co- Investigator / Project Manager. 2000-2003 Alabamians for Better Care at Life’s End,” Funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, TDC: $449,996, J. Shuster, Principal Investigator, R. Allen-Burge, Investigator. 1996-2000 “Increasing Effective Communication in Nursing Homes,” Funded by National Institute on Aging, TDC: $635,969, M. Bourgeois & L. Burgio, Principal Investigators, R. Allen-Burge, Co-Investigator / Project Manager.

GRANT SUPPORT – MENTORED JUNIOR FACULTY, POSTDOCTORAL AND GRADUATE STUDENT PROJECTS Allen

2012 “Exploring Health Care Providers’ Perception of Their Communication about Cancer and Screening with Rural African American Men,” Funded by the Resource Center for Minority Aging Research (RCMAR), J.S. Oliver, Principal Investigator. R. S. Allen, Mentor and Co- Investigator. 2012 “Optimizing Dementia Outcomes in the Community,” Funded by the Veterans Administration Rehabilitation Research and Development Service, M. M. Hilgeman, Principal Investigator, R. S. Allen, Area Advisor and Member of the Mentorship Team. 2007 “Women’s Perceptions of the Physical Self near the End of Life,” Funded by the Summer Training on Aging Research Topics-Mental Health (START-MH) Program, TDC: $6,250, K. Payne, Principal Investigator, R. S. Allen, Mentor and Co-Principal Investigator. 2006 “Aging Prisoners’ Treatment Selection,” Dissertation grant funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, TDC: $30,000, L. Phillips, Principal Investigator, R. S. Allen, Mentor and Co-Principal Investigator. 2006 “Future Time Perspective as a Facilitator of Legacy Interventions near the End of Life,” Funded by the Summer Training on Aging Research Topics-Mental Health (START-MH) Program, TDC: $6,250, M. Hilgeman, Principal Investigator, R. S. Allen, Mentor and Co-Principal Investigator. 2005 “Civil Capacity Assessment in Community-Dwelling Older Adults Seeking Legal Services,” Funded by the Summer Training on Aging Research Topics-Mental Health (START-MH) Program, TDC: $6,250, K. Hebert, Principal Investigator, R. S. Allen, Mentor and Co-Principal Investigator.

PUBLICATIONS

Peer-reviewed journal articles (no. of citations in lifetime = 3,360 as reported by Google Scholar; h- index = 34 ): 1. Hooper, G.L., Allen, R. S., Payne-Foster, P., & Oliver, J.S. (in press). Barriers for prostate cancer screening in rural African American men: Effects of low health literacy and poor provider communication in screening. Urologic Nursing. 2. Ivey, K.*, Allen, R. S., Liu, Y., Parmelee, P.A., & Zarit, S.H. (in press). Immediate and lagged effects of daily stress and affect on caregivers’ daily pain experience. The Gerontologist. 3. Hartmann, C.W., Palmer, J.A., Mills, W.L., Pimentel, C.B., Allen, R. S., Wewiorski, N.J., Dillon, K.R., & Snow, A.L. (in press). Adaptation of a nursing home culture change research instrument for frontline staff quality improvement use. Psychological Services Special Issue: Long Term Care Culture Change. 4. Grace, E. L., Allen, R. S., Ivey, K.D.C.*, Knapp, S.M., & Burgio, L.D. (2017). Racial and ethnic differences in psychotropic medication use among community-dwelling persons with dementia in the United States. Aging and Mental Health (published online 2/16/2-17). 5. Hilgeman, M. M., Allen, R.S., & Carden, K. D.* (2017). Identity processes as a predictor of memory beliefs in older adults. Aging and Mental Health, 21(7), 712-719. DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2016.1154013. 6. Mills, W.L., Pimentel, C.B., Palmer, J.A., Snow, A.L., Wewiorski, N.J., Allen, R. S., & Hartmann, C.W. (2017). Applying a theory-driven framework to guide quality improvement efforts in nursing homes: The LOCK model. The Gerontologist. DOI:10.1093/geront/gnx023. 7. Snow, A.L., Jacobs, M.L., Palmer, J.A., Parmelee, P.A., Allen, R. S., Wewiorski, N.J., Hilgeman, M., Vinson, L.D., Berlowitz, D., Halli-Tierney, A.D., & Hartmann, C.W. (2017). Development of a new systematic observation tool of nursing home resident and staff engagement and relationship. The Gerontologist, DOI: 10.1093/geront/gnw255. 8. Allen, R. S., Azuero, C.B.*, Csikai, E.L., Parmelee, P.A., Shin, H.J., Kvale, E., Durkin, D.W., & Burgio, L.D. (2016). “It was very rewarding for me …”: Senior volunteers’ experiences with implementing a reminiscence and creative activity intervention. The Gerontologist, 56(2), 357-367. DOI: 10.1093/geront/gnu167. Allen 9. Huang, C.S., Crowther, M., Allen, R. S., DeCoster, J., Kim, G., Azuero, C.*, Ang, X.*, & Kvale, E. (2016). A pilot feasibility intervention to increase advance care planning among African Americans in the Deep South. Journal of Palliative Medicine, 19(2), 164-173. DOI: 10.1089/jpm.2015.0334. 10. Bush, S.S., Allen, R.S., Heck, A.L., & Moye, J. (2015). Ethical issues in geropsychology: Clinical and forensic perspectives. Psychological Injury and Law, 8(4), 348-356. DOI: 10.1007/s12207-015-9242-2. 11. Crowther, M. R., Huang, C.*, & Allen, R. S. (2015). Rewards and unique challenges faced by African American custodial grandmothers: The importance of future planning. Aging and Mental Health, 19(9), 844-852. DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2014.967175. 12. Eichorst, M.K.*, Allen, R.S., Halli-Tierney, A.D., Scogin, F., & Kvale, E.A. (2015). Health care communication and agreement and disagreement about symptoms within the context of multimorbidity. Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life and Palliative Care, 11(3-4), 346-366. DOI: 10.1080/15524256.2015.1116484. 13. Grace, E.L., Burgio, L.D., Allen, R. S., DeCoster, J., Aiello, A.E., & Algase, D.L. (2015). Caregiver and care recipient characteristics as predictors of psychotropic medication use in community-dwelling dementia patients. Aging and Mental Health, DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2015.1075960. 14. Tang, L., Mieskowski, L.M.*, Oliver, J. S., Eichorst, M.*, & Allen, R. S. (2015). Promoting cancer screening among rural African Americans: A social network approach. Journal of Cultural Diversity. 22(3), 88-94. 15. Tighe, C. A. *, Dautovich, N. D., & Allen, R. S. (2015). Regularity of daily activities buffers the negative impact of low perceived control on affect. Motivation and Emotion, 39(3), 448-457. DOI: 10.1007/s11031-014-9456-8. 16. Allen, R. S., Harris, G.M.*, Burgio, L.D., Azuero, C.B.*, Miller, L. A.*, Shin, H., Eichorst, M.K.*, Csikai, E.L., DeCoster, J., Dunn, L.L., Kvale, E.A., & Parmelee, P. (2014). Can senior volunteers deliver reminiscence and creative activity interventions? Results of the Legacy Intervention Family Enactment randomized controlled trial. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 48(4), 590-601. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2013.11.012. 17. Azuero, C. B.*, Allen, R. S., Kvale, E., Azuero, A., & Parmelee, P. (2014). Determinants of psychology service utilization in a palliative care outpatient population. Psycho-Oncology, 23, 650-657. DOI: 10.1002/pon.3454. 18. Azuero, C. B.*, Harris, G. M., Allen, R. S., Williams, B., Kvale, E., & Ritchie, C. S. (2014). Team-based volunteerism with the seriously ill: A qualitative analysis from ten volunteers’ perspectives. Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life and Palliative Care, 10, 282-295. DOI: 10.1080/15524256.2014.938893. 19. Mahaney-Price, A.F., Hilgeman, M.M., Davis, LL.., McNeal, S.F., Conner, C. M., & Allen, R. S. (2014). Living will status and desire for living will help among rural Alabama veterans. Research in Nursing and Health, 37, 379-390. DOI: 10.1002/nur.21617. 20. Allen, R. S., Crowther, M. R., & Molinari, V. (2013). Training in clinical geropsychology: Predoctoral programs, professional organizations and certification. Training and Education in Professional Psychology, 7(4), 285-290. DOI: 10.1037/a0033749. 21. Allen, R. S., Guadagno, R. E., Parmelee, P., Minney, J. A.*, Hilgeman, M. M., Tabb, K., McNeal, S. F., Houston, T., Kertesz, S., & Davis, L. (2013). Internet connectivity among rural Alabama veterans: Baseline findings from the Alabama Veterans Rural Health Initiative Project. Rural and Remote Health, 13, 2138-2147. (Online) 22. DiNapoli, E. A.*, Breland, G. L.*, & Allen, R. S. (2013). Staff knowledge and perceptions of sexuality and dementia of older adults in nursing homes. Journal of Aging and Health, 25(7) 1087-1105. DOI: 10.1177/0898264313494802. 23. Harris, G. M.*, Allen, R. S., Dunn, L., & Parmelee, P. (2013). “Trouble won’t last always”: Religious coping and meaning in the stress process. Qualitative Health Research, 23(6), 773- 781. DOI:10.1177/1049732313482590. 24. Hartmann, C.W., Snow, A.L., Allen, R. S., Parmelee, P.A., Palmer, J.A., & Berlowitz, D. (2013). A conceptual model for culture change evaluation in nursing homes. Geriatric Nursing, 34, 388-394. DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2013.05.008. Allen 25. Hilgeman, M.M., Allen, R. S., Snow, A. L., Durkin, D.W., DeCoster, J., & Burgio, L.D. (2013). Preserving identity and planning for advance care (PIPAC): Preliminary outcomes from a patient-centered intervention for individuals with mild dementia. Aging and Mental Health, 18(4), 411-424. DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2013.868403. 26. Ingersoll-Dayton, B., Spencer, B., Kwak, M., Sherrer, K., Allen, R. S., & Campbell, R. (2013). The couples’ life story approach: A dyadic intervention for dementia. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 56(3), 237-254. DOI:10.1080/01634372.2012.758214. 27. Sun, F., Durkin, D.W., Hilgeman, M. M., Harris, G.*, Gaugler, J. E., Wardian, J., Allen, R. S., & Burgio, L. D. (2013). Predicting desire for institutional placement among racially diverse dementia family caregivers: The role of quality of care. The Gerontologist, 53(3), 418-429. DOI:10.1093/geront/gns110. 28. Wharton, T., Shah, A., Scogin, F. R. & Allen, R. S. (2013). Evidence to support the Pikes Peak model: The UA geropsychology education program. Training and Education in Professional Psychology, 7(2), 139-144. DOI: 10.1037/a0032285. 29. Allen, R. S., Harris, G. M.*, Crowther, M. R., Oliver, J. S., Cavanaugh, R., & Phillips, L. L. (2012). Does religiousness and spirituality moderate the relations between physical and mental health among aging prisoners? International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 27(9), 710-717. DOI: 10.1002/gps.3874. 30. Bailey, F. A., Allen, R. S., Williams, B. R., Goode, P. S., Granstaff, S., Redden, D. T., & Burgio, K. L. (2012). Do-Not-Resuscitate orders in the last days of life. Journal of Palliative Medicine, 15(7), 751-759. DOI: 10.1089/jpm.2011.0321. 31. Oliver, J. S., Worley, C. B.*, DeCoster, J., Palardy, L., Kim, G., Reddy, A., & Allen, R. S. (2012). Disparities in colorectal cancer screening behaviors: Implications for African American men. Gastroenterology Nursing, 35(2), 93-98. DOI: 10.1097/ SGA.0b013e31824e2d7a. 32. Allen, J. Y.*, Hilgeman, M. M., & Allen, R. S. (2011). Prospective end-of-life treatment decisions and perceived vulnerability: Future time left to live and memory self-efficacy. Aging and Mental Health, 15(1), 122-131. DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2010.505229. 33. Butler, D. C., Haley, P. P.*, Ege, M. A., & Allen, R. S. (2011). Religious leaders’ perceptions regarding benefits of and barriers to organized religious support in providing care to older adults with chronic illness. Clinical Gerontologist, 34(3), 237-250. 34. Harris, G. M.*, Durkin, D. W., Allen, R. S., DeCoster, J., & Burgio, L. D. (2011). Exemplary care as a mediator of the effects of caregiver subjective appraisal and emotional outcomes. The Gerontologist, 51(3), 332-342. DOI: 10.1093/geront//gnr003. 35. Kim, G., Aguado Loi, C. X., Chiriboga, D. A., Jang, Y., Parmelee, P., & Allen, R. S. (2011). Limited English Proficiency as a barrier to mental health service use: A study of Latino and Asian immigrants with psychiatric disorders. Journal of Psychiatric Research, 45, 104-110. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2010.04.031. 36. Kim, G., DeCoster, J., Chiriboga, D. A., Jang, Y., Allen, R. S., & Parmelee, P. (2011). Associations between self-rated mental health and psychiatric disorders among older adults: Do racial/ethnic differences exist? American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 19, 416-422. 37.Kim, G., Worley, C. B.*, Allen, R. S., Vinson, L., Crowther, M., Parmelee, P., & Chiriboga, D. A. (2011). Vulnerability of older Latino and Asian immigrants with limited English proficiency. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 59, 1246-1252. 38. Phillips, L. L., Allen, R. S., Harris, G. M.*, Presnell, A. H.*, DeCoster, J., & Cavanaugh, R. (2011). Aging prisoners’ treatment selection: Does Prospect Theory enhance understanding of end-of-life medical decisions? The Gerontologist, 51, 663-674. DOI: 10.1093/geront/gnr039. 39. Norton, M. J.*, Allen, R. S., Snow, A. L., Hardin, J. M., & Burgio, L. D. (2010). Predictors of need-driven behaviors in nursing home residents with dementia and associated certified nursing assistant burden. Aging and Mental Health, 14(3), 303-309. 40. Payne, K. L.*, Prentice-Dunn, S., & Allen, R. S. (2010). A comparison of two interventions to increase completion of advance directives. Clinical Gerontologist, 33 (1), 49-61. 41. Allen, R. S. (2009). The Legacy Project intervention to enhance meaningful family interactions: Case examples. Clinical Gerontologist, 32(2), 164-176. Allen 42. Allen, R. S., & Hilgeman, M. M.* (2009). Helping people with dementia approach the end of life: Issues for families. Finding, reinforcing and preserving identity. Generations, 33 (1), 74-77. 43. Allen, R. S., Petro, K. N.*, & Phillips, L. L.* (2009). Factors influencing young adults’ attitudes and knowledge of late-life sexuality among older women. Aging and Mental Health, 13, 238-245. 44. Allen, R. S., Phillips, L. L.,* Pekmezi, D.*, Crowther, M. R., & Prentice-Dunn, S. (2009). Living well with living wills: Application of Protection Motivation Theory to living wills among older Caucasian and African American adults. Clinical Gerontologist, 32(1), 44-59. 45. Burkhalter, C. L., Allen, R. S., Skaar, D., Crittenden, J., & Burgio, L. D. (2009). Examining the effectiveness of traditional audiological assessments for nursing home residents with dementia-related behaviors. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology, 20 (9), 529-538. 46. Hilgeman, M. M.*, Durkin, D. W.*, Sun, F.*, DeCoster, J., Allen, R. S., Gallagher- Thompson, D., & Burgio, L. D. (2009). Testing a theoretical model of the stress process in Alzheimer’s caregivers with race as a moderator. The Gerontologist, 49(2), 248-261. DOI: 10.1093/geront/gnp015. 47. McGuire, L. C., Strine, T. W., Allen, R. S., Anderson, L. A., & Mokdad, A. H. (2009). The Patient Health Questionnaire 8: Current depressive symptoms among U.S. older adults, 2006 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 17(4), 324-334. 48. Phillips, L. L.*, Allen, R. S., Salekin, K. L., & Cavanaugh, R. (2009). Care alternatives in prison systems: Factors influencing end-of-life treatment selection. Criminal Justice and Behavior, 36(6), 620-634. 49. Schmid, B.*, Allen, R. S., Haley, P. P.*, & DeCoster, J. (2009). Family matters: Dyadic agreement in end-of-life medical decision making. The Gerontologist, 50 (2), 226-237. DOI: 10.1093/geront/gnp166. 50. Sun, F.*, Hilgeman, M. M.*, Durkin, D.*, Allen, R. S., & Burgio, L. D. (2009). Perceived income inadequacy as a predictor of psychological distress in Alzheimer’s caregivers. Psychology and Aging, 24 (1), 177-183. 51. Allen, R. S., Allen, J. Y.*, Hilgeman, M. M.*, & DeCoster, J. (2008). End-of-life decision making, decisional conflict, and enhanced information: Race effects. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 56(10), 1904-1909. DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.2008.01929.x. 52. Allen, R. S., Hilgeman, M. M.*, Ege, M. A., Shuster, J. L., Jr., & Burgio, L. D. (2008). Legacy activities as interventions approaching the end of life. Journal of Palliative Medicine, 11(7), 1029-1038. DOI: 10.1089/jpm.2007.0294. 53. Allen, R. S., Phillips, L. L.*, Roff, L.L., Cavanaugh, R., & Day, L. (2008). Religiousness/spirituality and mental health among older male inmates. The Gerontologist, 48, 692-697. 54. Hilgeman, M. M.*, Allen, R. S., DeCoster, J., & Burgio, L. D. (2007). Positive aspects of caregiving as a moderator of treatment outcome over 12 months. Psychology and Aging, 22, 361-371. DOI: 10.1037/0882-7974.22.2.361. 55. Vena, C., Parker, K. P., Allen, R., Bliwise, D. L., Jain, S., & Kimble, L. (2006). Sleep-wake disturbances and quality of life in patients with advanced lung cancer. Oncology Nursing Forum, 33(4), 761-769. 56. Allen, R. S., Burgio, L. D., Fisher, S. E.*, Hardin, J. M., & Shuster, J. L. (2005). Behavioral characteristics of agitated nursing home residents with dementia at the end of life. The Gerontologist, 45, 661-666. 57. Jackson, M. F.*, Allen, R. S., Boothe, A. B.*, Nava, M. L.*, & Coates, A.* (2005). Innovative analyses and interventions in the treatment of selective mutism. Clinical Case Studies, 4(1), 81-112. 58. Bourgeois, M., Dijkstra, K., Burgio, L., & Allen, R. S. (2004). Communication skills training for nursing aides of residents with dementia: The impact of measuring performance. Clinical Gerontologist, 27(1/2), 119-138. Allen 59. Dijkstra, K., Bourgeois, M. S., Allen, R. S., & Burgio, L. D. (2004). Conversational coherence: Discourse analysis of older adults with and without dementia. Journal of Neurolinguistics, 17, 263-283. 60. Allen, R. S., Burgio, L. D., Roth, D. L., Ragsdale, R.*, Gerstle, J., Bourgeois, M. S., Dijkstra, K., & Teri, L. (2003). The Revised Memory and Behavior Problems Checklist - Nursing Home: Instrument development and measurement of burden among certified nursing assistants. Psychology and Aging, 18, 886-895. 61. Allen, R. S., DeLaine, S.*, Chaplin, W. F., Marson, D. L., Bourgeois, M., Dijkstra, K., & Burgio, L. D. (2003). Advance care planning in nursing homes: Correlates of capacity and possession of advance directives. The Gerontologist, 43, 309-317. DOI: 10.1093/geront/43.3.309. 62. Allen, R. S., Kwak, J., Lokken, K.L., & Haley, W. E. (2003). End of life issues in the context of Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s Care Quarterly, 4(4), 312-330. 63. Allen, R. S., Thorn, B. E., Fisher, S. E.*, Gerstle, J., Quarles, K.*, Bourgeois, M. S., Dijkstra, K., & Burgio, L.D. (2003). Prescription and dosage of analgesic medication in relation to resident behaviors in the nursing home. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 51, 534- 538. 64. Michael, S. T., Crowther, M., Schmid, B.*, & Allen, R. S. (2003). Widowhood and spirituality: Coping responses to bereavement. Journal of Women and Aging, 15(2/3), 145- 165. 65. Schulz, R., Mendelsohn, A. B., Haley, W. E., Mahoney, D., Allen, R. S., Zhang, S., Thompson, L., & Belle, S. H. (2003). End-of-life care and the effects of bereavement among family caregivers of persons with dementia. New England Journal of Medicine, 349, 1936- 1942. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMsa035373. 66. Allen, R. S., Haley, W. E., Small, B. J., & McMillan, S. C. (2002). Pain reports by older hospice cancer patients and family caregivers: The role of cognitive functioning. The Gerontologist, 42, 507-514. 67. Allen, R. S., & Shuster, J. L. (2002). The role of proxies in treatment decisions: Evaluating functional capacity to consent to end-of-life treatments within a family context. Behavioral Sciences and the Law, 20, 235-252. 68. Dijkstra, K., Bourgeois, M., Burgio, L., & Allen, R. (2002). Effects of a communication intervention on the discourse of nursing home residents with dementia and their nursing assistants. Journal of Medical Speech-Language Pathology, 10, 143-157. 69. Dijkstra, K., Bourgeois, M., Petrie, G., Burgio, L., & Allen-Burge, R. (2002). My recaller is on vacation: Discourse analysis of nursing home residents with dementia. Discourse Processes, 33(1), 53-76. 70. Fisher, S. E.*, Burgio, L. D., Thorn, B. E., Allen-Burge, R., Gerstle, J., Roth, D. L. & Allen, S. J.* (2002). Pain assessment and management in cognitively impaired nursing home residents: Association of certified nursing assistant pain report, Minimum Data Set pain report, and analgesic medication use. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 50(1), 152-156. 71. Haley, W. E., Allen, R. S., Reynolds, S., Chen, H., Burton, A.*, & Gallagher-Thompson, D. (2002). Family issues in end-of-life decision making and end-of-life care. American Behavioral Scientist, 46, 284-298. DOI: 10.1177/000276402236680. 72. Allen-Burge, R., Burgio, L., Bourgeois, M. S., Sims, R., & Nunnikhoven, J. (2001). Increasing communication among nursing home residents. Journal of Clinical Geropsychology, 7(3), 213-230. 73. Bourgeois, M. S., Dijkstra, K., Burgio, L., & Allen-Burge, R. (2001). Memory aids as an augmentative and alternative communication strategy for nursing home residents with dementia. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 17, 196-210. 74. Burgio, L. D., Allen-Burge, R., Roth, D. L., Bourgeois, M. S., Dijkstra, K., Gerstle, J., Jackson, E. R., & Bankester, L. (2001). Come talk with me: Improving communication between nursing assistants and nursing home residents during care routines. The Gerontologist, 41, 449-460. DOI: 10.1093/geront/41.4.449. Allen 75. Allen-Burge, R., & Storandt, M. (2000). Age equivalence in feeling-of-knowing experiences. Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences, 55B, P214-223. 76. Allen-Burge, R., Stevens, A. B., & Burgio, L. D. (1999). Effective behavioral interventions for decreasing dementia-related challenging behavior in nursing homes. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 14, 213-232. 77. Willis, S. L., Allen-Burge, R., Dolan, M., Bertrand, R., Yesavage, J., & Taylor, J. (1998). Everyday problem solving among individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. The Gerontologist, 38, 569-577. 78. Allen-Burge, R., & Haley, W. E. (1997). Individual differences and surrogate medical decisions: Differing preferences for life-sustaining treatments. Aging and Mental Health, 1(2), 121-131. 79. Johansson, B., Allen-Burge, R. & Zarit, S. H. (1997). Self-reports on memory functioning in a longitudinal study of the oldest old: Relation to current, prospective, and retrospective performance. Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences, 52B, P139-P146. 80. Allen-Burge, R., Storandt, M., Kinscherf, D. A., & Rubin, E. H. (1994). Sex differences in the sensitivity of two self-report depression scales in older depressed inpatients. Psychology and Aging, 9, 443-445. 81. Berry, D. T. R., Allen, R. S., & Schmitt, F. A. (1991). The Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure: Psychometric characteristics in a geriatric sample. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 5,143-153. Berry, D. T. R., Phillips, B. A., Cook, Y. R., Schmitt, F. A., Honeycutt, N. A., Arita, A. A., & Allen, R. S. (1990). Geriatric sleep apnea syndrome: A preliminary description. Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences, 45, M169-M174. 82. Berry, D., Phillips, B., Cook, Y., Schmitt, F., Honeycutt, N., Edwards, C., Lamb, D., Magan, L., & Allen, R. (1989). Sleep disordered breathing in healthy aged persons: One year follow up of daytime sequella. Sleep, 12, 211-215. * Mentored student publication

Books (written and edited): 1. Allen, R. S., Carpenter, B.D., & Eichorst, M.K. (Eds). (in press). Global perspectives on behavioural interventions in palliative and end-of-life care: Aging and mental health research series. London: Routledge: Taylor & Francis Group. 2. Bush, S.S., Allen, R. S., & Molinari, V. (2017). Ethical practice in geropsychology. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. ISBN: 978-1-4338-2626-9.

Book Chapters in Edited Volumes: 1. Allen, R. S., McDonough, I., Albright, A.*, Erickson, S.*, Brake, G., & Salekin, K. (in press). Assessment of competency to be executed. In S.S. Bush & A.L. Heck (Eds.), Forensic Geropsychology: Practice Essentials. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. 2. Allen, R. S., Sun, F., Dorman, H.R.*, & Albright, A.* (in press). Palliative and end-of- life care in the context of dementia. In G.S. Smith & S. Farias (Eds.), APA Handbook of Dementia. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. 3. Azuero, C. B., Allen, R. S., & Hadjistavropoulos, T. (in press). Health geropsychology. In T. Hadjistavropoulos & H. D. Hadjistavropulos (Eds.), Fundamentals of Health Psychology (2nd Edition). Ontario, CA: Oxford University Press. 4. Allen, R. S., Noh, H., Beck, L. N.*, & Smith, L. J.* (2016). Caring for individuals near the end of life. In L. D. Burgio, J. E. Gaugler, & M. M. Hilgeman (Eds.), The Spectrum of Family Caregiving for Adults and Elders with Chronic Illness (pp. 142-172). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. 5. Allen, R. S., Azuero, C. B.*, & Hadjistavropoulos, T. (2014). Health geropsychology. In T. Hadjistavropoulos & H. D. Hadjistavropulos (Eds.), Fundamentals of Health Psychology (pp. 282-295). Ontario, CA: Oxford University Press. 6. Allen, R. S., Eichorst, M. K.*, & Oliver, J. S. (2013). Advance directives: Planning for the end of life. In J. Werth (Ed.), Counseling Clients Near the End of Life: A Practical Guide for the Mental Health Professional (pp. 53-74). New York: Springer Publishers. Allen 7. Allen, R. S., Haley, P. P.*, Harris, G. M.*, Fowler, S. N.*, & Pruthi, R. (2011). Resilience: Definitions, ambiguities, and applications. In B. Resnick, L. Gwyther, & K. Roberto (Eds.), Resilience in Aging: Concepts, Research, and Outcomes (pp. 1-13). New York: Springer Publishers. 8. Hilgeman, M. M.*, Burgio, L. D., & Allen, R. S. (2009). Behavioral and environmental management. In M. F. Weiner & A. M. Lipton (Eds), Textbook of Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias (pp. 301-316). Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc. 9. Allen, R. S., Haley, W. E., Roff, L.L., Schmid, B.*, & Bergman, E.J.* (2006). Responding to the needs of caregivers near the end of life: Enhancing benefits and minimizing burdens. In J. L. Werth, Jr. & D. Blevins (Eds), Psychosocial issues near the end of life: A resource for professional care providers (pp. 183-201). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. 10. Allen, R. S., Welsh, D.*, Willis, S. L., & Schaie, K. W. (2003). The aging personality and self: Diversity and health issues. In R. C. Tallis, & H. M. Fillet (Eds.), Brocklehurst’s textbook of geriatric medicine and gerontology (6th edition; pp. 143-153). London: Churchill Livingstone. 11. Burgio, L., Allen-Burge, R., Stevens, A., Davis, L., & Marson, D. (2000). Caring for Alzheimer’s disease patients: Issues of verbal communication and social interaction. In J. M. Clair and R. M. Allman (Eds.), The gerontological prism: Developing interdisciplinary bridges (society in aging series) (pp. 231-258). Amityville, NY: Baywood. 12. Smyer, M.A., & Allen-Burge, R. (1999). Older adults’ decision-making capacity: Institutional settings and individual choices. In J.C. Cavanaugh and S.K. Whitbourne (Eds.), Gerontology: An interdisciplinary perspective (pp.391-413). New York: Oxford University Press. 13. Allen-Burge, R., Willis, S. L., & Schaie, K. W. (1998). The aging personality and self. In R. Tallis, H. Fillet, & J.C. Brocklehurst (Eds.), Brocklehurst’s textbook of geriatric medicine and gerontology (5th edition; pp.153-168). London: Churchill Livingstone.

Encyclopedia Entries and Invited papers: 1. Allen, R. S., & Hilgeman, M. M. (2016). Family interventions. In Susan K. Whitbourne (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Adulthood and Aging, First Edition. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. DOI: 10.1002/9781118528921.wbeaa196. 2. Allen, R. S., Carden, K.D.*, & Salekin, K.L. (2015). Prison populations. In N. A. Pachana (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Geropsychology. Singapore: Springer Science+Business Media. DOI 10.1007/978-981-287-080-3_163-1. 3. Wood, M. E.*, Salekin, K. L., & Allen, R. S. (2014). Punishment and age. In Jamieson, A., & Moenssens, A. (Eds.), Wiley Encyclopedia of Forensic Science. (pp. 1-6). Chichester, UK: John Wiley & Sons Ltd. 4. Salekin, K. L., Allen, R. S., & Wood, M. E.* (2012). Death penalty and age. In Jamieson, A., & Moenssens, A. (Eds.), Wiley Encyclopedia of Forensic Science. Chichester, UK: John Wiley & Sons Ltd. DOI: 10.1002/9780470061589.fsa252.pub2. 5. Salekin, K. L., & Allen, R. S. (2009). Death penalty and age. In Carl N. Edwards (Ed.), The Wiley Encyclopedia of Forensic Science (pp. 717-720). New York: Wiley. 6. Burgio, L. D. & Allen, R. S. (2006). Behavior management. In R. Schulz, L. S. Noelker, K. Rockwood, & R. L. Sprott (Eds.), The Encyclopedia of Aging: A Comprehensive Resource in Gerontology and Geriatrics (4th edition; pp. 105-106). New York: Springer Publishing Company. 7. Phillips, L. L.*, & Allen, R. S. (2005). Caregiving at the end of life: Surveying the psychological concerns of family caregivers. Healthcare and Aging, 12(4), 5-8. 8. Allen, R. S., Phillips, L. L.*, & Payne, K.* (2004). End of life issues. Encyclopedia of Applied Psychology, Volume 1, 769-776. 9. Phillips, L. L.*, & Allen, R.S. (2004). Effective treatments for behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia. NIMH Therapy Advisor Website, www.therapyadvisor.com. Allen 10. Allen, R. S., & Burgio, L. D. (2003). Translating psychosocial research into practice: A methodological overview. Alzheimer’s Care Quarterly, 4(3), 201-203. 11. Burgio, L.D., & Allen, R.S. (2003). Translating psychosocial research into practice: An overview of clinical applications. Alzheimer’s Care Quarterly, 4(4), 271-272. 12. Burgio, L. D., Fisher, S. E., Phillips, L. L., & Allen, R. S. (2003). Establishing treatment implementation in clinical research. Alzheimer’s Care Quarterly, 4(3), 204-215.

Published book reviews and monographs: 1. Allen, R. S., & Snow, A. L. (2012). But death seems “So Far Away”: Life lessons from two very different paths of parental loss [Review of the book So Far Away]. The Gerontologist, 52(5) 734-737. DOI: 10.1093/geront/gns116. 2. Allen, R. S., Hilgeman, M. M.* & Shin, H. J.* (2009). The LIFE Project Volunteer Interventionist Training Manual to Guide the Creation of a Family Legacy. Unpublished manuscript. 3. Allen, R. S. & Burgio, L. D. (2004). Training psychotherapists [Review of the book Psychotherapy with Older Adults (Third Edition)]. Contemporary Gerontology, 11, 36-37. 4. Phillips, L. L.*, Fisher, S. E.*, Allen, R. S., & Burgio, L. D. (2004). Mentorship in the University of Alabama Center for Mental Health and Aging. In J. R. Schwar (Ed.), Mentoring: Structure, Design, and Implementation. The 15th Annual Student Mentoring Conference on Gerontology and Geriatrics: Keynote Address, Symposia and Posters (pp. 17-23). Athens, GA: The University of Georgia Gerontology Center. 5. Allen, R. S., & Hilgeman, M. M.* (2003). The Legacy Participant Notebook and Interventionist Manual. Unpublished manuscript. 6. Allen-Burge, R. (2001). Analyzing the process of medical decision making [Review of the book Processing of medical information in aging patients: Cognitive and human factors perspectives]. Contemporary Psychology, 46, 466-467. 7. Allen-Burge, R. (2000). Assessment and treatment issues among disadvantaged geriatric urban medical inpatients [Review of the book Mental health practice in geriatric health care settings]. Canadian Journal of Aging, 19(4), 556-558. 8. Allen-Burge, R. (1997). New approaches to mental health and aging [Review of the book Emerging issues in mental health and aging]. Contemporary Psychology, 42, 50-51.

MANUSCRIPTS UNDER REVIEW

Albright, A.E*., & Allen, R. S. (under review). HPV misconceptions among college students: The role of health literacy. Albright, A.E*., Eichorst, M.K., Allen, R. S., Sawyer, P.L., & Brown, C.J. (under review). Loneliness, pet ownership, and lifespace mobility in older adults. Kim, G., Allen, R. S., Wang, S.Y.*, Park, S.*, Perkins, E.A., & Parmelee, P.A. (under revision). The impact of multiple informal caregiving roles on subjective physical and mental health status among older adults: Do racial/ethnic differences exist? Mahaney-Price, A.F., Hilgeman, M.M., Uphold, C.R., Collins, A.N., Davis, L.L., Olsen, D.P., Burgio, K.L., DeCoster, J., Gay, W., & Allen, R. S. (under review). Enabling advance directive completion: Feasibility of a new nurse-supported advance care planning intervention. Oliver, J.S., Allen, R. S., Eichorst, M.K., Mieskowski, L., Ewell, P.J., Payne-Foster, P., & Ragin, C. (under review). A pilot study of prostate cancer knowledge among African American men and their health care advocates: Implications for screening decisions. Pimentel, C.B., Mills, W.L., Dillon, K., Sullivan, J.L., Wewiorski, N.J., Snow, A.L., Allen, R. S., Hopkins, S.D., & Hartmann, C.W. (under review). Blended facilitation as an effective implementation strategy for research performed in nursing homes.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS (selected since 2006)

Symposia: Allen Allen, R.S. (2017, August). Why I wanted to be a professor: Perspectives of a senior career academic. In B. Carpenter (Chair), Professoriate in peril: Why on earth would anyone want to be an academic in geropsychology? Symposium presented at the 125th annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC. Allen, R.S., & Carpenter, B. (2017, August). Psychology’s contribution to training and research. In E. Goy and B. Carpenter (Co-Chairs), Psychologists and end of life: Report from the APA Working Group on end-of-life issues and care. Symposium presented at the 125th annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC. Noh, H., Anderson, K., Ford, C., Guo, Y., Allen, R.S., Halli-Tierney, A., & Burgio, K. (2017, July). Community dwelling Black and White older adults’ perceptions of advance care planning. In S. Moorman (Chair), Social barriers to advance care planning in the United States. Symposium presented at the 21st IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics, San Francisco, CA. Allen, R.S., Dautovich, N.D., Tighe, C.A., & Ward, L.C. (2015, March). Aspects of mindfulness as an indicator of psychological flexibility in MIDUS-II. In G. Cantu (Chair), Mindfulness and older adults. Symposium conducted at the 1st Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Association of Contextual Behavioral Science Chapter, Lafayette, LA. Allen, R.S., Oliver, J.S., Mieskowski, L., Eichorst, M.K., & Tang, L. (2014, November). “I go in with him and…ask questions”: Advocates’ role in medical appointments with African American males in the rural south. In C.E. Adams-Price (Chair), The community, social networks, and health in older adults in rural and remote communities in the 21st century. Symposium conducted at the 67th Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Washington DC. Allen, R.S., Tackett, A.R., & Miller, L. (2014, November). “I’m not afraid of dying, I’m afraid of pain”: Living with chronic illness in prison. In A.J. Bishop (Chair), From the cell to the grave: Successful aging and dying in prison. Symposium conducted at the 67th Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Washington DC. Hilgeman, M.M., Snow, A.L., Primetica, B., Bass, D.M., Colon-Lindsey, S., Allen, R.S., & Kunik M.E. (August, 2014). Maximizing rural health outreach via technology: Evidence-based treatment for dementia caregivers. In Y. N. Tazeau (Chair) Technology Interventions for Aging, African American, and Hispanic/Latino Clinical Populations. Symposium presented at the 122nd Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington, D.C. Allen, R.S., Oliver, J.S., Tang, L., Mieskowski, L., Eichorst, M.K., Coleman-House, T, Martin, S., & Martin, M. (2013, November). Care Networks in Prostate Cancer Screening Decisions among Rural African American Men. In J. Savla and K.A. Roberto (Chairs) & C. Berg (Discussant), Examination of Family Care Networks Dealing with Chronic Illness. Symposium conducted at the 66th Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, LA. Mieskowski, L., Eichorst, M.K, Oliver, J.S., Allen, R.S., & Silvia Sӧrensen (2013, November). Preferences for Future Care among African Americans: Gender and Geographical Differences. In S. Sörensen and J. Oliver (Chairs) & D. Carr (Discussant), Preference for Future Care: Patients, Providers, and Geographical Differences . Symposium conducted at the 66th Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, LA. Oliver, J.S., Allen, R.S., Mieskowski, L., & Eichorst, M.K. (2013, November). Preparation for Future Care Scale and African American men in the Deep South: Cognitive interview results. In S. Sörensen and J. Oliver (Chairs) & D. Carr (Discussant), Preference for Future Care: Patients, Providers, and Geographical Differences . Symposium conducted at the 66th Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, LA. Allen, R. S., et al. (2012, November). Preliminary evidence of efficacy: The Legacy Intervention Family Enactment (LIFE) translation trial. In R.S. Allen (Chair), & R. Blieszner, (Discussant), Participatory research and translation of intervention trials near the end of life. Symposium conducted at the 65th annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, San Diego, CA. Parmelee, P., Allen, R. S., Stem, T., & Burgio, L. D. (2012, November). Racial/ethnic differences in CNAs’ communication with residents during care routines. In K. Boerner (Chair), The Allen experiences of direct care workers: Quality of care and workforce issues. Symposium conducted at the 65th annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, San Diego, CA. Snow, A. L., Palmer, J., Jacobs, L., Allen, R. S., Parmelee, P., Berlowitz., D., & Hartmann, C. (2012, November). The Resident-centered Assessment of Interactions with Staff and Engagement (RAISE): Refinement, Video-based Rater Training, and Scoring Considerations. Symposium participation, Outcomes of Person-Centered Care in Long-Term Care Settings, David Edvardsson, Chair, at the Gerontological Society of America 65th Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA. Snow, A. L., Jacobs, L., Parmelee, P., Allen, R. S., Berlowitz., D., Palmer, J., & Hartmann, C. (2012, August). Measuring Resident and Staff Engagement and Interaction Quality. Symposium participation, Pioneer Network Research Intensive: What We’re Learning about Culture Change, Sheryl Zimmerman, Chair, at the Pioneer Network Annual National Conference, Jacksonville, FL. Allen, R. S., Harris, G. M., Presnell, A. H., DeCoster, J., Cavanaugh, R., & Phillips, L. L. (2011, November). Aging prisoners’ treatment selection. In S. Moorman (Chair), End-of-life issues in understudied subgroups of the US population. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Boston, MA. Ingersoll-Dayton, B., & Allen, R. S. (2011, November). The couples’ life story project: A dyadic approach to dementia care. In B. Ingersoll-Dayton (Chair) and R. S. Allen (Discussant), Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Boston, MA. Worley, C. B., Allen, R. S., Kim, G., & Crowther, M. (2011, November). Mental health disparities in ethnic minority elders: Examining subsyndromal anxiety. In G. Kim (Chair), Mental health disparities in racially and ethnically diverse populations. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Boston, MA. Hilgeman, M. M., Allen, R. S., Miller, L., Rhodes, J., Magnuson, R., & Turgeon, C. (2010, November). Coping and values in mild dementia: Pilot data from a new patient-centered intervention. In B. Ingersoll-Dayton (Chair), Translating interventions from palliative care to dementia care. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, LA. Hilgeman, M. M., Durkin, D. W., Harris, G., Haley, P. P., & Allen, R. S. (2010, November). Preserving identity in the early stages of dementia: Feasibility of a brief reminiscence-based intervention. In L. Yancura (Chair), Applications of reminiscence and life review to diverse aspects of gerontological research and practice. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, LA. Huang, C. S., Crowther, M. R., & Allen, R. S. (2010, November). Attitudes and preferences of African American custodial grandparents on advance care plans. In J. H. Patrick and D. VonDras (Chairs), B. Hayslip (Discussant), Religiousness and spirituality in end of life concerns. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, LA. Shah, A., Marsiske, M., & Allen, R. S. (2010, November). Technological interventions for mental health and memory. In A. Shah (Chair), M. Marsiske and R. S. Allen, (Discussants), Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, LA. Sörensen, S., & Allen, R. S. (2010, November). Transitions in care: Individual, contextual, and cultural perspectives on long-term care planning. In S. Sörensen (Chair), R. S. Allen, (Discussant), Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, LA. Allen, R. S. (2009, November). Family Transitions in LIFE: Maintaining Resilience and Creativity during Palliative Care. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Atlanta, GA. Allen, R. S. (2009, August). Service Delivery and Culture Change in Long Term Care: Qualitative and Quantitative Methods. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, Ontario, CA. Allen Allen, R. S., Hunter, H., Salekin, K.S., & Phillips, L. L. (2008, November). Predicting Positive and Negative Affect Among Older Male Prison Inmates. In A. J. Bishop (Chair), Symposium conducted at the Gerontological Society of America, National Harbor, MD. Haley, P. P (2008, November). Maintaining Resilience while Facing Health Decline: The Role of Self Perceptions. In P.P. Haley (Chair), R. S. Allen, (Discussant), Symposium conducted at the Gerontological Society of America, National Harbor, MD. Payne, K. L., & Allen, R. S. (2008, November). Self Perception in Older Women with Advanced Cancer. In P.P. Haley (Chair), R. S. Allen, (Discussant), Maintaining Resilience while Facing Health Decline: The Role of Self Perceptions. Symposium conducted at the Gerontological Society of America, National Harbor, MD. Allen, R. S., & McGuire, L. C. (2006, November). Policy issues and the continuum of end-of-life care. Symposium conducted at the Gerontological Society of America, Dallas, TX. Payne, K. L., Prentice-Dunn, S., & Allen, R. S. (2006, November). Focusing on the positive during advance directive interventions. In K. L. Payne (Chair), Public policy and preventive health in primary care: Reaching older adults. Symposium conducted at the Gerontological Society of America, Dallas, TX. Phillips, L. L., Aday, R., & Allen, R. S. (2006, November). Dying in prison: The fears and concerns of aging prisoners. In D. Blevins (Chair), End-of-life care among disenfranchised older adults and their significant others. Symposium conducted at the Gerontological Society of America, Dallas, TX.

Papers: Allen, R. S., Crowther, M. R., Halli-Tierney, A., Ivey, K. D. C., McDonough, I. M., Parmelee, P. A., & Burgio, L. D. (2016, November). Predictors of financial bother among racially diverse dementia caregivers. Paper presented at the 69th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, LA. Halli-Tierney, A., Tucker, M., Carroll, D., Allen, R. S., & Parks, J. (2016, January). An interprofesisonal clinic experience as a basis for a medical student geriatrics elective. Paper presented at the 42nd Annual Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Conference on Medical Student Education, Phoenix, AZ. Hartmann, C.W., Palmer, J.A., Allen, R. S., Wewiorski, N., Dillon, K., Hopkins, S., Parmelee, P.A., & Snow, A.L. (2015, November). Developing a research tool and adapting it for clinical and performance measurement needs. Paper presented at the 68th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Orlando, FL. Jacobs, L., Snow, A.L., Hartmann, C.W., Parmelee, P.A., Allen, R. S., & Dautovich, N. 2015, November). Nursing assistants’ use of autonomy/supportive strategies in long-term care. Paper presented at the 68th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Orlando, FL. Pierpaoli, C.M., Yang, X., Allen, R.S., Parton, J., Parmelee, P.A., Gaskins, S., & Payne-Foster, P. (2015, November). Does Time Heal All Wounds? Associations of Spirituality, Religion, and Time since Diagnosis with Internalized HIV stigma among older, rural African Americans. Paper presented in the Religion, Spirituality, Aging and HIV/AIDS symposium for the 68th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Orlando, FL. Snow, A.L., Palmer, J., Hilgeman, M.H., Halli, A.D., Jacobs, L., Allen, R. S., Parmelee, P.A., & Hartmann, C.W. (2015, November). Resident-centered assessment of interactions with staff and engagement: Reliability and rater training system. Paper presented at the 68th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Orlando, FL. Snow, A. L., Jacobs, L., Parmelee, P., Allen, R. S., Berlowitz., D., Palmer, J., & Hartmann, C. (2012, July). Development of the Resident-centered Assessment of Interactions with Staff and Engagement (RAISE) and Video Rating Protocol: A Nursing Home Quality of Care Observational Tool. Paper presented at the Veterans Affairs Health Services Research & Development National Meeting, Washington, DC. Allen, R. S. (2010, November). Planning for publication and a career in academia: The good, the bad, and the ugly. Paper presented at the Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, LA. Allen Durkin, D. W., Sun, F., Harris, G., Hilgeman, M. M., Allen, R. S., Gaugler, J. E., & Burgio, L. (2010, November). An examination of quality of care as a mechanism underlying caregiver desire to institutionalize. Paper presented at the Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, LA. Kim, G., DeCoster, J., Chiraboga, D. A., Jang, Y., Allen, R. S., & Parmelee, P. (2010, November). Racial and ethnic differences in the association between self-rated mental health and psychiatric disorders among older adults. Paper presented at the Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, LA. Worley, C. B., Kim, G., Allen, R. S., Vinson, L. D., Crowther, M. R., & Parmelee, P. (2010, November). Vulnerability of Latino and Asian immigrant elders with limited English proficiency: Results from the California Health Interview Survey. Paper presented at the Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, LA. Hilgeman, M. M., Durkin, D. W., Sun, F., DeCoster, J., Allen, R. S., & Burgio, L. D. (2009, November). Alzheimer’s Caregivers’ Desire to Institutionalize as a mediator of quality care at 6-Months. Paper presented at the Gerontological Society of America, Atlanta, GA. Machac-Burleson, M., Norton, M. J., Allen, R. S., & Snow, A. L. (2009, November). A synthesized review of activity as therapy in long term care. Paper presented at the Gerontological Society of America, Atlanta, GA. Burgio, L. D., Harris, G., Allen, R. S., & Schmid, B. (2009, October). REACH OUT II: Revision, maintenance, and sustainability. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting at the Rosalyn Carter Institute, Americus, GA. Payne, K. L., & Allen, R. S. (2008, April). Bridging the gap between feminism and clinical psychology in graduate education. Presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Women’s Studies Association, Charlotte, NC.

Posters: Dorman, H. R., Murry, K., Dragan, D., Ivey, K., Albright, A., & Allen, R.S. (2017, August). The Holt Potted Plant Project: Older adult wellness and community engagement. Poster presented at the 125th annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC. Albright, A., & Allen, R. S. (2017, July). Post-sentencing competence in older death row inmates. Poster presented at the 21st IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics, San Francisco, CA. Albright, A., Mieskowski, L., Halli, A., Carroll, D., Scogin, F., & Allen, R. S. (2017, July). Health literacy screening in geriatric primary care (an Update). (2017, July). Poster presented at the 21st IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics, San Francisco, CA. Allen, R. S., Oliver, J.S., Eichorst, M.K., & Mieskowski, L. (2017, July). Decisional conflict and prostate cancer screening decisions among rural African American men. Poster presented at the 21st IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics, San Francisco, CA. Halli-Tierney, A., Carroll, D., McKinney, R., & Allen, R. S. (2017, July). Incorporating formal interprofessional case discussions into a family medicine geriatric rotation. Poster presented at the 21st IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics, San Francisco, CA. Ivey, K., Potts, D., Gately, S., Westmoreland, J., Henkin, H., Mayer, E., Halli-Tierney, A., & Allen, R. S. (2017, July). The effects of intergenerational service learning experience on ageist attitudes. Poster presented at the 21st IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics, San Francisco, CA. Murry, K., Ivey, K., Dragan, D., Payne-Foster, P., Oliver, J.S., Spencer, C., Crowther, M., & Allen, R. S. (2017, July). An Update on Project SOAR: The effects of community engagement among community-dwelling older adults. Poster presented at the 21st IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics, San Francisco, CA. Albright, A., & Allen, R. S. (2017, March). HPV misconceptions among college students: The role of health literacy. Poster presented at the 18th Annual Rural Health Conference, Tuscaloosa, AL.  Second place, Student Poster Division Dorman, H., Murry, K., Dragan, D., Albright, A., Mitchell, J., Payne-Foster, P., Oliver, J., Spencer, C., & Allen, R. S. (2017, March). The Holt Potted Plant Project: Older adults’ wellness and Allen community engagement. Poster presented at the 18th Annual Rural Health Conference, Tuscaloosa, AL.  Third place, Student Poster Division & Albright, A., Mieskowski, L., Halli, A., Carroll, D., Scogin, F., & Allen, R. S. (2016, November). Health literacy screening in geriatric primary care. Poster presented at the 69th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, LA. Dragan, D., Crowther, M.R., Murry, K., Condeelis, K., Butler, W., Mocarski, R., & Allen, R. S. (2016, November). Strengthening bonds in custodial grandparent dyads: Using comic books to document family histories. Poster presented at the 69th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, LA. Durkin, D., Harris, G.M., & Allen, R. S. (2016, November). Racial/ethnic divergence in approach to religious coping on the RCOPE scale. Poster presented at the 69th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, LA. Halli-Tierney, A., Garrett, A., Meyer, B., Allen, R. S., & Carroll, D. (2016, November). Impact of an interdisciplinary geriatric clinic on cognition, delirium, depression, anxiety, and mental health. Poster presented at the 69th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, LA. Ivey, K., Allen, R. S., Gately, S., Westmoreland, J., Mayer, E., Myrick, J., & Potts, D. (2016, November). Intergenerational service learning with individuals with dementia: Outcomes and principles. Poster presented at the 69th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, LA. Ivey, K., Allen, R. S., Liu, Y., Dautovich, N.D., Parmelee, P., & Zarit, S. (2016, November). Immediate and lagged effects of daily stress and affect on caregivers’ pain experience. Poster presented at the 69th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, LA. Mieskowski, L., Williams, J., Albright, A., Halli, A., Carroll, D., Scogin, F., & Allen, R. S. (2016, November). Continued behavioral health screenings in an interdisciplinary geriatric clinic. Poster presented at the 69th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, LA. Murry, K., Ivey, K., Dragan, D., Allen, R. S., Payne-Foster, P., Oliver, J.S., Spencer, C., & Crowther, M. (2016, November). Project SOAR: Community engagement and its effects on well-being in community-dwelling older adults. Poster presented at the 69th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, LA. Tighe, C.A., Imel, J., Shoji, K., Schreiber, D.R., Allen, R. S., & Dautovich, N.D. (2016, November). The link between sleep impairment and future time perspective across adulthood. Poster presented at the 69th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, LA. Albright, A., Eichorst, M., Allen, R. S., Sawyer, P., & Allman, R.M. (2016, August). Pet ownership, lifespace mobility, and loneliness in older adults. Poster presented at the American Psychological Association’s Annual Scientific Meeting, Denver, CO. Murry, K., Allen, R. S., & Crowther, M.R. (2016, August). Discrimination and anxiety in the context of aging in diverse populations. Poster presented at the American Psychological Association’s Annual Scientific Meeting, Denver, CO. Carden, K.D., Potts, D. C., Gately, S., Fields, M., & Allen, R. S. (2015, November). Bringing Art to Life (BATL): A mixed-methods pilot “there is still a lot more to life…”. Poster presented at the Gerontological Society of America’s Annual Scientific Meeting, Orlando, FL. Eichorst, M.K.,Lindley, G., Neill, M., & Allen, R. S. (2015, November). The impact of personal and work-related death exposure to early advance care planning. Poster presented at the Gerontological Society of America’s Annual Scientific Meeting, Orlando, FL. Huang, C-H., Crowther, M. R., Allen, R. S., DeCoster, J. Kim, G., Azuero, C., Ang, X, & Kvale, E. A. (2015). Feasibility and Efficacy of a Pilot Intervention to Increase Advance Care Planning among African Americans. Poster presented at the 68th Gerontological Society of American (GSA) annual meeting, Orlando, FL. Jacobs, L., Snow, A.L., Allen, R. S., Hartmann, C.W., Parmelee, P.A., & Dautovich, N. (2015, November). An applied conceptual framework of everyday resident autonomy in the Allen nursing home: Result of a grounded theory investigation. Poster presented at the Gerontological Society of America’s Annual Scientific Meeting, Orlando, FL. Kim, G., Allen, R. S., & Wang, S. (2015, November). Racial/ethnic differences in the impact of multiple caregiving roles on older caregivers’ health status. Poster presented at the 68th Gerontological Society of America (GSA) annual meeting, Orlando, FL. Smith, A.M., Eichorst, M.K., Lindley, G., Neill, M.F., & & Allen, R. S. (2015, November). Death attitudes and caregiver fatigue in certified nursing assistants in the deep south. Poster presented at the Gerontological Society of America’s Annual Scientific Meeting, Orlando, FL. Tighe, C. A., Halli, A. D., Carroll, D., Scogin, F. R., & Allen, R. S. (2015, November). Behavioral health screening in geriatric primary care: Results and interdisciplinary implications. Poster presented at the Gerontological Society of America’s Annual Scientific Meeting, Orlando, FL. Potts, D. C., Carden, K.D., Broman, E., Myrick, J., Gately, S., Sanders, B., & Allen, R. S. (2015, July). Cognitive Dynamics: Bringing Art to Life. Poster presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Washington D. C. Carden, K.D., McAlpine, J., Hunter, H., Westmoreland, J., Winton, E.M., & Allen, R. S. (2015, April). Attitudes regarding sentence completion for prisoners with and without cognitive incapacity across the lifespan. Poster presented at the Troy University Psychology Conference, Troy, AL. Eichorst, M.K., Lindley, G., & Allen, R. S. (2015, April). Bearing the weight of witness: The impact of death exposure on rural working certified nursing assistants. Poster presented at the 16th Annual Rural Health Conference, Tuscaloosa, AL. Pierpaoli, C.M., Yang, X., Allen, R. S., Parton, J., Parmelee, P.A., Gaskins, S., & Payne-Foster, P. (2015, April). Does time heal all wounds? Associations of spirituality, religion, and time since diagnosis with internalized HIV stigma among older, rural-dwelling African Americans. Poster presented at the 16th Annual Rural Health Conference, Tuscaloosa, AL. Tighe, C., Halli, A.D., Carroll, D., Scogin, F.S., & Allen, R. S. (2015, April). Behavioral health screening in geriatric primary care: Results and interdisciplinary implications. Poster presented at the 16th Annual Rural Health Conference, Tuscaloosa, AL. Beck, L., Smith, L. J., & Allen, R. S. (2014, May). Increasing queer cultural competency in psychology graduate training programs. Poster presented at the 26th Annual Convention of the Association for Psychological Science, San Francisco, CA. Eichorst, M.K., Allen, R. S., Carden, K. & Kvale, E. (2014, November). Concordance and correlates of symptom reporting for caregivers and chronically-ill older adults. Poster presented at the 67th Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Washington DC. Eichorst, M.K., Lindley, G., Carden, K., Brown, C., & Allen, R. S. (2014, November). The impact of loneliness on older adults’ physical functioning: Health and mobility outcomes. Poster presented at the 67th Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Washington DC. Mahaney-Price, A., Davis, L., Uphold, C., Burgio, K., Stanton, M., Allen, R. S., Olsen, D., & DeCoster, J. (2014, November). Enabling advance directive completion by rural Alabama veterans: A pilot study-primary outcomes. Poster presented at the 67th Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Washington DC. Mieskowski, L., Eichorst, M.K., Allen, R. S., & Oliver, J.S. (2014, November). Known and unknown: Prostate cancer knowledge among rural African American men and their advocates. Poster presented at the 67th Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Washington DC. Oliver, J.S., Allen, R. S., Mieskowski, L., Eichorst, M.K., & Tang, L. (2014, November). Communication with older rural African Americans about cancer screening: Healthcare providers perspective. Poster presented at the 67th Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Washington DC. Azuero, C., Allen, R. S., Kvale, E., Harris, G.M., & Huang, C. (2013, November). Qualitative exploration of outpatient palliative care patients' experiences in symptom management. Poster Allen presented at the 66th Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, LA. Hilgeman, M.M., & Allen, R. S. (2013, November). Assessing coping in early dementia: Examination of the Index for Managing Memory Loss as a tool for intervention research. Poster presented at the 66th Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, LA. Wisniewski, K.M., Eichorst, M.K., Allen, R. S., Halli, A., Mills, W.L., & Naik, A.D. (2013, November). Decision making capacity and social support among community dwelling older adults. Poster presented at the 66th Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, LA. Csikai, E.L., Allen, R. S., Parmelee, P. (2013, March). The evidence of efficacy in the translation of the Legacy Intervention Family Enactment (LIFE). Poster presented at the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine Annual Assembly, New Orleans, LA.  Recipient, Blue Ribbon Poster Award in the Clinical Trials Category. Eichorst, M.K., Mieskowski, L., Oliver, J.S., & Allen, R. S. (2013, February). Rural African American men’s functional health literacy and healthcare decisions. Poster presented at the 14th Annual Rural Health Conference, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL. Oliver, J.S., Eichorst, M.K., Mieskowski, L., Martin, M., & Allen, R. S. (2013, February). Older rural African American men and prostate cancer screening decisions. Poster presented at the Annual Investigators Meeting of the Resource Centers for Minority Aging Research (RCMAR), Los Angeles, CA. Oliver, J.S., Eichorst, M.K., Mieskowski, L., Martin, M., & Allen, R. S. (2012, December). Best practices for whom? Rural African American men and prostate cancer screening decisions. Poster presented at the National Institute of Health Summit on the Science of Eliminating Health Disparities, National Harbor, MD. Azuero, C., Allen, R. S., Parmelee, P., & Kvale, E. (2012, November). Exploring determinants of mental health service utilization in a palliative care outpatient setting. Poster presented at the Gerontological Society of America, San Diego, CA. DiNapoli, E.A., Breland, G. L., & Allen, R. S. (2012, November). Staff knowledge and perceptions of sexuality and dementia of older adults in long-term care. Poster presented at the Gerontological Society of America, San Diego, CA.  Recipient, 2012 Emerging Scholars and Professionals Organization Poster Award, Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, San Diego, CA. Haley, P. P., & Allen, R. S. (2012, November). Longitudinal changes in expectations for nursing home use in the Health and Retirement Study. Poster presented at the Gerontological Society of America, San Diego, CA Allen, R. S., Oliver, J.S., Minney, J., Rodriguez, A., & Martin, M. (2012, May). Rural African American men and their health care advocates: The importance of health literacy for informed prostate cancer screening decisions. Poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Society, Chicago, IL. Azuero, C., Harris, G. M., Allen, R. S., & Williams, B. (2011, November). Volunteer perspectives to the team approach of meeting needs in terminally-ill community-based aging individuals: A qualitative analysis. Poster presented at the Gerontological Society of America, Boston, MA. Beidleman, M. B., Harris, G. M., Haley, P. P., & Allen, R. S. (2011, November). An assessment of the hands of time: What predicts future time perspective? Poster presented at the Gerontological Society of America, Boston, MA. Harris, G. M., Allen, R. S., Dunn, L. D., & Parmelee, P. (2011, November). “The bad days won’t last forever”: A qualitative analysis of religious/spiritual coping and meaning in the stress process. Poster presented at the Gerontological Society of America, Boston, MA. Snow, A. L., Jacobs, L., Machac-Burleson, M., Vinson, L., Palmer, J., Parmelee, P., Allen, R. S., Berlowitz., D., & Hartmann, C. (2011, November). Development of the Resident-centered Assessment of Interactions with Staff and Engagement (RAISE): A Nursing Home Quality of Care Observational Tool. Poster presented at the Gerontological Society of America, Boston, MA. Allen Worley, C. B., Allen, R. S., & Kim, G. (2011, November). Complementary and alternative treatments for mental health in a diverse nationally representative sample. Poster presented at the Gerontological Society of America, Boston, MA. Allen, R. S. Shin, H. J., Azuero, C. B., Worley, C. B., Miller, L. A., Dunn, L. L., & Csikai, E. L. (2011, August). Legacy intervention family enactment (LIFE): Recruitment and retention of families with advanced illness in dissemination trials. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC. Haley, P. P., Beidleman, M., DeCoster, J., Guadagno, R., & Allen, R. S. (2010, November). Longitudinal self-rated nursing home use expectations among older adults in the Health and Retirement Study. Poster presented at the Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, LA. Harris, G., Shin, H., & Allen, R. S. (2010, November). Predicting prosocial engagement among older adults in the Health and Retirement Study. Poster presented at the Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, LA. Wharton, T. Burgio, L., Harris, G., Schmid, B., & Allen, R. S. (2010, November). Clinical practice and research translation: Trying new things and learning to dance. Poster presented at the Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, LA. Worley, C. B., Allen, R. S., Kim, G., & Stenner, M. (2010, November). Racial/ethnic disparities in anxiety symptom severity: A stress process model. Poster presented at the Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, LA. Worley, C. B., Oliver, J., Allen, R. S., & Thomas, T. (2010, November). Health disparities in prostate cancer screening knowledge, attitudes and behavior. Poster presented at the Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, LA. Allen, R. S. (2010, August). Legacy intervention family enactment. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Diego, CA. Harris, G. M., Durkin, D. W., Allen, R. S., & Burgio, L. D. (2009, November). Exemplary care as a mediator of the effects of daily care bother and caregiver emotional outcomes. Poster presented at the Gerontological Society of America, Atlanta, GA. Hunter, H. K., Payne, K. L., & Allen, R. S. (2009, November). Retaining pre-illness coping strategies as a tool for positive illness experience: A case study. Poster presented at the Gerontological Society of America, Atlanta, GA. Allen, J. Y., Allen, R. S., & Hilgeman, M. M. (2008, November). Planning for the Future: Perceived Time, Memory Self-Efficacy, and Decisional Conflict. Poster presented at the Gerontological Society of America, National Harbor, MD. Broka, N. A., Payne, K. L., & Allen, R. S. (2008, November). The Struggle to Maintain Identity at the End of Life. Poster presented at the Gerontological Society of America, National Harbor, MD. Cleveland, D. B., Terrell, J. J., Jackson, M. F. & Allen, R. S. (2008, November). Disenfranchised by divorce: The implications of parental alienation on grandparents. Poster presented at the meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, National Harbor, MD. Norton, M. J., Burgio, L. D., Allen, R. S., Snow, A. L., & Hardin, J. M. (2008, November). Nursing home resident pain as a predictor of agitation and certified nursing assistant burden. Poster presented at the meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, National Harbor, MD. McAlpine, J. Hilgeman, M. M., & Allen, R. S. (2008, November). Cognitive Incapacity in the Prison System: Attitudes toward Sentence Completion and Compassionate Release. Poster presented at the meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, National Harbor, MD. Hilgeman, M. M., Allen, R. S., & Allen, J. Y. (2008, August). Socioemotional selectivity theory and self-concept in older adults. Poster presented at the meeting of the American Psychological Association, Boston, MA. Haley, P. P., Davis, J. & Allen, R. S. (2007, November). Hospice utilization, quality of care, and nursing home profit status. Poster presented at the meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, San Francisco, CA. Hilgeman, M. M., Allen, R. S., & Yeakle, J. E. (2007, November). It’s all in the balance: Identity process theory and memory self-efficacy. Poster presented at the meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, San Francisco, CA. Allen Phillips, L. L., & Allen, R. S. (2007, November). Aging behind bars: End-of-life preferences. Poster presented at the meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, San Francisco, CA. Yeakle, J. E., Allen, R. S., & Hilgeman, M. M. (2007, November). End-of-life decision making: The role of enhanced information. Poster presented at the meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, San Francisco, CA. Payne, K., Allen, R. S., Hilgeman, M. M., & Ege, M. A. (2007, August). What’s important? Themes expressed by chronically ill older adults and caregivers in the Legacy Project. Poster presented at the Summer Training on Aging Research Topics-Mental Health Program, San Diego, CA. Anderson, E. A., & Allen, R. S. (2006, November). Effects of self-focused attention on affect and memory. Poster presented at the meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Dallas, TX. Cleveland, D. B., Ege, M. A., Haley, P., & Allen, R. S. (2006, November). Individuals coping with chronic illness: The role of religiosity and spirituality. Poster presented at the meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Dallas, TX. Petro, K. N., Phillips, L. L., & Allen, R. S. (2006, November). Effects of knowledge and health status on acceptability of older adult sexuality. Poster presented at the meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Dallas, TX. Schmid, B., Allen, R. S., & Ege, M. A. (2006, November). The FAMILY MATTERS Project: Racial/ethnic differences in end-of-life medical decision making between patients and proxies. Poster presented at the meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Dallas, TX. Hilgeman, M. M., & Allen, R. S. (2006, August). Coping with a life-limiting illness: An exploration of Socioemotional Selectivity Theory in caregiving dyads. Poster presented at the Summer Training on Aging Research Topics-Mental Health Program, San Diego, CA. Hebert, K., Allen, R. S., Lee, H., Morhtland, M., Castillo, J., & Marson, D. (2006, February). A growing challenge: The need for functional assessment of decisional capacity among older adults seeking legal services. Poster presented at the meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Boston, MA.

INVITED TALKS AND CONTINUING EDUCATION WORKSHOPS

International: Allen, R. S. (2016, July). Enhancing therapeutic effectiveness and patient-centered interaction with individuals with dementia and their families. INTERDEM Academy Summer School, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, England. Allen, R. S. (2008, October). Assessment and treatment issues in end-of-life care: Maintaining the self in a family context. Trimbos Institute Colloquium Series, Utrecht, the Netherlands. Allen, R. S. (2008, September). Assessment and treatment issues in end-of-life care: Maintaining the self in a family context. Erasmus University-Rotterdam Colloquium Series, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

National: Allen, R.S. (2017, August). Medical and sexual consent, independent living and cultural/family issues. In Continuing Education Workshop #0004 (J. Moye, Chair): Assessment of capacity in older adults. Workshop presented at the 125th annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC. Allen, R. S. (2016, November). What I have learned as a First Generation scholar. Keynote Speaker for the Emerging Scholar and Professional Organization (ESPO) Inaugural Pre- Conference Workshop entitled “Tools for Building a Solid Career in Gerontology” conducted at the 69th Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, LA. Allen, R.S., & Heck, A. (2016, September). Ethical issues with patients and families near the end of life. Department of Veterans Affairs Webinar Training Series. Online. Allen, R. S. (2016, June). Ethical issues with patients and families near the end of life. East Virginia Medical School Psychiatry Grand Rounds, Norfolk, VA. Allen, R. S. (2013, November). Healthy preparation for future living: Ethical and legal aspects of care. Pre-conference workshop entitled Transformations in the Field of Palliative Care Allen presented at the 66th Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, LA. Carr, D., & Allen, R.S. (2013, November). Implications of End-of-Life Contexts for the Psychosocial Well-being of Family Members. In D. Carr (Chair) and Allen, R.S. (Discussant). Symposium conducted at the 66th Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, LA. Rodriguez, A., & Allen, R. S. (2013, August). Through the Looking Glass: Integrating Male Prisoners’ Perceptions and Views of Death. In R.S. Allen (Chair), & R. Aday (Discussant), Aging in Place Behind Bars: A Growing Vulnerable Population in the 21st Century. Invited symposium conducted at the 121st Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI. Allen, R. S. (2012, August). Legacy Intervention Family Enactment and Volunteer-Delivered Community-Based Interventions. Fellows Address, the American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Orlando, FL. Allen, R. S. (2009, August). Assessment and treatment issues in end-of-life care: Relevance to practice and policy. Wayne State University School of Social Work Colloquium Series, Detroit, MI. Allen, R. S. (2008, December). Assessment and treatment issues in end-of-life care: Maintaining the self in a family context. Wayne State University Institute of Gerontology Colloquium Series, Detroit, MI. Allen, R. S. (2008, May). Assessment and treatment issues in end-of-life care: Maintaining the self in a family context. Washington University in St. Louis 50th Year Aging and Development Training Grant Celebration, St. Louis, MO. Allen, R. S. (2003, February). Assessment and treatment issues in end-of-life care. University of South Florida Colloquium Series, Tampa, FL.

Local (selected since 2007): Allen, R.S. (2016, December). Ethical issues with patients and families near the end of life. Alabama Society of Healthcare Social Workers, Tuscaloosa, AL. Allen, R. S. (2016, July). Enhancing therapeutic effectiveness and patient-centered interaction with patients and families. Institute for Rural Health Research’s Scholarship Conference, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL. Allen, R. S. (2014, September). Nurturing environments through mindfulness and values. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Aging Gracefully Series, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL. Allen, R. S. (2013, October). Healthy preparation for future living: “Trouble won’t last always.” Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Aging Gracefully Series, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL. Allen, R. S. (2013, January). Housing and living options for mature adults: Preparation for future living. The University of Alabama Retiree Association (TUARA), Tuscaloosa, AL. Allen, R. S. (2012, September). Chronic illness and well-being: “Trouble won’t last always.” Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Fall Semester Program, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL. Allen, R. S. (2012, March). Participatory research and translation of intervention trials: Findings from LIFE. Center for Mental Health and Aging Scientific Seminar Series, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL. Allen, R. S. (2011, August). End-of-life issues and decision making. 2011 Southeast Regional Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias Conference: Successful Aging Across the Lifespan, Tuscaloosa, AL. Allen, R. S. (2011, July). Aging gracefully: The importance of lifelong learning. Southern Regional Conference for Institutes for Learning in Retirement, Tuscaloosa, AL. Allen, R. S. (2010, February). Family and caregiver support and collaboration with VA community resources: A PFCC approach. VISN 7 Dementia Care: Building a Patient and Family-Centered Care (PFCC) Model Approach, Augusta, GA. Allen, R. S. (2009, April). Assessment and treatment issues in end-of-life care: Maintaining the self in a family context. Alabama Gerontological Society Annual Meeting, Birmingham, AL. Allen Allen, R. S., & Crowther, M. R., (2009, April). Care for the caregiver. Thanatology Certificate Program, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL. Allen, R. S., & Hunter, H. (2008, July). Prevention of cognitive decline through training mental and physical activities. Stillman College Senior Activities Group, Tuscaloosa, AL. Allen, R. S. (2008, May). Adolescent suicide: The hard, cold facts. Youth Challenge Workshop on Suicide and Substance Abuse: Current Issues and Challenges for Adolescents. Sponsored by the Mental Health Association of Alabama, Tusclaoosa, AL. Allen, R. S. (2008, March). Caregiving for the aging: Dementia, cancer, terminal illnesses. Sponsored by the Junior League of Tuscaloosa, AL. Allen, R. S. (2008, February). Prevention of cognitive decline through training mental and physical activities. Xploration in Lifelong Learning Program, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL. Allen, R. S. (2007, September). Healthy aging and use of Legacy Activities to improve well-being. Xploration in Lifelong Learning Program, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL. Allen, R. S. (2007, September). Care for the caregiver and use of Legacy Activities to decrease anticipatory grief. West Alabama Cooperative Extension Office Program serving Choctaw, Greene, Hale, Marengo, Pickens, Sumter, and Tuscaloosa Counties, Tuscaloosa, AL. Crowther, M. R., & Allen, R. S. (2007, April). Care for the caregiver. Thanatology Certificate Program, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL. Allen, R. S., Hilgeman, M. M., & Shah, A. (2007, March). Prevention of cognitive decline through training mental and physical activities. Seventy-plus Men’s Group, Northport Country Club, Northport, AL.

EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBERSHIPS

2017-present Editor for the Americas, Aging and Mental Health 2012-2017 Associate Editor, Aging and Mental Health 2011-2012 Editorial Board, Aging and Mental Health 2005-2012 Editorial Board, The Gerontologist 2013-present Ad hoc reviewer, Qualitative Health Research 2011-present Ad hoc reviewer, Behavioral Sleep Medicine 2011-present Ad hoc reviewer, The International Journal of Aging and Human Development 2010-present Ad hoc reviewer, Journal of Aging and Health 2010-present Ad hoc reviewer, Geriatric Nursing 2009-present Ad hoc reviewer, Journal of Palliative Care 2007-present Ad hoc reviewer, Death Studies 2006-present Ad hoc reviewer, Social Science and Medicine 2005-present Ad hoc reviewer, International Psychogeriatrics 2005-present Ad hoc reviewer, Law and Human Behavior 2005-present Ad hoc reviewer, Health Affairs 2004-present Ad hoc reviewer, Behavior Therapy 2004-present Ad hoc reviewer, Journal of Palliative Medicine 2004 Reviewer, Special Issue, Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice 2003-present Ad hoc reviewer, Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 2003-present Ad hoc reviewer, Psychology and Aging 2003-present Ad hoc reviewer, Clinical Gerontologist 2002-2003 Guest Editor, Translating Psychosocial Research into Practice: Methodological Issues, Alzheimer’s Care Quarterly 4:3 2002-2003 Guest Editor, Translating Psychosocial Research into Practice: Clinical Applications, Alzheimer’s Care Quarterly 4:4 2001-present Reviewer, Behavioral Science Division, Alzheimer’s Association 2000-present Ad hoc reviewer, Canadian Journal of Aging 2000-present Ad hoc reviewer, International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry 1998 Reviewer, Special Issue, Basic and Applied Social Psychology: Psychology and Aging Allen 1997 Ad hoc reviewer, The Journal of Ethics, Law, and Aging 1997-present Ad hoc reviewer, Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences

TEACHING AND SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE

2011-present Clinical Psychology of Aging-Intervention (PY 687), Department of Psychology, The University of Alabama 2007-present Developmental Psychology (PY 352), Department of Psychology, The University of Alabama 2007-present Seminar in Aging (PY 688-002), Department of Psychology, The University of Alabama 2006-2010 Seminar in the Clinical Psychology of Aging (PY 687), Department of Psychology, The University of Alabama 2006-present Advanced Practicum in Psychology XI (PY 642), Department of Psychology, The University of Alabama 2004-present Life-span Development (PY 652), Department of Psychology, The University of Alabama 2002-2005 Psychological Assessment I (PY 609), Department of Psychology, The University of Alabama 2001 Seminar in the Clinical Psychology of Aging (PY 691), Department of Psychology, The University of Alabama 2001-present Readings in Psychology (PY 481), Department of Psychology, The University of Alabama 2000-present Beginning Practicum in Psychotherapy (PY 631), Department of Psychology, The University of Alabama 1999-present Elementary Statistical Methods (PY 211), Department of Psychology, The University of Alabama 1999-present Faculty Mentor, Undergraduate Research (PY 451), Department of Psychology, The University of Alabama 2000-2006 Seminar in Adult Clinical Psychology (PY 688), Department of Psychology, The University of Alabama 1997-1998 Faculty Mentor, Independent Study in Research, University of Alabama at Birmingham 1992-1993 Teaching Assistant, Graduate Statistics, Department of Psychology, Washington University in St. Louis 1992 Graduate Assistant Psychotherapy Supervisor, Washington University in St. Louis

TEACHING INTERESTS

Undergraduate Adult Development and Aging, Introductory Statistics, Lifespan Developmental, Psychosocial Issues in Death and Dying Graduate The Clinical Psychology of Aging, Life-Span Development, Beginning Practicum in Psychotherapy, Geropsychology Practicum and Consultation Seminars Psychology of Palliative Care, Aging and Long-Term Care, Health Psychology and Aging, Psychotherapy with Survivors of Trauma

THESIS AND DOCTORAL SUPERVISION

Undergraduate Honors Theses: Acker, L. (pending). Art and the elderly: A systematic review. Undergraduate Honors Thesis, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Primary Advisor). Aldewereld, T. T. (2000). Quality of life in acute and palliative care patients residing at Cooper- Green hospital. Undergraduate Honors Thesis, Birmingham-Southern College, Birmingham. (Primary Advisor). Allen Anderson, E. (2006). Self-focused attention, affect, and memory in younger and older adults. Undergraduate Honors Thesis, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Primary Advisor).  Recipient, Randall Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award  Recipient, College of Arts and Sciences Creative and Research Awards Competition, First Place, Social and Behavioral Sciences Section Bishop, H. (pending). Further validation of the Beck LGB-KASH. Undergraduate Honors Thesis, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Primary Advisor). Breland, G. L. (2012). Staff knowledge and perceptions of sexuality and dementia of older adults in long-term care. Undergraduate Honors Thesis, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Primary Advisor).  Recipient, 2012 Emerging Scholars and Professionals Organization Poster Award, Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, San Diego, CA Childers, M. (2012). Inmates’ perceptions of self in relation to health and aging. Undergraduate Honors Thesis, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Primary Advisor). DeLaine, S. (1998). Advance care planning in nursing homes: Resident capacity and surrogate treatment preferences. Undergraduate Honors Thesis, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Birmingham. (Primary Advisor).  UAB Psychology Undergraduate Research Award Competition Second Place Runner-up McAlpine, J. (2008). Cognitive incapacity exacerbated by physical violence in the prison system: Attitudes towards sentence completion and compassionate release. Undergraduate Honors Thesis, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Primary Advisor).  Recipient, The University of Alabama Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Awards Competition, First Place (tied with Sara Ann Kruse), Social and Behavioral Sciences Section  Recipient, Andrew Reeves Memorial Award, Department of Psychology The University of Alabama Mayer, E. (2017). Bringing Art to Life: Affect balance and daily variability in dementia caregivers. Undergraduate Honors Thesis, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Primary Advisor). Petro, K. (2006). Factors influencing young adults’ attitudes and knowledge of elderly sexuality. Undergraduate Honors Thesis, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Primary Advisor). Ragsdale, R. (1999). A psychometric evaluation of the Revised Memory and Behavior Problems Checklist-Nursing Home. Undergraduate Honors Thesis, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Birmingham. (Primary Advisor). Whitehead, D. (2002). Living well with living wills: Framing health messages for diverse populations. Undergraduate Honors Thesis, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Primary Advisor). Wisniewski, K. (2013). Decision making capacity and social support among community-dwelling older adults. Undergraduate Honors Thesis, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Primary Advisor).  Recipient, College of Arts and Sciences Research and Creative Activity Awards Competition, Honorable Mention, Social and Behavioral Sciences Section Yeakle, J. (2007). End-of-life decision making and memory complaint: The role of enhanced information. Undergraduate Honors Thesis, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Primary Advisor).  Recipient, Lee Award, Third Place, Student Mentoring Conference in Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, Atlanta, GA  Recipient, College of Arts and Sciences Research and Creative Activity Awards Competition, Second Place, Social and Behavioral Sciences Section

Master’s Theses: Allen Adams, E. (2012). Psychopathy in youth and facial affect recognition: A multimorph investigation. Master’s Thesis, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). Ang, X. (2013). Emotional perceptions and experiences of juvenile delinquents: A mixed methods approach. Master’s Thesis, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). Azuero, C. B. (2012). Determinants of mental health utilization in a palliative care outpatient setting. Master’s Thesis, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Thesis Chair). Blake, R. (2001). The effects of coping information and value affirmation on a perceived health threat. Master’s Thesis, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member).  Recipient, Outstanding Thesis Award, Department of Psychology, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa Coates, A. (2004). Behavioral activation as a treatment for geriatric depression. Master’s Thesis, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). Dragan, D. (pending). Religion and spirituality conceptualization across the lifespan: A mixed methods approach. Master’s Thesis, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). Doane, B. (2006). Possible or preposterous? Simulated malingering of adaptive functioning deficits. Master’s Thesis, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Thesis Co-Chair).  Recipient, Outstanding Thesis Award, Department of Psychology, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa Eichorst, M. K. (2013). Physical and emotional symptom burden and advanced chronic illness: Dyadic concordance. Master’s Thesis, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Thesis Chair). Ford, K. L. (2013). Barriers to mental health service use: Variations by age and race/ethnicity. Master’s Thesis, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). Haley, P. P. (2008). The relation between Alzheimer’s disease caregiving status, health-related possible selves and health behaviors. Master’s Thesis, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Thesis Chair). Hanson, A. (2003). Acceptability ratings of treatment for depression. Master’s Thesis, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). Harris, G. M. (2011). Religious coping styles, meaning and emotional outcomes within the stress process: An examination of resilience in older adults. Master’s Thesis, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Thesis Chair). Hilgeman, M.M. (2007). Identity process as a predictor of memory self-efficacy and self-concept in older adults. Master’s Thesis, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Thesis Chair).  Recipient, Outstanding Thesis Award, Department of Psychology, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa Ivey, K.D.C. (2016). The effect of daily stress, positive events, positive and negative affect, and adult day services on caregivers’ pain: Outcomes from the Daily Stress and Health study. Master’s Thesis, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Thesis Chair).  Recipient, Outstanding Thesis Award, Department of Psychology, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa Johnson, M. (2008). Predictors of agitation in nursing home residents with dementia and associated staff burden. Master’s Thesis, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). Kapoor, S. (2011). Medical records review of health care utilization and psychosocial treatment outcomes in a rural Alabama chronic pain clinical trial. Master’s Thesis, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). Allen LaRocca, M. (2012). The effects of social support on quality of life in older adults: A correlational and moderation study involving the PEARL participants. Master’s Thesis, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). Meyer, G. (2017). Adult children caregivers of parents with Alzheimer’s dementia. Master’s Thesis, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, College of Human Environmental Sciences, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). Meaux, L. (pending). A qualitative analysis of mental state at the time of the offense: Evaluation patterns. Master’s Thesis, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). Mieskowski, L. (2014). Quality of relationship and quality of life: A comparison between care recipients and their caregivers. Master’s Thesis, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). Mulla, M.M.M. (2015). Reflecting on one’s future versus one’s past: Effects on death anxiety and death acceptance. Master’s Thesis, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). Murry, K. (pending). The effects of LGBT+ diversity training on competency, knowledge and attitudes in graduate clinical training programs. Master’s Thesis, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Thesis Co-Chair). Payne, K. (2009). A critical examination of gender, race, and sexuality in introductory clinical psychology textbooks. Master’s Thesis, Department of Women’s Studies, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Thesis Chair). Payne, K. (2005). Increasing advance directive completion: An intervention based on Protection Motivation Theory. Master’s Thesis, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). Schaefers, K. (2015). The development of young children’s emotion regulation and their mother’s coping strategies. Master’s Thesis, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). Smith, M. (2010). Skeletal evidence of the treatment of the elderly between the Archaic and Mississippian periods in the southeastern United States. Master’s Thesis, Department of Anthropology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). Snarski, M. (2004). Effects of social support and religiosity on depression among older adults. Master’s Thesis, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). Tighe, C. (2013). Perceived control and affect in older adults: The influence of daily regularity. Master’s Thesis, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). Tucker, M. (2017). Bama Perks: The use of simulated context as treatment for adults with aphasia. Master’s Thesis, Department of Communicative Disorders, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). Vander Wal, G. (2007). Psychometric properties of the insomnia impact scale. Master’s Thesis, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member).

Dissertations: Adams, E. (pending). The Psychopathic Personality Inventory: Model fit and convergent and discriminant validity. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). Arriaza, P. (2009). Bereavement services for Hispanics: An exploratory study of Florida hospices. Doctoral Dissertation, School of Social Work, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). Azuero, C. B. (2016).Brief depression literacy intervention with palliative cancer outpatients. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Dissertation Chair). Bailey, E. (2000). A multi-component intervention for improving the quality of life of mildly to moderately demented nursing home residents. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). Allen Beck, L. (2016). A mixed-methods approach to developing of a measure of attitudes toward the LGBTQIA+ community. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Dissertation Chair). Broussard, C. (2016). Care transitions in outpatient oncology centers: A preliminary study of social work roles. Doctoral Dissertation, School of Social Work, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). Bryant, A. (2014). Geographic variations in alcohol consumption among racially/ethnically diverse older adults. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). Chen, D. (2013). The Atkins conundrum: Deliberation, order effects, and an IQ score of 76. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). Combs, M. (2014). Barriers and facilitators to yoga practice in adults with chronic low back pain. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). Condeelis, K. (pending). Expanding on Rowe and Kahn’s model of successful aging through an examination of the associations between affective functioning, global sleep quality, and global cognition among adults. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). Cramer, R. J. (2009). Witness self-efficacy: Development and validation of the construct. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). Davis, S. (2005). Religiousness and hope. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Dissertation Chair). Deemer, H. N. (2002). The role of self-enhancement motives in factitious illness behavior by proxy. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). DiNapoli, E. (2014). Effect of individualized social activity on quality of life among older adults with mild to moderate cognitive impairment in a geriatric psychiatry facility. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). Dixon, K. E. (2002). Sex differences in pain. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). Doane, B. M. (2010). Evaluation of a clinical assumption: Analysis of self-reported adaptive behaviors and acquiescent response style in adults with mild intellectual disability/mental retardation. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). Durkin, D. W. (2010). Changes in emotional well-being and self-perceived physical health over time among African American and White male caregivers of older adults. Doctoral Dissertation, School of Social Work, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). Eichorst, M.K. (2016). A mixed-methods exploration of death exposure in certified nursing assistants: Moderating factors and attitudinal implications. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Dissertation Chair). Fisher, S. E. (2006). A pain assessment and communication training intervention to improve detection of behavioral pain cues and pain management communication among direct- care staff in the nursing home. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). Fry, R. (2004). Effects of prior experience and a psychosocial intervention on breast self- examination. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). Grace, E. L. (2011). Psychotropic medication use among community-dwelling dementia patients: Insights from the Resources for Enhancing Alzheimer’s Caregiver Health trials. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. (Committee Member). Allen Haley, P. P. (2012). Longitudinal changes in self-reported expectations for nursing home use in the Health and Retirement Study. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Dissertation Chair). Harris, G. M. (2014). An interpretive phenomenological analysis of religious coping and relationship with God among older adults with functional impairments. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Dissertation Chair).  Recipient, Outstanding Dissertation Award, Department of Psychology, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa Hebert, K. (2008). Testamentary capacity among older adults with and without dementia: A new avenue of civil competency research. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). Hefley, A.K. (2017). Cultural clashes between palliative care workers and patients. Doctoral Dissertation (PsyD), University of La Verne, La Verne, CA. (Committee Member).  Recipient, Dean’s Prize for Outstanding Dissertation Award, College of Arts and Sciences, University of LaVerne, LaVerne, CA. Hilgeman, M. M. (2010). Preserving Identity and Planning for Advance Care (PIPAC): An intervention to increase coping in the early stages of dementia. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Dissertation Chair).  Recipient, Outstanding Dissertation Award, Department of Psychology and College of Arts and Sciences, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa Huang, C. (2015). Thinking Ahead: A health literacy appropriate intervention to increase acceptability of advance care planning among African American custodial grandparents. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). Hyams, A. (2015). Hearing aids and quality of life among older adults. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). Jacobs, L. (2014). Power and autonomy in the nursing home. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). Jennings, L. (2009). Aging in a confined place: Inmate health and healthcare. Doctoral Dissertation, School of Social Work, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). Kapoor, S. (2015). Perceived stigma, invalidation, satisfaction with life, and psychological distress in emerging adults in college with chronic pain. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). LaRocca, M. (2016). The impact of benefit finding and transformational leadership on psychological symptoms among combat veterans. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). Li, X. (2013). Old age support to parents and parents-in-law in contemporary China. Doctoral Dissertation, School of Social Work, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). Machac, M. (not completed). Understanding effective activity programming in a long-term care facility using mixed methods. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). McCaskill, G. (2013). Validation of the Self-care Utility Geriatric African American Rating (SUGAAR) for Type 2 diabetes. Doctoral Dissertation, School of Social Work, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). McPherron, J. (2015). Reduced laterality among older adults: Building on the HAROLD model. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Dissertation Co-Chair). Mieskowski, L. (pending). Reach for the moon and fall amongst the stars: Increasing quality of life in an adult community sample. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. . (Committee Member). Allen Miller, S. (2009). Emotional expressivity and staff involvement: Impact on clinical and behavioral outcomes. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Dissertation Co-Chair). Payne, K. (2009). The reformulation of identity in older women with advanced cancer. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Dissertation Chair). Pence, L. (2008). Pain related variables associated with perceived spouse responses to well behaviors. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). Phillips, L. L. (2007). Aging prisoners’ treatment selection. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Dissertation Chair).  Recipient, Outstanding Dissertation Award, Department of Psychology, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa Presnell, A. H. (2014). An investigation of the effect of cognitive training with the Brain Age video game on memory tasks in an older adult population. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). Regier, N. (2013). The utility of Selective Optimization with Compensation for promoting adjustment and well-being post-admission to assisted living as a function of perceived decisional control. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). Rodriguez, A. (2013). Through the Looking Glass: Integrating prisoners’ perceptions and views of death. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Dissertation Chair). Rohen, N. (2002). Efficacy of minimal-contact cognitive bibliotherapy in the treatment of residual symptoms of depression. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). Schmid, B. (2007). Family Matters: Racial / ethnic differences in end-of-life medical decision making between patients and their proxies. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Dissertation Chair). Shah, A. (2010). Self-administered audiological treatment for depression among older adults. Doctoral Dissertation Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). Smitherman, A. (2014). Development and validation of the Composite Catastrophizing Measure – Short Form. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). Snarski, M. (2008). The effectiveness of behavioral activation therapy with an inpatient geriatric psychiatry population. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). Stoppelbein, L. (2002). Primary prevention: A test of the mediating effects of a high-school-based cognitive behavioral program. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). Tighe, C. (2016). Stop and think about smelling the roses: An examination of affect, savoring, and health across the adult lifespan. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Dissertation Co-Chair). Torres, C. (pending). An Initial Exploration of Patients’ Degree of Endorsement of the Biomedical or Biopsychosocial Conceptualization of Pain Using the Pain Concepts Questionnaire (PCQ). Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Co-Chair). Tsui, P. (2008). Pain-catastrophizing and pain behaviors related to the medical examination. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). Vander Wal, G. (2012). The evolution of secondary insomnia in breast cancer. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). Vena, C. I. (2004). Sleep wake patterns in advanced lung and colorectal cancer patients. Doctoral Dissertation, Emory University School of Nursing, Atlanta, GA. (Committee Member). Allen Vinson, L. (2014). An exploration of workforce diversity management principles and practices in nursing homes. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). Wood, M. (2017). Age differences in risky decision making: The effects of explicitness, personality, and working memory. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). Woosley, J. (2013) Insomnia and suicide risk. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member). Worley, C. (2012). A stress process model for anxiety symptom severity in racial and ethnic minority adults. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Dissertation Chair). Yon, A. (2008). Effects of psychological treatments on sleep disturbances in depressed patients. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (Committee Member).

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

2016-present Primary therapist, Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention, Tuscaloosa Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Tuscaloosa, AL 2011-present Supervisor for Geropsychology Advanced Practicum, Individual Support and Therapy, Hospice of West Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 2008-present Supervisor for the Anticipatory Grief and Bereavement Group, Hospice of West Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 2006-present Supervisor for the Geropsychology Advanced Practicum Experience, Psychological Services Center, The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL 2004-present Supervisor for The University of Alabama Elder Law Clinic Psychological and Capacity Assessment Consultation Service Tuscaloosa, AL 2000-present Supervisor for Beginning Practicum, Psychological Services Center, The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL 1994-1996 Post-doctoral Therapist The Pennsylvania State University Counseling and Psychological Service Center State College, PA Supervisor: Jill Morgan, Ph.D. 1993-1994 Psychology Intern University of Alabama-Birmingham Medical Center, Medical Center Consortium Birmingham, AL Short and Long-Term Psychotherapy Supervisors: Paul Greene, Ph.D., Jesse Milby, Ph.D., C. J. Rosecranz, Ph.D., A. Hal Thurstin, Ph.D. Fall Rotation VAMC Geriatric Medicine; Mental Hygiene Clinic Supervisors: William Haley, Ph.D., William Beidleman, Ph.D. (in order of rotation). Winter Rotation Center for Psychiatric Medicine, Geriatrics; VAMC Consultation/Liaison Supervisors: A. Hal Thurstin, Ph.D., Paul Greene, Ph.D. (in order of rotation). Summer Rotation VAMC Blind Rehabilitation; Spain Rehabilitation Hospital Supervisors: Robert Taylor, Ph.D., Thomas Novack, Ph.D., Mark Mennemeier, Ph.D. (in order of rotation). 1991-1992 Psychotherapy and Assessment Trainee St. Mary's Health Center, St. Louis, MO Supervisor: Mary Catherine Dettling, Ph.D. 1990-1993 Psychotherapy and Assessment Trainee Allen Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO Psychological Service Center Supervisors: R. Kurtz, Ph.D., A. Bertelson, Ph.D., & A. Aslin, Ph.D. 1990-1991 Neuropsychological Assessment Trainee Washington University, St. Louis, MO Alzheimer's Disease Research Center Supervisor: Martha Storandt, Ph.D. 1990-1991 Psychotherapy Trainee Washington University Student Counseling Service St. Louis, MO Supervisor: Peg McMullen, Ph.D. 1991 Assessment Trainee St. Louis Juvenile Court, St. Louis, MO 1990 Neuropsychological Assessment Trainee St. John's Mercy Medical Center, St. Louis, MO 1989 Assessment Trainee St. Louis State Hospital, St. Louis, MO

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AND OTHER ACTIVITIES

National: 2017 Workshop Participant, Addressing the workforce shortage of academic geropsychologists: Workshop on strategy and implementation for faculty and supervisors. Sponsored in part by the APA Board of Educational Affairs (BEA). July 22, 2017. 2015-2017 Council of Professional Geropsychology Training Programs, Chair-Elect (2015), Chair (2016), and Past-Chair (2017). 2015-2016 Standing Member, Health Care Effectiveness and Outcomes Research Study Section, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality 2013-present American Board of Professional Psychology, AB Geropsychology Board Member 2012-2016 Ad hoc reviewer, National Institute of Health, Center for Scientific Review; Risk, Prevention and Health Behavior Study Section 2012-2016 Elections Committee Chair, Division 20 Adult Development and Aging, American Psychological Association 2011-2014 Membership Committee Chair, Division 12 Section II Society of Clinical Geropsychology, American Psychological Association 2011 Grant Reviewer, University of Kentucky Center for Clinical and Translational Science, Lexington, Kentucky 2009-2012 Member-at-Large, Division 20 Adult Development and Aging, American Psychological Association 2009-2012 Co-Convener, Hospice, Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues Special Interest Group, The Gerontological Society of America 2003-2012 Ad hoc reviewer, National Institute of Health, Center for Scientific Review, Social Psychology, Personality, and Interpersonal Processes (SPIP) Study Section 2008-2009 Co-Chairperson, Program Committee, Division 20 Adult Development and Aging, American Psychological Association 2007-2008 Member, Elections Committee, Division 20 Adult Development and Aging, American Psychological Association 2007-2008 Chair, Behavioral and Social Sciences Section Fellowship Awards Committee, The Gerontological Society of America 2007-2008 Member, Behavioral and Social Sciences Mentorship Committee, The Gerontological Society of America 2006-2008 Member-at-Large, Behavioral and Social Sciences Section Executive Committee, The Gerontological Society of America Allen 2006-2008 Member, Behavioral and Social Sciences Nominations Committee, The Gerontological Society of America 2006-2008 Member, Behavioral and Social Sciences Fellowship Awards Committee, The Gerontological Society of America 2004-2005 Gerontological Society of America M. Powell Lawton Distinguished Professional Contribution Award Selection Committee 2003 Reviewer, Program Committee, Division 12 Section II, American Psychological Association 2001-2003 Advisory Panel Member of the Ad Hoc Committee on End-of-Life Issues, American Psychological Association 1998-2003 Division 12, Section II, American Psychological Association Web Page Administrator 1997 Abstract Reviewer, Program Committee, Division 12, Section II, American Psychological Association 1996-2000 Committee Member, APA Division 20 Continuing Education Committee 1996-1997 Committee Member, APA Division 20 Web Syllabus Review Committee 1995 Abstract Reviewer, Program Committee, Gerontological Society of America 1995 Reviewer, Division 20 Student Awards Committee, American Psychological Association 1994-1995 Editor, Division 20 Resource Guide for Clinicians, American Psychological Association 1994 Consultant for the film Muffled Pleas for Help: Diagnosing and Treating Depression in the Elderly University: 2011-present Medical Institutional Review Board, Member, University of Alabama 2012-2015 Alabama REACH Undergraduate Mentor, University of Alabama 2009-2016 Tide Together Graduate Student Mentor, University of Alabama 2011-2013 College of Arts and Sciences Tenure and Promotion Committee Member, University of Alabama 2010-2011 Medical Institutional Review Board, Alternate Member, University of Alabama 2009-2011 University Liaison to the Institutional Review Board, Tuscaloosa Veterans Affairs Medical Center 2008-2011 Graduate Council Committee Member, University of Alabama 2008-2009 Search Committee Member, Center for Mental Health and Aging, University of Alabama 2004-2008 Undergraduate Mentor, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Alabama 2006-2007 Undergraduate Mentor, McNair Scholars Program, University of Alabama 2003-2005 Research Advisory Committee Chairperson, Area B: Social and Behavioral Sciences, University of Alabama 2004 Leadership Review Committee, Department of Criminal Justice, University of Alabama 2004-2005 Annual Review, Monitoring, and Training Subcommittee of the Institutional Review Board, University of Alabama 2003-2004 Tenure and Promotion Committee, Department of Communicative Disorders, University of Alabama 2001–2003 Research Advisory Committee Member, Area B: Social and Behavioral Sciences, University of Alabama

Departmental: 2011-2012 Chair, Tenure and Promotion Committee, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama 2011-2012 Chair, Research Overhead Committee, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama 2010-2012 Statistics and Methodology Curriculum Committee Member, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama Allen 2010-2011 Advanced Practicum Supervisor for One Case, Psychology Clinic, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama 2010 Search Committee Member, Clinical Geropsychology Position, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama 2008-2011 Research Overhead Subcommittee Member (budget), Department of Psychology, University of Alabama 2008-2009 Search Committee Chair, Clinic Director Search, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama 2007-2008 Mentorship Committee Member, Department of Psychology, The University of Alabama 2006-2008 Nominations Committee Member, Department of Psychology, The University of Alabama 2005-2006 Search Committee Member, Social Psychology Search, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama 2005-2006 Search Committee Member, Clinic Director Search, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama 2004-2006 Search Committee Member, Senior Faculty Position, Center for Mental Health and Aging, University of Alabama 2003-2005 Colloquium Committee Chairperson, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama

Local Community: 2012-present Board of Directors, Focus on Senior Citizens, Tuscaloosa, AL 2006-present Research Psychologist without Compensation, TREAC Research, Tuscaloosa Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Tuscaloosa, AL 2001-2006 Board Member, Caring Hands Hospice, Tuscaloosa, AL 2004 Principal Organizer, Golden Treasures, an event at FOCUS on Senior Citizens, Tuscaloosa, AL 2004-2005 Volunteer, Big Brothers / Big Sisters of Alabama 2000-2003 Committee Member, West Alabama Coalition for End-of-Life Care 2000-2003 Board Member, National Black Church Family Council 1997-2000 Birmingham 1917 AIDS Clinic Care Team Network Volunteer 1997-1999 Alzheimer’s of Central Alabama Scholarship Request Committee