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KARLIN J. TICHENOR, PhD, LLMFT (317) 372-4688 [email protected] [email protected]

Home Address Office Address 5911 Draycott Drive 603 E. Washington Street, Suite #800 Indianapolis, Indiana 46236 Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy, Human Development and Family Studies (January 2012 – May 2016) Specialization in Couple and Family Therapy East Lansing, Michigan Michigan State University

Master of Arts, Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) (January 2010 - December 2011) Human Development and Family Studies, Marriage and Family Therapy East Lansing, Michigan Michigan State University

Bachelor of Arts (August 2005 – May 2009) Major: Communication; Minor: Psychology Granville, Ohio Department of Communication Denison University

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES

Approved Supervisor License Pending American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Pending State of Indiana, Board of Marriage and Family March 2011 License #

Limited Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist State of Michigan, Board of Marriage and Family License #4101006530

GRANTS & FELLOWSHIPS

Leadership Lansing Program September 2018-May 2019 $2,000 Lansing Regional Chamber

Michigan Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP) June 2015-May 2016 $2,700 Education Policy Center at Michigan State University Institute for Educational Leadership Sponsored by the Lansing School District

King-Chavez-Parks (KCP) Future Faculty Fellowship Program April 2015-April 2016 $35,000 KCP Future Faculty Fellow

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State of Michigan and the Graduate School, Michigan State University

City of Lansing Grant: Lansing School District Mentoring Program August 2013 – August 2016 $240, 000 Office of University Outreach and Engagement, Michigan State University

Educational Opportunity Fellowship August 2009- May 2016 $21,200 Department of Financial Aid—the Graduate School, Michigan State University

HDFS Opportunity Endowment Fellowship August 2014 $2,500 Department of Human Development & Family Studies, Michigan State University

Graduate Research Enhancement Fellowship October 2013 $500 Human Development and Family Studies & The Graduate School, Michigan State University

Minority Fellowship Program September 2013 – July 2014 $22, 000 Minority Fellow American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA)

Minority Fellowship Program September 2012 – July 2013 $24, 000 Minority Fellow American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA)

Graduate Research Enhancement Fellowship September 2012 $450 Human Development and Family Studies & The Graduate School, Michigan State University

Capitol Region Community Foundation Grant August 2012 $19,000 Ingham County Prosecutor’s Office

HDFS Opportunity Endowment Fellowship May 2012 $2,000 Department of Human Development & Family Studies, Michigan State University

Graduate Research Enhancement Fellowship November 2011 $450 Human Development and Family Studies & The Graduate School, Michigan State University

Graduate Research Enhancement Fellowship March 2011 $750 The Graduate School, Michigan State University

Graduate Research Enhancement Fellowship November 2010 $1,150 The Graduate School, Michigan State University

McNair/SROP Fellowship May 2009-August 2009 $3,000 Michigan State University

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McNair/SROP Fellowship May 2008-August 2008 $3,000 Michigan State University

Academic Grant 1 August 2005 – May 2009 $11,750/ year Denison University

Academic Grant 2 August 2005 – May 2009 $650/year Denison University

SCHOLARSHIPS

College of Social Sciences Scholarship, Human Development and Family Studies, Michigan State University (spring 2015) $1,000 Beatrice Paolucci Memorial Scholarship, HDFS, Michigan State University (spring 2015) $900 Lee and Ball Scholarship, Human Development and Family Studies, Michigan State University (spring 2012) $1,900 Eugene O. Peisner Scholarship, Human Development and Family Studies, Michigan State University (spring 2011) $1, 000 National Service Trust Scholarship, AmeriCorps Corporation for National and Community Service (fall 2010) $4,725 University Outreach and Engagement Award, Michigan State University (spring 2010) $2,500 University Outreach and Engagement Award, Michigan State University (fall 2009) $1,862 William Meredith Scholarship, Denison University (fall 2005 – spring 2009) $11,470/year Resident Advisor Room, Denison University (fall 2006 – spring 2009) $5,920/year Resident Advisor Stipend, Denison University (fall 2006 – spring 2009) $1,680/year Legends and Legacies Award for the Black Student Union, Denison University (spring 2009) Reece Scholarship, Denison University (fall 2008) $2,000/year

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Director of Social Emotional Health (July 2018 – present) Indiana Youth Institute Indianapolis, Indiana

Founder/Senior Partner (January 2020 – present) Family Links, LLC Indianapolis, Indiana www.familylinksindiana.com

Founder/Owner (May 2019 – present) Karlin J & Associates, LLC Indianapolis, Indiana www.drkarlinj.com

Co-Founder and Partner (January 2020 – present) Our Resilience Spaces Collaborative Detroit, Michigan

Associate Superintendent (July 2018 – June 2019) Office of School Culture Lansing, Michigan Lansing School District

Project PEACE/Prevent Grant (July 2015 – August 2019) Project Director Lansing, Michigan Federally funded 5-year ($3.8 million) Project Prevent Program through the Department of Education Lansing School District

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Executive Director (July 2016 – June 2018) Office of School Culture Lansing, Michigan Lansing School District

Cultural Responsive Positive Behavioral Intervention Support (CRPBIS) (May 2015 – June 2016) Project Lead – District-wide Implementation Lansing, Michigan Collaboration with Ingham Intermediate School District (Ingham ISD) Lansing School District

Bully Prevention Project Campaign (October 2014 – June 2016) Project Lead Lansing, Michigan Collaborative with the City of Lansing and the Lansing School District Lansing School District

Student Assistance Provider Program (July 2014 – June 2016) Program Director Lansing, Michigan Lansing School District

Behavior Intervention Monitor Program (August 2012 – June 2016) Program Director Lansing, Michigan Lansing School District

Project PEACE/Prevent Grant (November 2014 – June 2015) Project Co-Director Lansing, Michigan Federally funded 5-year ($3.8 million) Project Prevent Program through the Department of Education Lansing School District

Student Services Specialist (August 2013 – November 2014) Department of Student Services Lansing, Michigan Lansing School District

Marriage and Family Therapist (July 2012 – August 2013) Lutheran Social Services of Michigan (LSSM) Lansing, Michigan Contingent Therapist for International Refugees

Restorative Justice Practitioner (July 2010 – July 2012) Resolution Services Center of Central Michigan Lansing, Michigan

Marriage and Family Therapist Intern (January 2010 – August 2013) Department of Human Development and Family Studies East Lansing, Michigan Michigan State University

TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS COMPLETED

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Children and Adolescents with Depression, (Beck Institute), February 2016 • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), (Michigan Center of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), January 2016 • Shaping Bonding Moments in EFT Stage II (Webinar, Susan Johnson), December 2015

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• Introduction to Motivational Interviewing, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), and Play Therapy Techniques (Institute for the Advancement of Psychotherapy), July 2015 • Record Keeping, Data Management, & Sharing Information (RCR Series), November 2015 • Recovery Oriented Practice and the Power of Culture, SAMHSA: April 2015 • Grief and Loss Intervention Training: April 2015 • Behavioral Health Disparities Webinar: March 2015 • Strength Based Intervention with Emotionally Impaired Children and Stressed Families: March 2015 Nonviolent Crisis Prevention Training: March 2015 • Implicit Bias Training: March 2015 • Childhood School-Based Anxiety: Manifestation in Schools and Treatment: January 2015 • Perceived Discrimination, Impostor Feelings, and the Mental Health of High-Achieving Students of Color, Webinar: December 2014 Homelessness and Support: December 2014 • Bully Prevention Training and “Okay to Say” Michigan Cyber Safety Initiative (CSI): December 2014 • Racial Socialization and Ethnic Identity: November 2014 • Mastering the Interview in Industry, Government, Nonprofit: November 2014 • Restorative Practices: October 2014 • Financial Wellness: Protecting Your Identity: October 2014 • Teaching Seminar: October 2014 • Thesis and Dissertation Formatting and Graduation Requirements Workshop: October 2014 • Navigating the PhD: Writing Processes and Strategies for Academic Writing: October 2014 • HDI Speaker Series: Trauma Symptoms and Biobehavioral Reactivity in Infants Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence: September 2014 • Winter Training Institute for the AAMFT Minority Fellowship Program: Alexandria VA: February 2014 • American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) Annual Conference CEUs: Portland OR: October 2013 • Inaugural AAMFT Research Foundation Conference: Washington, DC: August 2013 • Winter Training Institute for the AAMFT Minority Fellowship Program: Alexandria VA: February 2013 • Dr. Alvin Poussaint: The Crisis in Mental and Physical Health in African American Communities: East Lansing MI: November 2012 • Michigan Association of Marriage Family Therapy Annual Conference: East Lansing MI: October 2012 • American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) Annual Conference CEUs: Charlotte NC: September 2012 • National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) Annual Conference CEUs: Orlando FL; September 2011 Conflict Resolution Training (Conferences and Circles Training): Lansing, MI: May 2010

MENTAL HEALTH & ACADEMIC TRAININGS PROVIDED

See Karlin J & Associates, LLC (May 2019 – present)

Cultural Responsiveness for Speech-Language Pathologists (November 2017) Communication Arts and Sciences, Communication Disorders Michigan State University

Cultural Responsiveness for Speech-Language Pathologists (November 2016) Communication Arts and Sciences, Communication Disorders Michigan State University

Standing Up to Implicit Bias and Having Courageous Conversations (April 2015) Co-Presentation with the American Institute for Research (AIR)—Webinar Student Assistance Provider-Behavior Intervention Monitor Training

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Lansing School District

Importance of Cultural Linguistic Competence and Culturally Responsive Schools (March 2015) Implicit Bias and School Co-Presentation with the American Institute for Research (AIR)—Webinar Student Assistance Provider-Behavior Intervention Monitor Training Lansing School District

Working within an Urban School District (January 2015) Resolution Services Center of Central Michigan Lansing, Michigan Restorative Practices Practitioner Training Duties: Trained restorative practice practitioners on the contextual factors of urban schooling, systemic challenges, and diversity considerations when working with school youth and staff

The Role of a Teacher: Moving Beyond Pedagogy and Curriculum (June 2013) Heart of the City Freedom School Columbus, Ohio SLI Training Duties: Trained teachers in classroom management through introspection and self awareness activities to identify difference and learn how to cope with and work with students’ differences

ACADEMIC TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Online Marriage and Family Therapy (Summer 2020 – Current) Abilene Christian University Dallas, Texas Adjunct Professor (Graduate Level)

Diversity and Similarity (ED 630-50) (January 2020 – May 2020) School Counseling Program Indianapolis, Indiana College of Education Butler University Adjunct Professor (Graduate Level)

Clinical Proseminar (CSD 880) (November 17, 2017) Communicative Sciences and Disorders East Lansing, Michigan Michigan State University Guest Lecture (Undergraduate Level) Topic: Cultural responsiveness and humility: working with diverse populations

African American Families (HDFS 842) (January 2017- May 2017) Department of Human Development and Family Studies East Lansing, Michigan Michigan State University Fixed Term Assistant Professor (Graduate Level)

Counseling Theories and Procedures (CMH 629) (October 2016-December 2016) Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program Lansing, Michigan Siena Heights University—Lansing Campus Adjunct Professor (Graduate Level)

Prevention and Intervention with Children (CMH 656) (October 2016-December 2016)

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Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program Lansing, Michigan Siena Heights University—Lansing Campus Adjunct Professor (Graduate Level)

Clinical Proseminar (CSD 880) (October 19, 2016) Communicative Sciences and Disorders East Lansing, Michigan Michigan State University Guest Lecture (Undergraduate Level) Topic: Cultural responsiveness and humility: working with diverse populations

Ethnic Families in America (HDFS 442) (September 19, 2016) Department of Human Development and Family Studies East Lansing, Michigan Michigan State University Guest Lecture (Undergraduate Level) Topic: African American families, research in marriage and coupling, and interventions in education and human service fields

Relationship Counseling (CMH 672) (September 2015-November 2015) Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program Lansing, Michigan Siena Heights University—Lansing Campus Adjunct Professor (Graduate Level)

Prevention and Intervention with Children (CMH 656) (June 2015-August 2015) Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program Lansing, Michigan Siena Heights University—Lansing Campus Adjunct Professor (Graduate Level)

Ethnic Families in America (HDFS 442) (May 2015-August 2015) Department of Human Development and Family Studies East Lansing, Michigan Michigan State University Teaching Assistant (Undergraduate Level)

Human Sexuality (HDFS 445) (September 2014- May 2015) Department of Human Development and Family Studies East Lansing, Michigan Michigan State University Instructor of Record (Undergraduate Level)

Interpersonal Relationships in the Family (HDFS 444) (May 2013-August 2013) Department of Human Development and Family Studies East Lansing, Michigan Michigan State University Teaching Assistant (Undergraduate Level)

ACADEMIC RELATED EMPLOYMENT & SERVICE

Apprentice Reviewer (November 2013 – present) Journal of Marital and Family Therapy Duties: Peer review manuscripts for publication consideration; Provide evaluation and assessment of research methodology, theoretical framework, purpose, findings and discuss limitations of study; Provide a thorough report of assessment with mentoring approach to writing process; Reviews are assessed by major advisor prior to submission to journal

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Peer Reviewer (August 2013- present) Journal of Family Relations Duties: Peer review manuscripts for publication consideration; Provide evaluation and assessment of research methodology, theoretical framework, purpose, findings and discuss limitations of study; Provide a thorough report of assessment with mentoring approach to writing process

Program Director of Afterschool Mentoring & Summer Institute (July 2013 – August 2019) Lansing School District and University Outreach and Engagement, MSU Lansing, Michigan Duties: Developed and managed mentoring component of summer institute for district-wide academically under-performing 7-8th grade students. College and high school mentors academically mentored students within classroom setting, supported classroom teachers and worked intensively with mentees

Faculty Search Committee Member, Gender-Based Violence (May 2015-December 2015) Student Representative Department of Human Development and Family Studies Michigan State University

Faculty Search Committee Member, Director of Counseling Center (April 2015 - July 2015) Council of Graduate Students Representative Michigan State University Duties: Assessed prospective faculty members, completed informal and formal interview processes with faculty applicants, including job talks and interviews

Faculty Search Committee Member, CFT Program (October 2013-May 2014) Student Representative Department of Human Development and Family Studies Michigan State University Duties: Assessed prospective faculty members, completed informal and formal interview processes with faculty applicants, including job talks and interviews

Assistant to CFT Graduate Program Director (January 2013 – May 2014) Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan Duties: Provided support and assistance to program director; Organized and scheduled student interviews; Coordinated student-faculty meetings and student-faculty social events; Developed current student and alumni system for reporting professional progress

CFT Program Student Representative (September 2010- August 2011) Couple and Family Therapy Program East Lansing, Michigan Department of Human Development and Family Studies Michigan State University Duties: Organized student/faculty meetings; Attended faculty meetings and provide updates to graduate students to support learning environment, research, and practice as a graduate program

Americorps Member (October 2009 – September 2010) 4-H Mentor Michigan Initiative Engagement East Lansing, Michigan Michigan State University; Office of University Outreach Duties: Developed, instituted and directed a mentorship program geared towards the academic matriculation, development of social functioning, job experience and mentorship of minority males within a large economically depleted society. Supervised America Reads employees from Michigan State University, coordinated job function, and developed involvement of college students and high school students

Program Manager and Coordinator (May 2008 – October 2009)

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Promoting Academic Success (PAS) Lansing, Michigan Lansing School District/Michigan State University Research Initiative Duties: Developed, instituted and directed a summer program that geared towards the academic matriculation, development of social functioning, job experience and mentorship of minority males within a large economically depleted society

College Mentor (June 2008-August 2008) Promoting Academic Success (PAS) Lansing, Michigan Lansing School District/Michigan State University Research Initiative Duties: Mentored high school students in an inner-city school system, facilitated group development and mentorship amongst young children, conducted evaluations for progress of students, and managed five particular students in their mentoring roles

Mentoring Program Founder (August 2008) Brother to Brother Granville, Ohio Newark High School of Ohio, Denison University Duties: Organized, developed, and implemented middle and high school based mentoring program; Developed tutoring materials; Incorporated organization as a University community program

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Current Research and Trends in Program Evaluation toward Theory Building and Practice (January 2014-May 2014) Graduate Researcher East Lansing, Michigan PI:Dr. Miles McNall Michigan State University, University of Outreach and Engagement Duties: Research current trends and theory in program evaluation to develop a framework for engaging in program evaluation for an existing socio-emotional program

African American Couples: The Influence of Contextual Factors on Relationship Maintenance (September 2013-July 2014) Minority Fellow Researcher East Lansing, Michigan PI: Dr. Adrian Blow Duties: Developed and implemented a research concept with secondary data from Fragile Families. Constructed the research design and methodology to answer the research questions

The Language of Risk: How High-Risk Minority Adolescent Males Talk About (September 2012-July 2013) Themselves and Their Lives East Lansing, Michigan Minority Fellow Researcher PI: Dr. Richard Wampler Duties: Developed and implemented a research concept and focus groups to within a mentoring program construct to determine the benefits of mentoring programs for at-risk adolescent youth. Constructed the research design and methodology to answer the research questions

First Schools Intervention: Diminishing the Ethnic/Racial Achievement Gap between Majority and Minority Groups through the Development of Partnerships between Program Staff, Families, and Schools in the State of Michigan Research Assistant (August 2011 – December 2012) PI: Dr. Patricia Farrell East Lansing, Michigan Michigan State University, University Outreach and Engagement Duties: Participated in research collaboration with the Kellogg Foundation University of North Carolina, and Michigan State University to provide academic support for underserved youth and their families academically

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Promoting Academic Success (PAS) for Boys of Color: Investigating the Influence of Mentoring on Boys of Color Research Assistant (January 2009 – August 2011) PIs: Dr. Marvin McKinney and Dr. Curtis Lewis East Lansing, Michigan Michigan State University, University Outreach and Engagement Duties: Investigated the Promoting Academic Success Program (PAS) for minority males and the efficacy of this program on the matriculation through educational endeavors such as high school and post-secondary education; Engaged and pursued research that both supports and implements various ethnically geared research endeavors and/or mentorship programs, which provide an array of frameworks for this program

Minority Adolescents and Drinking Behavior: Investigating the Role of Drinking Behavior on Minority Adolescents Graduate Student (September 2010- December 2010) PI: Dr. Hiram Fitzgerald East Lansing, Michigan Michigan State University, University of Outreach and Engagement Duties: Directed study; Developed a research design and literature review on current research on alcoholism and its effect on minority youth; Produced substantial information regarding the impact of alcoholism on early minority adolescent development

Ethics of Care: Examining the Effectiveness of the PAS Program on Minority Youth Self-Perceptions and Male Identities Ronald E. McNair Summer Research Scholar (May 2009 – August 2009) Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement/Summer Research Opportunity Program East Lansing, Michigan PIs: Dr. Marvin McKinney and Dr. Curtis Lewis University Outreach and Engagement, Michigan State University Duties: Developed and conducted independent research project in minority mentorship; investigated the efficacy of mentorship on the self-perceptions and male identities of minorities involved in the mentoring program and the connection between their present and future selves; disseminated research findings; and presented research at national conferences

Remembering Fall 2007: A Comparative Analysis of Ethnic Difference Regarding Memory (January 2009 – May 2009) Research Assistant Granville, Ohio PI: Dr. Nida Bikmen Department of Psychology, Denison University Duties: Co-Researcher; Investigated the memory of students regarding a public event that occurred in November of 2007 at Denison University. Constructed an analysis and paper which described relative memory of various ethnic groups and experiences from the events of November 2007

Examining Ethnic Differences among Denison University Students Regarding Memories of the Past Research Assistant (September 2008-December 2008) PI: Dr. Nida Bikmen Granville, Ohio Department of Psychology, Denison University Duties: Directed study; Investigated the memory of students regarding public events at Denison University; Conducted interviews and surveys, analyzed and developed of technical report on data findings

Examining the Relationships between Interpersonal Attachment Style, Commitment and Customer Loyalty Ronald E. McNair Summer Scholar (May 2008 – August 2008) Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement/Summer Research Opportunity Program East Lansing, Michigan PI: Dr. Kelly Morrison Department of Communications Arts and Sciences, Michigan State University

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Duties: Developed and conducted independent research project in marketing relationship: specifically connecting attachment theory, commitment level, and marketing relationship together to formulate effective consumer relationships

PUBLICATIONS & PROJECTS

Tichenor, K (2021). Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Video for Mason Public Schools. February 26, 2021. https://vimeo.com/513930604/e69f0d0d78

Tichenor, K (2020). Adopting the Stories and Strategies of African Americans. In K. Wampler (Ed.), The Handbook of Systemic Family Therapy (pp. TBA). Hoboken, NJ. Wiley Publishing.

Tichenor, K. (2016) The Struggle is Real Out Here: The contextual reality of being Black in the U.S. In Y. Kiuchi (Ed.), Race still Matters: The Reality of African American Lives and the Myth of Postracial Society. Albany, NY. SUNY Press.

Tichenor, K & Blow, A. (in review). Are common factors, common? The therapeutic alliance with African American couples and families. Journal of Marriage and Family Therapy.

Tichenor, K. J., Ajayi-Beliard, C. & Cunningham, P. R (in review). The Influence of Racial Trauma on Violence in African American Couples: Clinical Implications. Journal of Contemporary Family Therapy.

Tichenor, K. J., Ajayi-Beliard, C. & Harris-McKoy, D. (2015, June 26). No More Skirting Around – Addressing Racism as MFTs. [Web log post]. Retrieved from http://blog.aamft.org/2015/06/courageous-conversations.html

Hernandez, R. & Tichenor, K (2012). Promoting academic success (PAS) Lansing School District resource manual. Retrieved from http://ucp.msu.edu/documents/PASmanual_091412_lores.pdf

Tichenor, K & Ajayi-Beliard, C. (in preparation). Invisible hurt: Historical trauma and its influence on African American marital violence.

Tichenor, K & Wampler, R. (in preparation). The language of risk: How high-risk minority adolescent males talk about themselves and their lives.

Tichenor, K. (in preparation). The dangers of the genetics research: The new eugenics movement.

Bikmen, N. & Tichenor, K. (in preparation). Learning from intergroup contact: Accounts of majority and minority members.

PROFESSIONAL & RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS

Tichenor, K. (2021). Building Capacity in Mentoring Organizations: Reducing Risk and Improving Trauma Informed Care. MENTOR Summit 2021 (Virtual).

Tichenor, K. (2019). Trauma Informed Leadership. Leadership Institute, Kids Count Conference, Indiana Youth Institute: Indianapolis, Indiana.

Tichenor, K. & Butler, T. (2019). Adverse Childhood Experiences and the Help That Helps. Kids Count Conference, Indiana Youth Institute: Indianapolis, Indiana

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Tichenor, K. (2018). Create, cultivate, and protect: Mental health in Black male educators. Black Male Educators Alliance of Michigan (BMEA): Detroit, Michigan

Tichenor, K. and Slee, L. (2018). Creating a trauma-informed culturally responsive PBIS systems in an urban school district: International Conference on Positive Behavior Support (APBS): San Diego, California

Tichenor, K. and Slee, L. (2017). Creating a trauma-informed culturally responsive PBIS systems in an urban school district: Michigan Department of Education (MDE) School Improvement Conference: Lansing, Michigan

Tichenor, K. (2017). Improving school culture and climate: Creating a restorative-minded, trauma-informed culture: Black Male Educators Alliance of Michigan (BMEA): Detroit, Michigan

Tichenor, K. (2017). Improving school culture and climate: Creating a restorative-minded, trauma-informed culture: Michigan Department of Education School Improvement Networking Conference: Lansing, Michigan

Tichenor, K. and Slee, L. (2016). Creating a culturally responsive PBIS system in an urban school district: Michigan Department of Education (MDE) School Improvement Conference: Lansing, Michigan

Ingham Intermediate School District and Tichenor, K. (2016). Culturally responsive positive behavior intervention support (CRPBIS) Implementation in the Lansing (MI) School District. Information Study Session (ISS) Meeting for the Board of Education—Ingham Intermediate School District: Lansing, Michigan

Ingham Intermediate School District and Tichenor, K. (2016). Culturally responsive positive behavior intervention support (CRPBIS) Implementation in the Lansing (MI) School District. Information Study Session (ISS) Meeting for the Board of Education—Lansing School District: Lansing, Michigan

Tichenor, K. (2015). The socio-historical influences on coupling: The barriers to developing and maintaining a healthy and rewarding romantic relationship for African American heterosexual couples (seminar). The Alliance of Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP): East Lansing, Michigan

Tichenor, K. (2015). Culture and climate in the Lansing (MI) School District. Information Study Session (ISS) Meeting for the Board of Education: Lansing, Michigan

Tichenor, K. (2014). African American couples: The influence of contextual factors on relationship maintenance (seminar). MFP Winter Training Institute, AAMFT & SAMHSA Minority Fellowship Program: Alexandria, Virginia.

Tichenor, K. (2014). Accommodating Race: Working with African Americans in therapy (paper symposium). International Family Therapy Association (IFTA) World Family Therapy Congress: Panama City, Panama.

Tichenor, K. (2013). Breaking through the glass: Cultural adaptation to Emotionally Focused Therapy for African American couples (paper symposium). American Family Therapy Academy (AFTA) Annual Meeting and Open Conference on “Coupling Today: Love, Parenting, Community”: Chicago, Illinois.

Tichenor, K. (2013). The language of risk: How high-risk minority adolescent males talk about themselves and their lives. MFP Winter Training Institute, AAMFT & SAMHSA Minority Fellowship Program: Alexandria, Virginia.

Tichenor, K. (2012). Ethics of care: Examining the effectiveness of the PAS program on minority youth self-perceptions and male identities (poster symposium). The Annual Conference for the Michigan Association of Marriage and Family Therapy: East Lansing, Michigan.

Tichenor, K. (2012). Healthy relationships and life skills (seminar). The Indiana Healthy Marriage and Family Coalition (IHMFC)

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7th Annual Family Strengthening Conference: Focusing on Fathers/Manhood in the context of Urban Environments: Indianapolis, Indiana.

Tichenor, K. Carpenter, G. (2011). En el grupo Tomas conciencia (In Group You Become Aware)”: Latino immigrants’ satisfaction with culturally informed intervention for men who batter (poster symposium). The National Council on Family Relations (NCFR): Orlando, Florida.

Lewis, C & Tichenor, K. (2011). Promoting Academic Success (PAS) Mentoring program (seminar). The Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color (COSEBOC): Temple University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Tichenor, K. & Parmer, T. (2011). Combating relational aggression in schools: In search of real justice using restorative justice circling. 38th National Conference on the Black Family in America: The Year of the Child: Best Practices that Shape Our Future Leaders. University of Louisville; Louisville, Kentucky.

Lewis, C. & Tichenor, K. (2010). Can you help me?: Forming a culturally competent mentoring program for minority male youth (seminar). Hawaiian International Conference on Education: Honolulu, Hawaii.

Lewis, C. & Tichenor, K. (2010). Can you help me?: Forming a culturally competent mentoring program for minority male youth (seminar). The North Dakota Study Group: Saint Mary’s Seminary and Conference Center: Mundelein, Illinois.

Tichenor, K. (2009). Ethics of care: Examining the effectiveness of the PAS program on minority youth self-perceptions and male identities (paper symposium). McNair/SROP Research Symposium at Michigan State University: East Lansing, Michigan.

Lewis, C. & Tichenor, K. (2009). Urban renewal: Rethinking education for optimizing the success of African American males (paper symposium). American Education Research Association (AERA): San Diego, California.

Tichenor, K. (2009). Examining the relationships between interpersonal attachment style, commitment, and customer loyalty (poster symposium). The 1st Annual Black Men’s Summit, Denison University: Granville, Ohio.

Tichenor, K. (2008). Examining the relationships between interpersonal attachment style, commitment, and customer loyalty (poster symposium). CIC Conference of Michigan State University: East Lansing, Michigan.

Tichenor, K. (2008). Examining the relationships between interpersonal attachment style, commitment, and customer loyalty (paper symposium). McNair/SROP Research Symposium at Michigan State University: East Lansing, Michigan.

Tichenor, K. (2008). Examining the relationships between interpersonal attachment style, commitment, and customer loyalty (paper symposium). University Research and Presentations Symposium, Denison University: Granville, Ohio.

Tichenor, K. (2008). Examining the relationship between interpersonal attachment style, commitment, and customer loyalty (poster symposium). International Journal of Arts & Sciences (IJAS) Conference: Gottenheim, Germany.

PROFESSIONAL INVITATIONS & MEDIA APPEARANCES

Tichenor, K (2018, October 18). Here are people to watch in Greater Lansing’s education sector. Lansing State Journal. https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2018/10/18/education-career-transform-lansing-people-watch/1568884002/

Tichenor, K (2018, August 26). High expectations: How Lansing schools cut expulsions from 107 to zero by rethinking discipline. Lansing State Journal. https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2018/08/23/how-lansing-school-district-cut-expulsions- zero-disciplinereform/957963002/

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Tichenor, K (2018, August 24). Lansing schools changed culture. Lansing State Journal. https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/opinion/editorials/2018/08/24/editorial-lansing-schools-zero-suspensions-affect- culturechange/1086014002/

Tichenor, K (2018, April 24). Keynote Address: Confounds, Buffers, and Angels: The power of supportive relationships. Exchange Club of Greater Lansing

Tichenor, K (2018, January 16). Keynote Address: Am I Complicit or Do I Stand Apart: Understanding stereotype threat and implicit bias toward racial increasing racial harmony to combat othering. Department of Social Work, Michigan State University

Kolt, B. (2016, September ). The Office of School Culture. Conversations—Lansing School District Channel 21 TV. Retrieved from https://lansingpublicschools.viebit.com/#WNAPKKoiQLo8

Tichenor, K. (2015). Guest facilitator for Advantage—healthy romantic relationships.

Tichenor, K (2015, April 30). Guest Appearance. A Special Evening with Earvin “Magic” Johnson—Benefit Fundraiser for the Lansing Promise Scholarship. Lansing School District Television. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZ75pVdv1k8&feature=youtu.be

Invitation to the Race in the 21st Century America: The 9th National Conference, Michigan State University (April 2015): East Lansing, Michigan

Invitation to the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) Leadership Symposium, Research and Education Foundation (March 2015): Arlington, Virginia.

Tichenor, K (2015, March 17). Facilitator and Organizer. Bully Prevention Project Community Forum. WKAR-TV PBS at Michigan State University. Retrieved from https://vimeo.com/msucas/review/121296910/be43cb6eb9

Tichenor, K (2015, March 12). Bully prevention community forum. WLMI 92.9 Tim Barron Mornings Show.

Kolt, B. (2015, February 19). Student Assistance Provider/Behavior Intervention Monitor Program. Conversations—Lansing School District Channel 21 TV. Retrieved from http://lansingpublicschools.pegcentral.com/player.php?video=bcce9051f82fcc4947b1fa32fd9b479d

Tichenor, K. (2015). Guest Panelist for course lecture in Introduction to Human Development and Family Studies

Tichenor, K. (2014). Guest facilitator for Advantage—minority student organization encouraging healthy matriculation through academic and social challenges as college students

Reid, C. (2015, February 4). Study shows Michigan 8th worst state for bullying. WLNS Lansing News. Retrieved from http://wlns.com/2015/02/04/study-shows-michigan-8th-worst-state-for-bullying/

Tichenor, K. (2014). Guest Panelist for course lecture in Introduction to Human Development and Family Studies

Invitation to the Inaugural Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) Research and Education Foundation Conference (August 2013): Alexandria, Virginia.

SUCH Video Productions (2012). Promoting academic success for boys of color. Research collaboration between Michigan State University & University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill – Frank Porter Graham Institute. PAS Lansing Video. Retrieved from www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_A1daZQSCs

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Invitation to the Boot Camp for Aspiring MFT Professors, Brigham Young University (August 2011): Park City, Utah.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILATIONS & SERVICE

Board Member (February 2021-present) Education at Scale Foundation

Board Member (October 2017-present) Black Male Educator’s Alliance (BMEA) of Michigan

Steering Committee Member (May 2014 – August 2019) Equity Equals Mayor’s Coalition for Males of Color (E = MC2) “Saving Our Son’s” City of Lansing

Commissioner (February 2014 – August 2019) Ingham Change Initiative (ICI) City of Lansing

Committee Member (January 2014 – August 2019) Culture, Climate and Community Lansing School District

Pre-Clinical Fellow & Supervisor (May 2010 – August 2019) American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)

BGSA Community Member (May 2010 – August 2019) Black Graduate Student Association Michigan State University

AGEP Community Member (January 2010 – August 2019) Alliance of Graduate Education and the Professoriate Michigan State University

Legislative Committee Member (January 2014- December 2014) Michigan Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (MAMFT)

African American Male Student Voice Committee Member (September 2012—February 2013) City of Lansing & Michigan Department of Education Report on Ingham County Focus Groups http://www.inghamchange.org/uploads/AA_Male_Student_Voice_Report_June2013.pdf

COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT & SERVICE

Juvenile Accountability Block Grant Program Coordinator (July 2011-July 2012) Resolution Services Lansing, Michigan

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Duties: Develop programmatic criteria for diversionary skills trainings for youth in the Lansing School District (LSD). Coordinated efforts between LSD and the Lansing Police Department for reducing youth offenders and recidivism through the use of Restorative Justice practices; Maintained federal funding sources through mandated reporting and data collection. Assessed and addressed needs of clients and families within the district of Lansing. Instruct in decision-making, anger management, socio-emotional regulation, and framing affect on larger society.

Resident and Administrative Assistant (August 2005- May 2009) Denison University Granville, Ohio Duties: Developed community for diverse residents, facilitated programs and social events to assess and address the needs of diverse communities and populations, assisted residents in personal issues and dilemmas, and managed housing environments and institutional expectations, coordinated with co-workers, supervisors, and Assistant Deans on effective community building

Sourcing and Operations Intern (May 2007 – August 2007) Eli Lilly and Company Indianapolis, Indiana (Corp Center) Duties: Operated as an assistant to various associates, delegated engineering assignments, researched computer specifications, monitored business projects, managed documents and databases and completed material that documented these arrangements

LEADERSHIP & INVOLVEMENT

Assisted the development and coordination of the Inaugural Black Men’s Summit, Denison University (2009) Founder and Director of Brother to Brother Mentoring Program, Denison University (2008-2009) Member of Senior Gift Committee, Denison University (2008-2009) Sustained Dialogue Team Leader (Public Relations Manager), Denison University (2008-2009) Member of Black Student Union, Denison University (2005-2009) Member of Culture Jam Committee, Denison University (2007-2008) Denison University Men’s Basketball Player, Denison University (2005-2007)

REFERENCES

Ms. Yvonne Caamal Canul Dr. Deborah Johnson Superintendent/CAO - Retired Associate Professor Lansing School District Office of Inclusion and Equity 519 W. Kalamazoo Street Lansing, Human Development/Family Studies MI 48933 Michigan State University [email protected] 552 West Circle Drive East Lansing, MI 48824 517-432-9115 [email protected]

Dr. Mark Coscarella Dr. Kelly Morrison Superintendent Associate Professor Lansing School District Department of Communication Studies 519 W. Kalamazoo Street Lansing, University of Alabama, Birmingham 1401 MI 48933 University Blvd. [email protected] Birmingham, AL 35233 205-934-3877 [email protected]

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Dr. Adrian Blow Dr. Amy Bonomi Chair and Associate Professor Professor and Director Department of Human Development and Family Studies MSU Extension, Children and Youth Institute Michigan State University Michigan State University 552 West Circle Drive 446 West Circle Drive East Lansing, MI 48824 East Lansing, MI 48824 517-432-7097 517-355-0230 [email protected] [email protected] Dr. Hiram Fitzgerald Associate Provost – Retired Office of University Outreach and Engagement Michigan State University 219 S. Harrison Road East Lansing, MI 48823 517-353-8977 [email protected]