John Paul Horn, LMSW 264 Bay State Road, Boston, MA 02215 E-mail: [email protected]

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work Expected 2020 Boston University, School of Social Work Specializations: Foster youth and education, Foster youth and emerging adulthood, Social support/capital interventions

Master of Social Work 2013 University of Iowa, School of Social Work Integrated Practice Focus

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with concentration in Communications 2010 California State University- Bakersfield

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Boston University, School of Social Work Graduate Research Assistant 2015-Present Supervisor: Renée Spencer, LICSW, Ed. D. Projects: Youth Initiated Mentoring (YIM)—Funded by Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Study to Analyze Relationships (STAR)—Funded by Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Mentor Connections (IES)—Funded by Institute for Education Sciences Quality Mentoring Systems (QMS)—Funded by William T. Grant Foundation Tasks: Perform analysis of qualitative (NVivo) and quantitative data (SPSS, SAS) related to mentoring research. Conduct qualitative interviews with research participants. Train and supervise interviewers, coders, and other student volunteers. Work collaboratively with other researchers to produce publications, presentations, and other research-related media as assigned.

Boston University, School of Social Work Graduate Research Assistant 2017 Supervisors: Mary E. Collins, A.M., Ph.D. & Deborah Putnam, MSW, MPH Projects: Policy Practice in Field Education Initiative—Funded by Council on Social Work Education Tasks: Conduct qualitative analyses (NVivo) of field evaluations to assess effectiveness of policy practice initiative. Conduct quantitative analyses of academic-related metrics in order to develop program snapshots for faculty and staff.

National Resource Center for In-Home Services Graduate Research Assistant 2011-2013 Supervisors: Lisa D’Aunno, J. D. & Miriam Landsman, MSW, Ph. D. Projects: Supervision Curriculum Development Tasks: Revise child welfare supervision training curriculum for national audience. Produce comprehensive literature reviews for child welfare research reports. Perform clerical and administrative tasks as needed.

WRITING AND PRESENTATIONS ______

Scholarly Writing Manuscripts in Preparation (papers with all methods/results sections and analyses complete) Spencer, R. Drew, A. L., Horn, J. P., Gowdy, G. & Rhodes, J. E. (Under review). “A positive guiding hand:” A qualitative examination of Youth-Initated Mentoring and the promotion of interdependence among foster youth. Children and Youth Services Review. Salazar, A. M, Horn, J. P., & Cleveland, M. J. (In preperation). Predictors of High School Graduation and Postsecondary Enrollment for Youth Leaving Foster Care: An Analysis Using the National Youth in Transition Database. Collins, M. E & Horn, J. P. (In preperation). Building policy competency in foundation field placements. Horn, J. P. (In preparation). “I’ve got the voice of foster care saying ‘you can’t do it’ and I’m going ‘I’ll show you’:” The role of stigma, fear, and connection in campus engagement and persistence for former foster youth students. Spencer, R., Gowdy, G., Drew, A. L., McCormack, M., Horn, J. P., & Keller, T. (In preparation). It takes a village to break up a match: Understanding match closure in youth mentoring relationships. Peer Reviewed Journals Schwartz, S.E.O, Kanchewa, S. S., Rhodes, J. E., Gowdy, G., Stark, A., Horn, J. P., Parnes, M., & Spencer, R. (2018). “I’m having a little struggle with this, can you help me out?”: A mixed methods examination of a social capital intervention for first generation college students. American Journal of Community Psychology, 62(1-2), 166-168 DOI: 10.1002/ajcp.12206.

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Book Chapters Horn, J. P. & Spencer, R. (2018). Natural mentoring to support the establishment of permanency for youth in foster care. In E. Trejos & N. Trevino (Eds.), Handbook on Foster Youth. New York: Routledge/Taylor & Francis. Reports Horn, J. P. (2013). An analysis of a student mentoring program [Evaluation]. Iowa City, IA: University of Iowa, Office of the Dean of Students. Horn, J. P. (2013). Student assistance guide [Handbook]. Iowa City, IA: University of Iowa, Office of the Dean of Students. Issue Briefs Horn, J. P. (2013). Parent peer support programs in in-home services [Issue Brief]. Iowa City, IA: National Resource Center for Family Centered Practice. McAndrew, M. R., Peterson, C. & Horn, J. P. (2013). Family group decision making and in-home services [Issue Brief]. Iowa City, IA: National Resource Center for Family Centered Practice.

Presentations, Lectures, and Trainings Conference Presentations Horn, J. P. (2018, October). Identity capital and former foster youths’ experiences at university: Exploring the role of identity in the college context. Paper submitted for presentation in symposium, A. M. Salazar (chair), Foster care and higher education in the United States: Exploring youths’ experiences and factors related to success, at the XV Conference of the European Scientific Association on Residential and Family Care for Children and Adolescents, Porto, Portugal, EU. Spencer, R., Drew, A. L., Gowdy, G., Horn, J. P., McCormack, M. & Keller, T. (Not) minding the gap: Examining the contribution of mentors’ perceptions of mentees’ family contexts to relationship endings. Paper accepted for presentation in symposium, A. L. Drew (chair), What Mentors Bring to the Table: How Mentors’ Skills, Expectations, Approach, and Biases Shape Relationship Development and Impact, at the Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research on Adolescents, Minneapolis, MN. Horn, J. P. (2018, January). “Education is a way out. It’s a way to a better place”: College engagement and indicators of persistence among former foster youth students. Poster accepted for presentation at the Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research, Washington, D.C. Horn, J. P., Drew, A. L., Spencer, R., Gowdy, G., & Rhodes, J. E. (2018, January). Closing the gap: Using youth-initiated mentoring to address services barriers for at-risk and underserved youth. Paper accepted for presentation in symposium, J. P. Horn (chair), Addressing the Challenges of Mentoring Previously Underserved Youth: Promising Interventions and Approaches to Mentoring at the Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research, Washington, D. C. Schwartz, S., Kanchewa, S., Stark, A., Gowdy, G., Horn, J. P., Cunningham, J., & Parnes, M. (2017, June). A mixed methods examination of the impact of a novel mentoring intervention on first-generation college students. Paper presented at biennial conference for the Society for Community Research and Action, Ottawa, ON, Canada. Spencer, R., Drew, A. L., Gowdy, G., Horn, J. P., Abrams, E., & Rhodes, J. E. (2017, April). “Well, that’s not how we do things”: Staff perspectives on implementing Youth Initiated Mentoring. Paper presented in symposium, S. Schwartz (chair), Youth Initiated Mentoring: A New Approach to Fostering Supportive Youth-Adult Relationships at the Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research on Child Development, Austin, TX. Spencer, R., Gowdy, G., Drew, A. L., Horn, J. P., & Rhodes, J. E. (2017, January). “It just helps to have someone there”: Youth-initiated mentorship for former foster care youth. Paper accepted for presentation in symposium, G. Gowdy (chair), Natural Mentorships for Foster Care Youth: Prevalence, Impact, and Programmatic Support at the Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research, New Orleans, LA. AbiNader, M. A., Thomas, M. M. C., Maru, M., Horn, J. P., & Carolan, K. (2017, January). Grounding research, theory, and practice in innovative theories of social justice. Roundtable presentation accepted at the Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research, New Orleans, LA. Landsman, M. J., Horn, J. P., & D’Aunno, L. (2012, June). It takes a team: Engaging supervisors, workers and community partners to promote positive transitions to adulthood. Paper presented at the National Pathways to Adulthood Convening for the National Resource Center on Youth Development, New Orleans, LA. Institutional Lectures Horn, J. P. (2017, December). The role of fear, stigma, and connection for former foster youth students in college. Paper presented at Boston University School of Social Work Research Colloquium, Boston, MA. Spencer, R., Gowdy, G., Drew, A. L., & Horn, J. P. (2016, September). One story, three perspectives: A qualitative case- based approach to understanding early endings in youth mentoring relationships. Paper presented at Boston University School of Social Work Research Colloquium, Boston, MA. Selected Guest Lectures Horn, J. P. (2015, April). Heteronormativity and cisgender privilege. Foundations in Critical Cultural Competence (Undergraduate Course). University of Iowa, School of Social Work, Iowa City, Iowa. Horn, J. P. (2014, November). Heteronormativity, cisgender privilege, and social action. Discrimination, Oppression, and Diversity (Graduate Course). University of Iowa, School of Social Work, Iowa City, IA.

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Facilitated Trainings Horn, J. P. (2018). Ethics in Organization and Macro Practice. Boston University School of Social Work Professional Education Programs, Boston, MA, April 10. Horn, J. P. (2014). Improving permanency planning for youth in extended foster care. Admininstrative Office of the Courts, Center for Families, Children, & the Courts, and California Southern Training Academy, San Diego, CA, May 13. D’Aunno, L. & Horn, J. P. (2013). Improving outcomes for youth in transition through supervision. Northern California Training Academy, University of California—Davis, Davis, CA, July 15-16.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE ______

Boston University, School of Social Work ET 753: Social Work Practice Ethics Online Course Facilitator Summer 2018 Instructor of Record: Kristina Whiton-O’Brien

WP 707: Social Welfare Policy and Programs on Children Online Course Facilitator Spring 2018 Instructor of Record: Astraea Augsberger

MP 759: Communities and Organizations: Analysis and Intervention Co-Instructor Fall 2017 Instructor of Record: Linda Sprague Martinez

ET 753: Social Work Practice Ethics Teaching Practicum Student Spring 2017 Instructor of Record: Mark Gianino

PRACTICE EXPERIENCE ______

Mount Ida College, Office of Accessibility Services Accommodations Specialist 2017- Present

Access 2 Independence of the Eastern Iowa Corridor, Inc. Independent Living Specialist 2014

National Resource Center for Family Centered Practice Training Associate 2012-2013

University of Iowa, Office of the Dean of Students Social Work and Student Affairs Intern 2012-2013

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Emergency Department Social Work Intern 2012

National Resource Center for Family Centered Practice Program Intern 2012

California Student Opportunity and Access Program, CSU-Bakersfield College Peer Advisor 2009-2011

Guardian Scholars Program, Los Angeles City College Program Assistant 2010

INTERNS SUPERVISED ______

Mount Ida College 2017- Present Tatyana V. Jessica S.

University of Iowa, School of Social Work 2013-2014 BSW Students MSW Students Aliah H. Christopher B.

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UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Present Involvement Delegate, Provost’s Office Graduate Student Advisory Board, Boston University Flanker, Boston Ironsides Rugby Union Football Club Referee Director, Stonewall Sports Billiards Captain, Stonewall Sports Member, Society for Social Work and Research Member, Social Work Action Group, Boston University Tenor 1, Boston Gay Men’s Chorus

Previous Involvement Safe Zone Facilitator, Chief Diversity Office, University of Iowa 2013-2015 Member, Council on Disability Awareness, University of Iowa 2013-2014 Educational Chair, EQUAL Meds, University of Iowa College of Medicine 2011-2012 Board Member, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Ally Union, University of Iowa 2011-2012 Assistant Alumnus Advisor, Rho Beta Chapter, Kappa Sigma Fraternity 2010-2011 Grand Scribe, Omicron Mu Chapter, Kappa Sigma Fraternity 2005-2009 Secretary, Gay, Lesbian, Straight Student Network, California State University-Bakersfield 2007-2008 Kern Chapter President, California Youth Connection 2005-2006

LICENSES, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATIONS

Professional Licensure Licensed Master Social Worker, State of Iowa Expires December 2018

Methods Coursework and Training Social Network Analysis Fall 2016 Clinical Research Methods in Social Work Practice Fall 2016 Advanced Qualitative Research Methods Fall 2016 Introduction to Statistical Computing Summer 2016 Qualitative Research Methods Spring 2016 Biostatistics Fall 2015

Practice Coursework and Training GLBTQ: Behavioral Health Care April 2016 Immigration Law and Enforcement: An Overview for Social Workers January 2016 Promoting Healthy Adolescent Sexual Development December 2015 Social Justice, Ethics, and the Social Work Profession Fall 2015 Introduction to Transgender Issues September 2013 Strengths-Based Supervision in the Human Services Summer 2012 Social Work Practice with Children, Youth, & Families Summer 2012 Social Work Practice in the Health Care Settings Summer 2012

Content Coursework and Training Campus Ecology and Student Development Summer 2016 Diversity in Higher Education: Race, Class, & Gender Spring 2016 Student Affairs in Higher Education Spring 2016

Pedagogical/Andragogical Coursework and Training Teaching Seminar Spring 2017

AWARDS

Awards and Recognition Commencement Speaker, University of Iowa Rainbow Graduation 2013 Outstanding Young Leader, FosterClub 2009 Awarded to former foster youth who have made a significant impact in advocacy at the state or national level.

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OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE ______

Nursing Assistant University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics 2011-2015 Development Director Access 2 Independence of the Eastern Iowa Corridor, Inc. 2013 Intern (Paid) United States House of Representatives 2009

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