M . W a l s h | 1 Melanie Walsh, PhD, LPC-S, NCC (601)259-5655 • [email protected] EDUCATION 2020 Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision; Mississippi State University CACREP Accredited Program GPA 3.77/4.00 Minor in Gender Studies Dissertation: Investigating fear: Mediators and moderators of mental health distress among LGBTQ+ communities using the minority stress model [Defense passed] Dissertation Chair: Dr. Rebecca Goldberg 2013 Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling; Mississippi State University CACREP Accredited Program; 60 hours GPA 3.84/4.00 2011 Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Mississippi State University Minor in Sociology; Cum Laude Honors GPA 3.42/4.00 Psychology GPA 3.52 / 4.00 Thesis: Episodic Metamemory in Older Adults RESEARCH EXPERIENCE 2020-prsnt. MSU Open Source Exploitation System; Center for Cyber Innovation Research Associate • Coordinate with research staff, project consultants and other Open Source Intelligence team members in the management of data collection and data management activities throughout the project timeline; • Work in close concert with the Project PIs and Co-PIs in designing logic models and theory of change through which timelines are aligned; • Collaborate with other PIs in the writing of the reports for assigned research projects; • Perform, direct, and coordinate research activities in compliance with the terms of the grant. • Prepare proposals, statistical analyses, and reports. • Supervise undergraduate and graduate research assistants in open source data collection. 2017-2019 LGBTQ Fund of Mississippi Statewide Needs Assessment Co-Principle Investigator • Developed comprehensive needs assessment including three phases of data collection and analysis. • Developed needs assessment survey instrument. • Assembled an academic research advisory board comprised of academics representing each of the major universities in the state. 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W a l s h | 2 • Assembled and mentored a graduate research team to assist with data collection efforts. • Analyzed data collected from 3 phases, and provided report of findings to the granting foundation. • Presented findings at public press conference and academic conferences. 2016-2019 Social Science Research Center Graduate Research Assistant under Dr. Angela Robertson • Collected data in an ethical manner from human subjects and secondary, confidential databases. • Developed and implemented program evaluation for a Quality Improvement Initiative among Federally Qualified Health Centers. • Managed and analyzed data using SPSS and RQDA. • Regularly engaged in technical writing, editing, and revising. • Developed and authored program evaluation intervention design and reports. • Developed and provided MAYSI-2 assessment trainings to juvenile detention center staff. • Developed program curriculum and training for statewide court-ordered DUI intervention. • Provided DUI intervention training related to the Stages of Change and positive and negative coping strategies to MASEP instructors statewide. Projects and teams o Mississippi Alcohol Safety Education Program (MASEP) o Mississippi Asthma Program o Delta Alliance for Congregational Health 2011 Undergraduate Thesis: Shackouls Honors College Episodic Metamemory in Older Adults • Awarded $2,000 research fellowship for undergraduate research project • Developed independent research project design • Recruited participants and carried out data collection with older adults in a controlled laboratory setting 2008-2011 Cognitive Memory and Metamemory Lab Undergraduate Research Assistant under Dr. Deb Eakin • Conducted research in metamemory and memory. o Eyewitness Memory o Cognitive Aging of Metamemory o Metamemory under retroactive interference o Metamemory under implicit interference • Developed skills in dealing with programs such as Excel and SPSS. • Gained knowledge of ethical treatment of humans in research. M . W a l s h | 3 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE – full time 2013- 2015 Community Counseling Services, Region VII Mental Health/Intellectual Disability Commission Children’s Outpatient Therapist • Conducted individual, group, and family therapy sessions. • Worked with families and school systems to locate and obtain resources. • Worked with parents and families presenting with substance use and addictions, severe mental illness, low socioeconomic status, and those in contact with the legal systems. • Ran an intensive day treatment program, piloting several experiential and creative therapeutic techniques (i.e., dance and movement, yoga integration, art, music, and play therapies). • Administered, scored, and interpreted assessments. • Obtained strong organizational and time-management qualities. 2012-2013 Diamond Grove Center Therapist; Residential Adolescent Unit • Conducted individual, group, and family therapy sessions. • Provided therapeutic wrap-around services for adolescents presenting with substance use and addictions, severe mental illness, low socioeconomic status, truancy, conduct issues, and court ordered adolescents. • Created plans for client success in school, home, and social environments. • Compiled and relayed information from multiple disciplines. • Participated in agency staffing and treatment teams. CLINICAL EXPERIENCE – part time 2015-2016 Mississippi State University Counseling and School Psychology Clinic Therapist and Clinic Supervisor • Assisted clinic director with counseling sessions, such as individual and group therapy sessions to MSU family, faculty, and staff, as well as the wider community. • Worked with college students presenting with issues related to school, family, relationships, career, drug use and abuse, and other mental health issues. • Provided supervision to Master’s-level students. • Assisted with organization and implementation of confidentiality of all files. 2012-2013 Diamond Grove Center Therapist; Residential Adolescent Unit • Conducted individual, group, and family therapy sessions. ▪ Provided therapeutic wrap-around services for adolescents presenting with substance use and addictions, severe mental illness, low socioeconomic status, truancy, conduct issues, and court ordered adolescents. • Created plans for client success in school, home, and social environments. • Compiled and relayed information across multiple agencies and disciplines. • Participated in agency staffing and treatment teams. M . W a l s h | 4 FUNDED PROJECTS Pellegrine, E., S., Walsh, M. R., & Gochanour, A. (2017). LGBTQ Fund of Mississippi Needs Assessment. ($8,500 funded). LGBTQ Fund of Mississippi. Walsh, M.R. & Eakin, D. (2011). Episodic Metamemory in Older Adults. ($2,000 funded). Shackouls Honors College, Mississippi State University PUBLICATIONS Walsh, M. R., & Goldberg, R. (2020). Rethinking counseling recruitment and outreach for transgender clients: Using content analysis to investigate trends. Journal of LGBTQ Issues in Counseling. Robertson, A. A., Zhou, M., Tatch, A., & Walsh, M. R. (2019). Gender-specific predictors of recidivism among DUI offenders. Journal of Studies of Alcohol and Drugs. 80(6), 641-650. Walsh, M. R. (2017, Summer). Do not forget Mississippi. Association for LGBT Issues in Counseling: Summer 2017 Newsletter, (National). PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL RESEARCH REPORTS Pellegrine, E. S., Walsh, M. R., & Gochanour, A. (August, 2019). Findings from Needs Assessment Phase Two: Discussions from LGBTQ Mississippians. Report to The LGBTQ Fund of Mississippi. Social Science Research Center, Mississippi State University. Available at https://lgbtqfundms.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Phase2.pdf Pellegrine, E. S., Walsh, M. R., & Gochanour, A. (May, 2019). Findings from Needs Assessment Phase Three: A survey of LGBTQ Mississippians. Report to The LGBTQ Fund of Mississippi. Social Science Research Center, Mississippi State University. Available at https://lgbtqfundms.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/SurveyNA_FinalReport.pdf Walsh, M. R., Pellegrine, E. S., & Gochanour, A. (May, 2019). Mental health among LGBTQ Mississippians. Report to The LGBTQ Fund of Mississippi. Social Science Research Center, Mississippi State University. Available at https://lgbtqfundms.org/wp- content/uploads/2019/09/Brief_MH.pdf Walsh, M. R., Pellegrine, E. S., & Gochanour, A. (May, 2019). LGBTQ Mississippians’ Local Neighborhoods and Communities. Report to The LGBTQ Fund of Mississippi. Social Science Research Center, Mississippi State University. Available at https://lgbtqfundms.org/wp- content/uploads/2019/09/Brief_NC.pdf Pellegrine, E. S., Walsh, M. R., & Gochanour, A. (May, 2019). Safety Concerns Among LGBTQ Mississippians. Report to The LGBTQ Fund of Mississippi. Social Science Research Center, Mississippi State University. Available at https://lgbtqfundms.org/wp- content/uploads/2019/09/Brief_SL.pdf Pellegrine, E. S. & Walsh, M. R. (June, 2018). Findings from Needs Assessment Phase One: Organizations and networks. Report to The LGBTQ Fund of Mississippi. Social Science Research Center, Mississippi State University. Available at https://lgbtqfundms.org/wp- content/uploads/2019/09/Phase1.pdf Robertson, A. A., & Walsh, M. R. (February, 2018). Mississippi Asthma Program Individual Evaluation Plan: Mississippi Quality Improvement Initiative-2. Report to Mississippi M . W a l s h | 5 Department of Health, Division of Asthma Prevention. Social Science Research Center, Mississippi State University. Robertson, A. A., Tatch, A., & Walsh, M. R. (December, 2017). Evaluation of Delta Alliance for Congregational Health (DACH) and the Clinical Community Health Worker Initiative (CCHWI):