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Curriculum Vitae
Patricia N. E. Roberson, PhD
706-255-9466 (p)
EDUCATION
PhD 2014 Child & Family Studies, The University of Tennessee
Dissertation: Examining change in romantic relationships quality and
wellbeing outcomes over time
MS 2014 Statistics, The University of Tennessee
MS 2008 Marriage and Family Therapy (Child and Family Studies), Purdue
University
Thesis: Adult attachment as a predictor of coparenting style post-divorce
BSFCS 2006 Child and Family Development, University of Georgia
Bachelors of Family and Consumer Science
Specialized Trainings
2014 Latent Growth Curve Modeling (statistical training)
Curran-Bauer Analytics, Chapel Hill, NC
2010 Summer Institute on Research Methodology on Multi-Level Modeling and
Structural Equation Modeling (statistical training)
Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
Academic Positions Held
2016 – present Research Assistant Faculty
Psychology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
2015 Post-Doctoral Research Associate
Program evaluation and data management for Relationship Rx
Psychology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
Mentor: Kristina Coop Gordon, PhD
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FUNDED/ UNDER REVIEW GRANT ACTIVITY
2017-2019 Roberson, PNE., Miller, M., Lenger, K., LaGraff, M The impact of relationship
and income stability on wellbeing and health in adulthood: Developing the
foundation for relationship-based healthcare interventions. Fahs-Beck Fund.
Amount requested: $19,921.00
Role: Principle Investigator
2017 Welch, B.*, Mitchell, H.*, Buccelli, A.*, Southerland, A.*, & Roberson, PNE.
ER+ Brest Cancer and Family Support, The University of Tennessee, Office of
Undergraduate Research, Student Travel Grant.
Amount Awarded: $300.00 X 4* = $1,200
Role: Faculty Mentor
2016-2017 Lenger, K. A., Gordon, K. C., & Roberson, P. N. E. Is Mindfulness Only for the
Fortunate? The Development and Dissemination of a Brief-Home-Based
Mindfulness Intervention to Low-Income Couples. Mind & Life’s Francisco J.
Varela Research Award.
Amount Awarded: $14,934.00
Role: Program advisor, Statistician
2015 Roberson, P.N.E., Rauer, A., Gordon, K.C. SEC Travel Grant for Aging
Persons’ Relationships and Individual Health. SEC Travel Grant:
Amount Awarded: $990.98
Role: Principle Investigator
GRANT FUNDED RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
2014- 2015 Administration for Children and Families, DHHS PI: Kristina Gordon
Title: Relationship Rx: Integrating a Couples Intervention Program into a Primary Care Setting
Budget: $2,878,342 (over 4 years)
Responsibility: Managed dyadic data collection, organization, and dissemination across three
waves of data for 600+ couples. Data analyses included SEM, multilevel models, actor partner
interdependence models, latent class analysis.
Role: Post-Doctoral Research Associate
2013-2015 Jacobs Foundation PI: Brian K Barber
Title: The Impact of Political Conflict on Youth: Assessing Long-Term Well-Being via an Event
History - Resource Model.,
Budget: $1,000,000 (over 5 years)
Responsibilities: Data analyst for survey and event history calendar (12 years) data. Data
analyses include latent class analyses, 2nd order latent class analyses, linear regression.
Role: Graduate Assistant
OTHER GRANT ACTIVITY
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2015 Priest, J., Roberson, P.N.E., Woods, S., Gordon, K. C. Examination of the BBFM
among Aging Adults: A Multidimensional Approach to Adult Health. NIH-NIA
Small Research Grant Program (R03). REVISION; $100,000; Not Funded.
2015 Gordon, K.C., Cordova, J., Wallace, H.C., Devereaux, M. J., Roberson, P.N.E.,
Martin, K. Relationship Rx: Promoting relationship health through yearly
checkups, relationship and parenting education, and economic mobility support.
Administration for Children and Families, DHHS: $10,000,000.00; Not Funded.
2015 Roberson, P.N.E., Gordon, K.C., Choi, S. Relationship Checkup –Beyond
Retirement: A Systematic Adaptation of a Couples’ Intervention for Seniors. NIH-
NIA Small Research Grant Program (R03): $100,000; Not Funded.
STATISTICAL CONSULTING/ PROGRAM EVALUATION
2016 CFW-STEM/Pipeline Data and Analytics; University of Tennessee,
Knoxville, TN
2014 – present Knoxville Marriage Initiative (KMI); Knoxville, TN
2013 – present Adolescent Mindfulness Intervention; University of North Carolina,
Chapel Hill, NC
PUBLICATIONS
Articles in Peer Reviewed Journals
1. Bishop, J., Norona, J. C., Roberson, P. N. E., & Welsh, D. P. (in press) The Mediating
Effect of Balance on Personality and College Success. Emerging Adulthood.
2. Roberson, P. N.E., Lenger, K. A., Norona, J. C., & Olmstead, S. B. (in press). Effects of
relationship quality for men and women's well-being: How do positive and negative
constructs influence the direction of association?” Sex Roles.
3. Bluth, K., Roberson, P. N. E., (2017) Gender Differences in Physiological Stress Markers
and Emotional Wellbeing Outcomes in Response to an Adolescent Mindfulness
Intervention: A Call for Research. Journal of Child and Family.
4. Roberson, P. N. E., Norona, J. C., Zorotovich, J., & Dirnberger, Z. (2016). Developmental
trajectories and health outcomes among emerging adult women and men. Emerging
Adulthood , 1-15
5. Norona, J. C., Roberson, P. N. E., & Welsh, D. P. (2016). Rejection sensitivity and
depressive symptoms: Longitudinal actor-partner effects in adolescent romantic
relationships. Journal of Adolescence.
6. Noonan, D., Lyna, P., Fish, L.J., Bilheimer, A. K., Gordon, K. C., Roberson, P. N. E.,
(2016). Unintended Effects of a Smoking Cessation Intervention on Latino Fathers’ Binge
Drinking in Early Postpartum. Annals of Behavioral Medicine. doi:10.1007/s12160-016-
9781-0
7. Roberson, P. N. E., Norona, J. C., Fish, J. N., Olmstead, S. B., & Fincham, F. D. (2016).
Do differences matter?: A typology of emerging adult romantic relationship. Journal of
Social and Personal Relationships.doi:10.1177/0265407516661589
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8. Bluth, K., Roberson, P.N.E., Gaylord, S., Grewen, K., Faurot, K., Arzon, S., Girdler, S.
(2016). Does self-compassion protect adolescents from stress? Psychology and
psychotherapy: Theory, research and practice.
9. Norona, J. C., Roberson, P.N.E., & Welsh, D. P. (2015). “I learned things that make me
happy, things that bring me down”: Lessons from romantic relationships in adolescence and
emerging adulthood. Journal of Adolescent Research, online publication. doi:
10.1177/0743558415605166
10. Bluth, K., Roberson, P.N.E., Gaylord, S. (2015). A pilot study of a mindfulness
intervention for adolescents and the potential role of self-compassion in lowering
stress, Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing, 11, 292-295. doi:
10.1016/j.explore.2015.04.005
11. Olmstead, S.B., Roberson, P.N.E., & Fincham, F.D. (2015). Early psychological distress is
a precursor to college men’s later academic and social adjustment. College Student Journal.
[None]
12. Roberson, P.N.E., Olmstead, S.B., & Fincham, F.D. (2015). Hooking up during the college
years: Is there a pattern? Culture, Health & Sexuality, online publication, 17, 579-591. doi:
10.1080/13691058.2014.972458.
13. Roberson, P.N.E., Fish, J., Olmstead, S.B., & Fincham, F.D. (2015). College adjustment,
relationship satisfaction, and conflict management: A cross-lag assessment of
developmental ‘spill-over’. Emerging Adulthood, online publication. doi:
10.1177/2167696815570710
14. Olmstead, S. B., Roberson, P.N.E., Pasley, K., & Fincham, F. D. (2014). Hooking up and
risk behaviors among first semester college men: What is the role of pre-college experience?
The Journal of Sex Research, 52, 186-198. doi: 10.1080/00224499.2013.843147.
15. Brandon, D., Stolz, H., & Roberson, P.N.E. (2014). A pilot evaluation of CAPS: A school
based intervention for pregnant and parenting teens. Family Science Review,18, 50-67.
16. Stolz, H., Brandon, D., Wallace, H.S., & Roberson, P.N.E. (2013). Understanding and
addressing the needs of parenting educators: A focus group analysis. Families in Society:
The Journal of Contemporary Social Sciences, 94, online publication. doi: 10.1606/1044-
3894.0000
17. Bluth, K., Roberson, P.N.E., Billen, R., & Sams, J. (2013). Mindfulness and parent of
children with autism: A model for enhancing couple relationship. Journal of Family Theory
& Review, 5, 94-213. doi: 10.1111/jftr.12015
18. Kim, H.J., Prouty, A., & Roberson, P. N. E. (2012). Narrative therapy with intercultural
couples: A case study. Journal of Family Psychotherapy, 23, 273-286. doi:
10.1080/08975353.2012.735591
19. Roberson, P.N.E., Sabo, M., & Wickel, K. (2011). Internal working models of attachment
and post-divorce coparent relationship. Journal of Divorce & Remarriage, 52, 187-201. doi:
10.1080/10502556.2011.569442
20. Roberson, P.N.E., Nalbone, D., Hecker, L., & J. Miller. (2010). Adult attachment style as a
predictor of co-parent relationships post-divorce. Journal of Divorce & Remarriage, 51,
185-207. doi: 10.1080/10502551003605619
21. Cobb, R.A. Roberson, P.N.E. (2007) Marriage and Family Therapist Serving as Expert
Witnesses. American Journal of Marriage and Family Therapy. [None]
Book Chapters
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22. Roberson, P.N.E. (2012). Big feelings genogram. In J. Chang (Ed.), Creative interventions
with children: A transtheoretical approach (pp. 142-146). Calgary, AB: Family Psychology
Press.
23. Kovach, R., & Roberson, P.N.E. (2010). Putting experiential education into practice: Case
studies of success. In D. Qualters (Ed.), Field guide (pp. 15-25). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-
Bass.
Published Abstract
24. Roberson, P. N. E., Roberson E. A., & Lavery, L. (2017) Psychosocial Factors Related to
Quality of Life in Postoperative Diabetic Foot Ulcer Patients. Psychosocial, Behavioral
Medicine of American Diabetes Association 77th Scientific Sessions, 2347-PUB
Manuscripts under Review
Under 2nd Review:
Gordon, K.C., Roberson, P.N.E., Hughes, J.A., Khaddouma, A., Swamy, G.K., Noonan, D.,
Gonzalez, A. M, Fish, L., & Pollak, K.I. (under review) The effects of a couples-based
health behaviors intervention during pregnancy on Latino couples’ dyadic satisfaction
postpartum. Family Process.
Under Review: Roberson, P. N. E., Lenger, K. A., & Olmstead, S. B. (under review). Examining how romantic
relationship quality influences individual psychological distress over time for men and
women. Journal of Adult Development.
Roberson, P. N. E., Priest, J., Wojciak, A., J., & Woods, S. (under review) Linking close
relationships, depression, and health among emerging adults: An Application of the
Biobehavioral Family Model using the Add Health Dataset. Emerging Adulthood.
Roberson, P. N. E., Norona, J. C., Lenger, K. A., & Olmstead, S. B. (under review). How do
relationship stability and quality affect wellbeing?: Romantic relationship trajectories,
depressive symptoms, and life satisfaction across 30 years. Journal of Child and Family
Studies.
Bishop, J., Norona, J. N., Roberson, P. N. E., & Welsh, D. (under review). Adult attachment,
role balance, and depressive symptoms in emerging adulthood. Journal of Adult
Development.
Roberson, P.N.E, Miller, M., Johnson, H. J., Gordon, K.C. (under review) Does it matter if
you’re happy?: A biopsychosocial approach to understanding healthcare utilization.
Journal of Family Nursing.
Priest, J. B., Roberson, P. N. E., & Woods, S (Under Review) Family Relationships and Health:
Exploring Specific Pathways Using the Biobehavioral Family Model. Family Process.
Roberson, P.N.E., Norona, J. N., Bishop, J., & Welsh, D. (under review). The influence of
Relationship Stability Patterns in Emerging Adulthood on Chronic Illness and Health
Behaviors. Journal of Adolescent Health.
Roberson P.N.E., Priest., J. B., & Woods, S. (under review) “My family is making me sick” –
but, for both him and her?: Examining the effect of gender on the association between
close relationships and health. Journal of Family Studies
Manuscripts in Preparation
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Roberson, P.N.E., Miller, M., Kasting, A., Gordon, K. C. Relationship Checkup Typology:
Does couple presentation influence the effectiveness of a brief IBCT based intervention?
Hughes, J. A., Garcia, D. J., Roberson, P. N. E., Pollak, K. I., & Gordon, K. C. The effects of
acculturation on communication and relationship satisfaction in Latino couples.
Gordon, K. C., Cordova, J. V., Roberson, P.N.E., Miller, M., Gray, T., & Hawrilenko, M. What
works for whom: An evaluation of a brief intervention for community couples.
Wischkaemper, K. C., Fleming, C. J., Lenger, K. A., Roberson, P. N. E., & Gordon, K. C.
(under review). Attitudes toward relationship treatment as a function of economic and
minority status. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
Undergraduate Courses
Psych 489 Independent Research, Department of Psychology
Role: Primary mentor
Psych 295 Research Methods, Department of Psychology
Role: Primary instructor
Psych 385 Introduction to Statistics, Department of Psychology
Role: Primary instructor
CFS 395 Research Methods and Statistics, Child and Family Studies Department
Role: Primary instructor
STAT 201 Introduction to Statistics, Statistics Department
Role: Teaching assistant
CFS 240 Human Sexuality, Child and Family Studies Department
Role: Teaching assistant
Graduate Courses
SW 665 Adv. Quantitative Research Methods: Applied Multilevel Modeling, Social Work
Department
Role: Teaching assistant, co-developer
STAT 594 Statistics for Research I, Statistics Department
Role: Teaching assistant
CFS 580 Special Topics in CFS: Couple Relationships, Child and Family Studies
Department
Role: Teaching assistant
SW 605 Analysis of Social Work Data I, Social Work Department
Role: Teaching assistant
SW 606 Analysis of Social Work Data II, Social Work Department
Role: Teaching assistant
Purdue University, Hammond, IN
Undergraduate Courses
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology, Psychology and Social Science Department
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Role: Primary instructor
PSY 361 Infancy and Toddler Development, Psychology and Social Science Department
Role: Primary instructor
PSY 362 Adolescent Development, Psychology and Social Science Department
Role: Primary instructor
CDFS 210 Human Development across the Lifespan, Psychology and Social Science
Department
Role: Primary instructor
PRESENTATIONS
Conference Presentations (peer reviewed)
Bishop, J. L., Roberson, P. N. E., Norona, J. C., Welsh, D. P., Morris, A. N., & McCurry,
S. (2017, October). Role balance and the transition to college: A longitudinal study. Poster under
review for the 8th biennial meeting, Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood, Washington,
DC.
Bishop, J. L., Roberson, P. N. E., Welsh, D. P, & Norona, J. C. (2017, April). Adult attachment,
role balance, and depressive symptoms in emerging adulthood. Poster accepted for the biennial
meeting, Society for Research in Child Development, Austin, Texas.
Gorrondona, A., Lenger, K. A., Roberson, P. N. E., & Gordon, K. C. (2017, August). Intra-
individual and cross-partner association between depression and relationship
commitment. Poster to be presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological
Association (APA), Washington D.C.
Gorrondona, A., Lenger, K. A., Roberson, P. N. E., & Gordon, K. C. (2017, April). Intra-
individual and cross-partner association between depression and relationship intimacy among
cohabitating and married couples. Poster to be presented at the National Conference on
Undergraduate Research (NCUR), Memphis, TN.
Roberson, P. N. E., & Gordon, K. C. (2016, November). Dyadic reports of relationship quality
and the impact on individual healthcare utilization: Application of the BioBehavioral Family
Model with dyadic data. Presented at National Council of Family Relations, Minneapolis, MN.
Norona, J. C., Roberson, P. N. E., & Welsh, D. P. (2016, August). Rejection Sensitivity and
Depressive Symptoms: Longitudinal Actor-Partner Effects on Adolescent Romantic
Relationships. Poster presented at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention,
Denver, CO.
Bishop, J. L., Roberson, P. N. E., Welsh, D. P, & Norona, J. C. (2016, April). The mediating
effect of balance on personality and college success. Poster accepted for presentation at biennial
meeting, Society for Research on Adolescence, Baltimore, MD.
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Miller, M., Roth, K., Roberson, P.N.E., Gordon, K. (2016, April) “Not so different: How same-
sex and different-sex couples in Appalachia present for a brief relationship intervention.”
Presented at 2016 Annual Southern Sociological Society (SSS) Conference: Atlanta, Ga
Roberson, P.N.E. Olmstead, S.B. Gordon, K.C. (2015, November). Relationship quality and
individual wellbeing: Measuring static and dynamic change. Association for Behavioral and
Cognitive Therapies: Chicago, IL.
Garcia, D.J., Roberson, P.N.E. Johnson, H.E., Gordon, K.C. (2015, November). Client
variables related to retention in a short-term couples intervention. Association for Behavioral
and Cognitive Therapies: Chicago, IL.
Roach, A. R., Lenger, K. A., Roberson, P. N. E., & Gordon, K. C. (2015, October) Examining
conflict barriers and relationship satisfaction. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the
Tennessee Psychological Association (TPA). Nashville, TN
Zorotovitch, J., Roberson, P. N. E., & Norona, J. C. (2015, October). Developmental trajectories
among emerging adult men and women. In J. C. Norona (Chair), Love, work, and the self: Role
trajectories and balance in emerging adulthood. Paper symposium to be presented at the Society
for the Study of Emerging Adulthood 7th Biennial Conference, Miami, Florida.
Norona, J. C., Roberson, P. N. E., & Welsh, D. P. (2015, April). “I learned things that make me
happy, things that bring me down”: Lessons from romantic relationships in adolescence and
emerging adulthood. Paper to be presented at the University of Tennessee Sigma Xi Graduate
Student Research Competition, Knoxville, Tennessee.
Garcia, D.J., Roberson, P.N.E., Gordon, K.C. (2015, Aug). The effect of couple intimacy on
financial efficacy: An actor-partner interdependence model. Poster will be presented at the
American Psychological Association Annual Conference: Toronto, Canada.
Wischkaemper, K.C., Gordon, K.C., & Roberson, P.N.E. (Accepted for presentation Aug 2015).
Couple agreement on relationship strengths. Poster submission for Division 43 at the annual
meeting of the American Psychological Association in Toronto, Canada. August 2015.
Gordon, K.C., Kasting, A., Wischkaemper, Martin, K., Hawrilenko, M., Roberson, P.N.E.,
Gray, T., & Cordova, J. (August, 2014). Strengthening Relationships through a Two-Session
Community Intervention. Poster presented at the Administration for Children and Families
Grantee Showcase in Washington, D.C.
Roberson, P. N. E., Negash, S., Olmstead, S., & Fincham, F. (2013, November). Emotional
reaction to hooking-up moderated by type of hookup. Poster to be presented at the annual
meeting of the National Council of Family Relations, San Antonio, TX.
Fish, J., Roberson, P. N. E., & Busby, D. (2013, November). Two sides of the same coin? How
methodological fallacies have fueled the debate between self-verification and self-enhancement
in romantic relationships. Paper to be presented as part of Theory Construction and Research
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Methodology at the annual meeting of the National Council of Family Relations, San Antonio,
TX
Roberson, P. N. E., & Willoughby, B. (2013, October). Romantic relationships in young
adulthood and emerging adulthood: Examining the theoretical assumptions of emerging
adulthood. Poster to be presented at the annual meeting of the Society for the Study of Emerging
Adulthood, Chicago, IL.
Fish, J, Roberson, P. N. E., Olmstead, S. B., & Fincham, F. D. (2013, October). Relationship
satisfaction among emerging adults and college adjustment. Paper to be presented at the annual
meeting of the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood, Chicago, IL.
Fish, J., Roberson, P. N. E., & Fincham, F. D. (2013, October). “I think I can, I think I can….”
The mediating role of efficacy expectations between partner interactions and relationship
satisfaction in emerging adulthood. Paper to be presented at the annual meeting of the Society
for the Study of Emerging Adulthood, Chicago, IL.
Olmstead, S. B., Roberson, P. N. E., & Fincham, F. D. (2013, October). Early psychological
distress affects college men’s later academic and social adjustment. Poster to be presented at the
annual meeting of the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood, Chicago, IL.
Roberson, P. N. E., Olmstead, S. B, & Fincham, F. D. (2012, November). Does it go up or
down? An investigation of college hookup patterns using survival analysis and logistic
regression. Paper presented as part of Theory Construction and Research Methodology at the
annual meeting of the National Council of Family Relations, Phoenix, AZ.
Olmstead, S. B., Roberson, P. N. E., Fincham, F. D., & Pasley, K. (2012, November). First
semester college men’s hookups: The role of pre-college risk behavior. Paper presented at the
annual meeting of the National Council of Family Relations, Phoenix, AZ.
Billen, R. M., Bluth, K., Sams, J., & Roberson, P. N. E. (2012, November). A stress model for
parents of children with autism: The role of mindfulness. Poster presented at the annual meeting
of the National Council of Family Relations, Phoenix, AZ.
Stolz, H. E., Roberson, P. N. E., & Brandon, D. (2011, November). Child and parenting skills:
An evaluation of a program for pregnant and parenting teens. Paper presented at the annual
meeting of the National Council of Family Relations, Orlando, FL.
Roberson, P. N. E. & Van Kelegom, M. (2011, November). Dyadic storytelling: A literature
review. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the National Council of Family Relations,
Orlando, FL.
Kim, H. J., Roberson, P. N. E., & Prouty, A. M. (2011, November). Narrative therapy with
intercultural couples. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the National Council of Family
Relations, Orlando, FL.
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Roberson, P. N. E., Stolz, H. E. & Brandon, D. (2011, March) Pilot study evaluation: Child and
parenting skills (CAPS) a program for pregnant and parenting teens. Paper presented at the
annual meeting of the Southeast Council on Family Relations, Birmingham, AL.
Roberson, P. N. E., & Wickel, K. (2009, November). The sexual family lifecycle. Poster
presented at the annual meeting of the National Council of Family Relations, San Francisco, CA.
Roberson, P. N. E. & Cobb, R. A. (2009, November). Marriage and family therapist as an
expert Witness. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the National Council of Family
Relations, San Francisco, CA.
Roberson, P. N. E., Nalbone, D., Hecker, L., & Miller, J. (2009, November). Adult attachment
style as a predictor of co-parent relationships post-divorce. Poster presented at the annual
meeting of the National Council of Family Relations, San Francisco, CA
Roberson, P. N. E. & Wickel, K. (2009, April). The sexual family lifecycle. Poster presented at
the annual meeting of the Council on Contemporary Families, Chicago, IL.
Roberson, P. N. E., Pearman, M. & Wickel, K. (2009, March). Adult attachment and
coparenting post-divorce. International Family Counseling Association 17th Annual Conference,
Portoroz, Slovenia.
Roberson, P. N. E., & Kovach, R. (2008, December) Operationalizing theoretically stated
experiential education standards: How examples of standards can influence development,
assessment, and accreditation of Experiential learning courses. Paper presented at the 11th
International Conference on Experiential Learning, Sydney, Australia.
Kovach, R., & Roberson, P. N. E. (2008, December). The use of standards of practice in
experiential learning coursework: Insuring authenticity. Paper presented at the 11th International
Conference on Experiential Learning. Sydney, Australia.
Roberson, P. N. E., & Kovach, R. (2008, September). Operationalization of NSEE standards.
Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Society for Experiential Education ,
Orlando, FL.
Invited Presentations
Roberson, P. N. E. (2013, June). Romantic relationships among single college students. Invited
Speaker in the College Course: “Marriage and Family: Roles and Relationships.”
Roberson, P. N. E., Olmstead, S. B., & Fincham, F. D. (2013, March). Does it go up or down?:
Examining college students’ hookup pattern by comparing cross-sectional survival analysis and
logistic regression. Child and Family Studies Colloquium, University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Roberson, P. N. E., & Cobb, R. A. (2007, January). Marriage and family therapists serving as
Expert witnesses. Paper presented at Purdue University Calumet Graduate Research Conference.
January 2007, Hammond, IN.
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COOPERATIVE EXTENSION EXPERIENCE
2005-2006 4-H Extension Program Assistant – Oconee County Extension, Watkinsville, GA
Responsibilities: Lead, implemented, and assisted in developing 4-H youth
programs (e.g., counselor training, county project achievement); Supervise 4-H
youth in local, regional, and state programs and competitions; Develop and edit
monthly newsletter for county 4-Hers and parents.
Supervisor: Henry Hibbs, M.S.
2006 Camping Program Assistant - University of Georgia Cooperative Extension,
Eatonton, GA
Responsibilities: Trained 50 summer camp counselors in summer camp
curriculum and safety; Managed interpersonal interactions among summer camp
counselors; Collaborate with County Extension Agents and Regional Directors to
manage campers’ health and safety (10-12 year olds).
Supervisor: Arch Smith, M.S
2004-2006 Student Worker – University of Georgia Cooperative Extension/Fanning Institute
for Leadership, Athens, GA
Responsibilities: Managed and tracked community outreach grants awarded to
County Extension 4-H Agents and 4-Hers; Lead training programs for Business
School Leadership Scholars, adult learning contracts, and Senior 4-Hers’
leadership programs.
Supervisor: Kim Anderson, PhD
2003, 2005 Lead Summer Camp Counselor – University of Georgia Cooperative Extension,
Jekyll Island, GA & Griffin, GA
Responsibilities: Trained and managed 10+ summer camp counselors and 15+
assistant summer camp counselors; Developed and implemented summer camp
program including weekly schedule, curriculum, excursions off camp center, and
dining menu; Collaborated with County Extension Agents from counties across
the state to manage weekly schedule and camper health and safety.
Supervisor: Erik Thompson, M.S.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
4/09-4/10 Senior Mental Health Counselor—Family Preservation, Inc., Fort Pierce, FL
Responsibilities: Conducted in-home and school counseling focusing on family
functioning, partner relationships, and client well-being; Responsible for
development and implementation of treatment plans, quarterly assessments, and
weekly therapy sessions; Primary Population: Foster children, government
referrals, school referrals, low-income adults.
Supervisor: Elizabeth Toback-Griffith, M.S.
1/09-4/10 Marriage and Family Counselor—Hope for Families, Fort Pierce, FL
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Responsibilities: Counseled individuals, couples, and families; Served as director
of custody evaluations for divorce cases and adoptions; Primary Population:
Community referrals and self-referrals.
Supervisor: Kenneth Brown, PhD
5/08-12/08 Therapist Intern—Success Center, Lansing, IL
Responsibilities: Completed 50+ face-to-face clinical hours; Completed case
notes, assessment devices, and additional paperwork for each client;
Communicated with client’s parole officers, other therapists, and/or other family
members; Primary Population: Community call-ins, school referrals, DCFS
referrals.
Supervisor: Joan French, M.S, LSW
1/08-12/08 Therapist Intern—Domestic Relations Counseling Bur., Lake Co. Circ. Ct.,
Crown Point, IN
Responsibilities: Completed 200+ clinical hours in the therapy room; Completed
case notes, assessment devices, and paperwork for each client; Communicated
with client’s other therapists, GAL, court personnel, and/or family members;
Conducted Divorce Education classes for mandated parents and children
(Transparenting and Roller Coaster Curricula); Primary Population: Divorcing
parents, domestic violence, call-ins.
Supervisor: Marilee Frye, M.S.
1/07-12/07 Therapist Intern—Couple and Family Therapy Clinic, Purdue University,
Hammond, IN
Responsibilities: Completed 200+ face to face therapy hours; Completed case
notes, assessment devices, and additional paperwork for each client;
Communicated with client’s parole officers, additional therapists, and/or family
members; Conducted parenting class for community members, anger management
groups, and substance abuse groups; Primary Population: Community call-ins,
court referrals.
Supervisor: Lorna Hecker, PhD
SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP
2015-2017 Treasurer, Southeast Council on Family Relations
2012-2014 Graduate Student Representative, Southeast Council on Family Relations
2011-2013 President, Graduate Student Organization for the department of Child and Family
Studies at the University of Tennessee
2007-2009 Volunteer Coordinator - AAMFT National Conference, 2007-2009 (Directed and
organized all student volunteers during the conference)
2009 Invited Participant, 2009 AAMFT Futures and Strategic Planning Committee.
(Washington, D.C.)
Membership in Professional Societies:
2012-present The Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood (SSEA)
2006-present National Council on Family Relations (NCFR)
2010-present Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP)
2007-present Council on Contemporary Families (CCF)
Patricia N. E. Roberson Curriculum Vitae 3/14/17
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2006-2012 The American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)
Patricia N. E. Roberson Curriculum Vitae 3/14/17
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REFERENCES
Kristina Coop Gordon, PhD
Professor
Department of Psychology
University of Tennessee
310B Austin Peay Bldg.
Knoxville, TN 37996-0090
Phone: (865) 974-3347
E-mail: [email protected]
John Orme, PhD, M.S.W.
Professor
Social Work
University of Tennessee
309 Henson Hall
1618 Cumberland Ave.
Knoxville, TN 37996 - 0900
Phone: (865) 974-7503
Email: [email protected]
Deborah P. Welsh, PhD Department Head - Professor
215-C Austin Peay Bldg.
Department of Psychology
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 37996-0900
Phone: (865) 974-8540
Email: [email protected]