Angie Wootton, PhD MSW
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Cindy Veldhuis, PhD
Angie is a whiz at qualitative analyses and her super speedy, and super accurate analyses made our collaborative work exceptionally easy. She was amazingly dedicated to our projects and worked at a dizzying pace. She was a fantastic collaborator and her work was exceptional.
Dharma Rebecca F.
Angie has a broad knowledge of Staff Development and was instrumental in developing Policies and Procedures for the Continued Education Program at Encompass. Working with Angie was a real pleasure, as she is very responsive and easy to communicate with, which makes meeting deadlines so much easier.
Cindy Veldhuis, PhD
Angie is a whiz at qualitative analyses and her super speedy, and super accurate analyses made our collaborative work exceptionally easy. She was amazingly dedicated to our projects and worked at a dizzying pace. She was a fantastic collaborator and her work was exceptional.
Dharma Rebecca F.
Angie has a broad knowledge of Staff Development and was instrumental in developing Policies and Procedures for the Continued Education Program at Encompass. Working with Angie was a real pleasure, as she is very responsive and easy to communicate with, which makes meeting deadlines so much easier.
Cindy Veldhuis, PhD
Angie is a whiz at qualitative analyses and her super speedy, and super accurate analyses made our collaborative work exceptionally easy. She was amazingly dedicated to our projects and worked at a dizzying pace. She was a fantastic collaborator and her work was exceptional.
Dharma Rebecca F.
Angie has a broad knowledge of Staff Development and was instrumental in developing Policies and Procedures for the Continued Education Program at Encompass. Working with Angie was a real pleasure, as she is very responsive and easy to communicate with, which makes meeting deadlines so much easier.
Cindy Veldhuis, PhD
Angie is a whiz at qualitative analyses and her super speedy, and super accurate analyses made our collaborative work exceptionally easy. She was amazingly dedicated to our projects and worked at a dizzying pace. She was a fantastic collaborator and her work was exceptional.
Dharma Rebecca F.
Angie has a broad knowledge of Staff Development and was instrumental in developing Policies and Procedures for the Continued Education Program at Encompass. Working with Angie was a real pleasure, as she is very responsive and easy to communicate with, which makes meeting deadlines so much easier.
Credentials
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Certificate of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
UC Berkeley Graduate DivisionDec, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Overview of Healthcare Insurance Options
UC Berkeley ExtensionMay, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Navigating the Healthcare System
UC Berkeley ExtensionMay, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
A Crash Course in Data Science
The Johns Hopkins UniversitySep, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials
The Johns Hopkins UniversitySep, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Peer Counselor
State of California
Experience
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Alcohol Research Group (ARG)
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Pre Doctoral Fellow (T32)
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Jul 2022 - Present
Pre-doctoral Fellow supported by the NIH’s National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) T32 “Graduate Research Training in Alcohol Problems: Alcohol-Related Disparities Program”. Administered by the Alcohol Research Group, affiliated with the UC Berkeley School of Public Health. Pre-doctoral Fellow supported by the NIH’s National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) T32 “Graduate Research Training in Alcohol Problems: Alcohol-Related Disparities Program”. Administered by the Alcohol Research Group, affiliated with the UC Berkeley School of Public Health.
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University of California, Berkeley
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Student Instructor
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Aug 2020 - Dec 2022
SOC WEL 110: Social Work as a Profession (Fall 2022) This course examines social work as a profession: the practice of the profession, the organizational context of professional practice, and the ethics of the profession. SOC WEL 282A: Introduction to Social Welfare Research (Spring 2022 & 2021) This course is designed to provide an overview of epistemological paradigms and the various research methods that inform social welfare research and practice. Students will have the opportunity to critically engage how knowledge is produced and how evidence is defined. Learning efforts will include exposure to theoretical construction and testing, data collection methods, sampling techniques, and analytical reporting. The course will also provide hands-on applications of research methods as well as critical analyses of research studies conducted by others whose research is anchored in myriad social science disciplines. Gender and Women's Studies 100: Introduction to Women and Gender Studies (Fall 2021) Introduction to questions and concepts in gender and women's studies through the critical study of the formation of gender and its intersections with other relations of power, such as sexuality, racialization, class, religion, nation and empire. Questions will be addressed within the context of a transnational world. SOC WEL 220: Introduction to Social Welfare Policy (Fall 2020) This course introduces key issues in social welfare policy and recent trends shaping the development of the American welfare state. This is a foundation policy course for first-year MSW students. Show less
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San José State University Research Foundation
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Research Consultant
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Feb 2019 - May 2021
“Sexual orientation differences: Prevalence & correlates of substance use and abuse,” funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), R01DA036606, with San Jose State University School of Social Work and Alcohol Research Group. “Effects of Marriage Recognition on Substance Abuse and Health for Women,” funded by the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, R03MD011481, with San Jose State University and Alcohol Research Group Served as a contracted research consultant and assisted with survey development and testing, measure development, qualitative data analysis, manuscript development, and other general study tasks. Show less
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Kaiser Permanente
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Medical Social Worker II
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Oct 2017 - Sep 2020
-Per diem medical social worker at Kaiser Richmond Hospital (inpatient, ICU, and emergency department) -Engaged in bio-psycho-social assessments, resource referrals, grief and bereavement support, and multi-disciplinary medical team rounds and meetings -Provided brief hospital-based interventions for substance use and mental health issues, child and elder abuse and neglect, domestic violence, sexual assault, life care planning, out of home placement, caregiver resources, and other life issues -Documented clinical services in HealthConnect, an Epic-based EHR Show less
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Graduate Student Researcher
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Jan 2020 - May 2020
Research assistant on child-welfare related studies, supporting Dr. Jill Berrick. Conducted literature reviews, edited manuscripts for publication, etc. Research assistant on child-welfare related studies, supporting Dr. Jill Berrick. Conducted literature reviews, edited manuscripts for publication, etc.
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UCSF Center for AIDS Prevention Studies (CAPS) & Prevention Research Center (PRC)
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United States
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Veterinary Services
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Clinical Social Worker II
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Jan 2018 - Jul 2019
-Developed 12-session integrated behavoral health tele-health intervention to help improve HIV treatment adherence, mental health, substance use, and overall wellness for young people living with HIV/AIDS in the East Bay -Provided individual behavioral health counseling using telehealth modalities (primarily video teleconferencing and text messaging) to help young adults (ages 18-29) with HIV engage with HIV primary care and meet behavioral health needs-Developed treatment checklists and counseling manual for intervention dissemination-Assisted with study operations including manuscript development, survey programming and testing, protocol development, community outreach, and other administrative tasks Show less
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Analyst (recruiter/interviewer)
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May 2017 - Mar 2018
-Performed clinical research coordinator duties on a $3 million 5-year NIH-funded randomized control trial of the efficacy of a behavioral intervention designed to improve health and social outcomes for HIV-positive men and their romantic partners-Engaged in study start-up, development of protocols, and recruitment material development-Initiated community outreach to healthcare providers and community-based organizations -Developed and launched online (in-app and web) and passive community-based recruitment methods-Screened and interviewed participating couples, following complex interview protocols Show less
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Research Assistant
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Jan 2017 - May 2017
-Assisted on a Quasi-experimental study of behavioral health outcomes of families attending Celebrating Families!™ (a promising practice) and Differential Response in Santa Clara County -Study designed to determined whether CF! results in higher rates of permanency, lower rates of child abuse and neglect, and increased family safety and functioning -Engaged in participant outreach and recruitment and quantitative study instrument administration -Assisted on a Quasi-experimental study of behavioral health outcomes of families attending Celebrating Families!™ (a promising practice) and Differential Response in Santa Clara County -Study designed to determined whether CF! results in higher rates of permanency, lower rates of child abuse and neglect, and increased family safety and functioning -Engaged in participant outreach and recruitment and quantitative study instrument administration
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Medical Social Work Intern (MSW)
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Sep 2016 - May 2017
-Medical social work intern (MSW) in the Intensive Care Unit, including assessment, brief interventions, resource referrals, grief and bereavement support, and participation in the multi-disciplinary team -Shadowing of primary social worker in main hospital units, including Mother/Baby, NICU, PICU, Peds, ED, and general hospital bed service -Medical social work intern (MSW) in the Intensive Care Unit, including assessment, brief interventions, resource referrals, grief and bereavement support, and participation in the multi-disciplinary team -Shadowing of primary social worker in main hospital units, including Mother/Baby, NICU, PICU, Peds, ED, and general hospital bed service
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Research Assistant
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Dec 2015 - May 2017
-Assisted on a mixed-methods national study focusing on the impact of same-sex marriage legalization on the health and social wellbeing of lesbian, bisexual, and queer women; co-author on several articles (2016-2017) -Assisted on a national study on the impact of the 2016 election on the LGBTQ community; co-authored on several articles (2017) -Curriculum development assistant on a CALSWEC Trauma-Informed Care training curriculum development project; developed trainer’s guides, adapted training materials, created reference lists, etc. (2015-2016) Show less
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Encompass Community Services
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Australia
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Staff Development Coordinator & Program Assistant
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Feb 2016 - Jan 2017
Staff Development Coordinator: -Oversaw staff training programs to ensure the effective delivery of training to support employee skill development and successful implementation of evidence-based practices -Responsible for trainer recruitment, hiring, supervision, evaluation, and overall contract management -Engaged in budget oversight, strategic planning, training curriculum development and implementation, staff tracking system development, evaluation, and periodic reporting to funders -Managed all training event logistics including venue acquisition, training marketing, website management, staff registration, and Continuing Education Units (CEU) licensing and processingProgram Assistant to Senior Manager of Residential Programs: -Oversaw CA Community Care Licensing application process for two group homes for foster youth transitioning to Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Programs-Drafted policy and procedure changes and developed original policies with program manager feedback; developed comprehensive staff training plan; proposed comprehensive Quality Assurance procedure and program evaluation plans Show less
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ReTurn Project MSW Assistant
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Jul 2014 - Jul 2016
-Provided general support for outpatient program contracted with Santa Cruz County Probation Department to provide mental health services to individuals returning home from incarceration with AB109 support -Intake assessments, referral, and ongoing case management; coordination with Probation Officers and other community support services, such as employment, vocational, mental health, and housing-Developed data collecting and reporting systems to optimize collection and analysis of client output and outcome data; formulated periodic reports and program evaluations for Probation Department Show less
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Supported Housing Counselor
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Nov 2012 - Feb 2016
-Mental health counselor/case manager for tenants of low-income mental health housing units-Facilitated house meetings, arranged community-building activities, conflict mediations, individual mental health rehabilitation counseling (incl. daily Medi-Cal billing) and eviction-prevention advocacy for residents-Case management and wraparound services with Santa Cruz County Mental Health, CFSC Inc. property management, community resources, and local mental health service organizations-Worked on agency-wide Trauma-Informed Care task group to establish an initial needs assessment, strategic planning, and training for the initiative; acted as agency representative on Santa Cruz Trauma Consortium Show less
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Homeless Services Center
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United States
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Medical Practices
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Senior Case Manager / Interim Program Manager
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Jun 2011 - Nov 2012
Case Manager / Interim Program Manager February 2012-November 2012 -Managed general operations of a HUD-funded transitional living community for 40 homeless individuals -Weekly case management meetings with 25 residents to create housing search plans and facilitate access to benefits, healthcare services, community resources, and mental health services -Facilitation of five house meetings per week and several skill-building workshops per month -Property management incl. leasing, termination, support staff supervision, periodic data collection, reporting Campus Coordinator of the Day Services Program June 2011-February 2012 -Organized a weekly schedule of educational and recreational classes for homeless participants -Co-managed a participant volunteer program to meet shelter system’s ongoing work needs -Referred individuals to community resources to help participants meet basic self-sufficiency needs Show less
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Santa Cruz AIDS Project
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Volunteer Coordinator & Staff Support
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Jan 2010 - Feb 2012
Volunteer Coordinator & Staff Support June 2011-February 2012 -Oversaw the volunteer and internship programs including volunteer recruitment, training, program placement, and supervision; oversaw the HIV Education & Prevention volunteers including developing and leading comprehensive street outreach training -Organized community awareness events: AIDS Walk, World AIDS Day, and Surf City AIDS Ride -Coordinated a holiday business giving campaign, spring fundraiser social, multi-county bike ride fundraiser,etc. Education & Prevention Intern January 2010-February 2011 -Engaged in HIV education and prevention projects including a street outreach program, community presentations, bar/club outreach, health and wellness events, collaboration with social service organizations -Community-based outreach providing high-risk community members with information about HV/AIDS -Developed original HIV/STI informational outreach materials for at-risk community members Show less
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Education
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2019 - 2023
University of California, Berkeley
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Social Welfare -
2014 - 2017
San Jose State University
Master's degree, Social Work -
2008 - 2011
University of California, Santa Cruz
Bachelor's degree, Community Studies -
2004 - 2008
Santa Barbara City College
General education
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