Founder and Director

• Dec 2019 - Present

Kate is the Founder, Director, and lead Psychoeducator at The MamaWise Project. MamaWise offers data-driven informational resources and courses with demonstrable efficacy in support of families during the perinatal period, whether it is for their first or fourth child. In partnership with Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, MamaWise is currently piloting its Mothers and Babies program in Amman, Jordan. This course supplies concrete strategies to help mothers manage… Show more Kate is the Founder, Director, and lead Psychoeducator at The MamaWise Project. MamaWise offers data-driven informational resources and courses with demonstrable efficacy in support of families during the perinatal period, whether it is for their first or fourth child. In partnership with Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, MamaWise is currently piloting its Mothers and Babies program in Amman, Jordan. This course supplies concrete strategies to help mothers manage life’s stressors, regulate mood, and foster secure attachment with infants and young children while considering cultural norms and relevance. Given the circumstances, it also offers a Covid Primer focusing on maintaining support systems and mental health during the Coronavirus pandemic. We are currently cultivating other programs inclusive of the overall family unit. Show less Kate is the Founder, Director, and lead Psychoeducator at The MamaWise Project. MamaWise offers data-driven informational resources and courses with demonstrable efficacy in support of families during the perinatal period, whether it is for their first or fourth child. In partnership with Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, MamaWise is currently piloting its Mothers and Babies program in Amman, Jordan. This course supplies concrete strategies to help mothers manage… Show more Kate is the Founder, Director, and lead Psychoeducator at The MamaWise Project. MamaWise offers data-driven informational resources and courses with demonstrable efficacy in support of families during the perinatal period, whether it is for their first or fourth child. In partnership with Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, MamaWise is currently piloting its Mothers and Babies program in Amman, Jordan. This course supplies concrete strategies to help mothers manage life’s stressors, regulate mood, and foster secure attachment with infants and young children while considering cultural norms and relevance. Given the circumstances, it also offers a Covid Primer focusing on maintaining support systems and mental health during the Coronavirus pandemic. We are currently cultivating other programs inclusive of the overall family unit. Show less

Postpartum Support International Coordinator, Jordan

• Jan 2021 - Present

As a PSI Jordan Coordinator, I provide support and information related to mental health during pregnancy and postpartum. As a PSI Jordan Coordinator, I provide support and information related to mental health during pregnancy and postpartum.

Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Specialist and Research Consultant

• Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

Lead design and implementation of MEL systems and Collaboration, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) processes in close coordination with technical and programmatic staff for large-scale UN agency-funded program. In close coordination with technical and programmatic staff, developed and defined program indicators and sources of data, and contributed to annual work plans, quarterly and annual reports, and other project documents. Ensured programmatic data were leveraged to promote improvements… Show more Lead design and implementation of MEL systems and Collaboration, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) processes in close coordination with technical and programmatic staff for large-scale UN agency-funded program. In close coordination with technical and programmatic staff, developed and defined program indicators and sources of data, and contributed to annual work plans, quarterly and annual reports, and other project documents. Ensured programmatic data were leveraged to promote improvements, learning, adaption, and to identify solutions to promote data-based decision making among program and technical staff. Built capacity of local programmatic and technical staff through in-depth MEL training including data management and analysis in HQ and field locations, including camp settings. Show less Lead design and implementation of MEL systems and Collaboration, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) processes in close coordination with technical and programmatic staff for large-scale UN agency-funded program. In close coordination with technical and programmatic staff, developed and defined program indicators and sources of data, and contributed to annual work plans, quarterly and annual reports, and other project documents. Ensured programmatic data were leveraged to promote improvements… Show more Lead design and implementation of MEL systems and Collaboration, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) processes in close coordination with technical and programmatic staff for large-scale UN agency-funded program. In close coordination with technical and programmatic staff, developed and defined program indicators and sources of data, and contributed to annual work plans, quarterly and annual reports, and other project documents. Ensured programmatic data were leveraged to promote improvements, learning, adaption, and to identify solutions to promote data-based decision making among program and technical staff. Built capacity of local programmatic and technical staff through in-depth MEL training including data management and analysis in HQ and field locations, including camp settings. Show less

Research Associate

• Dec 2016 - Jan 2019

Collaborated with Principal Investigator in the implementation and dissemination of studies including: conducting clinical research protocols and interventions within the NIH Clinical Center population, co-authoring seven peer-reviewed publications, and conducting qualitative (NVivo) and quantitative (SPSS) data analysis. Studies assessed efficacy of behavioral health interventions for health care workers – primarily research nurses – and families of patients enrolled in complex NIH… Show more Collaborated with Principal Investigator in the implementation and dissemination of studies including: conducting clinical research protocols and interventions within the NIH Clinical Center population, co-authoring seven peer-reviewed publications, and conducting qualitative (NVivo) and quantitative (SPSS) data analysis. Studies assessed efficacy of behavioral health interventions for health care workers – primarily research nurses – and families of patients enrolled in complex NIH protocols. Results informed Clinical Center protocols to reduce stress in both professional (nurse) and familial caregivers. Show less Collaborated with Principal Investigator in the implementation and dissemination of studies including: conducting clinical research protocols and interventions within the NIH Clinical Center population, co-authoring seven peer-reviewed publications, and conducting qualitative (NVivo) and quantitative (SPSS) data analysis. Studies assessed efficacy of behavioral health interventions for health care workers – primarily research nurses – and families of patients enrolled in complex NIH… Show more Collaborated with Principal Investigator in the implementation and dissemination of studies including: conducting clinical research protocols and interventions within the NIH Clinical Center population, co-authoring seven peer-reviewed publications, and conducting qualitative (NVivo) and quantitative (SPSS) data analysis. Studies assessed efficacy of behavioral health interventions for health care workers – primarily research nurses – and families of patients enrolled in complex NIH protocols. Results informed Clinical Center protocols to reduce stress in both professional (nurse) and familial caregivers. Show less

Project Manager

• Jul 2016 - Dec 2016

Managed international, multi-lateral social psychology research programs investigating factors that influence radicalization and deradicalization in populations of interest. Study locations included Sri Lanka, Indonesia, the Philippines, Jordan, and Lebanon. Responsibilities included managing all stages of project development, planning, and execution including reviewing and editing instruments for cultural relevance and sensitivity; creating data collection and data management plans; training… Show more Managed international, multi-lateral social psychology research programs investigating factors that influence radicalization and deradicalization in populations of interest. Study locations included Sri Lanka, Indonesia, the Philippines, Jordan, and Lebanon. Responsibilities included managing all stages of project development, planning, and execution including reviewing and editing instruments for cultural relevance and sensitivity; creating data collection and data management plans; training and supervising in-country research teams; data analysis; and manuscript development. Additional responsibilities included budget tracking and management for the University of Maryland as well as sub-contracted research partners and maintaining IRB approved protocols. Show less Managed international, multi-lateral social psychology research programs investigating factors that influence radicalization and deradicalization in populations of interest. Study locations included Sri Lanka, Indonesia, the Philippines, Jordan, and Lebanon. Responsibilities included managing all stages of project development, planning, and execution including reviewing and editing instruments for cultural relevance and sensitivity; creating data collection and data management plans; training… Show more Managed international, multi-lateral social psychology research programs investigating factors that influence radicalization and deradicalization in populations of interest. Study locations included Sri Lanka, Indonesia, the Philippines, Jordan, and Lebanon. Responsibilities included managing all stages of project development, planning, and execution including reviewing and editing instruments for cultural relevance and sensitivity; creating data collection and data management plans; training and supervising in-country research teams; data analysis; and manuscript development. Additional responsibilities included budget tracking and management for the University of Maryland as well as sub-contracted research partners and maintaining IRB approved protocols. Show less

Research Associate, Nursing Research & Translational Science

• Dec 2014 - Apr 2016

Assist the Principal Investigator in the implementation (subject coordination and database management) and dissemination of studies including, but not limited to, the following: maintaining SPSS data bases for designated studies; conducting clinical research protocols and interventions as an Associate Investigator; completing data management for enrolled subjects; maintaining research files and ensuring appropriate regulatory documents are completed; providing manuscript development support and… Show more Assist the Principal Investigator in the implementation (subject coordination and database management) and dissemination of studies including, but not limited to, the following: maintaining SPSS data bases for designated studies; conducting clinical research protocols and interventions as an Associate Investigator; completing data management for enrolled subjects; maintaining research files and ensuring appropriate regulatory documents are completed; providing manuscript development support and contributing experience as co-author when appropriate; developing and maintaining reference databases in End Note; conducting literature reviews. Show less Assist the Principal Investigator in the implementation (subject coordination and database management) and dissemination of studies including, but not limited to, the following: maintaining SPSS data bases for designated studies; conducting clinical research protocols and interventions as an Associate Investigator; completing data management for enrolled subjects; maintaining research files and ensuring appropriate regulatory documents are completed; providing manuscript development support and… Show more Assist the Principal Investigator in the implementation (subject coordination and database management) and dissemination of studies including, but not limited to, the following: maintaining SPSS data bases for designated studies; conducting clinical research protocols and interventions as an Associate Investigator; completing data management for enrolled subjects; maintaining research files and ensuring appropriate regulatory documents are completed; providing manuscript development support and contributing experience as co-author when appropriate; developing and maintaining reference databases in End Note; conducting literature reviews. Show less

Graduate Research Assistant

• Sep 2013 - Aug 2014

Division of Neuropsychology Laboratory, Division of Molecular Imaging and Neuropathology One-year appointment in Dr. John Keilp’s Neuropsychology Lab investigating the role of cognitive impairment in psychopathology and neurological disease. Primary responsibilities include: administering assessments of cognitive function and depression; conducting clinical interviews; scoring and coding assessments. Division of Neuropsychology Laboratory, Division of Molecular Imaging and Neuropathology One-year appointment in Dr. John Keilp’s Neuropsychology Lab investigating the role of cognitive impairment in psychopathology and neurological disease. Primary responsibilities include: administering assessments of cognitive function and depression; conducting clinical interviews; scoring and coding assessments.

Graduate Research Assistant

• Jul 2013 - Aug 2014

Department of Psychiatry, Department of Behavioral Medicine One-year appointment in Dr. Catherine Monk’s lab assisting with studies investigating the influence of maternal psychiatric illness and treatment on fetal brain development. Primary responsibilities include: participant recruitment; depression measure administration and scoring; administration of Electrocardiograms (EKGs) on newborn infants; administration of EKGs and Electroencephalography (EEGs) on one-month-old infants;… Show more Department of Psychiatry, Department of Behavioral Medicine One-year appointment in Dr. Catherine Monk’s lab assisting with studies investigating the influence of maternal psychiatric illness and treatment on fetal brain development. Primary responsibilities include: participant recruitment; depression measure administration and scoring; administration of Electrocardiograms (EKGs) on newborn infants; administration of EKGs and Electroencephalography (EEGs) on one-month-old infants; administration of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) on mothers and infants; interfacing with primary caretakers before, during and after EEG and EKG procedures to provide ensure full understanding of study and procedure; administration and analysis of the Strange Situation Procedure. Show less Department of Psychiatry, Department of Behavioral Medicine One-year appointment in Dr. Catherine Monk’s lab assisting with studies investigating the influence of maternal psychiatric illness and treatment on fetal brain development. Primary responsibilities include: participant recruitment; depression measure administration and scoring; administration of Electrocardiograms (EKGs) on newborn infants; administration of EKGs and Electroencephalography (EEGs) on one-month-old infants;… Show more Department of Psychiatry, Department of Behavioral Medicine One-year appointment in Dr. Catherine Monk’s lab assisting with studies investigating the influence of maternal psychiatric illness and treatment on fetal brain development. Primary responsibilities include: participant recruitment; depression measure administration and scoring; administration of Electrocardiograms (EKGs) on newborn infants; administration of EKGs and Electroencephalography (EEGs) on one-month-old infants; administration of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) on mothers and infants; interfacing with primary caretakers before, during and after EEG and EKG procedures to provide ensure full understanding of study and procedure; administration and analysis of the Strange Situation Procedure. Show less

Research Consultant

• Sep 2011 - Sep 2012

Research assistant to Dr. Arie Kruglanski, Distinguished University Professor, Department of Psychology • Reviewed and edited instruments for cultural relevance and sensitivity • Designed methodology for IRB approved data collection strategy • Managed data collection and data entry in locations of interest: interviewed and reviewed competitive bids from research firms, wrote and negotiated the program budget, coded all surveys, hired, trained and supervised data collection team of 25… Show more Research assistant to Dr. Arie Kruglanski, Distinguished University Professor, Department of Psychology • Reviewed and edited instruments for cultural relevance and sensitivity • Designed methodology for IRB approved data collection strategy • Managed data collection and data entry in locations of interest: interviewed and reviewed competitive bids from research firms, wrote and negotiated the program budget, coded all surveys, hired, trained and supervised data collection team of 25 local researchers to conduct the experimental surveys through face-to-face interviews, provided quality control throughout entire process in location 1: n=637. • Managed and personally conducted data collection in location two: n=207. Show less Research assistant to Dr. Arie Kruglanski, Distinguished University Professor, Department of Psychology • Reviewed and edited instruments for cultural relevance and sensitivity • Designed methodology for IRB approved data collection strategy • Managed data collection and data entry in locations of interest: interviewed and reviewed competitive bids from research firms, wrote and negotiated the program budget, coded all surveys, hired, trained and supervised data collection team of 25… Show more Research assistant to Dr. Arie Kruglanski, Distinguished University Professor, Department of Psychology • Reviewed and edited instruments for cultural relevance and sensitivity • Designed methodology for IRB approved data collection strategy • Managed data collection and data entry in locations of interest: interviewed and reviewed competitive bids from research firms, wrote and negotiated the program budget, coded all surveys, hired, trained and supervised data collection team of 25 local researchers to conduct the experimental surveys through face-to-face interviews, provided quality control throughout entire process in location 1: n=637. • Managed and personally conducted data collection in location two: n=207. Show less

Business Development Manager

• Sep 2010 - Sep 2011

• Managed all stages of new financial and non-financial product and service development, testing and roll-out • Managed product development committee comprised of 6 members of top management • Responsible for executing market research • Maintained existing and secured new strategic partnerships with other microfinance institutions, technical services providers and potential funders • Managed all stages of new financial and non-financial product and service development, testing and roll-out • Managed product development committee comprised of 6 members of top management • Responsible for executing market research • Maintained existing and secured new strategic partnerships with other microfinance institutions, technical services providers and potential funders

Restricted Grants Coordinator

• Jan 2008 - Oct 2009

The responsibilities of the Direct Marketing Coordinator in addition to; Responsible for Foundations and Corporations domestic and field relationship management and fundraising targets, including proposal development and donor visits Monitoring and oversight of USAID and USDA grants including report completion and budget monitoring and analysis. Representation of FINCA at Microfinance industry conferences and events

Direct Marketing Coordinator

• May 2007 - Jan 2008

Management of Private Voluntary Organization fundraising targets, including proposal development and donor visits Management and administration of the Village Bank Sponsorship Program, a marketing product requiring daily contact with donors, international field program directors and staff Development and oversight of FINCA's eMarketing program, including web design and multi-year strategic planning University partnership development and management

New Business Development Services Department Coordinator

• Jun 2005 - May 2007

Managed departmental budget of over 22 mil and all financial processes, closing both years with a budget surplus Managed departmental hiring, consultant contracts, and intern training Developed and disseminated departmental policies and procedures Provided general support to the entire team as necessary, coordinated all team travel, provided special event support to the Communications Department in domestic and international locations Wrote proposal and website content in… Show more Managed departmental budget of over 22 mil and all financial processes, closing both years with a budget surplus Managed departmental hiring, consultant contracts, and intern training Developed and disseminated departmental policies and procedures Provided general support to the entire team as necessary, coordinated all team travel, provided special event support to the Communications Department in domestic and international locations Wrote proposal and website content in support of the Private Sector Fundraising team

Researcher

• Dec 2004 - Jan 2005