Kim Nguyen-Finn. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Rehabilitation Services and Counseling

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1 Kim Nguyen-Finn The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Rehabilitation Services and Counseling EDUCATION MA, The University of Texas at San Antonio, 1998 Major: Education Areas of Emphasis: Counseling BA, The University of Texas at San Antonio, 1995 Major: Psychology EMPLOYMENT Academic - Post-Secondary Lecturer (OYA-Full-time), School of Rehabilitation Services and Counseling (August 2015) Adjunct Instructor, University of North Texas (August December 2017) Adjunct Lecturer, UTRGV Department of Guidance & Counseling (August December 2017) Lecturer (Adjunct), School of Rehabilitation Services and Counseling (January August 2015) Professional Consulting Counselor, UTRGV Office for Victim Advocacy and Violence Prevention (January 2015) Independent Consultant/Licensed Professional Counselor - Supervisor, Valley Psychological Services (January 2015) Licensures and Certifications Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) Trainer, SAMHSA-HRSA. (December 2016) LPC Board Approved Continuing Education Provider, Texas Examiners of Professional Counselors. ( 2014) LGBTQ Ally Trainer, UTPA/UTRGV. (November 2013) Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), Adult curriculum trainer, The National Council for Behavioral Health. ( 2012) Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) Trainer, ( 2009) Campus Assault Response Effort (CARE) Advocate, UTPA/UTRGV. (June 2008) Licensed Professional Counselor - Supervisor, Texas Examiners of Professional Counselors. (April 2006) Generated on Sep 10, 2018 Page 1 of 9

2 Licensed Professional Counselor, Texas Examiners of Professional Counselors. (July 2002) Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) Systems, (June 20, June 20, 2016) TIPS (Training for Intervention Procedures) University Trainer, TIPS. (November 8, November 8, 2014) PUBLICATIONS Book Chapters "History of Treatment of Persons with Psychological Disabilities.." The Psychological and Social Impact of Illness and Disability, 6th Ed.. I. Marini & M. A. Stebnicki (Ed.) New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company, 2012: Jerome Fischer "Moving Beyond Culturally Competent Services for Vietnamese Americans: Working Towards Social Justice.." Radical Psychology: Multicultural and Social Justice Initiatives.. S. Gelberg (Ed.) Lexington Books, Journal Articles Other Alfonso Mercado, Darrin Rogers, C. Rodriguez, A. Terracciano, and Kim Nguyen-Finn. Personality and Substance Use in Mexicans and Mexican Americans.. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction. 14, no. 6 (2016): Alfonso Mercado, Darrin Rogers, Cecilia Colunga-Rodriguez, Terraccianno Antonio, and Kim Finn. Personality and Substance Use in Mexicans and Mexican Americans. Masood Zangeneh (Ed.) New York, New York: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction. 14, (February 2016): Jaime Lopez, and Matilde Alaniz. Cardiovascular disease and spinal cord injury.. Journal of Life Care Planning. 12, no. 2 (2013): Danielle Fox Respiratory dysfunction and spinal cord injury.. 12, no. 2 (2013): Alfonso Mercado, Joseph McCoy, Robert Lopez, and Kim Finn. Contributors to the Development of ADHD in a Mexican-American Youth Sample. Journal of Contemporary Research in Disability and Rehabilitation. R. Chen and Kim Finn. Perceptions Regarding Supervision in a Sample of Bachelor-level Practicum and Internship Students. Alfonso Mercado, L. Talavera-Garza, J. Popan, and Kim Finn. Substance Use and Dependency and Impairment of Functioning in a Latino Sample.. Alfonso Mercado, L. Talavera-Garza, J. Popan, Kim Finn, R. Sharma, and C. Colunga-Rodriguez. Impairment of Functioning and Substance Use in a Latino Population Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse.. Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse.. Kim Finn. History of Treatment of Persons with Psychological Disabilities. The Psychological and Social Impact of Illness and Disability, 7th Ed.. (2018): Alfonso Mercado Voices from the field: Practitioner s suggestions for effective treatment of cultural minority groups.. Texas: Texas Psychologist. 68, no. 2 (2015): Generated on Sep 10, 2018 Page 2 of 9

3 Under Submission Journal Articles Alfonso Mercado, Joseph McCoy, Robert Lopez, and Kim Finn. Contributors to the Development of ADHD in a Mexican-American Youth Sample. Journal of Contemporary Research in Disability and Rehabilitation. Alfonso Mercado, L. Talavera-Garza, J. Popan, and Kim Finn. Substance Use and Dependency and Impairment of Functioning in a Latino Sample.. AWARDS AND HONORS Rehabilitation Doctoral Student of the Year, NCRE (April 2017) Recognition Award, UTPA Student Health Services (2004) PRESENTATIONS Roy Chen, Kim Finn, and Jinhee Park. "Effectiveness of practicum supervision as perceived by Hispanic undergraduate rehabilitation services students," The Silver Jubilee: Shaping Innovation in Multicultural Rehabilitation, National Association of Multicultural Rehabilitation Concerns, Las Vegas, NV. (July 12, 2018) Kim Finn. "Living Life Well Despite Obstacles," Opening Minds to Mental Health - Mental Health Conference, Texas Southmost College, Brownsville, Texas. (April 11, 2018) Kim Finn. "Learning to Deal with Stress," 2018 Migrant Leadership Conference, UTRGV P-16 Outreach Programs, Edinburg, Texas. (March 9, 2018) Kim Finn. "Stress: I Can't Even...," 2018 Building Bounds Conference, UTRGV P-16 Outreach, Mother-Daughter Program, Edinburg, TX. (February 10, 2018) A. Mercado, L. Talavera-Garza, J. Popan, and R. Sharma. "Impairment of Functioning and Substance Abuse in a Latino Population.," American Psychological Association 125th Annual Convention, APA, Washington, D.C.. (2017) Kim Finn. " Immigration and International Students," 2 nd Annual CAVE (Coalition Against Violence & Exploitation) Conference, Office for Victim Advocacy and Violence Prevention, Edinburg, TX. (October 26, 2017) Kim Finn. "Responding to the Needs of Persons with Psychiatric Disabilities," 2 nd Annual CAVE (Coalition Against Violence & Exploitation) Conference, Office for Victim Advocacy and Violence Prevention, Edinburg, TX. (October 25, 2017) E. Blanco and Kim Finn. "Motivational interviewing techniques for clients with co-occurring disorders," Recovery Conference, University of North Texas Office of Substance Misuse and Mental Health Recovery Research, Denton, Texas. (September 20, 2017) Eluterio Blanco and Kim Nguyen-Finn. "Motivational Interviewing Techniques for Clients with Co-Occurring Disorders," University of North Texas 5th Annual Recovery Conference, University of North Texas, Denton, TX. (September 18, 2017) A. Mercado " Work, Life, Balance.," ADRP Community Partners Information Sharing Conference, ADRP Community Partners, Edinburg, Texas. (August 2017) Alfonso Mercado and Kim Finn. "Work, Life, Balance and Mental Health," ADRP Annual Generated on Sep 10, 2018 Page 3 of 9

4 Community Partner's Conference, Tropical Texas Behavioral Health, Edinburg, Texas. (August 9, 2017) Alfonso Mercado, Liza Talavera-Garza, Jason Popan, Kim Finn, and Rachita Sharma. "Impairment of Functioning and Substance Abuse in a Latino Population," American Psychological Association 125th Annual Convention, American Psychological Association, Washington, D.C.. (August 3, 2017) Kim Finn. "Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) 8-hour course," HOPE Clinic, McAllen, Texas. (July 3, 2017) " Expressive Arts in Behavioral Healthcare.," UTRGV School of Rehabilitation Services & Counseling Annual Conference, UTRGV School of Rehabilitation Services & Counseling, Edinburg,Texas. (June 2017) A. Mercado " Ethicultural Perspectives in Cross-Cultural Psychology and Clinical Practice.," Celebrating Recovery! Palmer Drug Abuse Program 8th Annual Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Conference, PDAP, Edinburg, Texas. (April 2017) D. Mendez " Clinical Interventions for Clients with HIV/AIDS.," University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley Addiction Resource Center: Lecture Series, UTRGV Addiction Resource Center, McAllen, Texas. (March 2017) Kim Finn. "Self-Care for Caregivers: Combatting Compassion Fatigue," Palm Valley Animal Center Medical Department, McAllen, Texas. (March 16, 2017) Diana Mendez and Kim Finn. " Clinical Interventions for Clients with HIV/AIDS.," Addictions Studies Project, UTRGV School of Rehabilitation Services and Counseling Addictions Studies Project, McAllen, TX. (March 10, 2017) Kim Finn. "Non-Suicidal Self-Injury," Staff development training, Palmer Drug Abuse Program, McAllen, Texas. (December 2016) R. Chen, C. Lee, " Structural Equation Modeling: Test of Life Satisfaction in a Muscular Dystrophy Sample.," 16th Annual National Rehabilitation Educators Conference, NCRE, Newport Beach, CA. (2016) Kim Finn. "Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) 8-hour course." McAllen, Texas. (October 2016) A. Mercado " Ethicultural Perspectives in Clinical Practice.," Mindscape: Behavioral Health Today, Tropical Texas Behavioral Health 9th Annual CEU/CME Conference, Tropical Texas Behavioral Health, South Padre Island, Texas. (October 2016) R. Chen, C. Lee, and Kim Finn. "Structural Equation Modeling: Test of Life Satisfaction in a Muscular Dystrophy Sample," Mindscape: Behavioral Health Today Tropical Texas Behavioral Health 9th Annual CEU/CME Conference, Tropical Texas Behavioral Health, South Padre Island, Texas. (October 2016) Alfonso Mercado and Kim Finn. "Ethnicultural Perspectives in Clinical Practice," Mindscape Behavioral Health Today, Tropical Texas Behavioral Health, South Padre Island. (October 21, 2016) Kim Finn. "Effects of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence on Victims and Survivors: Trauma-Informed, Victim-Centered, Research-Based Approaches and Understanding Revictimization and Victim-Blaming (Undestanding Victims/Survivors and Non-Compliance).," 1st Annual Coalition Against Violence & Exploitation (CAVE) Conference: Stigmas & Stereotypes in Gender-Based Violence, Office for Victim Advocacy and Violence Prevention, Brownsville, Texas. (October 18, 2016) Generated on Sep 10, 2018 Page 4 of 9

5 Kim Finn. "Sexual Abuse and STIs for Foster Parents/Guardians," Parent/guardian training, Benchmark Family Services, McAllen, Texas. (September 2016) R. Chen, C. Lee, and Kim Finn. "Structural Equation Modeling: Test of Life Satisfaction in a Muscular Dystrophy Sample," Counseling and Employment Supports: Current Trends UTRGV School of Rehabilitation Services & Counseling Annual Conference, UTRGV School of Rehabilitation Services & Counseling, Edinburg, Texas. (June 2016) Kim Finn. "Panel," PACE Annual Conference on Sexual Assault., UTRGV PACE/OVAVP, Brownsville, Texas. (April 2016) Alfonso Mercado, Eva Miller, Kim Finn, and E.L. Garcia. "Sexual Assault-Expert Panel," Bio Ethics: Beyond Reform: Reimaging American Healthcare/Annual PACE Ethics Conference, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, Texas. (April 6, 2016) Kim Finn. "Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) 8-hour course." McAllen, Texas. (December 2015) R. Chen, C. Lee, and Kim Finn. "Structural Equation Modeling: Test of Life Satisfaction in a Muscular Dystrophy Sample," STITCH Conference, STITCH, Edinburg, Texas. (December 2015) " How Religious Coping and Spiritual Connectedness Affect Older Adults Depression and Life Satisfaction.," Student Statistics Research Conference, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Statistics Consulting Center and School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences, Edinburg, Texas. (2015) A. Mercado, S. Gelberg, L. Haynes, R. McGraw, and M. Poteet. " Post-Colonial Psychology: Towards Social Justice and a New View of Cultural Competence.," Texas Psychological Association annual conference, TPA, San Antonio, Texas. (2015) Kim Finn. "Caring for Those Who Care: Compassion Fatigue & Self-Care Workshop," Palm Valley Animal Center Medical Department, McAllen, Texas. (May 1, 2015) Kim Finn. "Self-injurious Behaviors," Valley Psychological Services, McAllen, Texas. (March 27, 2015) " Culturally Sensitive Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Interventions with Asian Americans.," first annual Coastal Bend Coordinated Community Response Coalition Cultural Diversity Conference: Different Roots, One Tree., Coastal Bend Coordinated Community Response Coalition, Corpus Christi, Texas. (2014) Kim Finn, A. Diallo, and J. Fischer. "Assessment in Rehabilitation: Ethical Issues," MORE UTPA Conference, MORE Health, UTPA. (2014) R. Sharma " Clinical Supervision at University Counseling Centers.," National Council on Rehabilitation Education (NCRE) Fall Conference on Rehabilitation Education, NCRE, Washington, D.C.. (2014) A. Diallo, and J. Fischer. " Extreme Ethical Challenge: Confronting the Ethical Violations of a Colleague.," National Council on Rehabilitation Education (NCRE) Fall Conference on Rehabilitation Education, NCRE, Washington, D.C.. (2014) D. Reagan " Fundamentals of Individual Crisis Intervention.," Palmer Drug Abuse Program 5th Annual Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Conference, PDAP, Edinburg, Texas. (2014) A. Mercado, S. Gelberg, L. Haynes, " Multicultural perspectives and important clinical considerations in the treatment of culturally diverse groups.," Texas Psychological Association annual conference, TPA, Dallas, Texas. (2014) Generated on Sep 10, 2018 Page 5 of 9

6 Kim Finn. "Leadership Styles," UTPA Student Leadership Academy, Edinburg, Texas. (March 18, 2014) Kim Finn. "Time and Stress Management Skills," Generation Texas Leadership Conference, Generation Texas, UTPA. (2013) A. Diallo, and J. Fischer. " Assessment in Rehabilitation: Ethical Issues.," National Council on Rehabilitation Education (NCRE) Fall Conference on Rehabilitation Education, NCRE, Washington, D.C.. (2013) Kim Finn. "Stress Management and Building Resiliency," UTPA Fitness to Teach Academy, Edinburg, Texas. (May 31, 2013) Kim Finn. "Personal Safety," UTPA Mother-Daughter Program., Edinburg, Texas. (February 9, 2013) Kim Finn. "Taking Control and Living Life Well Despite Obstacles," Student Leadership Conference, UTPA Student Involvement, UTPA. (2012) Kim Finn. "Unraveling Gender," Office of Student Development Multicultural Leadership Conference, Office of Student Development, UTPA. (2010) Kim Finn. "Career Exploration," Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) Conference, PAL, UTPA. (2010) Kim Finn. "Improving Self-Esteem," UTPA Student Leadership Academy, Edinburg, Texas. (November 2010) Kim Finn and V. Cano. "Self-Injurious Behaviors," Evans Juvenile Detention Facility, Edinburg, Texas. (September 2010) Kim Finn. "Team Building," Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) Conference, PAL, UTPA. (2009) M. Rodriguez, L. Blankenship, Kim Finn, and V. Cano. "Mask Project: An expressive arts activity," Bridging the Divide: Suicide Prevention and Awareness Conference, Regis University, Denver, CO. (2008) L. Blankenship, P. Koo, S. Silva, and V. Cano. " Optimizing Mental Health at UTPA: Collaborative Counseling and Medication Assistance Programs.," Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education NASPA Mental Health Conference, NASPA, Houston, Texas. (2007) Kim Finn. "Defining Career Choices," UTPA Upward Bound Summer Program, Edinburg, Texas. (June 2007) Kim Finn. "Cultural Diversity and Tolerance," Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) Conference, PAL, UTPA. (2005) Kim Finn. "Self-Defense," Workshop for staff members., Mujeres Unidas, McAllen, Texas. (April 2005) Kim Finn. "Personality and Leadership Styles," UTPA Student Leadership Academy, Edinburg, Texas. (March 2005) Kim Finn. "Exploring Team Dynamics and Team Building Skills Through Games," 7th Annual Student Leadership Conference Developing Leaders for a Brighter Tomorrow!, Texas Association of Student Special Services Programs, Inc., (2004) Kim Finn. "Personality Styles, Communication Skills, and Teamwork," Preparation for Adult Living Generated on Sep 10, 2018 Page 6 of 9

7 (PAL) Conference, PAL, UTPA. (2004) Kim Finn. "Responding to Difficult Situations with Students," Tutorial Training Program, UTPA Learning Assistance Center, Edinburg, Texas. (March 2004) Kim Finn. "Bacchus & Gamma Peer Education Network Mock Trial," UTPA Bacchus & Gamma, Edinburg, Texas. (April 2003) (April 2002) (October 2001) Kim Finn. "Self-Care for the Caregiver," St. John s Episcopal Church Community of Hope Lay Chaplain Program, McAllen, Texas. (May 2001) (April 2001) (October 2000) (April 2000) A. Avila and Kim Finn. "Oppositional Defiant Disorder," A Head Start for the 21st Century: Head Start Conference, Head Start, Alamo, Texas. (1999) (October 1999) Kim Finn. "How to better understand and assist their students who have emotional, mental, or behavioral disorders," Faculty Development Day, South Texas Community College, McAllen, Texas. (August 1999) TEACHING Courses Taught Assistive Tech in REHS Case Management II Counseling Internship I Couple and Family Foundations Expressive Arts Intro to Addictions Intro to Rehabilitation Introduction to Counseling Lifespan & Disability Medical Apects I Generated on Sep 10, 2018 Page 7 of 9

8 Medical Apects II Medical Aspects I Multicultural Issues in HS Practicum Practicum I SERVICE Rehabilitation Research ST:Expressive Art in Behaviora SpT: Expressive Arts for the B Techniques in Rehab Counseling Department Service Committee Member, Faculty Search Committee. (June 2018) Participant, Juarez-Lincoln High School Career Day. (October 27, 2017) University Service Committee Member, Office of Victim Advocacy and Violence Prevention Annual Conference Committee. (August 2017) Faculty Advisor, Active Minds, UTPA Chapter. (January 1, December 31, 2015) Other, Campus Assault Response Effort (CARE). (December 2014) Other, Sexual Assault Response Team (SART). (December 2014) Program Coordinator, UTPA Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Team. ( 2013) Faculty Advisor, American Combat Judo/ Ju-Te-Ryu Club. ( ) Committee Chair, Staff Senate Nominations & Elections Committee. ( ) Committee Member, Staff Senate. ( ) Committee Chair, Staff Senate Communications Committee. ( ) Committee Member, Institutional Planning and Assessment Committee. ( ) Development Activities Attended Workshop, "Maximizing Teaching Effectiveness for Summer Courses," (May 2014) Self-Study Program, "Trauma-Informed Care Course.," National Clearinghouse on Families & Youth: Family & Youth Services Bureau.. (March 25, 2017) Self-Study Program, "Trauma-Informed Care Overview Training," Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.. (March 22, 2017) Professional Service Generated on Sep 10, 2018 Page 8 of 9

9 Member, UTRGV/Doctors Hospital at Renaissance Transgender Clinic Focus Group, Edinburg, (March 2017) Professional Memberships Texas Association Against Sexual Assault (TAASA) Texas Psychological Association ( 2014) National Council of Rehabilitation Educators ( 2013) Public Service Other, Palm Valley Animal Center, Edinburg, (February 2018) Other, Art for H.E.A.R.T. Personal Group Support Group. (February 2018) Other, Children s Advocacy Center of Hidalgo County, Inc.. (December 2017) Expert Witness, Judicial Testimony, Hidalgo County DA Office, (March 2017) Workshop Organizer, PSJA ISD, Pathways Toward Independence Program, Pharr, (August 22, 2018) Other, Harlingen Humane Society, Harlingen, (June 6, 2018) Expert Witness, Judicial Testimony, Texas Rural Legal Aid, Edinburg, (August 3, 2017) Generated on Sep 10, 2018 Page 9 of 9