Sarah Jen University of Washington School of Social Work 4101 15 th Ave. NE Seattle, WA 98105-6299 Curriculum Vitae srjen@uw.edu EDUCATION PhD University of Washington expected June 2018 Social Welfare Dissertation title: Discourses of bisexuality among older women Center for Statistics and Social Sciences Certificate Feminist Studies Certificate MSW University of Washington June 2013 Multigenerational Concentration Thesis title: Older women and sexuality: Narratives of gender, age, and living environment BA University of Michigan June 2011 Psychology and Sociology, dual concentration Thesis title: Immigration and intergenerational relations: Effects of immigration status and duration of stay AWARDS, HONORS, GRANTS, & FELLOWSHIPS 2017-2018 Warren G. Magnuson Health Sciences Scholar 06/2017-06/2018 Travel Award, GSA Pre-Conference Workshop Development of Evidence- Based Practice: Expanding the Reach to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Older Adults 11/2016 ASA Graduate Student Paper Award 03/2015 AGESW Pre-dissertation Scholar 11/2015-11/2016 Healthy Generations, Hartford Center of Excellence Scholar 09/2014-06/2015 Graduate School Fund of Excellence and Innovation Fellowship 03/2014-06/2014 Washington State Society for Clinical Social Work Outstanding Student Paper Award 06/2013 Student Recognition Award for Contributions to the School of Social Work 06/2013 University of Washington Retirement Association Fellowship in Aging 06/2012
RESEARCH INTERESTS & EXPERIENCE Interests Aging and the life course; health and well-being of LGBTQ older adults; bisexual and lesbian women across the life course; sexuality and sexual lives of older women; and mixed-methods research. Experience Research Assistant and Interviewer Aging with Pride: National Health, Aging, and Sexuality/Gender Study Participated in measurement development, face-to-face interviewing and collection of biomarkers, cleaned and analyzed qualitative and quantitative data, collaborated in writing co-authored peer-review publications, and presented findings at academic and community-led conferences. Research Assistant Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) National Center for Gerontological Social Work Education (Gero-Ed Center) Reviewed literature and developed online teaching resources. Research Assistant Elder-Friendly Futures Initiative Coordinated annual conference, focus groups, survey distribution, and data collection with community partners. Research Assistant and Interviewer University of Michigan, Institute for Social Research Health and Retirement Study Conducted face-to-face computer-assisted interviews, input and analyzed data using multi-model linear regressions, and participated in measurement development. Research Assistant University of Michigan Psychology Department Family Transitions Study Video-recorded in-person interviews and parent/child behaviors in lab and in participants homes, coded parent/child behaviors and interactions, and input data. 07/2014-07/2017 12/2014-12/2015 10/2011-06/2012 09/2010-04/2011 09/2008-05/2009 Jen, Sarah 2
TEACHING INTERESTS & EXPERIENCE Interests Adult development and aging; intergenerational practice; aging and sexuality; end-of-life care; historical foundations of social work practice and policy; research methods; and advanced theory. Experience Intellectual and Historical Foundations of Social Welfare Sole Instructor UW School of Social Work (MSW foundation course) Caring for Persons with Life-Limiting Illnesses: A Lifespan Approach Teaching Assistant UW School of Social Work (MSW elective) Introduction to Social Welfare Policy Teaching Assistant UW School of Social Work (BASW foundation course) Introduction to Research Methods Teaching Assistant UW School of Social Work (BASW foundation course) Fall 2016 Spring 2015 Winter 2015 Fall 2013 Invited Lectures The Red Scare through the McCarthy Era (1920-1970) Course: Intellectual and Historical Foundations of Social Work Practice Bisexuality and aging LGBT Senior Providers Network Sexuality, intimacy, and aging Course: Geriatric Audiology (Speech and Hearing Center) Supporting and working with family caregivers Course: Family Healing (MSW required course) Developing a theoretical framework for practice in social work Course: Multigenerational Integrative Seminar (MSW required course) Aging and the social environment Course: Human Behavior and the Social Environment (BASW foundation course) 11/2017 11/2017 04/2017 01/2017 11/2016 10/2016 Jen, Sarah 3
Know your workers rights LGBTQ Allyship workers rights workshop targeting queer, trans*, and gender non-conforming people of color Sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity Course: Adult Development and Aging (MSW elective) Identity and social roles in end-of-life care Course: Caring for Persons with Life-Limiting Illnesses: A Lifespan Approach (MSW elective) Aging aggressions: Ageism in society and the academy University of Washington Campus Conversation hosted by the Graduate and Professional Student Senate Diversity Committee 09/2016 04/2016 11/2015 02/2015 PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS Peer-Reviewed Publications Fredriksen-Goldsen, K. I., Bryan, A. E. B., Jen, S., Goldsen, J., & Kim, H.-J. (2017). The unfolding of LGBT lives: Key events associated with health and well-being in later life. The Gerontologist, 57(supp. 1), S15-S29. Fredriksen-Goldsen, K. I., & Jen, S., Bryan, A., & Goldsen, J. (2016). Cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease, and other dementias in the lives of LGBT older adults and their caregivers: Needs and competencies. Journal of Applied Gerontology, doi: 0733464816672047. Goldsen, J., Bryan, A. E. B., Muraco, A., Kim, H.-J., Jen, S., & Fredriksen-Goldsen, K. I. (2017). Who says I do: The changing context of marriage and health and quality of life for LGBT midlife and older adults. The Gerontologist, 57(supp. 1), S50-S62. Jen, S. (2017). Older women and sexuality: Narratives of gender, age, and living environment. Journal of Women & Aging, 29(1), 87-97. Jen, S. (2017). Sexuality of midlife and older women: A review of theory use. Journal of Women & Aging, 1-23. [advance online publication] Kim, H.-J., Jen, S., & Fredriksen-Goldsen, K. I. (2017). Race/ethnicity and health-related quality of life among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender older adults. The Gerontologist, 57(supp. 1), S30-S39. In Progress Publications Fabbre, V. D., Fredriksen-Goldsen, K. I., & Jen, S. The state of theory in LGBT aging: Implications for gerontological scholarship. Jen, Sarah 4
Fredriksen-Goldsen, K. I., & Jen, S. Queering the life course: Systematic review of LGBTQ aging research and a blueprint for the future. Journal of Applied Gerontology. Jen, S. Discourses of late life gender transitions. Journal of Research on Women and Gender. Jen, S. Bisexual aging: Resources, Recognition, and Representation. In S. Westwood (Ed.) Ageing, diversity, and inequality. Routledge. Marshall, G., & Jen, S. Financial hardship among caregivers of people living with dementia: A systematic review. Alzheimer s & Dementia. Segal-Englelchin, D., Jen, S., & Erera, P. E. Why heterosexual women and gay men choose to conceive and raise children together. In O. Taubman & B. Ari (Eds) Pathways and barriers to the transition to parenthood: Existential concerns regarding fertility, pregnancy, and early parenthood. Additional Publications Almgren, G., Diwan, S., & Jen, S. (2016). Typology of chronic illness and impact on the family. Council on Social Work Education, Gero-Ed Center. Christ, G., & Jen, S. (2016). Chronic illness and aging: Cancer as a chronic life threatening condition. Council on Social Work Education, Gero-Ed Center. Christ, G., Diwan, S., & Jen, S. (2016). Chronic illness and aging: The role of social work in managing chronic illness care. Council on Social Work Education, Gero-Ed Center. Fredriksen-Goldsen, K. I., Kim, H.-J., Goldsen, J., Jen, S., & Shiu, C. A. (2015). National health, aging, and sexuality study newsletter. Seattle, WA: National Health, Aging, and Sexuality Study. Jen, S. (2015, November). Forming a better understanding of older women's sexuality: Recognizing living environment as a relevant factor, NASW Specialty Practice Sections: Aging Section Connection. Jen, S. (2015, March). A 25-year old's journey into gerontology, Aging Today. Kim, H.-J., Acey, K., Guess, A., Jen, S., & Fredriksen-Goldsen, K. I. (2016). GRIOT circle and Caring and Aging with Pride: Promoting health and wellness of LGBT older adults of color. Generations. Jen, Sarah 5
Rizzo, V., & Jen, S. (2016). Chronic illness and aging: Osteoarthritis - A chronic incapacitating disease. Council on Social Work Education, Gero-Ed Center. Presentations Kim, H.-J., Jen, S., & Harner, V. (January, 2018) Bisexuality and aging: The association of key life events and the well-being of bisexual older women and men. Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference, Washington D.C. Harner, V., Jen. S., Kim, H.-J. (October, 2017). Health disparities among midlife and older LGBTQ seniors. Fabulous Aging Conference, Tukwila, WA. Jen, S. (July, 2017). Sexuality of midlife and older women: Uses of theory in research. 21 st IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics, San Francisco, CA. Muchmore, D., Jen, S., Westwood, S., Sandberg, L., & Marshall, B. (April, 2017). What s up in feminist gerontology? European Network of Aging Studies & North American Network of Aging Studies Annual Meeting, Graz, Austria. Clark, T., Jen, S., & Johnston, T. (March, 2017). Bisexuality: What s aging got to do with it? American Society on Aging Annual Conference, Chicago, IL. Jen, S. (March, 2017).Current smoking among older sexual minority women: Effects of age and sexual orientation. American Society on Aging Annual Conference, Chicago, IL. Jen, S. (January, 2017). Sexuality of midlife and older women: Uses of theory. Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA. Jen, S. (November, 2016) Current smoking among older sexual minority women: Effects of age and orientation. Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting, New Orleans, LA. Jen, S. (2016, March). Late life gender transitions and their effects on women's sexual experiences. Poster presented at American Society on Aging Annual Conference, Washington D.C. Lustbader, W. & Jen, S. (2016, March). Flashbacks without words: Responding to previously traumatized people with dementia. Workshop presented at American Society on Aging Annual Conference, Washington D.C. Jen, S. (2015, March). Women and sexuality: Narratives of gender, age, and living environment. Poster presented at American Society on Aging Annual Conference. Chicago, IL. Jen, Sarah 6
PRACTICE EXPERIENCE Home Instead Senior Care In-Home Caregiver Provide companionship and assistance with ADLs and IADLs to older adults living with dementia. Veteran s Administration Homemaker/Home Health Aide Program Social Worker Assessed care needs of Veterans living in the community; evaluated eligibility to receive financial support to access in-home caregiving services; coordinated with caregiving agencies to meet Veterans needs. Veteran s Administration, Community Living Center Social Work Intern Provided care management services to Veterans receiving sub-acute rehabilitation, hospice, palliative, long-term, and respite care. Washington Care Center Social Work Intern Provided care management and discharge planning services to older adults receiving sub-acute rehabilitation, hospice, palliative, and long-term care. Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services Patient Care Provider, Inpatient Float staff Monitored inpatient psychiatric units as float staff, led daily classes, charted on patients treatment and progress. 06/2011-Current 06/2013-10/2013 09/2012-06/2013 01/2012-06/2012 04/2008-06/2011 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS North American Network on Aging (NANAS), Member Society for Social Work Research (SSWR), Member American Society on Aging (ASA), Member Association for Gerontology Education in Social Work (AGESW), Member, Student Board Member Representative Gerontological Society of America (GSA), Member National Association for Social Work (NASW), Member 2016-Current 2015-Current 2012-Current Jen, Sarah 7
COMMUNITY SERVICE LGBTQ Allyship Volunteer, Board Member Social Work Distinguished Alumni Awards Committee Committee Member Association for Gerontology Education in Social Work Student Board Representative (Elected position) Gerontology Social Work Group Administrator Social Work PhD Program Awards Committee Committee Member (Elected student representative) Graduate and Professional Student Senate and Diversity Committee School of Social Work Senator (Elected student representative) 2015-Current 2012-Current 2015-2016 2014-2015 REFERENCES Karen Fredriksen-Goldsen, PhD Professor PI: Aging with Pride: National Health, Aging, Sexuality and Gender Study School of Social Work University of Washington 4101 15 th Avenue NE Seattle, WA 98105-6299 fredrikk@uw.edu (206) 543-5722 Nancy Hooyman, PhD Professor, Dean Emeritus School of Social Work University of Washington 4101 15 th Avenue NE Seattle, WA 98105-6299 hooy@uw.edu (206) 685-1662 Susan Kemp, PhD Professor School of Social Work University of Washington 4101 15 th Avenue NE Seattle, WA 98105-6299 spk@uw.edu (206) 543-8352 Shirley Yee, PhD Professor, Department Chair Department of Gender, Women, and Sexuality University of Washington B110 Padelford Hall Seattle, WA 98195 sjyee@uw.edu (206) 685-4073 Jen, Sarah 8