Kendra N. Krietsch Curriculum Vitae EDUCATION and TRAINING Gainesville, FL Graduate Student in Clinical and Health Psychology Concentration: Child/Pediatric Track Primary Advisor: David Janicke, Ph.D. Fall 2013-current Spring 2012 Tucson, AZ Degree: BA in honors Psychology, minor in German Studies RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Graduate Research Assistant Pediatric Psychology Lab Fall 2013-current, Gainesville, FL Current Supervisors: David Janicke, Ph.D. Christina McCrae, Ph.D. (providing off-site mentoring after relocating in Spring 2015) NIH-funded Research Projects: Pediatric Sleep Study: o Behavioral intervention to treat childhood behavioral sleep disorders in overweight school-aged children Extension Family Lifestyle Intervention o Behavioral, family-based lifestyle intervention for overweight, rural school-aged children Healthy Kids Community-Based Lifestyle Intervention for Rural Preschoolers: o Behavioral, family-based lifestyle intervention for overweight, rural preschoolers Assist in starting randomized controlled clinical trial of cognitive-behavioral intervention for childhood behavioral sleep disorders; assist in creating intervention manuals and materials; oversee medical chart review study; supervise/train undergraduate research assistants in data entry; assist in statistical analyses, literature reviews, and manuscript preparation; organize monthly journal club; assist in intervention eligibility assessments; co-lead group lifestyle intervention for overweight/obese pre-schoolers; clean and manage physiological sleep and physical activity data Project Coordinator- Sleep Research Laboratory Fall 2011-Summer 2013 Supervisors: Richard Bootzin, Ph.D., David Sbarra, Ph.D., Matthias Mehl, Ph.D. Sleep and Mental Health Trajectories following Divorce; NIH/NICHD #HD069498-02 Design study protocol; recruit subjects; conduct eligibility screenings; schedule and conduct in-home assessments; manage study equipment data; create and maintain Excel/SPSS templates for data management; train and manage undergraduate research assistants; lead bi-weekly study progress meetings; complete documentation for the Institutional Review Board and NIH
Honors Thesis Fall 2011-Spring 2012 Title: David Sbarra, Ph.D. Sleep Moderates the Association between Divorce-Related Psychological Adjustment and Systolic Blood Pressure over 90 Days in Women. Intern at Max-Planck-Institute for Psychiatry Spring-Summer 2011 Neurogenetics of Sleep Laboratory, Munich, Germany Mayumi Kimura, Ph.D. Study investigating changes in genetic and endocrine markers of depression in mouse models through manipulation of stress and sleep. Engineer electrodes; assist with electrode implant surgeries; analyze brain tissue samples; conduct animal sleep deprivation; sleep stage animal sleep records. William Dement Sleep for Science Fellowship Summer 2010 Brown University, Providence, RI Mary Carskadon, Ph.D. Study examining circadian rhythm desynchrony in children and adolescents. Independently conduct polysomnography hookups; collect melatonin saliva samples; administer sleepiness battery; extensively monitor and entertain participants; stage sleep records Research Assistant in Health Psychology Laboratory Fall 209-Summer 2013 Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ Suzanne Daiss, Ph.D. Study assessing efficacy of lifestyle based weight-loss program in overweight women. Manage data; assist in statistical analyses, poster, and manuscript preparation. Research Assistant/Lab Manager in Sleep Research Laboratory Fall 2009-Summer 2013 Richard Bootzin, Ph.D. Projects: Study assessing treatments for insomnia Clinical trial examining effectiveness of pharmacological interventions for GERD Study examining effects of mindfulness meditation on sleep; study assessing effectiveness of device in decreasing apnea events in those clinically diagnosed with moderate to severe sleep apnea. Independently conduct full overnight polysomnography studies; administer melatonin saliva samples. Manage lab studies; create and maintain lab website; manage undergraduate research assistants; troubleshoot computer and equipment problems; train research assistants in polysomnography; co-lead undergraduate career development series and journal clubs.
PEER-REVIEWED MANUSCRIPTS Mundt, J., Crew, C., Krietsch, K.N., Vatthauer, K., Roth, A., McCrae, C.S. (2015) Comparison of Sleep Diary, Actigraphy, and Polysomnography in Assessment of Response to Cognitive Behavioral Treatment of Comorbid Insomnia and Fibromyalgia. Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. Simor, P., Krietsch, K. N., Köteles, F., & McCrae, C. S. (2015). Day-to-Day Variation of Subjective Sleep Quality and Emotional States Among Healthy University Students a 1-Week Prospective Study. International journal of behavioral medicine, 1-10. Taylor, M., Daiss, S., Krietsch, K.N. (2015) Associations among Self-Compassion, Mindful Eating, Eating Disorder Symptomatology, and BMI in College Students. Translational Issues in Psychological Science. Krietsch, K.N., Mason, A.E., Sbarra, D.A. (2014). Sleep Complaints Predict Increases in Resting Blood Pressure Following Marital Separation. Health Psychology. 33(10), 1204. SUBMITTED MANUSCRIPTS Krietsch, K.N., Armstrong, B., McCrae, C.S., Janicke, D. (2015). Temporal Associations between Sleep and Physical Activity in Overweight/ObeseYouth. Submitted to: Journal of Pediatric Psychology. Krietsch, K.N., Lawless, C., Fedele, D., McCrae, C., Janicke, D. (2015) Comparison of sleep variability in Overweight/Obese Youth with and without Comorbid Asthma. Submitted to: Pediatric Pulmonology. POSTER PRESENTATIONS Krietsch, K.N., Janicke, D. Within and Between-Subjects Associations of Physical Activity on Time of Sleep Onset in Overweight/Obese Youth. To be presented at the Pediatric Behavioral Sleep Medicine Conference, Amelia Island, FL, November 2015. Krietsch, K.N., Wagner, M., Baker, D., Prabhakaran, S., McCrae, C.S., Janicke, D.M. (2015, June). Greater Subjective Bedtime Variability Predicts Longer Objective Sleep Onset Latency among Youth with Asthma. Presented at the annual Associated Professional Sleep Societies, Seattle, WA, June 2015. Graziano, A.*, Krietsch, K.N., Janicke, D.M. Gender Moderates the Association between Sleep and Internalizing/Externalizing Behaviors in Overweight and Obese Youth. Presented at the Undergraduate Research Day, March 2015. Daiss, S., Krietsch, K.N., Papini, N., Beetham, R. In-person vs. online small change, self-compassionbased weight loss program for undergraduates. Presented at the Society for Behavioral Medicine Conference, San Antonio, TX, April 2015. Krietsch, K.N., McCrae, C.S., Janicke, D. Chronotype predicts Energy Expenditure in Overweight/Obese Youth. Presented at the annual Public Health and Health Professions Graduate Research Day at the, Gainesville, FL, April 2014. Krietsch, K.N., McCrae, C.S., Janicke, D. Variability in Total Wake Time Predicts Subsequent Physical Activity Levels in Overweight/Obese Youth. Presented at the Associated Professional Sleep Societies Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, June 2014. Krietsch, K.N., Lawless, C., Janicke, D., McCrae, C.S., Fedele, D. Children with Comorbid Overweight/Obesity+Asthma Experience Greater Weeknight to Weekend Variability in Sleep Compared to Children with only Overweight/Obesity. Presented at the Society for Pediatric Psychology annual conference, Philadelphia, PN, March 2014. Krietsch, K.N., Wagner, M.H., Baker, D., Janicke, D., McCrae, C.S. Comparison of Sleep Parameters in Healthy, Overweight, and Obese Youth. Presented at Pediatric Behavioral Sleep Medicine annual conference, Amelia Island, FL, November 2013. Krietsch, K.N., Dawson, S.C., Cook, J.D., Sbarra, D.A., Mehl, M.R., Bootzin, R. Time Since Separation Predicts Changes in TST in Recently Separated Men. Presented at Associated Professional Sleep Societies Annual Meeting, Baltimore, Maryland, June 2013.
Krietsch, K.N., Sbarra, D.A., Mason, A.E., Bootzin, R. Sleep Moderates the Association between Divorce-Related Psychological Adjustment and Systolic Blood Pressure over 90 Days in Women. Presented at Associated Professional Sleep Societies Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, June 2012. Krietsch, K.N., Sbarra, D.A., Mason, A.E., Dawson, S.C, Bootzin, R. Sleep Moderates the Association between Divorce-Related Psychological Adjustment and Systolic Blood Pressure over 90 Days in Women. Poster presented at Honors Research Forum, Tucson, AZ, April 2012. Daiss, S., Krietsch, KN., Blackledge, S., Anguiano, C., Anderson, M., Garrido, M., Patterson, K., Becinti, C., Casey, M., Marum, K., Getchis, M., Wayment, H., Pernitz, K. Changes in Psychological Variables in a Small Change, Lifestyle-Based Weight Loss Program: Results at 6 Months. Poster presented at the Building Healthy Lifestyles Conference, Mesa, AZ, February 2011. Peck, T., Dean, L., Terrizzi, B., Krietsch, KN., Armstrong, F., Ludgate, M., Lasky, R., Rorex, B., Lowther, M., & Bootzin, R. The effects of mindfulness meditation on sleeping electrophysiology, sleep duration, and circadian timing. Poster presented at the Mind and Life Summer Research Institute, Garrison, NY, June 2010. Daiss, S., Anguiano, C., Bander, E., Faucher, D., & Krietsch, KN. Changes in Psychological Variables over a 10 week, Small Change, Lifestyle-Based Weight Loss Program. Poster presented at the Building Healthy Lifestyles Conference, Mesa, AZ, February 2010. Blackledge, S. Daiss, S., Anguino, C., Faucher, D., Hutchinson, K., & Krietsch, KN. Changes in Sexual Functioning and Menopausal Symptomatology among Female Participants in a Small Change, Group-based, Weight Loss Program: A Proposed Study. Poster presented at the Building Healthy Lifestyles Conference, Mesa, AZ, February 2010. *Undergraduate mentee. ORAL PRESENTATIONS Krietsch, K.N., Crew, C. Sleep in College Students and Athletes: A Brief Overview of Problems and Treatment Options. Oral presentation to be given to the Sports Medicine and Student Health Didactic Seminar, July 2015. Krietsch, K.N., Armstrong, B. Multilevel Modeling: A Primer. Oral Presentation given to the University of Florida Pediatric Psychology Seminar, Spring 2014. Krietsch, K.N., Sbarra, D.A., Mason, A.E., Bootzin, R. Sleep Moderates the Association between Divorce-Related Psychological Adjustment and Systolic Blood Pressure over 90 Days in Women. Oral presentation given at the Associated Professional Sleep Societies Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, June 2012. Krietsch, K.N. Sleep and Risk for Obesity in Children and Adolescents. Oral presentation given at 2010 Annual Brown University Sleep Laboratory Retreat, Providence, RI, August 2010. AWARDS & HONORS Top 8 Abstract Winner Spring 2014 College of Public Health and Health Professions Research Day Abstract Winner Sleep Research Society Undergraduate Trainee Award Summer 2012 Associated Professional Sleep Societies Merit-based award to present original research at annual SLEEP conference Graduation with Academic Distinction, Summa Cum Laude Spring 2012 Psychology Department Outstanding Senior Spring 2012 Galileo Circle Scholar Spring 2012 Representing the University s top students pursuing excellent research in the College of Science
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS Student Coordinator for Women s Leadership Group Spring 2015-current Department of Clinical and Health Psychology Coordinate and facilitate monthly Women s Leadership Symposia. Duties include developing symposia topics and readings, organizing monthly meetings, and facilitating discussion among ~50 graduate students, interns, post-docs, and faculty at monthly meetings. Student faculty representative Summer 2014-current Department of Clinical and Health Psychology Serve as student representative at twice-monthly faculty meetings. Duties include attending and taking notes at all faculty meetings, serving as a liaison between the faculty and student body, and advocating for student needs. SERVICE POSITIONS Balance 180 Gymnastics Active Volunteer Summer 2014-current Gainesville, FL Local non-profit that integrates children with varying abilities through sports. Volunteers work one-on-one with the participating athletes, who have a range of disabilities including autism, down syndrome, ADHD, and cerebral palsy. Tu Nidito Children and Family Services Active Volunteer Fall 2011-Summer 2013 Tucson, AZ Local non-profit agency that provides support and grief services to children and families impacted by serious illness or death. Volunteer duties included: leading monthly support groups for terminally-ill 4-7 year-olds; weekly one-on-one in-home family support to a terminally ill 5-year-old. Muracles Active Volunteer Fall 2009-Spring 2010 University club that provides support on pediatric wards of the University Medical Center. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Phi Beta Kappa National Academic Honor Society Spring 2012-current Society of Pediatric Psychology Student Member Fall 2011-current o Pediatric Obesity Student Interest Group o Pediatric Research and Innovative Statistical Methodologies Group American Psychological Association Student Member Spring 2011-current Sleep Research Society Student Member Spring 2010-current Delta Phi Alpha National Honor Society in German Spring 2010-current Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology Spring 2010-current RESEARCH INTERESTS Pediatric sleep, behavioral sleep medicine Pediatric overweight,dietary intake and physical activity Statistical methods for analyzing longitudinal data Stress and coping Psychoneuroimmunology Training program evaluation and development