ABBY J. SCHWARTZ, MGS, MSW, PhD East Carolina University School of Social Work 114 Rivers, Mailstop 505, Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 328-4209 schwartza15@ecu.edu EDUCATION 2013-2015 Postdoctoral Scholar Duke University Center for the Study of Aging & Human Development NIH grant number T32 AG000029 2008-2013 MSW & PhD Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA Dissertation: Moderators of the Impact of Sociodemographic and Economic Factors on the Well-being of Caregiving Men: Implications for Social Work Practice and Policy 2003-2005 Master of Gerontological Studies Miami University, Oxford, OH Thesis: Perceived Social Support and Self-Management of Diabetes Among Adults Age 40 and Over 1999-2003 BA, Psychology BA, Studio Art Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT Assistant Professor of Social Work, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC Fall 2015 Present PUBLICATIONS Refereed Journals Hendrix, C.C., Bailey, D.E., Steinhauser, K.E., Olsen, M., Keefe, F., Porter, L., Stechuchak, K.M., Lowman, S.G., Schwartz, A.J., Riedel, R.F., & Tulsky, J.A. (2015). Effects of enhanced caregiver training program on cancer caregiver s self-efficacy, preparedness, and psychological well-being. EPub ahead of print, Journal of Supportive Care in Cancer, doi: 10.1007/s00520-015-2797-3 Schwartz, A.J., & McInnis-Dittrich, K. (2015). Meeting the needs of male caregivers by increasing access to Accountable Care Organizations. Epub ahead of print, Journal of Gerontological Social Work, doi: 10.1080/01634372.2015.1067852, Sciegaj, M., Mahoney, K., Schwartz, A.J., Simon-Rusinowitz, L., Selkow, I., & Loughlin, D. (2014). An inventory of publicly funded participant-directed long-term services and support programs in the United States. EPub ahead of print, Journal of Disability Policy Studies, doi: 10.1177/1044207314555810. Simon-Rusinowitz, L., Schwartz, A.J., Loughlin, D., Donkoh, Y., Sciegaj, M., & Mahoney, K. (2014). Where are they now? Cash & Counseling successes and challenges over time. Care Management Journals, 15(3), 104-110. Black, H.K., Schwartz, A.J., Caruso, C.J., & Hannum, S.M. (2008). How personal control mediates suffering: Elderly husbands narratives of caregiving. Journal of Men s Studies, 16(2), 177-192. A. Schwartz Page 1 of 5
Non-refereed Publications: Book Review Schwartz, A.J. (2015). An Unintended Journey: A Caregiver s Guide to Dementia, by Janet Yagoda Shagam. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 58(4), 379-381. NATIONAL AND REGIONAL CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS 1. Schwartz, AJ. (November 2015). Older cancer caregiver care coordination needs before and after hospital discharge. Paper accepted for presentation at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Orlando, FL. 2. Schwartz, A.J., & Hendrix, C.C. (November 2015). Psychosocial needs of older cancer caregivers and variations by dyad relationship quality. Paper accepted for presentation at the annual meeting for the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Orlando, FL. 3. Schwartz, A.J. (November 2014). Improving the transitional care process. Organizer of symposium, at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America,Washington, DC. 4. Schwartz, A.J., & Hendrix, C.C. (November 2014). Predictors and moderators of cancer caregiver burden. Poster given at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Washington, DC. 5. Schwartz, A.J. (November 2013). Moderators of the impact of sociodemographic and economic factors on the well-being of caregiving men. Paper given at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, LA. 6. Schwartz, A.J. (January 2013). Dual Roles: Employed caregivers of older adults. Paper given at the annual meeting of the Society for Social Work and Research, San Diego, CA. 7. Schwartz, A.J. (November 2012). Male caregivers of older adults: their financial strain, emotional stress, and self-reported health. Poster given at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, San Diego, CA. 8. Schwartz, A.J. (November 2011). Intergenerational equivalence of a measure of community satisfaction among Black Americans. Poster given at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Boston, MA. 9. Simon-Rusinowitz, L., Loughlin, D., Schwartz, A.J., Donkoh, Y. (November 2011). State interviews reveal Cash & Counseling information and training needs during budget austerity. Paper given at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Boston, MA. 10. Schwartz, A.J., Gitlin, L.N., Caruso, C.J., & Burke, J. (November 2010). Older African Americans strategies for coping with adversity: Service and research implications. Poster given at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, LA. 11. Schwartz, A.J., Caruso, C.J., & Gitlin, L.N. (November 2008). Keeping busy: Activity as a form of resilience among older African Americans in dealing with adversity. Paper given at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, National Harbor, MD. 12. Gitlin, L.N., & Schwartz, A.J. (November 2007). The Home Environmental Assessment Protocol: An observational tool for working with persons with dementia and caregivers. Paper given at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, San Francisco, CA. 13. Schwartz, A.J., & Black, H. (November 2007). Control as a means of managing suffering in elderly husbands narratives of caregiving. Paper given at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, San Francisco, CA. 14. Gitlin, L.N., Schwartz, A.J., Hauck, W.W., Dennis, M.P., & Schulz, R. (November 2007). Depressive symptoms in African-American and White older adults with functional difficulties: The moderating role of control strategies. Poster given at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, San Francisco, CA. A. Schwartz Page 2 of 5
15. Schwartz, A.J., & Black, H. (January 2007). Control as mediating suffering in elderly husbands narratives of caregiving. Poster given at Faculty Research Day at Jefferson College of Health Professions, Philadelphia, PA. 16. Schwartz, A.J., & Clark, L.J. (March 2005). Defining customer service at a CCRC: A focus group project. Roundtable given at the annual meeting of the American Society on Aging, Philadelphia, PA. 17. Schwartz, A.J., Kinney, J.M., & Kart, C.S. (November 2005). Social support and selfmanagement of diabetes among adults age 40 and over. Poster given at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Orlando, FL. 18. Schwartz, A.J. (April 2005). Social support and self-management of diabetics age 40 and over, preliminary findings. Poster given at the annual meeting of the Ohio Association of Gerontology and Education, Columbus, OH. 19. Schwartz, A.J. (March 2004). Older inmates: A rising issue in the 21st century. Paper given at the annual meeting of the Ohio Association of Gerontology and Education, Columbus, OH. 20. Kinney, J.M., Schwartz, A.J., Kart, C.S., & Murdoch, L.D. (November 2004). All in a day's work: Time use by caregivers to a relative with dementia. Poster given at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Washington, DC. 21. Kinney, J.M., Kart, C.S., Murdoch, L.D., Ziemba, T.F., & Schwartz, A.J. (November 2003). The "36 hour day" revisited: Time use by family caregivers to a relative with dementia. Poster given at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, San Diego, CA. RESEARCH POSITIONS During Graduate Studies 2012-2013 Boston College, School of Social work The Experience of Engagement in the Third Age: An Exploration of Productive Activities, Senior Research Assistant and Project Manager (PI: Christina Matz- Costa) 2010-2011 Boston College, National Resource Center for Participant-Directed Services Membership Information Partnership Project, Research Assistant (PI: Lori Simon-Rusinowitz & Kevin Mahoney) 2003-2005 Scripps Gerontology Center, Miami University Oxford, OH, Research Assistant Time Use by Caregivers to Relatives with Dementia (PI: Jennifer M. Kinney) Lay Explanations of Diabetes Self-Management (PI: Jennifer M. Kinney) Postgraduate Full-Time Positions 2013-2015 Duke University, Center for the Study of Aging & Human Development NIH T32 AG000029 (Mentors: Cristina Hendrix & Deborah Gold) 2005-2008 Center for Applied Research on Aging & Health, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA Treating Depression in African-American Elders (Beat the Blues), NIMH 1 R01 MH079814, Research Project Coordinator A. Schwartz Page 3 of 5
Randomized Trial Study Component of Modifying Lifestyle and Behavior: Impact on Alzheimer s (PROJECT COPE), PA Department of Health, SAP# 4100027298, Research Project Interviewer & Coordinator Tailored Activity to Enhance Affect in Dementia (Project TAP), NIMH 1 R21 MH069425, Research Project Coordinator & Interviewer Reducing Family Caregiver Upset with Disruptive Behavior (Project ACT), NIA 1 R01 AG022254, Research Project Interviewer Experience of Suffering in Old Age, NIA 1 R01 AG0211112, Research Project Interviewer (PI: Helen K. Black) Supporting Mental Health of African-American Elders, NIMH 5 R24 MH074779, Research Project Interviewer TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES Fall 2013 Teaching Assistant, N481: Managing the Care of the Frail Elderly (online course), Duke University School of Nursing Spring 2012 Spring 2013 Summer 2011 Summer 2012 Fall 2011 Teaching Assistant & Online Course Coordinator, SW954: Social Work Intervention Research, Boston College School of Social Work Online Course Coordinator, SW951: Survey of Research Methods in Social and Behavioral Science, Boston College School of Social Work Teaching Assistant, SW841: Program Evaluation, Boston College School of Social Work PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2009-2010 MSW Intern, Massachusetts Association of Older Americans, Boston, MA 2008 2009 MSW Intern, Boston College, National Resource Center for Participant- Directed Services 2004 MGS Intern, Otterbein Retirement Living Communities, Lebanon, OH PROFESSIONAL AWARDS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS Awardee, Massachusetts General Hospital Workshop on Methods in Supportive Oncology (NCI R25 CA181000), February 2015 Awardee, Hartford Change AGEnts Initiative Conference, December 2014 Boston College, Institution on Aging Dissertation Support Grant Award, 2013 Doctoral Student Travel Grant, Boston College, School of Social Work, 2010 & 2013 Student Travel Award, Institute on Aging, Boston College, 2011 & 2012 A. Schwartz Page 4 of 5
Doctoral Program Fellowship, Boston College, School of Social Work, 2008-2013 Boston College, School of Social Work Academic Achievement Award, 2010 Sigma Phi Omega, Gerontology Honor Society, 2005 Phi Kappa Phi, Interdisciplinary Honor Society, 2005 Miami University, Gerontology Fellowship and Assistantship, 2003-2005 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Gerontological Society of America, 2003 - Present Co-convener of the Qualitative Research Interest group (2013 - Present) Novice manuscript reviewer for The Gerontologist (2013 - Present) Conference abstract reviewer National Association of Social Workers, 2008 - Present Association for Gerontology Education in Social Work, 2010 - Present Chair of the Membership Committee (Present) Society for Social Work and Research, 2012 - Present FUNDED RESEARCH Principal Investigator; Co-PI: Dr. Cristina Hendrix June 2014 - July 2015 Funding Source: Reed Foundation Institution: Duke University School of Nursing Total Direct Costs: $16,680 Title of Project: Cultural Influences on the Needs of Older Informal Cancer Caregivers Project Goal: To explore the needs of older cancer caregivers during the hospital to home transition, and determine how these needs vary based on caregiver spirituality and relationship with the care recipient. Caregivers are recruited through the oncology units at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina. A. Schwartz Page 5 of 5