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Katrina Kennedy katrina_kennedy@mail.harvard.edu

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EDUCATION
Master of Education Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
May 2015 Mind, Brain, & Education
HGSE Grant Award Recipient
Bachelor of Arts The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
December 2013 Psychology, Minor in Communication Sciences & Disorders
IE Citizen Scholar
Kuhn Scholar
Associate of Arts Houston Community College, Katy, TX
May 2011 Concentration: Social/Behavioral Sciences
High Honors

CONTINUING EDUCATION
Certificate Endicott College, Beverly, MA
Exp. August 2025 Applied Behavior Analysis
Certificate University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
Exp. June 2023 Disability Inclusion in Education: Building Systems of Support
Severe to Profound Intellectual Disability: Circles of Care and Education
Certificate Rice University, Houston, TX
Exp. June 2023 Spanish for Successful Communication in Healthcare Settings
Paid Coursework Máximo Nivel, San José, Costa Rica
July 2018 Advanced Spanish: Private Lessons
Tandem Conversation Program: Spanish Language & Cultural Exchange

SELECT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Clinical Leader, Center for Social Dynamics. Martinez, CA
Clinical Advisory Team: Clinical Research & Data Outcomes; Member.
Dreams Come TRUE Scholarship Program; Scholarship Recipient.
September 2023 – Present.
Program Supervisor, Easterseals Northern California. Walnut Creek, CA
Social Skills Group (SSG); Group Facilitator.
May 2023 – June 2023.
Clinical Supervisor, ACES ABA. Concord, CA
Ratio Social Skills Group (SSG); Group Facilitator. Brentwood, CA
Behavior Analyst Internship; Intern.
June 2022 – May 2023.

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Behavioral Health Clinician, Gándara Center. Boston, MA
Family Stabilization & Support Services; Clinician.
In-Home Behavioral Services; Clinician.
In-Home Therapy Services; Therapeutic Training & Support.
August 2020 – March 2022.
Behavior Therapist, Specialized Autism Consultants. Wakefield, MA
July 2019 – July 2020.
Behavior Therapist, May Institute. Randolph, MA
September 2017 – July 2020.
Patient Services Coordinator II, Massachusetts General Hospital. Boston, MA
August 2015 – April 2016, July 2016 – September 2017.
Public Service Aide, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission. San Francisco, CA
June 2014 – August 2014.
Executive Assistant, The Autism Research Foundation. Boston, MA
Virtual Internship, November 2013 – June 2014.
Volunteer Coordinator, Washington Autism Alliance & Advocacy. Kirkland, WA
Virtual Internship, May 2013 – August 2013.
Founder & Director, Autism Speaks Research Ambassador Program. Austin, TX
Collaborative Student Initiative, April 2013 – December 2013.
Founder & Instructor, The Dorcas Knit Project. Austin, TX
Independent Student Charity Initiative, January 2013 – December 2013.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Clinical Research Coordinator II, Harvard Program in Refugee Trauma (H.P.R.T.)
Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital.
Full-time position, April 2016 – July 2016.
Programs of Study: Global Mental Health: Trauma & Recovery Certificate Program;
Office of Refugee Resettlement; Virtual Patient (VP) Program; assorted projects in
Liberia (Women’s Toolkit), Lebanon (Education for Syrian Children), and Greece
(CPSS-V and Kutcher’s Adolescent Depression Scale-Adapted for Syrian Refugee Crisis).
Supervisors: Richard Mollica, M.D., M.A.R.; James Lavelle, LICSW
Research Assistant, Center for Autism Research Excellence.
Center for Autism Research Excellence – CARE, Boston University.
Internship Course Credit, January 2015 – April 2015.
Study: Novel Language Intervention | Autism Center of Excellence.
Supervisor: Helen Tager-Flusberg, Ph.D.
Research Assistant, Science Education Research Group.
Science Education Department, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.
Part-time position, September 2014 – December 2014.
Study: Independent Research.
Supervisors: Gerhard Sonnert, Ph.D.; Phil Sadler, Ph.D.

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Research Associate I, Human Abilities in Bilingual Language Acquisition (H.A.B.L.A.) Lab.
Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders, The University of Texas at Austin.
Part-time position, April 2014 – June 2014.
Study: Diagnostic Markers of Language Impairment in Bilingual Children.
Supervisor: Elizabeth Peña, Ph.D.; Lisa Bedore, Ph.D.
Lab Manager/Administrator, The Children’s Research Laboratory (Language Development Lab).
Department of Psychology, The University of Texas at Austin.
Volunteer position, June 2013 – June 2014.
Supervisor: Catharine Echols, Ph.D.
Primary Research Analyst, The Children’s Research Laboratory (Language Development Lab).
Department of Psychology, The University of Texas at Austin.
Internship Course Credit, October 2012 – June 2014.
Study: Cross-Cultural Cues of Referential Intent in Early Language Learning.
Supervisor: Catharine Echols, Ph.D.
Research Assistant, Human Abilities in Bilingual Language Acquisition (H.A.B.L.A.) Lab.
Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders, The University of Texas at Austin.
Full-time position, July – August 2012; Part-time position, September 2012 – June 2014.
Study: Diagnostic Markers of Language Impairment in Bilingual Children.
Supervisor: Elizabeth Peña, Ph.D.; Lisa Bedore, Ph.D.
Research Assistant, Cognition & Communication Lab.
Department of Psychology, The University of Texas at Austin.
Full-time position, June – August 2012; Part-time position, September 2012 – June 2014.
Study: Cross-Language Outcomes of Language Impairment.
Supervisors: Zenzi Griffin, Ph.D.; Elizabeth Peña, Ph.D.
Research Assistant, The Children’s Research Laboratory (Language Development Lab).
Department of Psychology, The University of Texas at Austin.
Internship Course Credit: January 2012 – June 2014.
Study: Infant Novel Noun Learning in Play.
Supervisor: Catharine Echols, Ph.D.

SELECT PROJECTS
Student Research Practitioner, Inclusive Education: Problem of Practice Evaluation.
Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE); Boston Public Schools (BPS) District.
Course Credit, December 2014.
Supervisor: Thomas Hehir, Ed.D.
Program Description: An annual collaborative research project between BPS and HGSE
that is intended to resolve problems of practice relevant to the inclusion of children with
disabilities in the traditional classroom. Under the direction of the U.S. Department of
Education’s Office of Special Education Programs’ Former Director Thomas Hehir,
Ed.D., our team chose to focus on facilitating better communication between BPS parents
and faculty to: (1) inform parents of the nature and benefits of inclusive education, and
(2) harmonize and achieve family and school objectives for all students in an inclusive
education environment. Our plan was chosen by the school principal of our assigned
school site to be executed in the academic year of 2015-2016.

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Founder & Director, Autism Speaks Research Ambassador Program.
Autism Speaks U – The University of Texas at Austin.
Collaborative Student Initiative, April 2013.
Program Description: A student-led initiative that provides educational training seminars
with a focus on autism research, therapies, and diagnostic tools and assessments to
members of the Autism Speaks U Chapter at the University of Texas at Austin. Program
objectives include participation in a series of after-school workshops, round table
discussions, guest presentations, and mini-research projects.
Founder & Instructor, The Dorcas Knit Project.
The University of Texas at Austin; Better World Books; Knit-A-Square Foundation.
Independent student charity initiative, January 2013.
Program Description: A collaborative charity initiative that engages students in servant
leadership and community development through the knitting craft. The program focuses
primarily on empowering students to serve underprivileged youth by providing blankets,
books, and educational materials for AIDS orphans in South Africa and disadvantaged
students in Latin America. This project was recognized in the semifinals of the Dell
Social Innovation Challenge in 2013 for its humanitarian efforts in approaching global
social problems through entrepreneurship, technology, and environmental sustainability.

HONORS, AWARDS, & MEMBERSHIPS

Scholarship Award ($5250). Dreams Come TRUE Scholarship Program, 2024.
Member. Harvard Alumni Association, 2015.
HGSE Grant Award ($8000). Harvard Graduate School of Education, 2014.
Intellectual Entrepreneurship (IE) Citizen Scholar. The University of Texas at Austin, 2013.
Kuhn Intellectual Entrepreneurship (IE) Award ($1000). The University of Texas at Austin, 2013.
Inaugural Scholar Nomination. National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 2013.
Dell Social Innovation Challenge Semi-finalist. Dell Inc., 2013.
Vice President & Advocacy/Awareness Chair. Autism Speaks U at UT Austin, 2012.
Mathematics Student of the Year Award Recipient. Houston Community College, 2011.
English Student of the Year Award Nominee. Houston Community College, 2011.
Member. National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 2009.
Member. Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, 2009.
Member. Psi Beta National Honor Society in Psychology, 2009.
Dean's List (every semester). Houston Community College, 2009 – 2011.

PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

Kennedy, Katrina T. (In press). “Agrammatism: Comparative Theories on Passive Syntactic Processing
in Broca’s Aphasia.” Journal of Psychology & Behavioral Sciences.

Kennedy, Katrina T. (2012). “The Effects of Processing and Sensory Systems on Perceptual
Fluency.” Inquiries Journal/Student Pulse, 4(06). Retrieved from:
http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/a?id=654

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NEWSLETTER PUBLICATIONS
Kennedy, Katrina T. (2016). Delaware Assembly Funds Statewide Autism Resource Center. The
OARacle: The Organization for Autism Research’s Monthly e-Newsletter, November 2016 Issue.
Retrieved from: http://researchautism.org/delaware-assembly-funds-statewide-autism-resource-
center/

Kennedy, Katrina T. (2016). UHC Expands Insurance Coverage to Include ABA Treatment. The
OARacle: The Organization for Autism Research’s Monthly e-Newsletter, September 2016 Issue.
Retrieved from: http://researchautism.org/uhc-expands-insurance-coverage-to-include-aba-
treatment/

MANUSCRIPTS IN PREPARATION
Kennedy, Katrina T. (In preparation). [Sign Language Training in Children with ASD: Implications for
Clinical Practice.]

Kennedy, Katrina T. (In preparation). [Reinforcement, Punishment, and the Influence of Each on
Behavior.]

Kennedy, Katrina T. (In preparation). [Music, Animals, and Autism: Neural Implications for Newer
Applied Behavior Analytic (ABA) Linguistic Interventions.]

Kennedy, Katrina T. (In preparation). [Magic Words: Environmental Triggers of Pro-Social

Speech Development.]

Kennedy, Katrina T. (In preparation). [Cognitive Bias in Schools: The Influence of Priming on Test
Answer Selection.]

Kennedy, Katrina T. (In preparation). [Breastfeeding & the Authorities Regulating the Newborn Infant’s
Diet.]

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Kennedy, K. (2015, April). Speaking for Autism: Using the Professional Voice to Speak for the
Speechless. Student Practitioner Conference. Harvard University, Cambridge, MA.
Kennedy, K. (2014, March). What’s the Magic Word: Sociocultural Theory in Politeness Language
Acquisition. Intellectual Entrepreneurship Citizen Scholars Research Contest. The University of
Texas at Austin, Austin, TX.
Kennedy, K. (2013, December). Intellectual Entrepreneurship in Early Intervention: Measuring
Linguistic Cultural Competence in ECI. Intellectual Entrepreneurship Consortium. The
University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX.

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COMMUNITY SERVICE
Special Needs Healthcare Volunteer, La Casa Esperanza. San José, Costa Rica
International Volunteer Headquarters (IVHQ), June 2018 – July 2018.

Chair, Board of Directors. Malden, MA

Metro North Children’s Learning Center, March 2018 – October 2018.

Director of Education, Education Programs, Summer Lunch and Literacy Program. Milford, MA
Children Across America, January 2018 – October 2018.

Ad Hoc Reviewer, Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. New York City, NY
Springer Journals Editorial Office, December 2016 – Present.

Newsletter Contributor, The OARacle. Arlington, VA

Organization for Autism Research, August 2016 – November 2016.

Academic Tutor, GREAT Youth and Families Program. Malden, MA

Housing Families, Inc., January 2016 – June 2018.

Sabbath School Cohort Instructor, COGWA Sabbath School Program. Leicester, MA

Church of God, a Worldwide Association, February 2015 – December 2016.

Arts & Crafts Instructor, Archery Instructor; COGWA Youth Camps. Posey, CA
Church of God, a Worldwide Association; Summer 2011.

Sabbath School Cohort Instructor, COGWA Sabbath School Program. Houston, TX

Church of God, a Worldwide Association, January 2011 – August 2011.

Arts & Crafts Instructor, Photographer, United Youth Camps. Dunlap, CA

United Church of God, an International Association, Summer 2010.

Sabbath School Cohort Instructor, UCG Sabbath School Program. Houston, TX

United Church of God, an International Association, August 2009 – December 2010.

Clerical Worker/Administrative Assistant, VUSD Independent Study Program. Vacaville, CA

Vacaville Unified School District, January 2009 – June 2009.

Child Attendant; Kitchen Crew, Recording Crew, & Set Up Crew Member. Oakland, CA
United Church of God, an International Association, January 1998 – December 2010.

CERTIFICATES & TRAINING

Social-Behavioral-Educational Researchers, CITI Program, April 2024.
8-Hour Supervisory Training, BACB, August 2023.
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Training, BACB, February 2023.
Basic Life Support (CPR & AED) Program, American Heart Association, September 2022.
Certified CANS Assessor, MassHealth Children’s Behavioral Health Initiative (CBHI), August 2020.
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Safety-Care: Behavioral Safety Training, QBS, Inc., Renewed August 2019.
Social & Behavioral Responsible Conduct of Research, CITI Program, November 2012.
Financial Conflict of Interest, CITI Program, August 2012.
IRB / Human Subjects Research, CITI Program, July 2012.

SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE
Adobe Indesign, Agile Fleet Commander, Audacity, Behavior Development Solutions, CareLogic,
Central Reach, Checkwriters, CRMS, CyberRat, Dayforce, EdPlan, EPIC, Excel, Fastrak Online
Customer Service Interface, GPS Insights, Longitudinal Medical Record (LMR), Maestro,
Matlab 7.10.0, Maximo, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, MIDAS, monday.com, OnCall,
Open Office, Patient Ambulatory Tracking System, Paycom, PowerPoint, Q-global, R 2.14.1,
Radiology Order Entry (ROE), Relias, SALT (Systematic Analysis of Language Transcripts),
SmarterU, STATA, Virtual Gateway, Windows and Macintosh operating systems.

LANGUAGES
Professional working proficiency in English and Spanish; elementary working proficiency in Italian,
American Sign Language and Standard English Braille.

REFERENCES

Jill Coppinger, B.S.N.

Nurse Manager, Massachusetts General Hospital Farouc Jaffer, M.D., Ph.D.
Dept. of Neurology Cardiologist, Massachusetts General Hospital
Access, Intake, and Referral Center Dept. of Cardiology
Ph: (617) 724-4504 Interventional Cardiology Associates
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Kristyn Mattke, M.B.A., R.D., L.D.N.
Manager, Massachusetts General Hospital Catharine H. Echols, Ph.D.
Dept. of Cardiology Asst. Professor, University of Texas at Austin
Invasive Cardiology Lab Director, Children’s Research Lab
Ph: (617) 643-9818 Dept. of Psychology
E: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Ph: (512) 471-4879
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Elizabeth Peña, Ph.D.
Professor, University of Texas at Austin Lauretta Reeves, Ph.D.
Lab Director, H.A.B.L.A Lab Professor, University of Texas at Austin
Dept. of Communication Sciences & Disorders Dept. of Psychology
Ph: (512) 471-2690 Ph: (512) 471-1206
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