Lisa M. Werkmeister Rozas Office 1798 Asylum Avenue West Hartford, CT, 06117-2698 Phone: (860) 570-9175 [email protected] Education 2003-2004

Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine

1999-2003

1993-1994

Doctor of Philosophy Clinical Social Work, Smith College School for Social Work Dissertation: The effect of Intergroup Dialogue on cross-racial friendships and cross-racial interaction in a learning environment Master in Social Work, Smith College School for Social Work Thesis: The Bilingual/bicultural therapist: Clinical issues in conducting therapy in Spanish and in English Certificate in Advanced German, Goethe Institute, Murnau, Germany

1989-1991

Master of Arts in English Literature, The Catholic University of America

1985-1989

Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, Magna cum laude, Dominican University

1994-1996

Licenses and Certificates Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), State of Massachusetts. License No. 111169 Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), State of Connecticut. License No.006297

Current Position 2010- present

Associate Professor of Social Work, Puerto Rican Latino Studies. The University of Connecticut School for Social Work, West Hartford, CT. Member of the Faculty. Coordinate Human Oppression Courses and teach in Casework sequence.

Master’s Program Teaching Responsibilities: Courses ●

Advanced Casework Working with Vulnerable and Resilient Populations

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Advanced Casework Differential Practice Theories

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Elective: Health Disparities

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Holocaust Course: Travel Study Exchange Program with University of Merseburg, Germany

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Foundation: Human Oppression: The Puerto Rican and African American Experience

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Student Seminar in Field Instruction

Advisement/Internship Responsibilities: ●

Academic and field advising for 8-10 MSW students per academic year

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Academic advising for 1 doctoral candidate

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Yearly internship field visits for each advisee

● Educational assessment of challenges in the field & attainment of learning goals

Professional Experience 2004-2010

Assistant Professor of Social Work, Puerto Rican Latino Studies. The University of Connecticut School for Social Work, West Hartford, CT. Member of the Faculty. Coordinate Human Oppression Courses and teach in Casework sequence.

2009-2011

Director, Puerto Rican Latino Studies Project. The University of Connecticut School for Social Work, West Hartford, CT.

2003-2004

Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT. Serve as the Evaluation Coordinator of a comprehensive system of care for children with severe emotional and behavioral disorders and their families. Provide evaluation consultation to community-based organizations, design and implement quantitative and qualitative program evaluations, conduct data analysis, report generation, and presentation of evaluation findings to various groups of stakeholders. Supervise and train research assistant and interviewers.

2002-2003

Bertha Reynolds Fellow, Smith College School for Social Work, Northampton, MA. Serve as a member of the Smith School for Social Work faculty. Advise MSW students in the field on their thesis and academics. Serve on committees. Teach courses on anti-racism and clinical practice, and human psychopathology in the MSW program.

2001-2002 1996-2000

Clinical Social Worker, Smith College, Northampton, MA. Provide clinical services for college students; assume on-call crisis and assessment responsibilities for college; provide outreach to residential communities; supervise Smith College MSW interns in their clinical practice.

2000-2001

Clinical Social Worker, Eastern Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute, Philadelphia, PA. Provide clinical services for inner-city population, focusing on children and families; provide bilingual therapy for Spanish speaking clients

1996-2000

Assistant Dean of Students, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA. Responsible for advising women of color student organizations and provide ongoing leadership training; facilitate diversity training; organize and advise first year student, women of color orientation; develop and coordinate Intergroup Dialogue Project; coordinate cultural centers on campus.

1998-1999

Consultant, Smith College School for Social Work, Northampton, MA. Serve as a consultant to SSSW school-based social work program providing clinical social work interns and teachers with training and development around issues of diversity.

1998

Special Assistant, Smith College School for Social Work, Northampton, MA. Serve as a consultant for market research conducted on the Continuing Education Program.

1995-1997 1998-2000

Head Resident, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA. Supported and advised 100 women in a multicultural residence; provided crisis intervention for residents; developed resources and support for women of color.

1995-1996

Clinical Social Work Intern, University Mental Health Services, University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Amherst, MA Provided clinical services and outreach for university students and HMO members; assumed on-call crisis and assessment responsibilities for university.

1995

Orientation and Group Coordinator, Spanish Speaking Team, River Valley Counseling Center, Holyoke, MA

1994-1995

Clinical Social Work Intern, River Valley Counseling Center, Holyoke, MA Provided bilingual individual, group, and family treatment to primarily Latino/a clients.

Invited Lectures 2015

Intersectionality and Social Work Practice: Moving Beyond Cultural Competence. Speaker for Hartford Hospital Social Work Month program. March 24.

2013

Herwig-Lempp, J. & Werkmeister Rozas, L. Relaying systemics, systemically. Presented at the Systemic Social Work Throughout Europe Conference. Lucern, Switzerland, April 26.

2013

Werkmeister Rozas, L. Identity and Oppression: A Germany- USA exchange. University of Connecticut, School of Social Work. February 27.

2012

Werkmeister Rozas, L. Civility and incivility in social justice education. University of Connecticut: Civility Metanoia, West Hartford, CT, September 2, 2012 (with Garran, A.M and Nestor Acevedo, BA).

2012

Werkmeister Rozas, L., Herwig-Lempp, J., Teaching systemic social work. March 15, 2012. Aberdeen, Scotland.

2011

Werkmeister Rozas, L., Oppression and systemic social work. Systemic Social Work throughout Europe. London, October 25.

2011

Werkmeister Rozas, L. “Is race bad for your health?” Harriette Beacher Stowe Society, Hartford, CT. September 22.

2011

Werkmeister Rozas, L., & Libal, K. “Linking health inequities to human rights.” Commission on Health Equity, Hartford, CT September 20.

2010

Werkmeister Rozas, L. “Breaking the cycle of oppression in Middletown through awareness and responsibility.” Invited presenter for Middletown public school faculty development day. Middletown, CT August 30.

Spring 2009

Aging, Developmental Disability and Cultural Responsiveness, Invited Keynote w/Waldo Klein, CT Coalition on Aging and Developmental Disability, Wethersfield, CT May 1.

Spring 2006

NASW Film Series: “Crash” Racialization and the Cycle of Socialization.

Fall 2004

The application of Paolo Freire’s Pedagogy of the oppressed to social work practice. UConn School of Social Work macro-foundation class.

Summer 2003

Cultural transference and socio-cultural factors used in clinical assessment. Smith College School for Social Work Second Year Practice Class

Spring 2003

Cultural Competency and Defining Identity: Implications for the Clinician/Client Relationship. The University of Massachusetts Mental Health Services Intern Training Program

Spring 2003

The Function of Self-Awareness in Teaching Courses on Diversity and Antiracism. Smith College School for Social Work Spring Faculty Meeting

Summer 2002

Completing your thesis: How to make the best of the advising process. Smith College School for Social Work Second-year Research Course

Summer 2002, 2003

Cultural Issues and the Case of Maria: Clinical Case presentation. Smith College School for Social Work Second Year Clinical Practice Class

Summer 2001

Racial Identity Development and Understanding Racism. Smith College School for Social Work. Socio-cultural Concepts Course

Summer 1998

“Language and Culture in Clinical Practice.” Guest lecturer in Smith School for Social Work’s Hazel Augustine Lecture Series

Teaching Experience 2016

SPTP 5318 Structural Inequality and Social Change. University of Connecticut School of Social Work. Examines institutionalized oppression and its implications for social work practice.

2002, 2003 2005, 2006

HBSE 334 Racism in the United States: Implications for clinical social work. Smith College School for Social Work. Second year MSW course focusing on the biopsychosocial impact racism has on our society.

2003

HBSE 131 Problems in Individual Functioning. Smith College School for Social Work. First year MSW course focusing on how four psychodynamic theories explain human psychopathology.

2002-2003

Working with Latino Children and their Families. Smith College School for Social Work. Monthly seminar for MSW students placed in the Springfield Public School System

1997-1999

Intergroup Dialogue. Mount Holyoke College. Undergraduate course that focused on teaching important elements in intergroup dialogue facilitation.

1991-1992

Edu391 Community Development. The University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Teach student leaders the basics of community development theory and practice.

Research Support 2016

Office of the Vice Provost for Research Scholarship Facilitation Fund The Manualization of an innovative church-based T2D prevention and self-care management program Role: Principal Investigator Amount: $2,000 Status: Pending

2016

Office of Research and Scholarship, School of Social Work Understanding the Social Context of Health in Latin@ Communities in Hartford Role: Principal Investigator Amount: $1,500 Status: Funded

2016

The Institute for Collaboration on Health, Intervention and Policy (InCHIP) seed grant Innovative Diabetes Prevention & Disease Self-Management Intervention for Latino Families Role: Principal Investigator Amount: $15, 000 Status: Funded

2016

National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities’ (NIMHD) Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) Program Community-Based Participatory Research: Scale-Up of a Diabetes Prevention & Self-Management Intervention for Ethnic Minorities in Community Settings U01 MD010628-01 Role: Co-Principal Investigator Amount: $2.5 Million (Pending)

2012

University of Connecticut Faculty Small Grant Social Work and European Identity: the Role of Human Rights Role: Principle Investigator

Amount: $1,500 2011

University of Connecticut School of Social Work Dean’s Research Incentive Award From Practice to Evidence-based Intervention for Breast Cancer Screening Role: Principal Investigator Amount: $5,000

2008-2009

University of Connecticut NEAG Cancer Center, American Cancer Society, IRG 06-002-01 Grant. Factors Influencing Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening. Role: Principal Investigator Amount: $19,971

2006-2007

Evaluator, Community Health Center Mental Health HIV/AIDS Service Component Project Performed program evaluation of a SAMHSA-funded HIV mental health program. Conducted focus groups and individual interviews with program clients and staff to collect data regarding services offered, barriers to care, and issues of cultural responsiveness. Summarized findings in a report offering recommendations for improving the quality of program services. Role: Evaluator

2006-2007

University of Connecticut Small Faculty Grant An Evaluation Study of the Escuchenos Conference Role: Principal Investigator Amount: $1,000

2003-2004

Yale University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry Partnership for Kids (PARK) Project (SAMHSA) Evaluation grant that investigated the systems of care for children with severe behavioral disorders and their families and identified the access and barriers to service delivery. Role: Program Coordinator

2002-2003

Smith College School for Social Work Brown Foundation: Clinical Research Institute Grant Studied the effects of cross-racial dialogue on older adolescents. Role: Principle Investigator Amount: $1,500

Unfunded Research 2015

Research on Human Oppression course content and its effects on social work advocacy Surveying the students of Human Oppression Courses taught here at UConn Role: PI

2014-present

Research on preventative screenings with African Americans In Partnership with the Men’s Health Equity Coalition, St. Francis Hospital and First Cathedral, Bloomfield Pilot study to determine feasibility of a large grant Role: PI

2013

American Cancer Society Masters Training Grant in Clinical Oncology Social Work Application number 125522 $12,000.00 Role: PI Unfunded

2012

NIH R34 Re-submission 5/1/2012 “HIV Prevention Using Social Media for Women of Color.” MH097573-01A1 $450,000.00 Role: PI Unfunded

2011

NIH R34 Submitted 9/7/2011 “Feasibility of a Comparative Effectiveness Trial of Facebook vs. Home Health Parties” grant number MH10957321 $399,833.00 Role: PI Unfunded

Publications Refereed Articles: Goggin, E., Werkmeister Rozas, L. & Garran, A.M. (2015): A Case of Mistaken Identity: What Happens When Race is a Factor, Journal of Social Work Practice, DOI: 10.1080/02650533.2015.1100596 Robinson, M. A., Cross-Deny, B., Lee.K.H., Werkmeister Rozas, L., Yamada A.M. (in Press) Teaching Intersectionality: A new paradigm for transforming cultural competence content in social work education. Journal of Social Work Education. Yamada, A-M., Werkmeister Rozas, L. & Cross-Denny, B. (2015). Intersectionality and Social Work. Encyclopedia of Social Work online. National Association of Social Workers and Oxford University Press. DOI: 10.1093/acrefore/9780199975839.013.961 Werkmeister Rozas, L. & Garran, A.M. (2015). Towards a human rights culture in social work. British Journal of Social Work. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/bjsw/bcv032 Letendre, J. & Werkmeister-Rozas, L. (2014). “She can’t fight cuz she acts White”: Identity and coping for girls of color in middle school. Children and Schools. 37(1), 46-53. Garran, A.M. & Werkmeister Rozas, L. (2013). Cultural competence revisited. Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in Social Work. 22(2) 97-111. Werkmeister Rozas, L.M. (2012). (Über) Identität lernen – Dialog als Schlüssel. Zeitschrift für systemische Therapie und Beratung April 30 (2), 72-78. Werkmeister Rozas, L.M. & Grady, M. (2011). Making room for dynamics in evidence based practice: The role of psychodynamic theory in client centered approaches. Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 31(2). 210-223. Werkmeister Rozas, L. & Klein, W., (2010). The value and purpose of the traditional qualitative literature review. Journal of Evidence Based Social Work, 7(5). 387-399. Grady, M.D., Werkmeister Rozas, L., & Bledsoe, S.E. (2010). Are curriculum decisions based on the evidence? How social work faculty members make choices in curriculum decisions. Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work, 7(5), 466480. Werkmeister Rozas, L., & Miller, J. (2009). Discourse for social justice education: The web of racism and the web of resistance. Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work, 18, 24-37. Werkmeister Rozas, L., Klein, W., (2009). Cultural Responsiveness in long- term-care case management: Moving beyond competence. Care Management Journals, 10(1) 2-7. Werkmeister Rozas, L., & Smith, E., (2009). Being on this boat: The provision of culturally competent mental health services to people living with HIV/AIDS. Journal of HI/AIDS & Social Services, 8, 1-22. Werkmeister Rozas, L., & Negroni, L., (2008). University/community partnership: Promoting anti-oppressive action on behalf of Latino youth. Journal of Community Practice, 16(4), 441-458. Kurz, B., & Werkmeister Rozas, L., (2007). The concept of race in research: Using social index variables. Ethnicity and Disease, 17(2), 560-567. Werkmeister Rozas, L.M. (2007) Engaging the dialogue in our diverse social work student body: A Multilevel

Theoretical Process Model. Journal on Social Work Education, 43(1), 5-28. Werkmeister Rozas, L.M. (2004 ) On translating ourselves: Understanding dialogue and its role in social work education. Smith Studies in Social Work, 74 (2) 564-585. Bashum, K., Donner S., Killough, R., and Werkmeister Rozas, L.M. (1997) Becoming an Anti-Racist Institution. Smith Studies in Social Work, 67 (3). Book Reviews: Werkmeister Rozas, L.M., (2013). Falling through the cracks---psychodynamic practice with vulnerable and oppressed populations. Clinical Social Work Journal, 41, 119-121. Werkmeister Rozas, L.M. (2005). “Lesbian identity and contemporary psychotherapy: A framework for clinical practice.” Clinical Social Work Journal, 33, (1) 107-109. Book Chapters: Parks, C. A., Hughes, T.L. & Werkmeister-Rozas, L. (2009). Defining sexual identity and orientation in research with lesbians and gay men. In J. Martin & B. Meezan (eds.) Handbook of Research Methods with LGBT Populations. (pp.71-99). New York, Routledge. Heller, N.R. & Werkmeister Rozas, L. (2010). Anxiety Conditions. In N.R. Heller and A. Gitterman, Eds. Mental Health and Social Problems: A Social Work Perspective. London: Routlegde. Other Publications: Werkmeister Rozas, L., & Medina, C. (Summer, 2007). Contemporary Practice with Diverse Populations: Multidimensional lens to understand culture and health/mental health. La Noticia de Salud, 2(4), 6. Werkmeister Rozas, L., & Negroni, L.K. (Spring 2007). Community-University Partnerships: Advocating on Behalf of Latino Youth. Common Ground. A national publication of the New England Association of Child Welfare Directors and Commissioners. Under Review: Werkmeister Rozas, L. & Garran, A.M. (under review). Oppression then and now: A call for social justice in social work doctoral education. Journal of Social Work Education. Almeida, R., Werkmeister Rozas, L.M., Cross-Denny, B., Yamada, A.M. Intersectionality as a framework to address power, privilege and oppression in social work education. Journal of Social Work Education. In Progress: Werkmeister Rozas, L. Working with potential space in social work. Werkmeister Rozas, L., Stivers, E. Women of color and cancer prevention. Professional Presentations 2016

Werkmeister Rozas, L., & Herwig-Lempp, J. “Neue perspektiven durch internationalen austausch”, DGSA Conference, Inklusion ist…. Germany. April 29.

2016

Negroni, L., Mogro-Wilson, C., Cordero, A., Medina, C., Werkmeister Rozas, L. “A model for preparing social workers to serve latinos and latinas”, LSWO Conference. New York, NY. April 25.

2015

Werkmeister Rozas, L. & Garran, A.M. Utilizing faculty’s hidden and complex social identities to teach antioppression: An intersectional approach, Centre for Education for Racial Equality in Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. June 25. (Peer-reviewed)

2014

Terrell, B., Almeida, R., Robinson, M., & Werkmeister Rozas, L. Intersectionality and social work education. CSWE APM. October 24, Tampa FL.

2013

Werkmeister Rozas, L., & Herwig-Lempp, J. Die Verkorperung der Vielfalt unserer Identitaten: Kritisches

Selbst-Bewusstesein. September 27. Berlin, Germany. 2013

Werkmeister Rozas, L., & Herwig-Lempp, J. Korpereinsatzim Team. September 26. Berlin, Germany.

2013

Werkmeister Rozas, L., & Garran, A.M. Dialogue: A liberatory pedagogy. Paper presented at the Racism and Anti-Racism through Education and Community Practice conference given by the Center for Education for Educational Equality (CERES). Edinburgh, Scotland June 27-29.

2013

Werkmeister Rozas, L., & Herwig-Lempp, J. Historical oppression, national identity, and race. Paper presented at the Racism and Anti-Racism through Education and Community Practice conference given by the Center for Education for Educational Equality (CERES). Edinburgh, Scot land June 27-29.

2012

Werkmeister Rozas, L., Grady, M. The best from both worlds: Empirically supported psychodynamic theory and evidence-based practice. Washington DC, APM, CSWE, November 9-12.

2012

Herwig-Lempp, J. Werkmesiter Rozas, L., Unsettling power: the Systemic approach. Washington DC, APM, CSWE, November 9-12.

2012

Werkmeister Rozas, L. Finding potential space in social work. Invited keynote speaker. Mind the Gap: Potential space in systemic social work. October 19.

2011

Garran, A.M. & Werkmeister Rozas, L., Intersectionality, Social Identity and the Code of Ethics: Reformulating Clinical Practice. NASW Conference, Cromwell, CT.

2011

Werkmeister Rozas, L., “Factors Influencing Cancer Screening Behaviors in Black, Latina, & White Women: Health Equity and Human Rights.” CSWE, APM Atlanta, GA, October.

2011

Werkmeister Rozas, L. “Die Selbst-Identität in multi-kulturellen Beziehungen“ (The “I” in InterCultural/inter-ethnic relationships). Zwei mal Zwei ist Gruen Tagung, Merseburg, Germany, July 8.

2010

Werkmeister Rozas, L. Paper “ Health Beliefs and Perceptions On Cancer Screening of Racially/Ethnically Diverse Women.” CSWE, APM Portland, OR, October.

2009

Werkmeister Rozas, L. & Klein, W. “Aging, Developmental Disability and Cultural Responsiveness,” Invited Keynote for CT Coalition on Aging and Developmental Disability, Wethersfield, CT, May 1.

2008

Werkmeister Rozas, L., Zuniga, X., Stassen, M. “Psychological, educational and dialogue dimension of student engagement: A literature review.” NERA annual Conference, Oct. 22-24, Rocky Hill, CT.

2008

Werkmeister Rozas, L., “Developing an Anti-oppressive identity through group participation.” AASWG, MENSCH International Symposium in Cologne, Germany. June 19-22, 2007.

2007

De Jesus, J., Medina, C., Werkmeister Rozas, L., “A call to action: A model for addressing Latino health disparities.” Council of Social Justice Education. San Francisco, CA. October 27-30, 2007.

2007

Smith, E., & Werkmeister Rozas, L. “Challenges in HIV prevention, service, and research.” Crossroads II: Community-based Collaborative Research for Social Justice, Hartford, CT. June 7-9, 2007.

2007

Werkmeister Rozas, L., Long Dorian, Lawrence-Hawley, Sarmiento, T. “Preserving Self, Culture, and Identity within the Social Work Field.” Presented at the 22nd Annual NASW/CT Statewide Conference, April 20, 2007. Waterbury, CT.

2006

Werkmeister Rozas, L., & Negroni-Rodriguez, L. “Transforming a System: A university/agency/community partnership initiative that addresses the oppression and inequality of Latino/a youth in the U.S. child welfare system.” Presented at the 33rd International Congress, International Associations of Schools of Social Work. August 28-August 31st. Santiago, Chile.

2006

Werkmeister Rozas, L. & Negroni-Rodriguez, L. “Partnerships on Behalf of Latino/a Youth in the Welfare System: The Escuchenos Conference.” Presented at the Annual Program Meeting CSWE. February, 16-19. Chicago, IL

2006

Parks, C. A., & Werkmeister Rozas, L., “Alternative Conceptualizations of Sexual Orientation: Social Work Research, Education, and practice implications.” Presented at the Annual Program Meeting CSWE. February, 16-19. Chicago, IL

2005

Werkmeister Rozas, L.M. “Cultural constructs: Implications on effective clinical care to diverse clients.” Invited presentation to State of Connecticut Department of Children and Families Multicultural Competency in Action and Practice Conference, sponsored by DCF, Partnership for Children Project, and Connecticut Health Foundation, Bridgeport, CT, June 2005.

2004

Werkmeister Rozas, L.M., Smith, S., Long, D. “Culture and Child Rearing: Social, Legal and Practical Implications.” Presentation at the International Institute’s Bridging the Gap: Cultural Strategies in the 21st Century Conference, May Bridgeport, CT.

2004

Werkmeister Rozas, L.M. “Intergroup Dialogue and the application of psychodynamic theory.” Paper presented at the annual National Membership Committee on Psychoanalysis and Social Work (NMCOP) conference. New York, NY. February 13-15.

2004

Werkmeister Rozas, L. “A process model for intergroup dialogue.” Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Association of Educational Research, San Diego, CA, April.

2004

Werkmeister Rozas, L.M. “Understanding Dialogue: Implications for community organizers.” Poster presented at the annual Eastern Psychological Association, Society for Community Research & Action. Washington, D.C. April 16.

2003

Werkmeister Rozas, L.M. “The effect of Intergroup Dialogue on Cross-Racial Friendships and Cross-Racial interaction.” Paper presented at the Anti-bias training conference, Evanston, IL. June 6-8.

1999

Werkmeister Rozas, L. M. “Clinical Practice, Anti-Racism, and Social Change.” Paper presented at the annual conference of the Association for Women in Psychology, Providence, RI. Werkmeister Rozas, L.M., Smith P., and Bell, D. “Diversity as a resource for connection.” Paper presented at the Bertha Capen Reynolds Society Conf., Northampton, MA. June 25-26.

1997

Werkmeister Rozas, L.M. “Transmitting Culture: The Function of Language and Bilingualism.” Paper presented at 1997 Otelia Cromwell Day, Smith College, Northampton, MA.

1996

Werkmeister Rozas, L. M. and Shanahan, K. M. “Listening to Latina clients: A Bicultural Dia logue.” Paper presented at the annual conference of the Association for Women in Psychology, Portland, OR.

1996

Werkmeister Rozas, L. M. “The Anti-racism Taskforce: A Mechanism for Change.” Paper presented at the annual conference of the Association for Women in Psychology, Portland, OR.

1995

Werkmeister Rozas, L. M. “Therapy and the Bilingual Therapist.” Paper presented at the annual conference of the Association for Women in Psychology, Indianapolis, IN.

1993

Werkmeister Rozas, L. M. “Women and their Relationships.” Paper presented at the University of Massachusetts 1993 Women’s Conference, Amherst, MA.

Professional Service 2016

Raising our Critical Consciousness: Can we talk? Professional Development Seminar. University of Connecticut School of Social Work. West Hartford, CT. May 6, 2016. (with Ann Marie Garran, PhD).

2016

Understanding Implicit Bias and Microagressions. Professional Development Seminar. University of Connecticut School of Social Work. West Hartford, CT. February 22, 2016. (with Ann Marie Garran, PhD).

2015

Racism and other forms of oppression: Talking about it matters. Professional Development Seminar. University of Connecticut School of Social Work. West Hartford, CT. October 30, 2015. (with Ann Marie Garran, PhD).

2015

Hartford Together: Joining Hands for a safer city. Moderator. Hartford, CT. November 12.

2014

What’s Power Got to Do With It? UConn SSW Dialogue on Race in 2 parts (Co-facilitated with Ann Marie Garran, PhD) University of Connecticut School of Social Work, West Hartford, CT. November 5, 2014 and December 10, 2014.

2012

Presentation on Civility in the Context of Power Privilege and Oppression, September 27. Werkmeister Rozas,L. Garran, AM. Metanoia.

2011

Werkmeister Rozas, L., & Libal, K. “Linking Health Inequities to Human Rights.” Presentation made to the CT Health Equity Commission, Hartford, CT., September 20.

2011

Werkmeister Rozas, L. Health and Human Rights in CT: Building an Equitable Health Care System. Coordinator and Chair of Conference Committee. UConn, SSW, April 28.

2011

Werkmeister Rozas, L., “Unnatural Causes.” Part of panel presentation at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT. March 21, 2011.

2011

Werkmeister Rozas, L., “Health Inequities in the Latin@ Population.” Lecture at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT. January 24.

2010

“Institutional Racism.” Presentation to the Staff of Middletown Youth Services. Middletown High School, Middletown, CT. August 30, 2010.

2010

“Diversity: What is it?” Presentation to Shepaug Valley High School, Washington CT. April 30.

2010

“Race and Racism.” Presentation to youth of Youth of Middletown Youth Services Bureau, West Hartford, CT. February 22

2008

Aging, Developmental Disability and Cultural Responsiveness,” Workshop presentation w/Waldo Klein, for the Department of Developmental Disability Services, Waterbury, CT, October.

2008

Abstract Reviewer for the Teaching Methods and Learning Style track at the Annual Program Meeting, Council for Social Work Education, Philadelphia October 2008.

2008

Beyond Essentialism: Identity Politics and Oppression. University of Connecticut, School for Social Work Puerto Rican Latino Studies Exchange Program, July.

2007-present

Associate of Latino Social Work Educators (ALSWE): Member at large. Participate in monthly phone conferences with the executive board, help arrange emerging scholarship program.

2007-present

Parenting Education Program Advisory Board, Appointed by the State of Connecticut Supreme Court. Participate in monthly meetings, monitor REPs and evaluate providers. Workshop presented to UConn Law School Students, faculty and administration. Title: What’s Race Got to Do With It: Exploring Cultural Competency, May.

2007

2006-present

The Connecticut Health Disparities Project, Connecticut Department of Public Health Academic Advisory Committee. Role: Member

2006-2008

The Connecticut Health Disparities Project, Connecticut Department of Public Health Academic Advisory Committee. Role: Member

2006

Evaluator for Community Health Center’s Mental Health HIV/AIDS Service Component Project.

2006

Panelist for NASW’s Series: Social Issues and the Cinema. Discussed the movie Crash. St. Joseph’s College.

2005-present

University of Connecticut, Department of Nutrition The Connecticut Center of Excellence for Eliminating Health Disparities among Latinos. Interdisciplinary research on health disparities present in the Latino population. Role: State Advisory Board

2005

Half-day Diversity Training: Wheeler Clinic: Working effectively with race and culture

University Service 2015-present

University of Connecticut Faculty Senate

2015-present

University of Connecticut Faculty Standards Committee

2015

Collaborated with University of Applied Sciences Merseburg for President Herbst’s visit

2014-present

UConn SSW rapid response team

2014-2015

UConn SSW Faculty Search Committee

2014

UConn Dean’s research incentive award selection committee

2014

Doctoral scholarship awards selection committee

2013-present

Coordinator of Germany Exchange program. UConn SSW-Hochschule Merseburg

2013-present

UConn Doctoral Committee.

2013-2014

Associate Dean for Research and Scholarship search committee.

2013-2014 2015-present

UConn Promotion and Tenure Committee.

2011-2014

Casework Chair

2010-2012

FAAC: Faculty Administration Advisory Committee, Chair

2010-2014

Uconn CHIP Executive Committee

2009-2011

Puerto Rican Latino Studies Project., Director. September 2009-May 2011.

2008-2010 2015-present

FAAC: Faculty Administration Advisory Committee, Member.

2008

Academic Plan Committee (ad hoc), Fall.

2007

Workshop presented to Uconn Law School students, faculty, and administration. Title:

What’s Race Got to Do With It: Exploring Cultural Competency. 2006-2008

UConn SSW, facilitated an all-day orientation training session.

2006-2008

Escuchenos Conference Committee Co-Chair.

2006

Helped to bring Tim Wise, renown anti-racist activist, to UConn SSW campus to speak to students and deliver workshop to faculty.

2005-2009

The Center of Excellence for Eliminating Health Disparities among Latinos (CEDHL). Interdisciplinary research on health disparities present in the Latino population. Role: Advisory Board.

2005-2008

Faculty Administration Advising Committee (FAAC), Member, ad-hoc committee on faculty workload.

2005-2007

Faculty Advisor: Committee on Multicultural Awareness and Social Justice.

2004-present

Human Oppression Curriculum Unit Chair

2004-2006

Escuchenos Conference Committee member.

Professional Memberships 2011-2013 Systemic Social Work Throughout Europe (STEP) 2004-present Association of Latino Social Work Educators (ALSWE) 2000-present National Association of Social Workers (NASW) 1999-present Member of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Community and Volunteer Experience 2016-present DPH Office of Health Equity Academic Advisory Member 2015-present Reviewer for the Journal of Social Work Education 2011-2014 Chair of Council on Racial and Ethnic Diversity, CSWE 2011-2014 Commission on Diversity and Social and Economic Justice, CSWE 2011-present Reviewer for the CT State social work licensing board 2011-present Reviewer for the WHO Bulletin 2007-present Parenting Education Programming Board, CT Judicial System 2006-present CT Anti-Racist Alliance 2006-2008 CT Department of Public Health, Health Disparities Project 2005-2010 CLARO (Connecticut Latinos Achieving Rights and Opportunities) 2005-2007 NASW Latino Network 2004-2008 Escuchenos Conference, committee member and Chair Awards Received 2012 The Woman of Color Award. Women’s Center Women of Color Award. For outstanding contributions to the University of Connecticut. 2012 Finalist for Fulbright Scholarship 2011 Dean’s Research Incentive Award 2002 Bertha Capen Reynolds Fellowship, Smith College School for Social Work 2003 Clinical Research Institute Research Grant, Smith College School for Social Work 1999-02 CSWE Minority Fellowship Program, Clinical Fellow 1996 Smith College School for Social Work Eleanor Clark Thesis Prize 1996 Smith College School for Social Work Alumni Thesis Grant 1995 Dorothy Harper Jones/Dorcus Bowles Scholarship, Smith College 1995 James Z. Naurison Scholarship, Smith College June 2016