Kolvenbach Research Grant Recipients
2020
Marianna Carlucci, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Psychology
Amy Wolfson, Ph.D., Professor, Psychology
Maryland Department of Juvenile Services
Juvenile's and Staff Perceptions of Sleep Quality and Environment During Detention
Qi Shi, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Education Specialties
The Esperanza Center Youth ESOL Program
Pre-Service School Counselors Promote Social Emotional Wellbeing of English Learners
(ELs) in Baltimore
Sarah Olson, Second Year Psy.D. Student
The Esperanza Center
Acculturation, Eating Disorders, and Body Image: The Impact on Female Immigrants to
the U.S.
Shane McHugh, '22, Economics
Ignatian Solidarity Network at John Carroll University
Divestment from Fossil Fuels: A Financial and Jesuitical Perspective
2019
Nimi Briggs, Clinical Psychology
Living Classrooms Foundation
Assessing the mental health needs of men of color, specifically black men post incarceration
Marianna Carlucci, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Psychology
Amy Wolfson, Ph.D. Professor, Psychology
Maryland Department of Juvenile Services
Sleep Health in Incarcerated Juveniles
Abigail McLaughlin '20, Biology
Mercy Medical Center
Women’s Self-Efficacy through Health Outreach Baltimore’s Education and Employment
Resource Requests at Mercy Medical Center
Leah Saal, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Literacy Education
South Baltimore Learning Center
Learning Works: Creating College and Career Readiness Standards Aligned Curriculum
and Assessment
Qi Shi, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Education Specialties
The Esperanza Center
Connecting School Counselors-In-Training with English Language Learner (ELL) Youth
in Baltimore: A community-based participatory research
2018
Christine Lay, Psy.D. Candidate, Clinical Psychology
Intercultural Counseling Connection
Perceptions and Experiences of Psychotherapy Among Forced Migrants with Limited English
Proficiency
Casey Nolan '19, Biology
Mercy Medical Center
Success through Follow-Up: A Study of Health Outreach Baltimore’s Resource Request
Patterns and the Impact of Follow-Up on Resource Acquisition
Thomas O'Brien '20, Biology
Glenwood Life Counseling Center
Glenwood Life Recovery Gardens
Aileen Van Wie, Psy.D. Candidate, Clinical Psychology
Intercultural Counseling Connection
Feasibility and Efficacy of a Mindfulness-Based Intervention for a Substance Abuse
Population
2017
Mary Jo Coiro, Assistant Professor, Psychology
GEDCO Cares
Development and Evaluation of a Mental Health Referral System for GEDCO CARES
Michael Comer '18, Biology
Blue Water Baltimore/Herring Run Nursery
Identifying and assessing native biomonitoring plants in Baltimore city
Community Mentor: Elizabeth E. Dahl, Chemistry
Elizabeth Dahl, Associate Professor, Chemistry
Baltimore Green Space
Assessing neighborhood air quality in urban and greenspaces in Baltimore City
Theresa M Robertson, Ph.D. Candidate, Pastoral Counseling
Families Advocating Intelligent Registries
The Efficacy of Compassion-Focused Therapy for Managing Psycho-Spiritual Consequences
of Sex Offender Public Registration
Precious Uwaya '18, Accounting
Baltimore Cash
Evaluating Best Practices to Foster Financial Readiness in First Generation College
Students
Community Mentor: JP Krahel, Accounting
2016
Lena Caesar, Associate Professor, Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences
US Dream Academy
Effective Strategies and Best Practices for Targeting Literacy Development in African
American Boys Attending the Baltimore US Dream Academy’s After-School Program
Michiko Iwasaki, Assistant Professor, Psychology & Amy Henniger, Psy.D. '18
Baltimore City Sexual Assault Response Team (SART)
Program evaluation of the Baltimore City Sexual Assault Response Team (SART): Listening
to the Voices of the Survivors
Kelly Keane, Visiting Affiliate Assistant Professor, Education Specialties
Govans Elementary School
Barriers and Enablers of Technology Integration in an Urban Charter Elementary School
Leah Saal, Assistant Professsor, Teacher Education
Maryland New Directions
A New Direction for Assessment
Libby Kumin, Professor, Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences
Hearing and Speech Agency
Empowering Families of Children with Down Syndrome: Assessing Needs and Developing
Information on Speech and Language
2015
Tyler Cochran, ’17, Global Studies and Spanish
Community Agency: International Rescue Committee in Baltimore
Differing Psychological Response to Trauma among Torture Survivors
Community Mentor: Marianna E. Carlucci, Psychology
Jessica Valenti, ’16, Biology and Global Studies
Community Agency: Safe House of Hope
The Effects of Rites of Passage on Victims of Human Trafficking
Community Mentor: Janine Holc, Political Science
2014
Giuliana Caranante, '15, Writing and Psychology
Richnor Spring Neighborhood Association
York Road Literacy and Employment Initiative
Sarah Davarya M.S. '16, Psychology
Community Agency: St. Elizabeth School
Adults with autism spectrum disorder: Supports and barriers to obtaining successful
employment
Community Mentor: Sue Murray
Lauren Heery '15, Interdisciplinary Biology/Chemistry & Interdisciplinary English/Classical
Civilization
Community Agency: York Road Partnership
Pedestrian Safety and Health Along the York Road Corridor
Community Mentor: Maiju Lehmijoki-Gardner, Theology
Lindsay Smith M.S., '15, Psychology
Community Agency: Safe House of Hope
The relation between Sexual Risk Taking and Perception of Health Risk:
A Preliminary Examination of Condom use Self-Efficacy and the Health Belief Model
in Survivors of Sex Trafficking
Community Mentor: Denene M. Yates
Gena Stenger '15, Elementary Education
Community Agency: Acts 4 Youth
Identifying the Effectiveness of Teachers and Mentors for the "At-Risk Youth" of Acts
4 Youth and Increasing Student Retention Rates
Community Mentor: Kevin Good
2013
Briana Ciccarino '15, Global Studies
Community Agency: Caroline Center
Language: the power of words and who cares
Community Mentor: Heather Z. Lyons, Psychology
Brett Kirkpatrick, M.S.'14, Counseling Psychology
Community Agency: GEDCO
Greater Govans Community Food Assessment
Community Mentor: Heather Z. Lyons, Psychology
Maiju Lehmijoki-Gardner, Ph.D., Theology
Community Agency: Health Freedom
Partnering to Promote Health Equality and Justice in Baltimore
Thomas Patrick O’Donnell '15, English
Community Agency: DeWees Recreation Center
Restorative Justice and Community Building at the DeWees Recreation Center—Best Practices
Research and Needs Assessment
2012
Lena Gloria Caesar, Ed.D., Ph.D., Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology
Community Agency: U.S. Dream Academy
Predictors of Language and Literacy Performance among At-Risk Students at the Baltimore
Learning Center's After-School Program (ASP): A Curriculum Needs Assessment
Betsy Jenkins M.S. '13, Pastoral Counseling
Rev. Jill L. Snodgrass, Ph.D., Pastoral Counseling
Community Agency: Marian House
It's More Than a Job Club, Girlfriend!
Tiphanie G. Sutton M.S., Psychology
Martin F. Sherman, Ph.D., Psychology
Community Agency: Office of Teacher Support and Development of Baltimore City Public
Schools
Supporting and Sustaining Educators of Baltimore City Public Schools: An Evaluation
of the New Teacher Induction Program
Stephanie Tsang '14, Theology
Community Agency: Stella Maris Hospice
Hospice Treatment, Spirituality, and Quality of Care for End-of-Life Patients
Mentor: Bernadette Roche, Biology
Dominic T. Walker '13, Sociology
Community Agency: St. Ignatius Loyola Academy
Socialization and Education: Navigating Class Difference in Education
Community Mentor: Robert W. Simmons, Teacher Education
2011
Patrick Diamond '13, Global Studies
Community Agency: Saint Vincent de Paul’s Home Connections program
Alternative Financial Service & Homelessness
Community Mentor: Frederick Derrick
Rachel Firestone M.S. '12, Psychology
Community Agency: Caroline Center
Tackling Unemployment Among African-American Women in Baltimore
Daniel Kelly '12, Biology
Community Agency: Parks and People Foundation
The effect of community gardening on attitudes and behaviors surrounding health and
nutrition
Community Mentor: Bernadette Roche, Biology
Jacqueline Lovdahl '12, Communication
Community Agency: Esperanza Center
Creating a blueprint for a successful pro bono legal clinic to serve Baltimore immigrants
Community Mentor: Antonia Keane, Sociology
Scott Strickman M.S. '12, Psychology
Community Agency: Caroline Center
Helping the Caroline Center Help Baltimore
2010
Heather E. Dark, M.S. '11, Psychology
Stephanie Flores-Koulish, Ph.D., Education Specialties
Community Agency: Greater Homewood Community Corporation along with Barclay & Margaret
Brent Elementary/Middle Schools
Investigating the Digital Divide in Two Baltimore City Schools to Enhance Community
Involvement
Drew Leder, Ph.D., Philosophy
Rev. Timothy B. Brown, S.J., Law and Social Responsibility
Community Agency: Jessup Correctional Institution
JCI - Loyola Partnership
2009
Ayla D. Badell '11, Psychology Community Agency: Maryland State Office of Infectious Disease Prevention & Care Services Refugees and Mental Health: The Search for Sanity C. Matthew Cairns '10, Finance and Interdisciplinary Political Science/Philosophy Community Agency: Loyola University Maryland's York Road Redevelopment CommitteeEngaging Businesses in the Greater Govans Community: The Potential for Business Incubation on York Road
Alicia K. Condon '10, Interdisciplinary Philosophy/Theology
Community Agency: St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore/Beans and Bread Outreach Center
Evaluating the Experiences of Beans and Bread Volunteers: A Qualitative Investigation
JungGeum Im, M.S. '10 Psychology
Community Agency: Joseph Richey Hospice
Relation between Resilience-related Traits and Volunteerism at Hospice
Elliot King, Ph.D., Communication
Barbara Vann, Ph.D., Sociology
Community Agency: Maryland Correctional Institution for Women College Degree Program
Developing a Blueprint for Creating a Sustainable Degree-granting Higher Education Program at the Maryland Correctional Institution for Women
Donna Pitts, Au.D., CCC-A, The Loyola Clinical Centers
Kathleen Ward, M.S., The Loyola Clinical Centers
Community Agency: The Stadium Place, Govans Ecumenical Development Corporation (GEDCO)
Strategies for Improving Communication in Older Adults with Hearing Impairment
Catherine Savell, M.A., Modern Languages and Literatures
Community Agency: Immigration Outreach Service Center of St. Matthew Catholic Church in Baltimore
Assessing Immigrant Needs at the Immigrant Outreach Service Center of St. Matthew Catholic Church in Baltimore