Amy Krings, MSW

Amy Krings, MSW
890 Edison Street
Detroit, MI 48202
akrings@umich.edu
513-602-2390
EDUCATION
University of Michigan. Ann Arbor, Michigan
Doctoral Degree in Social Work and Political Science (expected)
May 2015
Dissertation: Building Bridges Where There’s Nothing Left to Burn: The Campaign for Environmental Justice
within a Southwest Detroit Border Community
Dissertation Committee Members: Lorraine M. Gutiérrez and Gregory B. Markus (Co-Chairs),
Donald R. Kinder, Michael Spencer
Master of Social Work (MSW)
2003
Community Organization (Concentration), Management of Human Systems (Minor), Communities
and Social Systems (Practice Area)
Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), Peace Studies and Minority Studies (Minors).
2002
Cemanahuac Educational Community, Cuernavaca, Mexico
Spanish language immersion
2001
The International Partnership for Service Learning and Leadership, Kingston, Jamaica
Service learning semester.
2000
RESEARCH AND TEACHING INTERESTS
Community organization, social movements, civic engagement and political participation, urban politics,
economic and political inequality, environmental justice, social justice education, research
methods, social policy, program evaluation, grant writing.
FELLOWSHIPS AND AWARDS
Rackham Predoctoral Fellowship, Rackham Graduate School, University of Michigan.
2014 - 2015
Association for Community Organization and Social Administration (ACOSA) Emerging Scholar Annual
Award
2014
Sweetland/ Rackham Dissertation Writing Institute Fellowship
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2014
Irene and William Gambrill Fellowship, The University of Michigan School of Social Work
Rackham Regent’s Fellowship
2014
2013 - 2014
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) Outstanding Research Mentor Award
Gerald R. Ford Fellowship, Department of Political Science.
Rackham Centennial Spring / Summer Fellowship
2013
2012 - 2013
2012
Rosemary Sarri Scholarship in Management, Social Policy or Community Organization, The University of
Michigan School of Social Work
2011
Margaret Dow Towsley Scholar Award, The Center for the Education of Women, The University of
Michigan
2010
Regent Fellowship Award, Rackham Graduate School, The University of Michigan
2009
Kennedy Heights Community Council Resident of the Year
2006
The University of Michigan School of Social Work Merit Scholarship
Graduated Magna Cum Laude, Xavier University
2002 – 2003
2002
Xavier University Service Fellowship
1998 – 2002
Charlotte Trowle Social Work Student of the Year Award, Xavier University
2002
Gudorf Women and Minority Studies Award, Xavier University
2002
National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Region VI Student of the Year
2002
GRANTS
Rackham Graduate Student Doctoral Candidate Research Grant, The University of Michigan
2014
Rackham Spring / Summer Research Grant, The University of Michigan (declined)
2012
Rackham Conference Travel Grant
2011, 2012
Rackham Graduate Student Pre-Candidate Research Grant, The University of Michigan
2011
Rackham Spring / Summer Research Grant, The University of Michigan
2011
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RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
The Southwest Detroit Community Benefits Coalition: A Case Study
2011 - present
Principle Investigator. Dissertation Research.
• Developed and implemented the three-year ethnographic research design.
• Collected, transcribed, and analyzed original data including in-depth interviews, field notes, and
historical archives.
• Supervised and mentored a team of research assistants.
Michigan Multicultural Education Evaluation Program
2010 – 2013
Project Manager and Research Assistant for Social Work Professor Lorraine Gutiérrez
• Funded in year one by the School of Social Work, year two by a Rackham Spring / Summer
Research Grant, and year three by the Rackham Centennial Award.
• Collected and analyzed quantitative and qualitative data using SPSS and NVivo.
• First author of an article about the effects of social justice education pedagogies including service
learning, intergroup dialogues, and lecture courses on political participation, civic engagement and
multicultural activism (under review).
• Co-author of article about what motivates young people to engage in community service (in
preparation).
• Oriented, trained, and supervised a team of MSW and undergraduate research interns in research
skills including interviewing, transcribing, qualitative data, and how to complete a literature review.
Shrinking Detroit: The View From Below
Research Assistant for Political Science Professor Gregory B. Markus
2013
• Conducted in-depth, semi-structured interviews with elected officials, city planners, and non-profit
managers, and community activists.
• Trained and supervised a team of twelve undergraduate students in research skills including
interviewing, transcription, and content analysis.
• Publication in process.
Organizing for Environmental Justice: A Comparative Study
2011 - 2012
Research Assistant for Social Work Professor Michael Spencer
• Developed literature reviews summarizing social movement theories and empirical studies about
community organizations and environmental injustice
• Co-authored a published book chapter comparing environmental justice organizing in Hawaiian
island of ‘Oahu with that of Southwest Detroit, Michigan.
PUBLICATIONS
Krings, A., Spencer, M.S., & Jimenez, K. (2014). Chapter 10 Organizing for environmental justice: From
bridges to taro patches. In S. Dutta and C. Ramanathan (Eds.), Governance, Development and the
Human Service Professions in the 21st century. 186-200. Rutledge Publishing.
Krings, A. (2013). Rhomberg, C. (2012). Book Review of “The Broken Table: The Detroit Newspaper
Strike and the State of American Labor”. Journal of Community Practice. 21(1-2), 162-164.
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WORKING PAPERS
Krings, A., Gutiérrez, L. M., Meier, E., & Webster, K. (revise and resubmit). The Effect of Social Justice
Education on Political Participation, Civic Engagement, and Multicultural Activism.
Krings, A. (intended submission October 2014). The Reproduction of Environmental Injustice: An
Analysis of Power Dynamics within a Southwest Detroit Neighborhood’s Community Benefits
Agreement Campaign.
Mustafa, A., Krings, A., & Gutiérrez, L. M. (intended submission November 2014). What Motivates
Young People to Engage in Community Service?
Krings, A. (intended submission January 2015). Deciding to Build or Burn Bridges: Strategic Goal-Setting
within an Environmental Sacrifice Zone. (in progress)
Markus G. B. & Krings, A. (intended submission March 2014). Planning, Participation, and Power: The
Struggle for the Soul of Detroit.
CONFERENCE PAPERS AND POSTERS (PEER REVIEWED)
Krings, A. (2014). “Local ‘Re-sistance’ within a Context of Extreme Inequality: The Promise and
Limitations of Community Benefits Agreements for Making Economic Redevelopment
Accountable.” Wayne State University ‘Re: The City’ Symposium. Panel Presentation. Detroit,
MI.
Krings, A. (2014). “Place-Based Community Organizing: Implications for Social Work Education.”
Council for Social Work Education (CSWE) Annual Meeting. Panel Presentation and Panel
Organizer. Tampa Bay, FL.
Krings, A. & Gutiérrez, L. M. (2014). “Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Scholarship and Education for
Community Development Practice.” Paper Presentation. Community is the Answer Conference.
Glasgow, Scotland.
Krings, A. (2014). “How Power Dynamics Influence the Role of Social Work Community Practice in
Sacrifice Zones.” Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) Annual Meeting. Paper
Presentation. San Antonio, TX.
Krings, A. & Markus G. B. (2013). “The Provision of Goods and Services in Detroit: An Analysis of the
Detroit Future City Plan”. Conference on Transnational Vulnerabilities in Governance,
Employment, Health, and Education: Exploring Integrated Solutions for the US and Africa. Paper
Presentation. Ann Arbor, MI.
Krings, A. & Dowis S. (2013). “Decision-Making within Low-Income Communities Facing Undesirable
Development: A Case Study from Southwest Detroit (2008 – 2012).” American Political Science
Association (APSA) Annual Meeting Paper presentation. Chicago, IL.
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Dowis, S. & Krings, A. (2013). “How Collective Historical Consciousness Shapes Political Rationality
among Marginalized and Low-Resourced Community Organizations”. International Congress of
Qualitative Inquiry. Paper presentation. Champaign, IL.
Krings, A., Markus, G. B., Grosso, B., & Karnovsky, S. (2013). “How Communities Strategically Adapt to
‘Shrinking’ Cities: A Comparative Case Study of the Detroit Works Project.” Midwest Political
Science Association (MPSA) Annual Meeting. Paper presentation. Chicago, IL.
Krings, A., Matlen, S., & Velencia, J. (2012). “How a Marginalized Community Negotiates a Community
Benefits Agreement.” National Institute of Health (NIH) Summit on the Science of Eliminating
Health Disparities. Paper presentation. Washington, DC.
Krings, A., Matlen, S., & Velencia, J. (2012). “Building Power and Critical Consciousness within a Context
of Extreme Inequality.” National Institute of Health (NIH) Summit on the Science of Eliminating
Health Disparities. Poster presentation. Washington, DC.
Krings, A. & Spencer, M. “Organizing for Environmental Justice: From Bridges to Taro Patches.” (2012).
Council for Social Work Education (CSWE) Annual Meeting. Paper presentation. Washington,
DC.
Krings, A., Gutiérrez, L. M., Meier, E., & Webster, K. (2012). “Does Social Justice Education Influence
Political Participation, Civic Engagement, and Multicultural Activism?” Council for Social Work
Education (CSWE) Annual Meeting. Paper presentation. Washington, DC.
Krings, A. & Markus G. B, Russ, S., & Velencia, J. (2012). “Community Organization, Participatory
Democracy, and Political Power: Insights from Participatory Action Research in Detroit.”
American Political Science Association (APSA) Annual Meeting. Poster presentation. New
Orleans, LA.
Krings, A. & Spencer, M. (2012). “An Application of Social Movement Theory: Organizing for
Environmental Justice.” American Sociological Association (ASA) Annual Meeting. Collective
Behavior and Social Movements Roundtable. Denver, CO.
Krings, A., Gutiérrez, L. M., Meier, E., & Webster, K. “APA Symposium: Engaging Students in
Community Research and Action.” (2012). American Psychological Association (APA) Annual
Convention. Paper presentation. Orlando, FL.
Krings, A. (2012). “How Do Low-Resourced Community Organizations Build (Equitable) Strategic
Alliances?” Symposium on Interdisciplinary Scholarship for Community Practice in the 21st
Century. Poster presentation. Ann Arbor, MI.
Krings, A., Kingra, A., & McClain, N. (2012). “How can a Low-Resourced Community Organization Build
Allies, Neutralize Opponents and Influence Decision Makers? The Story of the Southwest Detroit
Community Benefits Coalition.” Midwest Political Science Association (MPSA) Annual Meeting.
Poster presentation. Chicago, IL.
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Krings, A., Gutiérrez, L. M., Meier, E., & Webster, K. (2012). “The Effect of Social Justice Education on
Political Participation, Civic Engagement, and Multicultural Activism.” Ball State Diversity
Research Symposium. Paper presentation. Muncie, IN.
Pandit, S., Krings, A., & Gutiérrez, L. M. (2012). “What motivates young people to engage in community
service?” Ball State Diversity Research Symposium. Poster presentation. Muncie, IN.
SELECTED INVITED TALKS
“Dialogue on Detroit: Learning from and with the Motor City”. (2014). University of Michigan Detroit
School Series. Ann Arbor, MI.
“Out of the Office and Into the Field: A Roundtable Discussion of Fieldwork in the Humanities and Social
Sciences.” (2014). Wayne State University Humanities Center. Detroit, MI.
“The Future of Detroit: Challenge, Promise, Opportunity.” (2013). Rackham Graduate School Donor
Luncheon. Ann Arbor, MI.
“Mentoring and the Joint Program in Social Work and Social Science.” (2013). University of Michigan
School of Social Work Panel for First-Year Students. Ann Arbor, MI.
“Mentoring Undergraduate Research Assistants.” (2013). The University of Michigan Undergraduate
Research Opportunities Program orientation for new research sponsors. Ann Arbor, MI.
“An Introduction to Community Based Qualitative Research.” (2013). The University of Michigan
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program Community Based Research Program. Detroit,
MI.
“An Introduction to Undergraduate Research in the Academy: The Do’s and Don’ts of Research
Assistantship.” (2013.) The University of Michigan Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Program Orientation for Research Assistants. Ann Arbor, MI.
“Making Poverty and Inequality Visible: Doing Research That Matters.” (2013.) Panel Presentation. The
Interdisciplinary Group on Poverty and Inequality Annual Conference. Ann Arbor, MI.
“Gun Violence Reduction and Social Work: The Role of Community Based Practice.” (2013). Keynote
speaker. Xavier University Social Work Department Annual Alumni Night. Cincinnati, OH.
“Preventing Gun Violence: Implications for Social Work”. (2013). Panel Presentation. The University of
Michigan School of Social Work Community Organization and Child Welfare Learning
Community. Ann Arbor, MI.
“Social Justice 101: Putting the Pieces Together.” (2012). Symposium for the South Asian Action Network,
Growing Allies, and Human Rights Through Education student groups. Ann Arbor, MI.
“Community & Family Violence: Breaking the Cycle.” (2008). A Community Forum Sponsored by the
Cincinnati YMCA and University of Cincinnati. Panelist. Cincinnati, OH.
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WORKSHOPPED PAPERS
“Local Resistance and the Reproduction of Environmental Injustice within Sacrifice Zones”. (2014.). Social
Movements Workshop, The University of Michigan Sociology Department. Ann Arbor, MI.
“Planning, Participation, and Power: The Struggle for the Soul of Detroit”. 2013. Interdisciplinary
Workshop on American Politics, The University of Michigan Political Science Department. Ann
Arbor, MI.
“The Politics of Local Organizing to Reduce Environmental Injustice: An Analysis of a Community
Benefits Agreement Negotiation Process.” The University of Michigan School of Social Work
Qualitative Methods Workshop. Ann Arbor, MI.
“Dynamic Relationships and the Negotiation of a Community Benefits Agreement”. 2013.
Interdisciplinary Workshop on American Politics, The University of Michigan Political Science
Department. Ann Arbor, MI.
“Why and how do marginalized community members come together, strategically and collaboratively, to
influence public policy?” 2012. The University of Michigan School of Social Work Doctoral
Student Brown Bag. Ann Arbor, MI.
“How can a low-resourced community organization build allies, neutralize opponents, and influence
decision makers? The case of the Southwest Detroit Community Benefits Coalition.” 2011.
Interdisciplinary Workshop on American Politics, The University of Michigan Political Science
Department. Ann Arbor, MI.
“Case Study: The Southwest Detroit Community Benefits Coalition.” 2011. Social Movements Workshop,
The University of Michigan Sociology Department. Ann Arbor, MI.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
The University of Michigan, Political Science Department - Graduate Student Instructor
Politics of the Metropolis (Urban Politics).
The Theory and Practice of Community Organization.
Fall 2011
Winter 2012
Xavier University, Social Work Department - Adjunct Teacher
Theories and Methods of Social Work Practice II / Macro Social Work.
Community Organizing.
Fall 2007 and Fall 2008
Winter 2008
Community Building and Social Change. Team-taught.
Fall 2008
Community and Electoral Organizing. Team-taught.
Fall 2003
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University of Michigan Athletic Department, Student Athlete Tutor
2011 – 2013
• Courses included Introduction to Sociology, Sociology of Inequality, and Sociology of Marriage and the Family
• Student-athletes were primarily first-generation college students from marginalized backgrounds.
Independent Study Supervision
The Promise and Limitations of Community Practice in a Globalized World.
Winter 2013
Research Methods in Political Science.
Winter 2013
Sustainability and Development in Urban Areas.
Fall 2012
Community Action and Social Change: The Southwest Detroit Community Benefits Coalition.
Fall 2012
Invited Guest Lectures (Selected Presentations)
“Social Work, Community Practice, and Activism Inside and Outside of the Academy.” (2014.) Masters of
Social Work course “Theory and Practice of Community Building and Development”. Wayne
State School of Social Work. Detroit, MI.
The Southwest Detroit Community Benefits Coalition: Investing in a Bridge to a Healthy Community.
(2014 & 2013). Masters of Social Work course “Introduction to Social Welfare Policy and
Services”. University of Michigan School of Social Work. Ann Arbor, MI.
An Application of Social Movement Theories: Organizing for Environmental Justice in Southwest Detroit.
(2013). Masters of Social Work course “Human Differences, Social Relationships, Well-Being, and
Change Through the Life Course”. Ann Arbor, MI.
Social Work Research and Social Policy Analysis: Power Dynamics within a Campaign for a Community
Benefits Agreement. (2013.) Masters of Social Work course “Introduction to Social Welfare Policy
and Services”. University of Michigan School of Social Work. Ann Arbor, MI.
Qualitative Methods and Social Work Research: The Case of the Southwest Detroit Community Benefits
Coalition. (2013). Social Work Research Methods. Wayne State School of Social Work. Detroit,
MI.
An Introduction to Community Organizing and Social Change. (2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, & 2010.)
University of Michigan Department of Psychology. “Detroit Initiative Service Learning Class.”
Ann Arbor, MI.
MENTORSHIP EXPERIENCE
Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP)
• Anisha Kingra, Erin Bozek-Jarvis, Candace Curtis.
o Ms. Bozek-Javis and Ms. Curtis won “Best Research Poster” Awards.
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2012 – 2013
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Anisha Kingra, Joel Klann, and Nolan McClain.
o Mr. Klann won a “Best Research Poster” Award.
2011 – 2012
Undergraduate Community Based Research Summer Program
• Stacey Matlen. Summer of 2012.
o Ms. Matlen won a “Best Research Poster” Award.
2012
Southwest Detroit Community Benefits Coalition Case Study Research Team
• Sian Dowis, Sam Russ, Xhensila Velencia, and Heekyoung Lee.
2012
Michigan Multicultural Education Evaluation Research Team
2011 - 2012
• Surabhi Pandit, Kaleigh Webster, Miranda Struck, Aesha Mustafa, and Frances Gonzalez.
POST-MSW PRACTICE EXPERIENCE
The Center for Southeast Asian Studies at the University of Michigan / Ann Arbor, Michigan 2014
United States – Indonesia Study Tour Project Planner
• Planned and organized the Detroit segment of a multicultural, multi-site study tour involving
American and Indonesian college students
• Created a syllabus to compliment the tour’s theme of “Democracy and Pluralism”
The University of Illinois at Chicago. / Chicago, Illinois
2014
Grant Writer for Chancellor Paula Allen-Meares
• Researched, developed, reviewed, and organized grant opportunities to expand support for racial
minority student recruitment and retention
The Community Police Partnering Center / Cincinnati, Ohio
2009
Grants and Development Director
• Wrote and received grants from the City of Cincinnati, the Macy’s Foundation, the Cincinnati Bar
Foundation, the Better Together Cincinnati Funders Collaborative, and the United States
Congressional Appropriations Committee
• Created and managed a direct mail campaign
• Wrote and presented reports to the organization’s board and funders
Interim Executive Director
• Developed annual budget in collaboration with the Board of the organization
• Completed annual reviews with all staff
• Managed fundraising and development efforts
2009
Trainer and Senior Community Safety Specialist
2005 - 2008
• Community Coordinator for CeaseFire Cincinnati campaign, a community-based effort to reduce
gun violence
• Directed and organized the Annual CPOP (Community Problem Oriented Policing) Summit
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Developed evidence-based curriculum in partnership with criminal justice scholars and police
officers on crime and safety concerns ranging from gun violence reduction to engaging youth
Organized and presented in trainings on best practices in problem solving and asset based
community development to more than 1,000 citizens and police per year
Supervised staff and AmeriCorps interns
Community Safety Specialist
2004 – 2005
• Recruited and supported community stakeholders as they worked in partnership with the police to
implement effective problem solving strategies
• Developed curriculum for staff and community members on the theories and methods of
community organization and problem solving.
The David Pepper for City Council Campaign / Cincinnati, Ohio
2003
Manager of Volunteers and Community Engagement
• Recruited and managed campaign volunteers with special attention to high school and college
students
• Assisted with strategic planning and campaign fundraisers
PRE-MSW PRACTICE EXPERIENCE
Bridgewatch Detroit Campaign, / Detroit, MI
2003
MSW Student Intern, The Mexicantown Community Development Corporation
• Recruited and organized residents, businesses, and faith groups as part of a campaign to improve
public health within this multi-ethnic, multi-lingual neighborhood
• Lobbied city, state, and federal officials with neighborhood leaders to prevent the encroachment of
the neighborhood by a growing interstate system
Keep Cincinnati Beautiful / Cincinnati, Ohio
Community Outreach Worker
• Organized and implemented campaigns to decrease littering in urban areas
The NAACP Cincinnati Branch / Cincinnati, Ohio
BSW Student Intern
• Researched policing and criminal justice reforms to be implemented
• Participated in the Mayor’s Community Action Now Committee on Criminal Justice
The Courtis Fuller for Mayor Campaign / Cincinnati, Ohio
Campaign Staff
• Interviewed policy makers and synthesized their findings into policy briefs
• Recruited and managed campaign volunteers
2002
2001 - 2002
2001
Seasongood Foundation / Cincinnati, Ohio
2001
Research Assistant
• Interviewed community leaders to assess proposed changes to the council-manager form of city
government and local election rules
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SERVICE WITHIN THE ACADEMY
Member, ACOSA Special Commission to Advance Macro-Practice in Social Work
2014
Reviewer, The Journal of Community Practice
2014
Discussant, Interdisciplinary Workshop on American Politics, The University of Michigan Political Science
Department.
2013
Member, Community Organization Learning Community. The University of Michigan.
2012
Member, Community Organization Symposium Planning Committee. The University of Michigan.
2012
Panel Chair, “Mobilization in the U.S”. Midwest Political Science Association.
2012
Co-Chair, Conversations Across Social Disciplines, The University of Michigan.
2010 – 2011
Co-Chair, Political Science Department Women’s Caucus.
2009 – 2010
Team Member, Political Science Department Student Recruitment Committee
Team Leader, University of Michigan U-Move Program
2010
2009, 2010
President, Alpha Sigma Nu, Xavier University Chapter
2002
SELECTED SERVICE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY
Detroit Community Land Trust Coalition / Detroit, Michigan
2014
Volunteer and Member
• Researched and disseminated information about community land trust development models and
other policies intended to stabilize neighborhoods while protecting affordable housing.
Michigan United / Detroit, Michigan
2013
Volunteer and Member
• Participated in grassroots organizing campaigns to raise the minimum wage, reduce housing
foreclosures, and develop pathways to citizenship within Michigan
The YMCA of Ann Arbor / Ypsilanti, Michigan
Youth Basketball Coach
• Volunteered to coach a (undefeated) youth basketball team with under-privileged children.
• Organized a fundraiser on behalf of the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign.
2010
Refugee Resettlement Program, the Archdiocese of Cincinnati / Cincinnati, Ohio
2001 - 2002
Student Intern
• Taught a class to immigrants and refugees on the written section of the State of Ohio Drivers’
Licensure Exam
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Assisted refugees in navigating human services departments.
The Drop Inn Center Homeless Shelter
2000 – 2001
Community Organizer
• Collaborated with residents to create and implement a campaign to prevent the forced relocation of
the shelter.
Washington Park Elementary School / Cincinnati, Ohio
1998 - 2000
After School Tutor Program Director
• Organized and coordinated an after school homework club for students of Washington Park
Elementary School with volunteer tutors from Xavier University.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Center for Teaching and Learning Faculty Mentorship Program, Mentor Ann Rosegrant Alvarez, Wayne
State University
2014
Intermediate Spanish Classes
2013 - present
Research Trip to Kerala, India on Women’s Empowerment Programs, University of Michigan School of
Social Work
2013
Center for Teaching and Learning, “Teaching Writing in the Disciplines” Course
2011
NVivo Training, The University of Michigan Center for Statistical Consultation and Research
2010
Advanced Fundraising and Sustainability Planning, The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati 2008
Demystifying Evaluation, The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati
2008
Strategic Thinking and Planning, The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati
2008
Coaching and Team Building Skills, The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati
2008
Asset Based Community Development, The Leadership Institute
2007
Community Organizing, Midwest Academy
2006
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Seminar, American Crime Prevention Institute 2006
National Crime Prevention Council National Conference
2005
Center for Problem Oriented Policing National Conference
2004
Camp Wellstone, Wellstone Action
2004
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Political Science Association (APSA)
2009 - present
Association for Community Organization and Social Administration (ACOSA)
2010 - present
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
2012 - present
Society for Work and Research (SSWR)
2013 - present
Midwest Political Science Association (MPSA)
2011 - 2013
American Sociological Association (ASA)
2010 – 2012
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
2001 – 2003, 2008 - 2009
POPULAR PRESS FEATURING MY WORK
Klineflelter, Quinn. (April 30, 2012). “Detroit-Windsor Needs Second Bridge”. Morning Edition. National
Public Radio. Interview.
Ritter, Jessica, Halaevalu Vakalahi, and Mary Kiernan-Stern. (2009). 101 Careers in Social Work. Springer
Publishing.
Featured on page 216: “Social Worker Spotlight: Amy Krings-Barnes, BSW, MSW,
Community Police Partnering Center, Cincinnati, Ohio”.
Little, Aesha D. (November 2007). “Into the Crossfire.” Cincinnati Magazine. Interview.
Orr, Katie. (June 17, 2007). “CeaseFire Cincinnati.” Cincinnati Edition. WVXU Cincinnati. Interview.
Trong, Quan. (August 15, 2007). “Avondale Dismayed, Determined”. The Cincinnati Enquirer. Interview.
Kelley, Eileen. (August 14, 2007). “Killing won’t end ‘Peace Bowl’”. The Cincinnati Enquirer. Interview.
Richardson, Rachel. (April 10, 2007). “Summit to focus on community safety, crime reduction.” The
Cincinnati Enquirer. Interview.
Coolidge, Sharon. (August 18, 2006). “Out of ‘the life’, they learn to live.” USA Today. Interview.
Arnold, Christy. (November 13, 2005). “’Bumps’ on bridge deter drug dealers”. Cincinnati Enquirer.
Interview
Downs, Maggie. (November 3, 2003). “Student volunteers get full exposure to campaign”. Cincinnati
Enquirer. Interview.
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PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Lorraine M. Gutiérrez, PhD, LCSW
Arthur F. Thurnau Professor (Dissertation committee co-chair)
School of Social Work and Department of Psychology
The University of Michigan
Phone: (734) 936-9124
Email: lorraing@umich.edu
Gregory B. Markus, PhD
Professor Emeritus and Research Professor Emeritus (Dissertation committee co-chair)
Department of Political Science
The University of Michigan
Phone: (734) 763-2222
Email: gmarkus@umich.edu
Donald R. Kinder, PhD
Research Professor, Center for Political Studies (Dissertation committee member)
Philip E. Converse Professor, Department of Political Science
Professor, Department of Psychology
The University of Michigan
Phone: (734) 936-1771
Email: drkinder@umich.edu
Michael Spencer, MSW, PhD
Associate Dean and Professor (Dissertation committee member)
School of Social Work
The University of Michigan
Phone: (734) 764-7224
Email: spencerm@umich.edu
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