ABER ABDULLE
Ann Arbor,USA
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager & Research Associate & Steering Committee Member
Arab-American Health Network Alliance Project
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Conduct extensive literature reviews on Arab American health
- Develop surveys to assess Arab American community interest in health research
- Correspond and collaborate with stakeholders and project partners
- Design and manage social media platforms to drive community member engagement
- PI: Dr
- Nadia A
- Abuelezam, Sc.D
Head of Community & Inclusion
Mind-Easy
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Researched and advised on clinical multicultural adaptations to evidence- based practices to inform content on a virtual mental health platform
- Created and sustained effective partnerships with organizations, institutions, and NGOs to work together and improve access to mental health services for people of color
- Provided guidance and support to CEO and CCO in identifying policies, and practices from an equity lens
Master’s Level Psychologist (TLLP)
Southfield Mental Health Associates
01.2022 - Current
- Provide weekly individual therapy to10-15 young adult clients
- Work with immigrants of color experiencing anxiety, depression, identity development, acculturation, trauma, and adjustment to major life transitions
- Attend monthly didactic seminars centering multicultural case conceptualization, identity presentations, assessment, family therapy, and design and delivery of culturally responsive mental health services
- Prepare and present at monthly utilization evaluation meetings as part of the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities requirements
- Present case conceptualizations during a weekly supervision meeting
- Coordinate interdisciplinary care plans with psychiatrists, occupational therapists, caseworkers, and social workers to ensure client needs are met
- Handle all aspects of case management, including intake, insurance verification, billing, documentation, referrals, and case closure
- Supervisor: Dr
- Shannon Chavez-Korell, Ph.D., LP
Clinical Training Assistant
Michigan School of Psychology
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Assisted in quarterly data gathering and reporting on clinical training outcomes including on placements, student performance, satisfaction
- Reviewed and updated all forms and manuals for final review and approval by the Director of Clinical Training
- Professor & Supervisor: Dr
- Dustin Shepler, Ph.D., LP
Research Assistant
Chance for Life
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Summarized qualitative data, and literature review on Post-Prison Adjustment Syndrome/Disorder
- Developed semi-structured interview protocol for community research study participants, investigating their lived experiences post-incarceration
- Conducted systematic review of scales for PTSD symptoms and trauma recovery
- Contributed to weekly team meetings and supported research design and idea development
- PI: Dr
- Shannon Chavez-Korell, Ph.D., LP
Clinical Practicum Student
Southfield Mental Health Associates
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided weekly counseling services to8 adult and adolescent clients
- Participated in weekly seminars, individual, and group supervision
- Facilitated weekly process group for young adults on identity and compassion
- Presented on case conceptualizations and issues in multicultural counseling
- Facilitated discussions on social justice and equity in therapy
- Supervisors: Dr
- Derrick Sebree, Ph.D., LP & Nancy Brennan, LMSW
Policy & Program Strategist
Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada; Anti-Racism Task Force
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Conducted quantitative and qualitative research analyses, and evaluated legislation, policies, and practices related to racism in the immigration and citizenship process
- Produced policy and research reports and briefs for both internal and external audiences (e.g., Treasury Board Secretariat of Canada)
- Reviewed and analyzed data to generate recommendations based on the research and policy analysis results
Project Lead & Research Associate
Hash It Out Project
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Awarded funding to explore the relationship between cannabis and mental health among immigrant, refugee, ethnocultural, and racialized (IRER) youth ($100,000 – Funded by the Mental Health Commission of Canada)
- Co-led researcher and participant (n=16) recruitment and established a leadership team using Community-Based Participatory Research approach
- Conducted literature reviews, and semi-structured interviews (n=30)
- Prepared, submitted, and managed all IRB applications
- Coordinated project finances and managed all grants and funds
- Designed graphics for project logos, recruitment flyers, and research dissemination
- PI: Dr
- Christina Hackett, Ph.D
- & Aber Abdulle, M.A
Program Manager
RAJO Project
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Managed culturally sensitive psychotherapy and outreach services to Black families through the Trauma Systems Therapy for Refugees Model (TST- R) in two Canadian provinces ($5,000,000 – Funded by the Canadian Federal Government)
- Supervised a team of16 clinicians, outreach staff, and data analysts including training, delegating tasks, leading weekly team meetings, and providing professional development mentorship
- Collaborated with Boston Children’s Hospital to implement comprehensive assessment, treatment plans, and pre-and post-intervention surveys
- Determined the relevance and level of achievement of project objectives, efficiency, impact, and sustainability
- Developed quarterly performance monitoring assessment reports for the federal government
- PI: Dr
- Saida Abdi, Ph.D
- & Dr
- Christina Hackett, Ph.D
Research Assistant
Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Conducted thematic analysis of qualitative data from multiple formal and gray literature between2000 to2018 using NVivo
- Lead a scoping review of policies, service coordination, and access for individuals experiencing concurrent mental health and substance use disorders across all Canadian provinces
- Contributed to data cleaning and coding for several studies related to concurrent mental health and substance use disorders
- PI: Dr
- Mary Wiktorowicz, Ph.D
Community Program Facilitator
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Effectively implemented and administered programs, services, and activities for youth ages3-5
- Created an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes
- Provided psychoeducational sessions to community members to foster empowerment and strengthen capacity building
- Executed program initiatives that guide youth to develop and practice problem-solving, conflict resolution, and communication skills that foster life-long learning
Research Assistant
Heart and Stroke Foundation
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Conducted an independent project investigating heart disease and stroke education among college students
- Analyzed qualitative data from interviews & focus group transcripts with college students
- Managed recruitment and data collection for multiple studies with Queen’s University students
- PI: Lucie Lévesque, Ph.D
Education
Ph.D. - Psychology, Personality & Social Contexts
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI01.2025
M.A. - Clinical Psychology
Michigian School of Psychology
Farmington Hills, MI01.2022
B. A. - Health Studies
Queen’s University
Kingston, Ontario01.2017
Skills
- Proficient in NVivo, R, Qualtrics, Zotero data analysis and citation software
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, Google Drive applications, and Adobe Pro
- Proficient in remote productivity tools such as Dropbox, Canvas, Zoom, and Google Meet
- English (fluent), Arabic (fluent), French (conversational)
- Proficient in project management, project planning, team collaboration, schedule management, stakeholder communications, budget control, presentations
Research Interests
Racial-ethnic-cultural identity development, psychometric measurement, mixed methods, critical consciousness, political attitudes, psychological well-being
Publications
- Payne, T., Castellanos Sanchez, F., Nguyen, L., Zengilowski, A. N., Bennett, A. M., Abdulle, A., Kaldenberg, M., & Awad, G. H. (2024). Ideological Predictors of Hostility towards Racial Equity Protestors. Under review.
- Abouhala, S., Abdulle, A., Zanial, N., AAHNA Steering Group, Abuelezam, N. N. (2024). “Our voices will get louder”: A qualitative exploration of factors influencing Arab/Middle Eastern North African (MENA) American patient participation in US-based health care and health research.
- Abouhala, S., Abdulle, A., Zanial, N., AAHNA Steering Group, Abuelezam, N. N. (2024). Facilitators and barriers to health research knowledge and participation among Arab/MENA patients in the US.
- Wiktorowicz, M., Abdulle, A., Di Pierdomenico, K., & Boamah, S. A. (2019). Models of Concurrent Disorder Service: Policy, coordination, and access to care. Frontiers in Psychiatry,10. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2019.00061
Certification
- Mixed Methods Research Certification, June2024, University of Michigan, School of Social Work.
- State of Michigan, Lic. #6362009625, Master Temporary Educational Limited License in Psychology (TLLP)
Awards
- 2024 Rackham Conference Travel Grant University of Michigan, Rackham Graduate School ($900)
- 2024 Certificate in Mixed Methods Research Training Grant University of Michigan, Department of Psychology ($650)
- 2022 Diversity in Psychology Program Selected Participant University of Minnesota
- 2022 Graduate School Application Scholarship Sage Psychology ($500)
- 2022 Marjorie Scott Scholarship for Excellence Michigan School of Psychology ($1000)
- 2019 Holistic Program Award | Centre for Resilience and Social Development Crime Prevention Award
- 2013 Academic Excellence Award Queen’s University
Affiliations
- 2023- Present American Psychological Association (APA), Division45, Graduate student member
- 2023-Present American Psychological Association (APA), graduate student member
- 2023-Present Arab, Middle Eastern, and North African Psychological Association (AMENA-Psy), graduate student member
- 2023-Present U-M Black Student Psychological Association (BSPA), graduate student member
- 2022-2023 International Honor Society in Psychology (Psi Chi), member
- 2021-2022 Canadian Psychological Association (CPA), member
- 2019-2021 Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention, member
Teaching Experience
- Winter2025 Introduction to Psychology | Graduate Student Instructor University of Michigan, Department of Psychology Lead Instructor: Dr. Shelly Schreier
- Fall2024 Introduction to Personality Psychology | Graduate Student Instructor University of Michigan, Department of Psychology Lead Instructor: Dr. Robin Edelstein
- Winter2024 Psychology of Women & Gender | Graduate Student Instructor University of Michigan, Department of Psychology Lead Instructor: Dr. Hannah Douglas, PhD
- Winter2022 Psychometrics | Teaching Assistant Michigan School of Psychology Faculty Professor & Supervisor: Dr. Kevin Keenan, Ph.D., LP
Leadership & Community Service
- 2024-Present Program and Registration Committee | Black Graduate Conference in Psychology
- 2024-Present Leadership Collaborator | Arab, Middle Eastern, and North African Psychological Association
- 2023-Present Mentor | Michigan Association of Psychological Scholars (MAPS)
- 2021-2022 Community Advisory Board Facilitator | Southfield Mental Health Associates
- 2021-2022 MSP Student Ambassador | Michigan School of Psychology
- 2020-2021 Black Lives Matter Roundtable Facilitator | Yalla Let’s Talk
- 2019-2021 Community Advisory Board Facilitator | CRSD
- 2019-2021 Board Member | Crime Prevention Ottawa
- 2019-2021 Board Member | United Way East Ontario
- 2016-2017 Vice President | Queen’s University Muslim Student Association
- 2016-2017 Mental Health Student Ambassador | Jack.org
- 2016-2017 GECKO | Queen’s University Alma Mater Society Orientation Week
- 2016-2017 Fundraising Coordinator | Queen’s Partners in Health
- 2015-2017 Outreach Officer | Queen’s Friends of MSF
- 2015-2017 Community Organizer & Grant Writer | Syrian Refugee Volunteer Society
Service to Journals
Co-Reviewer, Journal of Women’s Health
Timeline
Clinical Training Assistant
Michigan School of Psychology
03.2022 - 06.2022
Project Manager & Research Associate & Steering Committee Member
Arab-American Health Network Alliance Project
01.2022 - 01.2024
Master’s Level Psychologist (TLLP)
Southfield Mental Health Associates
01.2022 - Current
Research Assistant
Chance for Life
01.2022 - 03.2022
Policy & Program Strategist
Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada; Anti-Racism Task Force
06.2021 - 09.2021
Head of Community & Inclusion
Mind-Easy
01.2021 - 01.2023
Clinical Practicum Student
Southfield Mental Health Associates
01.2021 - 01.2022
Project Lead & Research Associate
Hash It Out Project
01.2020 - 01.2021
Program Manager
RAJO Project
01.2019 - 01.2021
Research Assistant
Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research
01.2017 - 01.2018
Community Program Facilitator
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada
01.2017 - 01.2018
Research Assistant
Heart and Stroke Foundation
01.2016 - 01.2017
M.A. - Clinical Psychology
Michigian School of Psychology
B. A. - Health Studies
Queen’s University
Ph.D. - Psychology, Personality & Social Contexts
University of Michigan
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