Morgan Pardue-Kim
Ellicott City,MD
Summary
Experienced researcher and project coordinator with 10+ years of experience managing complex, multi-site research projects focused on vulnerable populations, including women, children, and immigrant communities. Proven expertise in mixed-methods research design, IRB compliance, participant recruitment, data collection, and manuscript preparation. Strong background in violence prevention research, trauma-informed approaches, and community-based participatory research, with a demonstrated ability to bridge academic research and community practice.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Team Member/Graduate Student Research Assistant
Boston College School; University of Maryland
Boston and Baltimore, MA and MD
01.2014 - Current
- Project Planning & Implementation: Developed comprehensive research protocols for longitudinal studies involving vulnerable immigrant populations
- IRB Management: Prepared and submitted IRB applications, managed renewals, ensured ongoing regulatory compliance
- Participant Recruitment: Designed and executed recruitment strategies for hard-to-reach populations, achieving target enrollment across multiple studies
- Data Collection Coordination: Managed bilingual (Spanish/English) mixed-methods data collection protocols, trained research staff
- Manuscript Development: Lead/co-authored multiple peer-reviewed publications, managed co-author contributions and submission timelines
- Community Engagement: Coordinated with community partners, presented findings to diverse audiences
Research Project Coordinator
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Baltimore, Maryland
12.2015 - 09.2017
- Multi-Site Coordination: Managed research activities across multiple states and organizations
- Survey Development: Designed and implemented data collection instruments for program evaluation
- Conference Planning: Organized national conferences and stakeholder meetings
- Report Development: Prepared comprehensive evaluation reports for federal funders
- Stakeholder Communication: Maintained regular communication with program administrators, community partners, and funders
Case Manager and Victim Advocate
La Piñon Sexual Assault Recovery Services
Las Cruces, New Mexico
07.2007 - 05.2010
- Case Management
- Court Accompaniment
- Coordination of Counseling Services
- Crisis Response (Spanish/English)
- Facilitator in Community Presentations
Education
Ph.D. - Social Work
University of Maryland School of Social Work
Baltimore, MD05-2026
M.S.W. - Social Work
University of Maryland School of Social Work
Baltimore, MD07-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Gender Studies And International Affairs
University of Colorado
Boulder, CO05-2007
Skills
- Research Administration: IRB management, protocol development, regulatory compliance, data safety monitoring, informed consent procedures
- Project Management: Timeline development, multi-site coordination, team supervision, deliverable tracking, budget management, stakeholder communication
- Data Collection & Analysis: Mixed-methods research design, participant recruitment, bilingual data collection (Spanish/English), qualitative and quantitative analysis
- Manuscript Development: Author/co-author of several peer-reviewed publications, manuscript coordination, co-author management, journal submission processes
- Community Engagement: Community-based participatory research, vulnerable populations research, trauma-informed approaches, cultural competency
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Accomplishments
- Center for Global Engagement Global Scholar Award (2024)
- University of Maryland Dissertation Grant (2024)
- Donna Harrington Fellowship (2023)
- Susan J. Zuravin Scholarship (2020)
- Consuelo W. Gosnell Fellowship, National Social Work Association (2014)
Leadership & Service
- Research Team Supervision (2023-Present): Currently supervise community- and university-based research team that centers lived experiences and collaborative approaches to research
- Community Volunteer: Asylee Women Enterprise (A.W.E.), Baltimore, MD; Justicia Alimentaria/Food Justice, Washington, D.C.
Technical Skills
- Research Software: SPSS (High), STATA (Low), Quirkos (High) NVivo (Moderate), ATLAS.ti (Moderate), REDCap (High), Qualtrics (High)
- Project Management: Microsoft Office Suite, timeline development, budget tracking
- Data Management: Secure data protocols, participant confidentiality procedures, database management
Select Publications and Presentations
- Pardue-Kim, M., Viveros Garces, C., Martinez, E., et al. (2025). "Un lazo que sigue": A community-based participatory exploration of intergenerational childhood exposure to intimate partner violence among Central American unaccompanied immigrant mothers. Child Abuse & Neglect (under review).
- Hepworth, A.D., Berlin, L.J., Salas, K., Pardue-Kim, M., et al. (2021). Increasing maternal sensitivity to infant distress through attachment-based intervention: A randomized controlled trial. Attachment & Human Development.
- Pardue-Kim, M. Viveros Garces, C., Martinez, E., Pfister, M., Evans, K., & Smith, M. Lived experience research with mothers who were Unaccompanied Refugee Minors: A collaborative approach. To be submitted fall 2025 to the International Journal of Qualitative Methods.
- Conference Presentations: Numerous national and international presentations including SSWR, ISPCAN, and International Attachment Conference
Timeline
Research Project Coordinator
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
12.2015 - 09.2017
Research Team Member/Graduate Student Research Assistant
Boston College School; University of Maryland
01.2014 - Current
Case Manager and Victim Advocate
La Piñon Sexual Assault Recovery Services
07.2007 - 05.2010
Ph.D. - Social Work
University of Maryland School of Social Work
M.S.W. - Social Work
University of Maryland School of Social Work
Bachelor of Arts - Gender Studies And International Affairs
University of Colorado
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