Joy Lile 1
January 2015
JOY R. LILE
37145 Belden Creek Rd. (360) 951-9402
Corvallis, OR 97330
EDUCATION
2011 – Present: Doctoral Candidate, Human Development and Family Studies, Oregon State University
Committee: Dr. Leslie Richards, Dr. Katherine MacTavish, Dr. Mary Arnold
2014: Masters of Science, Human Development and Family Studies, Oregon State University
Committee: Dr. Leslie Richards, Dr. Katherine MacTavish, Dr. Mary Arnold
Thesis: The Peer Interview Methodology: Participatory Qualitative Interviewing and Discussion in a Youth Garden Project
2009: Bachelor of the Arts, The Evergreen State College
EXPERIENCE
Research Experience
September 2014 – Present: Volunteer Research Assistant, Growing Up Mobile, Corvallis, Or
Supervisor: Kate MacTavish
Conceptualized follow-up phase of qualitative research study with rural, low-income families
Prepared materials for IRB submission
June – September 2014: Graduate Research Assistant, 4-H Food Smart Families Evaluation, Corvallis, Or
Supervisor: Dr. Mary Arnold
Partnered with another graduate student to lead project under supervisor’s mentorship
Designed a systematic site visit protocol
Conduct program site visits in 2 states
Prepare draft report on site visit findings for National 4-H Council
Draft manuscripts for publication
2011 – Present: Graduate Research Assistant, Producing for the Future, Corvallis, Or
Supervisor: Dr. Leslie Richards
Supervise low-income youth research participants at a community garden project
Facilitate Community-Based Participatory Research practices
Design, collect, and analyze qualitative and quantitative data
Communicate with 4-H sites statewide re: program adherence and data collection
Draft manuscripts for publication
Teaching Experience
Fall 2014 – Present: Instructor of Record
Supervisor: Dr. Karen Hooker
Courses: Program Development and Proposal Writing (Ecampus)
Tailor and post course materials
Communicate with students
Provide comments and feedback on students’ writing in a Writing Intensive Course
Received average of 5.7 out of 6 on student evaluations
2013 – Present: Graduate Teaching Assistant, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Or
Supervisors: Dr. Anne Mannering; Dr. Kathleen Greaves, Dr. Joanne Sorte, Dr. Leslie Richards
Courses: Infant and Child Development, Contemporary Families, Student Teaching in Early Childhood, Families in Poverty
Grade and provide feedback on student coursework, including Writing Intensive Courses (WIC)
Respond to student questions and concerns via email and in person
Lead class sessions including lecture, discussion, and small group work
Human Services Experience
2009 – 2011: AmeriCorps Member, Community Youth Services, Olympia, Wa
Supervisors: Alan Stanton, Patty Gregory, Annie Cubberly
Coordinated and facilitated outreach programs for families at schools and childcare centers
Facilitated trainings on parenting techniques with parents and childcare providers
Served on local and regional boards and advocacy coalitions
2009: Intern, Jatan Sansthan, Udaipur, India
Designed, implemented, and presented findings for a community study on prenatal sex-selection
2008 – 2009; 2006: Classroom Assistant, Evergreen State College Childcare Center, Olympia, Wa
Supervisor: Casey Birdsal
Provided curriculum and led group activities for children ages 3 mo. -5 yr.
2008: Intern, Garfield Elementary, Olympia, Wa
Supervisor: Bob Hodges
Tutored and observed students presenting autism spectrum disorders
2007 – 2008: In-home care provider, Community Resources, Olympia, Wa
Supervisor: Jeanne Murdock
Supported clients in daily living and community engagement activities
PUBLICATIONS
Published Materials
Arnold, M., Flesch, J. and Lile, J. (2014). 4-H Food Smart Families Evaluation Report. National 4-H Council, Washington, DC.
Publications in Preparation
Lile, J, Flesch, J, and Arnold, M. (In preparation). Systematic Site Visits as an Evaluation Tool.
Lile, J (In Preparation). Exploring the Benefits of the Peer Interview Process.
Flesch, J, and Lile, J. (In preparation). Teens as Teachers: A Review of the YA4-H! Youth Advocates for Health Training Curriculum.
Flesch, J, and Lile, J. (In preparation). Teens as Teachers: A Review of the Choose Health Action Teens Training Curriculum.
Lile, J. and Richards, R. (In preparation). A Tale of Two Gardens: Differential Impacts of a Participatory Low-Income Youth Garden Project In Two Communities.
PRESENTATIONS
Lile, J. A Tale of Two Gardens: Differential Impacts of a Participatory Low-Income Youth Garden Project In Two Communities. Rural Sociological Society Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA, July 2014
Lile, J. and Richards, R. The Power of Youth Voice in Participatory Research and Evaluation. North West Council on Family Relations, Portland State University, Portland, Or, April 2014
Lile, J. and Richards, R. Producing for the Future: Community Impacts of a Low-Income Youth Garden Project. Poster at Oregon Public Health Association Conference, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Or, October 2013
Richards, R., Gifford, L., Lile, J., and Producing for the Future youth researchers. Producing for the Future: Empowering Low-Income Youth through Gardening. Workshop presented at Preister National Health Extension Conference, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Or, April 2013
Professional Affiliations:
2014 – present Rural Sociological Society
2014 – present Society for the Study of Human Development
2014 – present Nation Council on Family Relations
2013 – present Oregon Public Health Association
Honors:
2014Cynthia Fang Memorial Fellowship, Oregon State University CPHHS
2013Shad Warren Fellowship, Oregon State University CPHHS
2013Gravatt Fellowship, Oregon State University CPHHS
2012 Home Economics Graduate Fellowship, Oregon State University CPHHS
2011 Sonin Scholarship, Oregon State University CPHHS
2005, 2005, 2007 Merit-Based Tuition Award, The Evergreen State College
Professional Development:
2014Writing Intensive Courses Faculty Seminar
Service:
2014 – presentStudent Representative on the HDFS Family Sciences Position Hiring Committee
2013 – 2014Graduate Student Representative for the HDFS program
2013 – presentRoom at the Inn Cold Weather Women’s Shelter, Funding and evaluation team member
2012 – presentProduce for the People, Garden leadership committee member
2009 – 2010Family Support Center Homeless Family Shelter
2007 – 2008TOGETHER after-school program