Vicki Burns, Ph.D.
Vicki L. Burns, Ph.D.
Visiting Assistant Professor
Florida International University
11200 SW 8th Street DM 216A
Miami, FL 33199
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EDUCATION
University of Miami Counseling Psychology Ph.D. 2011
APA accredited
University of Florida Psychology B.S. 2005
EMPLOYMENT
Visiting Assistant Professor, Florida International University: 2015-present
Research Associate, University of Miami: 2014-2015
Adjunct Faculty, University of Miami; Florida International University: 2012-2015
Mental Health Therapist, Private practice; Miami, FL: 2011-2015
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
UNDERGRADUATE
Florida International University 2015-Present
LGBT and Beyond: Non-Normative Sexualities in
Global Perspective (GL)
Introduction to Global Gender and Women’s Studies (GL)
Global Psychology (GL) 2013-2015
Psychology of Women
University of Miami 2009-2010
LifeSpan Human Development
GRADUATE
University of Miami 2009-2013
Counseling Theories and Practice
Lifestyle and Career Counseling
Psychosocial Bases of Social and Cultural Diversity (Co-Instructor)
Psychological Appraisal I: Intellectual Functioning (Teaching Assistant)
Psychological Appraisal II: Personality Functioning (Teaching Assistant)
PUBLICATIONS
Peer Reviewed Journal Articles
Burns, V.L., Eaton, A.A., Long, H., & Zapp, D. (under review). The effects of race and gender on bystander intervention ability and intent: Findings from an online training program.
Eaton, A. A., Visser, P.S., & Burns, V.L. (2017). Prescriptions for persuasion: How gender role salience influences attitude strength and persuasive message processing. Psychology of Women Quarterly. doi: 10.1177/0361684317696257
Lee, D., Rosen, A.D, & Burns, V.L. (2013). Over a half-century encapsulated: A multicultural content analysis of the Journal of Counseling Psychology, 1954-2009. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 60, 154-161.
Book Chapter
Burns, V.L., & Eaton, A.A. (2016). #GirlsFightBack: How girls are using social media and online communities to combat sexism. In F. A. Villarruel and Y. Kiuchi (Eds.), Youth culture and its influence on communities.
PENDING GRANTS
HD091267-01 Edwards (PI) 2017-2022
Funding Agency: National Institute of Health
Title: Adapting and Evaluating a Bystander-Focused Violence Prevention Curriculum for
Diverse Youth
Description: The goal of the project is to refine, implement, and rigorously evaluate a culturally-relevant, evidence-informed, theoretically-grounded bystander-focused sexual violence and dating violence prevention initiative that engages both high school youth and adults (e.g., teachers).
Role: Co-PI; Site-PI
Grant total: $3,629, 818
CONFERENCES AND PRESENTATIONS
Burns, V. L. (March, 2017). Examining the role of race, gender, and sexual orientation on bystander attitudes and behaviors with youth of color. Featured Feminist Scientific Symposia Panel Member at the Association for Women in Psychology conference, Milwaukee, WI.
Burns, V. L. (March, 2017). An exploration of current violence and aggression research with diverse youth. Featured Feminist Scientific Symposia Panel Chair at the Association for Women in Psychology conference, Milwaukee, WI.
Burns, V. L. (March, 2017). Intersections of gender and IPV: Masculinity, rape myth acceptance, and bystander behavior. Featured Feminist Scientific Symposia Panel Discussant at the Association for Women in Psychology conference, Milwaukee, WI.
Burns, V. L. (March, 2016). Understanding campus sexual assault prevention. Poster presentation at The Institute for Feminist Academic Psychologists, Pittsburgh, PA.
Burns, V. L. (September, 2014). Sexualization of Women and Girls in the Media. Invited Community Expert, Women’s Fund of Miami-Dade Freedom from Violence, Coral Gables, FL.
Burns, V. L. (September, 2014). Professional Development. Invited Guest Speaker, University of Miami Athletics Student Development Forum, Coral Gables, FL.
Burns, V. L. (August, 2014). Sexualization of Women and Girls in the Media. Invited Community Expert, Women’s Fund of Miami-Dade Junior Board meeting, Coral Gables, FL.
Burns, V. L. (April, 2014). Campus Sexual Assault, Invited Community Expert, University of Miami Canes Consent, Coral Gables, FL.
Burns, V. L. (March, 2013). Invited Panel Member, Florida International University SlutWalk Open Forum Discussion.
Lee, D., Burns, V.L., Chapman, A., Longa, C., Perry, J., & Tarullo, N. (May, 2008). Exploring the Relation between Parenting Styles and Adolescent Personality Using the Interpersonal Circumplex (IPC) Model. Poster presented at the Annual Convention of the Society for Interpersonal Theory and Research (SITAR), Tempe, Arizona.
Lee, D., Burns., V.L., Chapman, A., Longa, C., Perry, J., & Tarullo, N. (August, 2008). Parenting Styles and Adolescent Personality. Poster presented at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Boston, Massachusetts.
Schweers, E.E., Doninger, G.L., Hewes, S., Burns, V.L., Perry, J., Burnett, K.F., & Victorson, D. (August, 2008). A Hierarchical Model of Disordered Eating Behaviors in Female Athletes. Poster presented at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Boston, Massachusetts.
Burns, V.L., & Lee, D. (August, 2007). Development of Gender Issues in Counseling Psychology. Symposium presented at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.
Burns, V.L., Burnett, K.F., Doninger, G.L., Schweers, E. E., Malluche, D.D., Perry, J., & Haynes, M.M. (August, 2007). Ethnic Differences in Eating Disorder Risks among Female College Athletes. Poster presented at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.
Burns, V.L., Burnett, K.F., Doninger, G.L., Schweers, E. E., Malluche, D.D., Perry, J., & Haynes, M.M. (August, 2007). Ethnic Differences in Eating Disorder Risks among Female College Athletes. Poster presented at Annual Citizens Board Research and Creativity Forum, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
Burns, V.L., Burnett, K.F., Doninger, G.L., Schweers, E. E., Malluche, D.D., Perry, J., & Haynes, M.M. (August, 2007). Ethnic Differences in Eating Disorder Risks among Female College Athletes. Poster adapted to an article in September 2007 issue of GradPsych, titled “Research Round-up: Sporty Body Images.”
Schweers, E.E., Doninger, G.L., Burnett, K.F., Burns, V.L., Perry, J., & Haynes, M.M. (August 2007). Impact of Coaching Messages on Eating Behaviors in Female Athletes. Poster presented at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA
Perry, J., Doninger, G.L., Schweers, E.E., Burnett, K.F., Burns, V.L., & Haynes, M.M. (August 2007). Feminist Attitudes and Disordered Eating in Female College Athletes. Poster presented at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.
Malluche, D., Burnett, K.F, Victorson, D., Farmer, L., Burns, V.L., Haynes, M.M, & Ouellette, E. (August 2007). Coping Self Efficacy, Dissociation, and Post-traumatic Stress Symptoms Following Injury. Poster presented at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.
Burns, V. L. (March, 2006). Women's Body Images: Utilizing Feminism and Multiculturalism as a Source of Understanding and Protection. Symposium presented at the Annual Convention of the Association for Women in Psychology, Ypsilanti, MI.
SERVICE POSITIONS
· Academic Advisor, Center for Women’s and Gender Studies, Florida International University, Miami, FL; 2015-present
· SACS and UCC Assessment Liaison, Center for Women’s and Gender Studies, Florida International University, Miami, FL; 2015-present
· Faculty Advisor, Women, Sexuality, and Gender Student Association, Center for Women’s and Gender Studies, Florida International University, Miami, FL; 2015-present
· Member, Title IX Taskforce Committee on Campus Sexual Assault, Student Affairs, Florida International University, Miami, FL; 2015-present
· Member, Elaine Gordon Scholarship Committee, Center for Women’s and Gender Studies, Florida International University, Miami, FL; 2016-present
· Member, Women, Sexuality, and Gender Student Association Conference Committee, Center for Women’s and Gender Studies, Florida International University, Miami, FL; 2015-2016
· Member, Diversity Committee, Student Affairs, Florida International University, Miami, FL; 2016-2017
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
GIRL TALK 2013-2015
Co-founder/Co-facilitator Miami, Florida
PRIVATE PRACTICE 2011-2015
Mental Health Therapist Miami, Florida
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY 2010-2011
Counseling and Psychological Services Miami, Florida
Pre-Doctoral Intern (APA accredited site)
THE WELLNESS COMMUNITY 2009-2010
Advanced Psychology Practicum Student Miami, Florida
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS 2008-2009
AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER Miami, Florida
Advanced Psychology Practicum Student
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI COUNSELING CENTER 2007-2008
Psychology Practicum Student Coral Gables, Florida
INSTITUTE FOR INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY 2006-2007
COUNSELING Coral Gables, Florida
University of Miami
Psychology Practicum Student
ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER 2006-2009
University of Miami Coral Gables, Florida
Academic and Behavioral Support Specialist
PEACEFUL PATHS DOMESTIC ABUSE NETWORK 2004-2005
Assistant Group Facilitator Gainesville, Florida
MEMBERSHIPS
· Member, National Women Studies Association 2014-Present
· Member, Division 35, Society for The Psychology of Women 2013-Present
· Member, UN Women Miami 2013-Present
· Member, Women’s Fund Miami-Dade Young Professionals 2013-Present
· Member, American Psychological Association 2012-Present
HONORS AND AWARDS
· Invited Featured Feminist Scientific Symposia Panel Chair at the Association for Women in Psychology conference, Milwaukee, WI, 2017
· Travel Support Award, Department of Psychology, Florida International University, 2014
· Doctoral Qualifying Exam, passed with honors, 2008
· Katy Dean Travel Support Award, Graduate Scholarship Committee and the School of Education, University of Miami, 2008
· National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Grant, University of Miami, 2007
· Gormley Student Research Fellowship, University of Miami, 2006
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