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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