Shaquinta L. L. Richardson
Department of Human Development and
Family ScienceCell phone: 864-431-9495
850 College Station Rd. G40Office Phone: 706-542-4824
Athens, GA 30602Email:
Education______
Expected GraduationPh.D., Human Development and Family Science, Specialization May 2018 in Marriage & Family Therapy
University of Georgia
December 2014Certificate in Disability Studies
In ProgressCertificate in Qualitative Methodology
May 2013Masters in Marriage & Family Therapy
Converse College
May 2009B. S., Marketing
Claflin University
Summa cum Laude
Research Interests______
Interactional patterns and processes in families of people with an intellectual or developmental disability, sibling relationships, and intersections of race, disability, and gender.
Research Experience______
2014-PresentGraduate Research Assistant
University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disability Trainee
Dr. Zolinda Stoneman, Professor
Institute for Human Development & Disability
University of Georgia
June 2015Visiting Student
Disability Studies Division
Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
University of Cape Town, South Africa
2013-2014Graduate Research Assistant
Dr. Steve Kogan, Associate Professor
Center for Family Research
University of Georgia
Publications ______
Richardson, S. L. L. & Jordan, L. S. (2016). “Qualitative Inquiry of Sibling Relationships: Reinforcement of Disability Devaluation through the Exclusion of Voices.” Manuscript submitted for publication.
Professional Presentations______
Richardson, S. L. L. & Stoneman, Z. (August, 2016). “Meanings of Sisterhood and Developmental Disability: Narratives on the Intersection of Race and Disability from African American Nondisabled Sisters.” International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities World Congress. (Symposium)
Stoneman, Z. & Richardson, S. L. L. (August, 2016). “Welcome to Our World: Evaluation of a Strengths-Based Sibling Portfolio.” International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities World Congress. (Symposium)
Richardson, S. L. L. & Stoneman, Z. (June, 2016). “Families of Children with Autism: The Association between Maternal Stress and Sibling Relationship Quality.” American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Annual Conference. (Poster)
Richardson, S. L. L. & Stoneman, Z. (June, 2016). “It Takes a Sister: Sisterhood and Black Womanhood in Families of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.” American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Annual Conference. (Poster)
Richardson, S. L. L. (February, 2015). “Families of Children with Autism: The Association between Maternal Stress and Sibling Relationship Quality.” Southeastern Symposium on Child and Family Development. (Roundtable)
Richardson, S. L. L. & Bryant, C. M. (November, 2014). “Effects of Premarital Cohabitation on African American Spousal Closeness.” National Council for Family Relations Annual Conference. (Poster)
Richardson, S. L. L. (May, 2014). “My Child is Not a Problem”: Social Identity as a Stressor of Families of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Georgia Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Spring Conference. (Poster)
Richardson, S. L. L. (November, 2013). Adapting the Cognitive Behavior Therapy Model for People with Intellectual Disabilities. Webinar presented for the National Association for the Dually Diagnosed Webinar Series. (Webinar)
Teaching Experience______
Spring 2016Guest Lecture: Body, Mind, and Social World in Early Adulthood
University of Georgia
Dr. Maria Bermudez, Associate Professor
Fall 2015Invited Lecture: Therapy with Families of Individuals with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Converse College
Dr. Kelly Kennedy, Assistant Professor
Spring 2015IHDD 4050 Critical Issues in Disability
Instructor of Record
University of Georgia
Fall 2014Guest Lecture: Disability in Adulthood
University of Georgia
Dr. Carol Britton Laws, Assistant Professor
Fall 2014Invited Lecture: Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities: Working with Families and Individuals in Therapy Converse College
Dr. Kelly Kennedy, Assistant Professor
Fall 2014Guest Lecture: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
University of Georgia
Dr. Jennifer Gonyea, Assistant Professor
Spring 2014Guest Lecture: Social Identity of Families of Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
University of Georgia
Dr. Zolinda Stoneman, Professor
Fall 2013Invited Lecture: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
Converse College
Dr. Kelly Kennedy, Assistant Professor
Fall 2013Guest Lecture: Adolescents and Foster Care
University of Georgia
Dr. Steve Kogan, Associate Professor
Fall 2013Graduate Teaching Assistant: Adolescent Development
University of Georgia
Dr. Steve Kogan, Associate Professor
Clinical Experience______
August 2013-PresentGraduate Student Therapist
ASPIRE ClinicAthens, GA
University of Georgia
Duties: Provide interdisciplinary mental health services to
individuals, couples, and families in a collaborative university
clinical setting, maintain clinic files, and participate in clinical
meetings related to doctoral program advancement.
June 2012-June 2013Graduate Student Therapist
Charles Lea CenterSpartanburg, SC
Duties: Provided counseling to individuals, couples, and families
of people with intellectual disabilities and/or traumatic brain
injuries and coordinated services with disability service
coordinators and support personnel.
June 2012-June 2013Graduate Student Therapist
Westgate Family TherapySpartanburg, SC
Duties: Provided mental health services to individuals, couples,
and, families dealing with various mental, behavioral, and
relational issues in community clinic setting.
June 2012-April 2013Graduate Student Therapist
Anchor HouseSpartanburg, SC
Duties: Provided group therapy services to adolescent girls, ages 12-17, in group foster home setting.
Awards and Honors______
2016-2017Anne and Earl Haltiwanger Scholarship
College of Family & Consumer Sciences
University of Georgia
$2100
2016Families Special Interest Research Group Travel Award
International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual
and Developmental Disabilities
$500
2015-2017Millennium Scholar
Society for Research in Child Development
2015-2016Virginia Wilbanks Kilgore Scholarship
College of Family & Consumer Sciences
University of Georgia
$3000
2015-2016Karen R. Davis Graduate Scholarship
College of Family & Consumer Sciences
University of Georgia
$1500
2015-2016Christus Powell Minority Fellowship
Georgia Association for Marriage & Family Therapy
$750
2014-2015Eleonora M. Costa Graduate Scholarship
College of Family & Consumer Sciences
University of Georgia
$2000
2014-2015Gwendolyn Brooks O’Connell Scholarship
College of Family & Consumer Sciences
University of Georgia
$1000
2014Marriage & Family Therapy Certificate Scholarship
Department of Human Development & Family Science
University of Georgia
$250
2014Best Theoretical Poster
Georgia Association for Marriage & Family Therapy Spring Conference
2012Delta Kappa International Marriage & Family Therapy Honor
Society
Converse College
Professional Service______
2016Volunteer
American Association on Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
Atlanta, GA
2015Proposal Reviewer
National Council for Family Relations
2014Volunteer
National Council for Family Relations Annual Conference
Baltimore, MD
University Service______
2015-2016Support Group Chair
Issues and Concerns Committee
Graduate and Professional Scholars
University of Georgia
2014-2015Vice-President, Graduate Student Organization
Department of Human Development & Family Science
University of Georgia
2013-2014Conference Planning Committee
Spring Student Research Conference
University of Georgia
2012-2013Student Liaison
Converse College/Westgate TCN
2011-2013Student/Faculty Liaison
Converse College
Professional Affiliations______
2015-PresentInternational Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
2014-PresentGeorgia Association for Marriage & Family Therapy
2014-PresentNational Council for Family Relations
2013-PresentAssociation of University Centers for Disability
2012-PresentAmerican Association for Marriage & Family Therapy
2012-2013South Carolina Association for Marriage & Family Therapy
Work Experience______
2011-2013Service Coordinator/Case Manager
The Charles Lea Center (Spartanburg County Disabilities Board)
Spartanburg, SC