CURRICULUM VITAE

THOMAS E. KELLER October, 2014

Education

Ph.D. 2000 Social Welfare, University of Washington M.P.A. 1992 Public Administration, University of Washington B.S. 1988 Materials Science & Engineering,

Stanford University

Employment Academic Appointments

Associate Dean for Research and Sponsored Projects, School of Social Work, Portland State University (2014 – present).

Acting Director, Regional Research Institute for Human Services, School of Social Work,

Portland State University (2014 – present). Acting Director, Ph.D. Program in Social Work and Social Research, School of Social Work,

Portland State University (2014 – present). Interim Associate Dean for Research and Director of the Regional Research Institute for

Human Services, School of Social Work, Portland State University (2013 – 2014). Duncan & Cindy Campbell Professor for Children, Youth and Families with an Emphasis on

Mentoring, School of Social Work, Portland State University (Professor, 2013 - present). (Associate Professor, 2006 - 2013).

Assistant Professor, School of Social Service Administration, University of Chicago (2000 -

2006). Academic Affiliations

Director, Center for Interdisciplinary Mentoring Research, Portland State University (2009 - Present).

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Director, Summer Institute on Youth Mentoring,

Portland State University (2007 - Present). Faculty Associate, Chapin Hall Center for Children,

University of Chicago (2001 - 2010). Professional Positions

Area Program Director, Big Brothers of King County. (1994 - 1997). Casework Supervisor, Big Brothers of King County. (1993 - 1994). Caseworker, Big Brothers of King County. (1992 - 1993).

Research Positions

Pre-Doctoral Research Associate, School of Social Work Prevention Research Center,

University of Washington, (1997 - 2000). NIMH Pre-Doctoral Prevention Research Trainee, School of Social Work Prevention

Research Center, University of Washington, (1998 - 1999). Research Assistant, The Casey Family Program, (1996 - 1997). Research Assistant, Social Development Research Group,

University of Washington, (1990 - 1992). Research Interviewer, Social Development Research Group,

University of Washington, (1989 - 1990).

Refereed Publications Chapters

Keller, T. E., & Blakeslee, J. E. (2013). Social networks and mentoring. In DuBois, D.L, & Karcher, M. (Eds.) Handbook of Youth Mentoring, 2nd Edition (pp. 129-142). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

Jones, K. R., Keller, T. E., & Ossowski, J.D. (2013). Promoting the social dimension of

sustainability through youth mentoring. In Dujon, V., Dillard, J., & Brennan, E. M., (Eds.) Social Sustainability: A Multilevel Approach to Social Inclusion (pp. 262-281). New York: Routledge.

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Keller, T. E. (2007). Program staff in youth mentoring programs: Qualifications, training, and retention. In Jean Rhodes (Ed.), Research in Action. Alexandria, VA: MENTOR/National Mentoring Partnership.

Keller, T. E. (2007). Youth mentoring: Theoretical and methodological issues. In Tammy

Allen, Lillian Eby (Ed.), Blackwell Handbook of Mentoring: A Multiple Perspectives Approach (pp. 23-47). Malden, MA: Blackwell Publishing.

Keller, T. E. (2005). The stages and development of mentoring relationships. In DuBois,

D.L, & Karcher, M. (Ed.), Handbook of Youth Mentoring (pp. 82-99). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

Articles

Keller, T. E., Collier, P. J., Blakeslee, J. E., Logan, K., McCracken, K. & Morris, C. D. (2014). Early career mentoring in translational research: Mentee issues and challenges. Teaching and Learning in Medicine, 26, 3, 211-216.

Salazar, A. M., Keller, T. E., Gowen, K., & Courtney, M. E. (2013). Trauma exposure and

PTSD among older adolescents in foster care. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, 48, 4, 545-551. (first published online August 17, 2012)

Pryce, J. M., & Keller, T. E. (2013). Interpersonal tone within school-based youth

mentoring relationships. Youth & Society, 45, 1, 98-116. (first published online June 1, 2011)

Blakeslee, J. E., & Keller, T. E. (2012). Building the youth mentoring knowledge base:

Publishing trends and co-authorship networks. Journal of Community Psychology, 40, 7, 845-859.

Pryce, J. M., & Keller, T. E. (2012). An investigation of volunteer-student relationship

trajectories within school-based mentoring programs. Journal of Community Psychology, 40, 2, 228-248.

Keller, T. E., & Pryce, J. M. (2012). Different roles and different results: How activity

orientations correspond to relationship quality and student outcomes in school-based mentoring. Journal of Primary Prevention, 33, 1, 47-64.

Jones, K. R. & Keller, T. E., & Wheeler, M. (2011). Innovation in collaboration: The Summer

Institute on Youth Mentoring as a university-community partnership. Gateways: International Journal of Community Research and Engagement, 4, 168-185.

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Salazar, A. M., Keller, T. E., & Courtney, M. E. (2011). Understanding social support’s role in the relationship between maltreatment and depression among youth with foster care experience. Child Maltreatment, 16, 2, 102-113.

Keller, T. E., Blakeslee, J. E., Lemon, S., & Courtney, M. E. (2010). Subpopulations of older

foster youths with differential risk of diagnosis for alcohol abuse or dependence. Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, 71, 6, 819-830.

Keller, T. E., & Pryce, J. M. (2010). Mutual but unequal: Mentoring as a hybrid of familiar

relationship types. New Directions for Youth Development, 126, 33-50. (Issue: Promising Practices in Youth Mentoring; Editors: Karcher, M. J. & Nakkula, M. J.)

Wheeler, M. E., Keller, T. E., & DuBois, D. L. (2010). Reviewing three recent randomized

trials of school-based mentoring: Making sense of mixed findings. SRCD Social Policy Report, 24, 3, 1-23.

Keller, T. E., Salazar, A. M., & Courtney, M. E. (2010). Prevalence and timing of diagnosable

mental health, alcohol, and substance use problems among older adolescents in the child welfare system. Children & Youth Services Review, 32, 626-634.

Keller, T. E., Cusick, G. R., & Courtney, M. E. (2007). Approaching the transition to

adulthood: Distinctive profiles of adolescents aging out of the child welfare system. Social Service Review, 81, 3, 453-484.

Rhodes, J. E., Spencer, R., Keller, T. E., Liang, B., & Noam, G. (2006). A model for the

influence of mentoring relationships on youth development. Journal of Community Psychology, 34, 6, 691-707.

Keller, T.E. (2005). A systemic model of the youth mentoring intervention. Journal of

Primary Prevention, 26, 2, 169-188. Keller, T. E., Spieker, S. J, & Gilchrist, L. (2005). Patterns of risk and trajectories of

preschool problem behaviors: A person-oriented analysis of attachment in context. Development and Psychopathology, 17, 2, 349-384.

Keller, T. E., Bost, N. S., Lock, E. D., & Marcenko, M. O. (2005). Factors associated with

participation of children with mental health problems in structured youth development programs. Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 13, 3, 141-151.

Keller, T. E., Catalano, R. F., Haggerty, K. P., & Fleming, C. B. (2002). Parent figure

transitions and delinquency and drug use among early adolescent children of substance abusers. American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 28, 3, 399-427.

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Morrison, D., Golder, S., Keller, T. E., Gillmore, M. R. (2002). The theory of reasoned action as a model of marijuana use: Tests of implicit assumptions and applicability to high risk young women. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 16, 3, 212-224.

Shore, N., Sim, K., LeProhn, N. S., & Keller, T. E. (2002). Foster parent and teacher

assessments of youth in kinship and non-kinship foster care placements: Are behaviors perceived differently across settings? Children and Youth Services Review, 24, 1/2, 109-134.

Keller, T. E., Wetherbee, K., LeProhn, N. S., Payne, V., Sim, K., & Lamont, E. R. (2001).

Competencies and problem behaviors of children in family foster care: Variations by kinship placement status and race. Children and Youth Services Review, 23, 12, 915-940.

Marcenko, M. O., Keller, T. E, & Delaney, M. A. (2001). Children with SED and their families

in an urban public mental health system: Characteristics, needs, and expectations. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 10, 2, 213-226.

Keller, T. E., Whittaker, J. K., & Burke, T. K. (2001). Student debates in policy courses:

Promoting policy practice skills and knowledge through active learning. Journal of Social Work Education, 37, 2, 343-355.

Spieker, S. J., Larson, N. C., Lewis, S. M., Keller, T. E., & Gilchrist, L. (1999). Developmental

trajectories of disruptive behavior problems in preschool children of adolescent mothers. Child Development, 70, 2, 443-458.

Book reviews

Keller, T. E. (2001). Review of: “They Still Pick Me Up When I Fall”: The Role of Caring in Youth Development and Community Life. Social Service Review, 75, 523-526.

Non-Refereed Publications

Articles

Pryce, J. M., Keller, T. E., & Kelly, M. S. (2007). What makes mentoring effective? How research can guide you in selecting a program. Focal Point, 21, 2, 19-21.

Monographs

Courtney, M. E., Dworsky, A., Ruth, G., Havlicek, J., Perez, A., & Keller, T. (2007). Midwest evaluation of the adult functioning of former foster youths: Outcomes at age 21. Chicago: Chapin Hall Center for Children.

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Courtney, M. E., Dworsky, A., Ruth, G., Keller, T. E., Havlicek, J., & Bost, N. (2005). Midwest evaluation of the adult functioning of former foster youths: Outcomes at age 19. Chicago: Chapin Hall Center for Children.

Other

Cavell, T., DuBois, D., Karcher, M., Keller, T., & Rhodes, J. (2009). Policy brief:

Strengthening mentoring opportunities for at-risk youth. Portland, OR: National Mentoring Center.

Keller, T. E. (2009). Final progress report: Maltreatment and mental health of older foster

youth. Portland, OR: Portland State University (submitted to NIMH) Keller, T. E. (2007). Final progress report: Development and influence of mentor-child

relationships. Chicago: University of Chicago (submitted to NIMH)

Presentations at Professional Meetings Invited National Presentations (Keynotes, Panels, Press Conferences, Webinars)

Keller, T.E. (2013, June). Mentoring Relationship Trajectories: Investigating Relationship Development. Research Keynote for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada Centennial Conference, Toronto, ONT, Canada.

Keller, T.E., Kuperminc, G., Noblit, G., & Schwartz, S. (2012, July). Pushing the Boundaries

of Mentoring: Summer Institute on Youth Mentoring 2012 Preview. Collaborative Mentoring Webinar Series (National webinar hosted by National Mentoring Center, Friends for Youth Mentoring Institute, Minnesota Mentoring, and Oregon Mentors).

Keller, T.E. (2012, January). Research on Youth Mentoring: Recent Headlines. Research

Expert Panel at MENTOR’s National Mentoring Summit, Washington, D.C. DuBois, D. L., & Keller, T.E. (2012, January). Determining What the New Meta-Analysis

Means for Your Mentoring Program. Collaborative Mentoring Webinar Series (National webinar hosted by National Mentoring Center, Friends for Youth Mentoring Institute, Minnesota Mentoring, and Oregon Mentors).

DuBois, D.L., & Keller, T.E. (2011, October). Putting Empirically-Supported Practices to the

Test: The Youth-Centered Match Support Study. Presentation for Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) 2011 National Conference, Washington, DC.

Keller, T.E. (2011, January). Mentoring as a Hybrid Relationship. Research Expert Panel at

MENTOR’s National Mentoring Summit, Washington, D.C.

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Keller, T.E. (2011, January). Mentoring and Social Networks. Research Expert Panel at

MENTOR’s National Mentoring Summit, Washington, D.C. Keller, T.E. (2011, January). Research Panel: Perspectives on Youth Mentoring. United Way

Worldwide Mentoring Partnership Meeting, Washington, D.C. Wheeler, M., Keller, T.E., & DuBois, D.L. (2010, September). Is School-based Mentoring

Effective? Making Sense of Mixed Findings. Presentation of findings at National Press Club, Washington, D.C.

Keller, T.E. (2009, April). Program Staff in Youth Mentoring Programs: Qualifications,

Training, and Retention. National webinar hosted by Minnesota Mentoring Partnership.

Keller, T.E. (2009, January). Models and Metaphors for Mentoring. Keynote Address at the

10th Anniversary Mentoring Conference of the Friends for Youth Mentor Institute, Redwood City, CA.

Keller, T.E. (2008, September). Mentoring for Youth Involved in Problem Behaviors.

Webcast seminar presented to Reclaiming Futures National Network supported by Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Keller, T.E. & Pryce, J.M. (2007, February). Mentoring Relationships in School-Based

Programs. Webcast seminar presented for the U.S. Department of Education Mentoring Resource Center and programs supported through the Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools.

Peer Reviewed Conferences

DuBois, D.L., Keller, T.E., LaFleur, S.L., Romens, K., Wheeler, M, Chehade, S., Southworth,

C., Full, K., Debnar, N., Felner. (2014, March). Investigating Supports for Different Facets of Youth Thriving: Does Specificity Matter? Paper presented at Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research on Adolescence, Austin, TX.

Keller, T.E. (2013, April). Beyond the dyad: Mentoring as a system of supports.

Chair/Discussant of poster symposium at the Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Seattle, WA.

Overton, B.A., Pryce, J., Keller, T.E., & Sutherland, G. (2013, April). Vital to the system: The

role of parents in mentor-youth relationships. Poster presented at the Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Seattle, WA.

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Collier, P., Keller, T. E., & Logan, K. (2012, October). Development and evaluation of a cross-program course for training peer mentors and program coordinators. Paper presentation at 2012 Mentoring Conference of the University of New Mexico Mentoring Institute, Albuquerque, NM.

Kothari, B., Bank, L., & Keller, T.E. (2012, May). Parental differential treatment: Results of a

clinical trial to improve parenting skills. Poster presented at the Society for Prevention Research 20th Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C.

Jones, K.R., Ossowski, J.D., & Keller, T.E. (2010, October). The role of youth mentoring

programs in promoting sustainable communities. Paper presented at the Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Portland, OR.

Keller, T.E. & Jones, K.R. (2010, October). How an interdisciplinary researcher/practitioner

summer institute measures up as university/community partnership. Paper presented at the Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Portland, OR.

Jones, K.R., Ossowski, J.D., & Keller, T.E. (2010, May). Youth mentoring and the social

dimension of sustainability. Paper presented at the Understanding Sustainability Conference, Portland, OR.

Keller, T.E. & Salazar, A. (2010, March). Trauma and PTSD among older foster youth:

Prevalence, patterns, and prediction. Seminar presented at NASW 2010 Statewide Conference, Portland, OR.

Salazar, A., & Keller, T.E. (2009, September). Abuse, mental health, and foster youth: Social

support’s mediating role. Poster presented at 14th International Conference on Violence, Abuse and Trauma, San Diego, CA.

Pryce, J.M., & Keller, T.E. (2009, April). Mentor attunement: An in-depth look at the

interpersonal approach of more effective mentors. In symposium “Mediators and moderators of outcomes in school-based mentoring” at the Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Denver, CO.

Jones, K.R. & Keller, T.E. (2009, March). An innovation in researcher-practitioner

collaboration: The Summer Institute on Youth Mentoring. Poster presented at the 20th Annual National Youth-At-Risk Conference, Savannah, GA.

Keller, T.E., Pryce, J.M., & Jones, K.R. (2008, May). Changes in student depression and

aggression vary with nature and context of school-based mentoring relationships. Poster symposium at Sixteenth Annual Meeting of Society for Prevention Research, San Francisco, CA.

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Keller, T.E., Pryce, J.M., DuBois, D.L., Zmiewski, M., & Ruiz, N. (2007, June). Parent involvement in a youth mentoring program promoting health-related behaviors. Paper presented at Building on Family Strengths Conference of the Portland Research and Training Center on Family Support and Children’s Mental Health, Portland, OR.

Keller, T.E., & Dworsky, A.L. (2007, January). Rates of mental health and substance use

diagnoses and service use among youth exiting the child welfare system. In symposium “Findings from a longitudinal study of the adult functioning of former foster youth” at the Eleventh Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research, San Francisco, CA.

Pryce, J.M., & Keller, T.E. (2007, January). Typology of school-based mentoring

relationships: A multi-dimensional analysis. Paper presented at the Eleventh Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research, San Francisco, CA.

Keller, T.E., Emery, C., DuBois, D.L., & Silverthorn, N. (2006, March). A quasi-experimental

investigation of the influence of mentors and activity leaders on youth outcomes: Data from a national study. In symposium “Mentoring programs for youth: Process and impact findings from recent experimental and quasi-experimental evaluations” at the Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research on Adolescence, San Francisco, CA.

Pryce, J.M. & Keller, T.E. (2006, March). A multi-dimensional analysis of relationship

processes in school-based mentoring. Poster presented at the Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research on Adolescence, San Francisco, CA.

Courtney, M.E. & Keller, T.E. (2006, March). Results of the Midwest Evaluation of the Adult

Functioning of Former Foster Youth. In symposium “Mental health and educational outcomes among former recipients of foster care: Results of Midwest and Northwest alumni studies” at the Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research on Adolescence, San Francisco, CA.

Pryce, J.M. & Keller, T.E. (2006, January). School-based mentoring: How match interactions

shape relationship success. Poster presented at the Tenth Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research, San Antonio, TX.

Keller, T.E., Pryce, J.M., & Neugebauer, A. (2004, March). The nature and course of school-

based mentoring relationships. In symposium “Strategies for promoting successful mentoring relationships: Interventions in multiple contexts” at the Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research on Adolescence, Baltimore, MD.

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Pryce, J.M., Keller, T.E., & Neugebauer, A. (2004, January) What happens in school-based mentoring relationships: A qualitative study. Paper presented at the Eighth Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research, New Orleans, LA.

Bost, N., Keller, T.E., & Marcenko, M. O. (2002, January). Participation of SED children in

community-based recreation programs: Familial, social, and behavioral factors. Paper presented at the Sixth Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research, San Diego, CA.

Keller, T.E., Gilchrist, L., & Lewis, S.M. (2001, April). Distinguishing different trajectories of

preschool problem behaviors based on early conditions of risk. Paper presented at the Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Minneapolis, MN.

Keller, T.E., Spieker, S.J., Gilchrist, L. (2000, January). Modeling the development of early

childhood problem behaviors: A prospective study from pregnancy to age three. Paper presented at the Fourth Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research, Charleston, S.C.

Spieker, S.J., Keller, T.E., Gilchrist, L., Lewis, S.M., & Gregory, M. (1999, June). The role of

attachment in moderating the onset of disruptive behavior problems in children of adolescent mothers. Paper presented at the Seventh Annual Meeting of the Society for Prevention Research, New Orleans, LA.

Gilchrist, L., Keller, T.E., Gillmore, M.R., Morrison, D. Lewis, S., & Lohr, M.J. (1999, June).

Teenage mothers grow up: Transitions in the lives of very young mothers. Paper presented at the Seventh Annual Meeting of the Society for Prevention Research, New Orleans, LA.

Morrison, D., Gillmore, M.R., Golder, S., & Keller, T.E. (1999, June). Modeling influences

on drug use after pregnancy in adolescence. Paper presented at the Seventh Annual Meeting of the Society for Prevention Research, New Orleans, LA.

Golder, S., Keller, T.E., Gilchrist, L., & Morrison, D.M. (1999, May). Adolescent mothers

and their children over time: Patterns and trends in four domains of life functioning. Paper presented at the 23rd National Conference on Perinatal Social Work, Seattle, WA.

Keller, T.E., & Spieker, S.J. (1999, April). Prenatal and first year risk factors for problem

behaviors at age three: A study of adolescent mothers and their children. Poster presented at the Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Albuquerque, NM.

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Keller, T.E., & Whittaker, J.K. (1999, March). Student debates: Experiential education in policy courses. Paper presented at the Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, San Francisco, CA.

Keller, T.E. (1999, January). Disrupted caregiving for children: First separations between

adolescent mothers and their children. Poster presented at the Third Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research, Austin, TX.

Gilchrist, L., Morrison, D., Larson, N.C., & Keller, T.E. (1999, January). Innovations in

longitudinal analysis for social work applications. Workshop presented at the Third Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research, Austin, TX.

Spieker, S.J., Larson, N.C., Lewis, S.M., Keller, T.E., & Gilchrist, L. (1998, May). Trajectories

of disruptive behaviors in preschool children of adolescent mothers. Paper presented at the Life History Research Society Meeting, Seattle, WA.

Invited Presentations

Keller, T. E. (2012, September). Mentoring: What is it all about? Presentation delivered to the GATE Advisory Council of the Washington State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, Olympia, WA.

Keller, T.E., Collier, P., Logan, K., & Blakeslee, J.E. (2011, June). Research Mentoring at

OHSU: Results of focus groups with mentors and mentees. Presentation for OHSU Career and Mentoring Lecture Series, Portland, OR.

Keller, T.E. (2011, May). Parents and Youth Mentoring Programs. Presentation delivered at

the Oregon Mentors Annual Conference, Portland, OR. Keller, T.E. (2011, February). Mentoring: A key to youth success. Keynote at Linn County

Mentoring Fair, sponsored by Linn Together and Linn County Alcohol and Drug Prevention Program, Albany, OR.

Keller, T.E. (2010, September). Mentoring: Meanings, Models and Methaphors. Workshop

presented at the University Studies Peer Mentor Program Fall Training Conference, Portland State University, Portland, OR.

Keller, T.E., & Jones, K.R. (2009, May). The Summer Institute on Youth Mentoring: An

innovative partnership. Presentation delivered at International Partnership Institute, Portland, OR.

Keller, T.E., & Wheeler, M. (2009, April). Using data for program improvement. Workshop

presented at the Oregon Mentors Annual Conference, Portland, OR.

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Keller, T.E. (2009, January). Building school-based mentoring relationships: What contributes to positive results? Seminar presented at the 10th Anniversary Conference of the Friends for Youth Mentor Institute, Redwood City, CA.

Keller, T.E. (2008, July). Theory, Research, Practice, and Profession: Institute objectives and

orienting frameworks for youth mentoring. Seminar presented at Summer Institute on Youth Mentoring, Portland, OR.

Keller, T.E. (2007, December). Perspectives on youth mentoring. Presentation to

Investment Committee of Social Venture Partners, Portland, OR. Keller, T.E. (2007, September). Building the mentor-mentee relationship. Seminar

presented at the Corporation for National and Community Service LEARNS Institute for Youth and Education Focused Volunteer Programs, Portland, OR.

Keller, T.E. (2007, February). Thinking through the evaluation of your youth mentoring

program. Workshop training presented for Oregon Mentors member agencies. Keller, T.E. (2007, January). Developing mentoring relationships with youth. Seminar

presented for the Alumni Association of the Graduate School of Social Work, Portland State University.

Keller, T.E. & Pryce, J.M. (2006, November). Looking and listening: In-depth investigation

of relationships in school-based mentoring programs. Presented at Doctoral Seminar, Graduate School of Social Work, Portland State University.

Keller, T.E. (2006, September). Additional strengths that can make mentoring stronger.

Panel presentation and discussion session at Oregon Mentors Annual Conference, Portland, OR.

Keller, T.E. (2005, August). Working with youth. Seminar offered in American-Irish

Intensive Seminar on Family Support and Community Practice, Chicago, IL. Keller, T.E. (2005, June). Youth mentoring programs. Workshop offered by the

Professional Development Program, School of Social Service Administration, Chicago, IL. (6 CEU).

Keller, T.E., DuBois, D.L., Sanchez, B., & Walker, K. (2005, April). Making a difference:

Youth mentoring today. Moderated presentations and panel at the Chicago Mentoring Institute Symposium, Chicago, IL.

Keller, T.E., & Pryce, J.M. (2004, November). Fostering the development of mentoring

relationships. Workshop presented at the Tutor/Mentor Connection Conference, Chicago, IL.

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Keller, T.E. (2004, May). Attachment relationships of children in substitute care. Workshop

offered by the Professional Education and Training Program of Children’s Home & Aid Society of Illinois, Chicago, IL. (6 CEU).

Keller, T.E. (2004, January). Relevance of attachment theory for serving children. Training

workshop presented at South Central Community Services, Chicago, IL. Keller, T. E. (2003, October). The stages and development of mentoring relationships.

Paper presented at the 2003 National Research Summit on Mentoring, Kansas City, MO.

Keller, T.E. (2003, October). Youth mentoring programs. Workshop offered by the

Professional Development Program, School of Social Service Administration, Chicago, IL. (3 CEU).

DuBois, D.L., Keller, T.E., & Pryce, J.M. (2003, May). Features of successful mentoring

programs. Workshop presented at the Tutor/Mentor Connection Conference, Chicago, IL.

Honors, Grants, and Fellowships

Funded Research Grants

Keller, Thomas E. (Co-Investigator and Co-Director Administrative and Institutional Development Cores), Crespo, Carlos (Principal), Morris, Cynthia (Co-Investigator) et al. “EXITO: Enhancing Cross-Disciplinary Infrastructure and Training at Oregon,” Sponsored by National Institutes of Health, $23,744,774. (2014 - 2019). (Author of the three program cores—Institutional Development, Research Enrichment, Student Training.)

Keller, Thomas E. (Principal), Spencer, Renee (Co-Principal), Herrera, Carla (Co-Principal),

McBeath, Bowen (Co-Investigator). “Changing Youth Programs and Settings: An Experimental Evaluation of the Quality Mentoring System Initiative,” Sponsored by William T. Grant Foundation, $604,949. (2013 - 2016)

Keller, Thomas E. (Co-Principal), Blakeslee, Jennifer E. (Principal). “Extending a randomized

trial of mentoring for youth in foster care: Evaluating intervention components, differential risk, and long-term effects on delinquency,” Sponsored by Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, $299,654. (2013 - 2016).

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Keller, Thomas E. (Co-Principal), Carlos Crespo (Principal), Morris, Cynthia (Co-Principal). “EXITO: Enhancing Cross-Disciplinary Infrastructure for Training in Oregon,” Sponsored by National Institutes of Health, $217,634. (2013 - 2014).

Keller, Thomas E. (Principal), Spencer, Renee (Co-Principal), "Prediction and prevention of

premature closures of mentoring relationships," Sponsored by Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, $499,894. (2012 - 2015).

Keller, Thomas E. (Co-Principal), Jarjoura, Roger (Principal), Herrera, Carla (Co-Principal),

Altschuler, David (Co-Principal), “Evaluation of OJJDP 2012 Mentoring Enhancement Demonstration Program,” Sponsored by Library of Congress, $2,847,247. (2012 - 2017).

Keller, Thomas E. (Co-Principal), DuBois, David L. (Principal), "Randomized Trial of the

Effectiveness of Youth-Centered Match Support as a Delinquency Prevention Strategy in Community-Based Mentoring," Sponsored by Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, $999,907. (2010 - 2013).

Keller, Thomas E. (Co-Investigator), Powers, Laurie E (Principal), Sowers, JoAnn (Co-

Principal), "A Randomized Study of the Impact of STEM Mentors with Disabilities on High School Students with Disabilities," Sponsored by National Science Foundation, $766,481. (2008 - 2011).

Keller, Thomas E. (Principal), Courtney, Mark E. (Co-Investigator)"Maltreatment and

Mental Health of Older Foster Youth," Sponsored by National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Mental health, $152,500. (2005 - 2009).

Keller, Thomas E. (Principal), Jones, Kevin R. (Co-Principal), “A Qualitative Analysis of the

Summer Institute on Youth Mentoring as a Researcher-Practitioner Collaborative Partnership,” Sponsored by PSU Center for Academic Excellence, $2,860. (2008).

Keller, Thomas E. (Principal), "Parent Involvement in a Mentoring Program Promoting

Health for Vulnerable Youth," Sponsored by Center for Health Administration Studies, $19,379. (2006 - 2007).

Keller, Thomas E. (Co-Principal), Courtney, Mark E. (Principal), Samuels, Gina M. (Co-

Principal), "Outcomes for Former Foster Youth During the Transition to Independence," Sponsored by William T. Grant Foundation, $326,083. (2004 - 2007).

Keller, Thomas E. (Principal), "Development and Influence of Mentor-Child Relationships,"

Sponsored by National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Mental Health, $152,500. (2003 - 2006).

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Keller, Thomas E. (Principal), "Placing the Influence of Youth Mentoring Relationships in

Context: Data from a National Study," Sponsored by Innovative Research Program Award, Center for Human Potential and Public Policy, $21,427. (2004 - 2005).

Keller, Thomas E. (Principal), "Understanding Relationships in Youth Mentoring,"

Sponsored by Louise R. Bowler Research Fund, $5,000. (2003 - 2004). Keller, Thomas E. (Principal), "How School-based Mentoring Addresses Psychosocial

Barriers to Learning," Sponsored by The Spencer Foundation, $35,000. (2002 - 2004).

Keller, Thomas E. (Principal), "Associations between attachment-related communication

and emotional, physiological, and behavioral responses in different contexts," Sponsored by McCormick-Tribune Foundation Center for Early Childhood Research, $8,000. (2002).

Research Contracts

Keller, Thomas E. (Principal), "Mentor Learning Network for NIH Researchers: A Collaborative PSU-OHSU Pilot Project," Sponsored by Oregon Health & Science University, $35,850. (2010 - 2012).

Keller, Thomas E. (Principal), Sowers, JoAnn (Co-Principal), "Evaluation of Guiding Lights

Mentoring Program," Sponsored by Grants Pass YMCA/College Dreams Program, $19,000. (2008 - 2010).

Funded Projects

Keller, Thomas E. (Principal), "Summer Institute on Youth Mentoring and Oregon Leaders Program," Sponsored by Oregon Community Foundation, $45,000.00. (2011 - 2013).

Keller, Thomas E. (Principal), "Summer Institute on Youth Mentoring—2012 Summer

Symposium on Mentoring Research,” Sponsored by the Reser Family Foundation, $5,000.00. (2012).

Keller, Thomas E. (Principal), "Promoting Success through Connection: Proposal for Center

for Interdisciplinary Mentoring Research," Portland State University, Office of Research and Strategic Partnerships, $277,000 (2010 - 2012).

Keller, Thomas E. (Co-Principal), Collier, Peter (Principal), Lundell, Dana (Co-Principal),

Labissiere, Yves (Co-Principal) “Students Mentoring Students: Education and

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Research on Peer Mentoring,” Sponsored by PSU Cradle to Career Planning Grants, $12,500. (2011).

Keller, Thomas E. (Principal), "WT Grant Distinguished Fellow Program, Mentor/Sponsor

Host Site" Sponsored by William T. Grant Foundation, $25,000.00. (2009 - 2010). Distinguished Fellow: Marc E. Wheeler Keller, Thomas E. (Principal), "Summer Institute on Youth Mentoring," Sponsored by Juan

Young Trust, $20,000.00. (2008 - 2009). Keller, Thomas E. (Principal), "Enhancing the Summer Institute on Youth Mentoring,"

Sponsored by Oregon Community Foundation, $20,000.00. (2008 - 2009). Keller, Thomas E. (Principal), "Summer Institute on Youth Mentoring," Sponsored by

PacificCorp Foundation, $3,000.00. (2007). Keller, Thomas E. (Principal), "Summer Institute on Youth Mentoring," Sponsored by

Thrive Foundation for Youth, $5,000.00. (2007). Awards, Honors, and Fellowships

“Making A Difference Award” Friends for Youth Conference, Santa Clara, CA (2014). Phi Kappa Phi academic honor society, PSU Chapter (2009). William T. Grant Foundation Distinguished Fellowship Mentor (2008). Outstanding Individual of the Year for Contributions to Mentoring, Oregon Mentors (2007) Pollak Award for Excellence in Teaching, School of Social Service Administration, University of Chicago (2003). Cultural Exchange Group Diversity Award, School of Social Service Administration, University of Chicago (2003). Huckabay Teaching Fellowship, University of Washington Graduate School (1999-2000). NIMH Pre-doctoral Traineeship in Prevention Research (1998-1999). National Merit Scholarship Finalist (1983).

Teaching, Mentoring and Curricular Achievements

Courses Taught in Doctoral Program at Portland State University

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SW 620, Social Problem Analysis: Assessment Phase

(Winter 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014). SW 632, Empirical Methods for Data Analysis in Social Work Research

(Winter 2008). SW 653, Ph.D. Data Analysis Seminar

(Fall 2010, Winter 2011, Spring 2011). SW 601, Independent Doctoral Research

(multiple sections) SW 605, Independent Doctoral Readings and Conferences

(multiple sections)

Courses Taught in MSW Program at Portland State University

SW 540, Human Behavior in the Social Environment: Micro Theory (Winter 2009, 2010, 2012).

SW 545, Advanced Human Behavior in the Social Environment: Relationships in

Interventions with Children and Adolescents (Spring 2007). SW 590, Advanced Topics in Theory and Applied Research Methods: Relationships in

Interventions with Children and Adolescents (Spring 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012).

Courses Taught in Doctoral Program at University of Chicago

SSA 540, Statistical Research Methods I (Winter 2006, Fall 2004, Fall 2003, Fall 2002, Fall 2001, Winter 2001) SSA 541, Statistical Research Methods II (Spring 2006, Winter 2005, Winter 2004, Winter 2003, Winter 2002, Spring 2001)

Courses Taught in MA Program at University of Chicago

SSA 423, Culture and Context in Early Child Development

(Fall 2002, Summer 2002, Fall 2001, Spring 2001)

Courses Taught in MSW Program at University of Washington SW 536, Social, Emotional and Behavioral Development of Children and Adolescents

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(Spring 2000) Mentors: Dr. Lewayne Gilchrist, Dr. Kathryn Barnard. SW 594, Child Welfare Policy and Services (Fall 1997) Teaching Practicum. Instructor: Dr. James Whittaker.

Doctoral Student Advising

Graduates

A. Del Quest, 2014, “Out of the way and out of place: An interpretative phenomenological analysis of the experiences of social interactions of bisexually attracted young people,” PSU Social Work (Committee Member).

Christian Rummell, 2013, "A Unique Support for Sexual-Minority Identity Development: An

Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis of a Long-Term Formal Mentoring Relationship between an Adult and Youth from the Gay Community," PSU Educational Leadership and Policy (Committee Member).

Susan Shugerman, 2013, “A Case Study of After-School Programs in a School that is Making Progress in Closing the Achievement Gap,” PSU Educational Leadership and Policy (Committee Member).

Juhi Kaboski, 2012, "An Empirically-Derived Typology of Risks for Parenting for Mothers with Substance Use Problems," UC Social Work (Committee Member).

Jennifer Blakeslee, 2012, "Exploring Support Network Structure, Content, and Stability as Youth Transition from Foster Care," PSU Social Work (Chair). (Awarded University Commendation for Excellence in Doctoral Studies)

Amanda Fixsen, 2012, " Implementer Perspectives: The Implementation of a School-Based

Mentoring Program," PSU Social Work (Committee Member).

Matthew Thullen, 2011, "Proximal Social Context and Young Mothers: A Person-Oriented Approach to Social Relations and Parenting Among Young Mothers,” UC Social Work (Committee Member).

Donald Schweitzer, 2011, "Runaway and Homeless Youth: Changing the Discourse by Legitimizing Youth Voice," PSU Social Work (Committee Member).

Greg Forehand, 2011, "Violence Exposure, Internalizing and Externalizing Symptoms, and Adolescent Alcohol Use," PSU Social Work (Committee Member).

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Amy Salazar, 2011, "Investigating the Predictors of Postsecondary Success and Post-College Life Circumstances of Former Foster Youth," PSU Social Work (Chair).

Brianne Kothari, 2010, "Parental Differential Treatment (PDT) of Siblings: Examining the Impact and Malleability of Differential Warmth and Hostility on Children’s Adjustment,” PSU Social Work (Chair).

Jenny Powers, 2010, "Understanding the Development of Self-Determination in Youth with Disabilities in Foster Care,” PSU Social Work (Committee Member).

Jean Kjellstrand, 2009, "Children with Incarcerated Parents: A Longitudinal Study of the Effect of Parental Incarceration on Adolescent Externalizing Behaviors," PSU Social Work (Committee Member).

Alisha Lund-Chaix, 2008, "Who Benefits? A Multilevel Analysis of the Impact of Oregon’s Volunteer Mentor Program for Postsecondary Access on Scholarship Applicants," PSU Public Administration (Co-Chair).

Noel Bost, 2007, "An Investigation of the Prospective Crimonogenic Effects of Out-of-Home Care Placement among Aging Out Youth: The Role of Mediating Mechanisms," UC Social Work (Committee Member).

Julia Pryce, 2006, "Up Close and Personal: A View of School-based Mentoring," UC Social Work (Chair). (2007 “Best Dissertation Award” of the International Mentoring Association)

Dissertations in Progress

Kevin Jones, "An Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis of Long-Term Mentoring

Relationships from the Youth Perspective," PSU Social Work (Chair).

Eric Lock, "Examining the Relationship between Ideologies and Technologies: The Case of Urban Youth Development Programs," UC Social Work (Committee Member).

Lakindra Mitchell Dove, “A Qualitative Approach to Exploring the Hair Care Experiences of African American Female Adolescents in Foster Care,” PSU Social Work (Committee Member).

Community Outreach

Boards of Trustees

Board Member and Chair of National Program Committee, Friends of the Children-National Organization, Portland, OR. (2006 - Present).

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Board Member, Friends of the Children-Portland Chapter, Portland, OR. (2006 - 2014). Board Member and Chair of Research and Program Committee, Oregon Mentors,

Portland, OR. (2007 - 2013). Board Member, Ryther Child Center (residential treatment), Seattle, WA. (1990-1992).

Advisory Councils, Committees, and Task Forces

Member, Research Advisory Council, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Philadelphia, PA.

(2007 - present). Member, Research and Policy Council, MENTOR/The National Mentoring Partnership,

Alexandria, VA. (2006 - present). Member, Research Partnership Committee, The Child Study: RCT of Friends of the

Children Program, Philadelphia, PA. (2006 - present). Member, Advisory Committee, Making Connections Project of Innovation Partnership,

Portland, OR. (2008 - 2011). Member, Grant Review Committee, Portland Children’s Investment Fund, Portland, OR.

(2009). Member, Community Strategy Team on Mentoring, Oregon Community Foundation,

Portland, OR. (2008). Member, National Working Group on Accreditation, MENTOR/The National Mentoring

Partnership, Alexandria, VA. (2007 - 2008). Faculty Mentor, Foster Club All-Stars, Portland, OR. (2007, 2008, 2009). Member, Research Advisory Council, MENTOR/The National Mentoring Partnership,

Alexandria, VA. (2005 - 2006). National Research Adviser, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada, Burlington, Ontario. (2005 -

2006). Program Consultant, Chicago Child Care Society, Chicago, IL. (2003 - 2004). Member, Research Subcommittee, Illinois Association for Infant Mental Health, Chicago,

IL. (2001 - 2003).

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Member, Public Policy Council, The Children's Alliance, Seattle, WA. (1998 - 1999). Member, Grant Review Committee, Washington Council for Prevention of Child Abuse &

Neglect, Seattle, WA. (1997). Member, Citizens Steering Committee, Seattle Dept. of Parks & Recreation Future Funding

Project, Seattle, WA. (1996).

Consulting

Evaluation Advisory Committee, Self Enhancement Inc., Portland, OR. (2009 - Present). Research Adviser, Development and Evaluation of Enhanced School-Based Mentoring

Model, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Philadelphia, PA. (2007 - 2011). Evaluation Consultant, Evaluation of Second Chance Mentoring Initiative, Big Brothers Big

Sisters of Columbia Northwest, Portland, OR. (2010-2011).

Scholarly Works in Progress Manuscripts Under Review

Sowers, J.A., Keller, T.E., Schmidt, J., Turner, A., Salazar, A., & Powers, L. Engaging students with disabilities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics: A randomized trial of a STEM mentoring program. Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals

Governance and Other Professionally Related Service

Activities for the University and School Service to PSU School of Social Work

Chair, Doctoral Program Committee (2014 – present). Chair, Doctoral Exam Committee (2014 – present). Member, SSW Administrative Leadership Team (2013 – present). Member, Doctoral Program Committee (2012 – 2014). Member, SSW Dean Search Committee (2013). Chair, Search Committee for Scholar in Social Determinants of Health (2011 - 2012). Member, Promotion, Tenure & Merit Committee (2010 - 2012). Member, Doctoral Exam Committee (2006 - 2012). Member, Shireman Memorial Lecture Organizing Committee (2009 - 2011). Member, Curriculum Committee (HBSE sequence). (2010 - 2011). Member, Ad Hoc Committee on Workload Issues (2008 - 2009). Member, Curriculum Committee (2008 - 2009).

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Chair, Ad Hoc Committee on Student Grievances (2008). Chair, Search Committee for Associate Dean for Research/RRI Director (2007 - 2008). Member, Faculty of Distinction Search Committee (2008 - 2009). Member, Development Director Search Committee (2008 - 2009). Chair, Student Affairs Committee (2007 - 2008). Member, Student Affairs Committee (2006 - 2007).

Service to Portland State University

Member, University Research Advisory Council (2013 – present). Member, Associate and Assistant Deans Leadership Group (2013 – present). Member, Provost’s P-20/ Cradle to Career Faculty Advisory Group (2010 - 2012). Member, Committee on Committees (2010 - 2011). Senator, Faculty Senate (2008 - 2011).

Service to School of Social Service Administration

Member, Committee on Doctoral Studies (2000 - 2006). Faculty Liaison, SSA Alumni Association Board (2003 – 2006). Member, Strategic Planning Committee (2005 - 2006). Chair, Admissions Committee (2004 - 2005). Steering Committee Member, Harris Infant Mental Health Training Program (2003 - 2004). Faculty Liaison, Doctoral Teaching Workshop (2002 - 2003). Member, Committee on Community Day (2001 - 2002). Faculty Liaison, Washington Park Free Children’s Medical Clinic (2001 - 2002).

Professionally-related Service

National Advisory Roles

Member, Technical Work Group - Youth Demonstration Development Project, Administration for Children and Families, U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (2010 - 2011).

Grant Review Panels

Reviewer, William T. Grant Foundation (2014). Reviewer, Grant Review Panel, Israel Science Foundation (2012).

Editorial Boards

Consulting Editor, Social Work Research. (2001 - 2012). Editorial Board, Journal of Youth and Adolescence. (2005 - 2010). Editorial Board, Social Service Review. (2000 - 2006).

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Ad Hoc Manuscript Review

American Journal of Community Psychology. American Journal of Public Health. Applied Developmental Science. Children and Youth Services Review. Developmental Psychology. Educational Researcher. Family Relations. Journal of Applied Social Psychology. Journal of Community Psychology. Journal of Juvenile Justice. Journal of Management. Journal of Policy Analysis and Management. Journal of Primary Prevention. Social Service Review.

Conference Abstract Review

Society for Social Work & Research, 10th Annual Conference. (2006). International Society on Infant Studies, 14th Biennial International Conference. (2004).

External Reviews for Promotion and Tenure

Boston University, School of Social Work University of Chicago, Chapin Hall Center for Children Washington University, George Warren Brown School of Social Work

Memberships in Professional Societies

American Psychological Association. Council on Social Work Education. Society for Research in Child Development. Society for Social Work & Research.