BELLE P. KHUU, MSW, LGSW

Roseville, MN ***** 651-***-**** adwljc@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

I am an experienced research professional seeking an opportunity to hone my administrative and clinical repertoire further. I am a dedicated and fast learner looking for a chance to expand my diverse skillsets further to help individuals, families, and our communities live out their full potential.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Postdoctoral Researcher

Institute on Community Integration (ICI)

Minneapolis, MN

2020 - 2022

Develop, test, and implement interventions, integrating qualitative feedback from focus groups and community advisory boards to co-create evidence-based practices for the helping professions.

Collaborate with experienced principal investigators on grant proposal preparation and phase of the grant cycle to acquire knowledge of all aspects of grantsmanship.

Manage critical projects to enhance full participation, social inclusion, and positive outcomes for persons and families with disabilities.

Implement various pilot and field studies consisting of a cross-sectional and longitudinal design using several quantitative approaches (including single-subject, quasi-experimental, and randomized control trials).

Perform formative and outcome-based evaluations concerning the feasibility, effectiveness, and sustainability of multiple organizations in the community to satisfy the requirements of diverse stakeholders.

Instructional Technology Fellow

Institute of Child Development (ICD)

Minneapolis, MN

2012 - 2020

Provide effective consultation, coaching, and training to Institute of Child Development (ICD) instructors on available University-supported instructional software and development tools.

Offer technical support, research, and evaluate new technologies to assist instructors in their best teaching.

Facilitate Digital Education and Innovation (DEI) initiatives Treks professional development workshops for faculty offered twice during the summer.

Communicate regularly with the department liaison and DEI to ensure alignment of work with the department’s academic technology goals.

Present instructional pedagogies and technologies through self-directed learning, workshops, and campus user groups.

Adjunct Professor

University of St. Thomas

St. Paul, MN

2017 - 2018

Instructor of record and solely taught GRSW 682 Applied Research Seminar for students in the Master of Social Work graduate program.

Led and guided MSW students during the development, enactment, documentation, and presentation of their proposal and final clinical research projects.

Monitored and directed students’ adherence to research methods and university policies on protecting human subjects in research.

Contributed to the mission of cultural diversity in teaching and professional practice and the University’s commitment to equity and diversity.

Consulted regularly with the program director, faculty, and adjunct instructors.

Participated in various academic activities, such as curricular meetings, end-of-semester reviews, and guest lectures.

Research Assistant

Department of Psychology

Minneapolis, MN

2011-2014

Race, Ethnicity, Migration, and Mental Health Laboratory

Designed and conducted data collection for multiple projects, including interviewing, recording, transcribing, and entering data.

Assisted with designing, executing, and evaluating research projects, including literature review and synthesis.

Managed and analyzed qualitative and quantitative data using multiple datasets and software, including SPSS, Excel, SAS, and Stata.

Created reports and presented findings to stakeholders and funders.

Collaborated with other University of Minnesota departments and outside community organizations to carry out community-based participatory research projects.

Research Coordinator

Department of Psychiatry

Minneapolis, MN

2006-2010

Certified Clinical Research Coordinator licensure obtained (CRCC)

Coordinated large-scale, multi-center clinical research phases II, III, and IV among individuals with schizophrenia and other psychiatric-related disorders while adhering to established protocols, industry standards, and FDA guidelines.

Recruited and conducted clinical interviews, assessments, and ratings on individuals living with schizophrenia and related mental disorders.

Performed electrocardiogram (ECGs), vital signs, phlebotomy, and laboratory processing.

Administered study drugs and monitored compliance of patients with study drugs.

Trained and supervised research assistants in data entry, consent, and subject follow-up procedures.

Certified PANSS (Positive and Negative Symptoms Scale for Schizophrenia), BRPS (Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale), SANS (Scale for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms), and SCID (Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV) rater, neurocognitive assessments (MCCB, Stroop, Sigdet, etc…), and IntegNeuro battery.

Trained in Supervising Student Employees, BBP, GCP, HIPAA, CITI, OHRP, FFN, GRID, TASCS, and UMContent.

FELLOWSHIPS

Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training Fellows

Institute on Community Integration

Minneapolis, MN

2021- Present

MN LEND Fellow

Institute on Community Integration

Minneapolis, MN

2021-2022

Health Equity Leadership & Mentoring Fellow

Instructional Technology Fellow

Department of Medicine

Institute on Child Development

Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis, MN

2021- 2022

2012-2020

INTERNSHIPS

Social Work Graduate Intern

AH. Wilder Foundation-Southeast Asian Service Program

St. Paul, MN

2011- 2012

Project Coordinator

Minnesota Women’s Consortium

St. Paul, MN

2010- 2011

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy

School of Social Work

University of Minnesota

December 2020

Master of Public Health

Prevention Science minor

School of Public Health

University of Minnesota

July 2017

Master of Social Work

School of Social Work

University of Minnesota

May 2012

Bachelor of Science

College of Liberal Arts

University of Minnesota

May 2007

Bachelor of Arts

Asian American Minor

College of Liberal Arts

University of Minnesota

May 2007

LICENSURE

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Minnesota (in progress)

Clinical Social Worker (LGSW), State of Minnesota Board of Social Work (LCSW# 74976), 2022–present

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

National Association of Social Workers (NASW) (Member ID: 886889174)

International Association of Special Education

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

Khuu., B. Abery, B., Houseworth, J. Ticha, R. (2022). An Executive Summary: An Evaluation of the ARC’s Microgrant Program.

Afey, F., Arboleda, M., Culhane-Pera, K., B., Novillo, W., Pergament, S., Vang, P. V., Vue, B., Bolnick, A., Cipolle, C., Patino, J. Nome, T. (2022) Centering Patients’ Voices: Quality improvement to enhance value and patient-centered care at CUHCC.

Lee, R., Walker, L., Syed, M., Patel, A., Vu, A., Khuu, B., Miller, M., Choi, N., Yang, M., Huh, G., Seo, H., Ngo, V. (2022). Conducting Community-Engaged Prevention/Intervention Research Across the Lifespan.

Zhou, X., Lee, R. M., Ohm, J., & Khuu, B. (2018). Understanding the needs, preferences, and feasibility for parent training in Hmong Americans. Asian American Journal of Psychology, 9(1), 62-71.

Khuu, B. P., Lee, H. Y. (2017). Health literacy and associated factors among Hmong American immigrants. Journal of Community Health, 1-8.

Khuu, B. P., Lee, H.Y., Zhou, A.Q., Shin, J. & Lee, R.M., (2016) Healthcare providers’ perspectives on parental health literacy and child health outcomes among Southeast Asian American immigrants and refugees, Children and Youth Services Review, 67 (2016) 220–229. doi: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2016.06.006

Brenengen, A., Duchschere, J., Khuu, B., & Lindgren, A. (2010). The economic status of older women. Minnesota Legislative Office on the Economic Status of Women.

SELECTED PRESENTATIONS

Khuu, B. (July 2022). Advancing toward an Inclusive Society: Optimal Strategies among Frontline Champions. Roundtable discussion at the International Association for Special Education. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Swartz, T. T., Zhou, X., Wu, C., & Khuu, B. (2019, April). Ethnic-Racial Socialization Practices, Aspirations, and Concerns of Second-Generation Hmong American Parents within Contexts of Racialization, Statelessness, and Limited New Migration. The Reconstruction of Minorities in Asia within Asian American Communities. Paper presentation at Association for Asian American Annual Conference.

Zhou, X., Lee, R. M., Ohm, J., & Khuu, B. (July 2018). Cultural adaptation of parenting interventions with diverse families. Symposium Presentation at APA Division 45 Research Conference. The University of Texas, Austin, TX.

Khuu, B. P. (2018). The Association between Ethnic and Religious Typologies with Health Risk Behaviors health outcomes among immigrants and refugees. Poster Presentation. 2014 Annual Excellence of Gallery, College of Education and Human Development, Minneapolis, MN

Khuu, B., Lee, H. Y., Shin, J., Lee, R. (2014, November). Parental health literacy and children’s health outcomes among immigrants and refugees. Poster Presentation at the 6th Health Literacy Research Annual Among Asian American College Students. Society for Social Work Research Annual Conference.

Khuu, B., Lee, H.Y., Shin, J.H., & Lee, R. M. (2016, February). Parental health literacy and children’s

Research Conference, Bethesda, MD.

Khuu, B., Lee, H. Y., Shin, J., Lee, R. (2014, October). Parental health literacy and children’s health outcomes among immigrants and refugees. Poster Presentation at the Council on Social Work Education in Tampa, FL.

Vu, A., Khuu, B., Ohm, J., Landy, P., Thao, K., & Lee, R. M. (2012, August). Cultural adaptation of an evidence-based parent training program for Hmong American families. Symposium Presentation at the Asian American Psychological Association Convention in Orlando, FL.

Richard, L. M., Ohm, J., Vu, A. and Khuu, B. (2012, July). Development of a culturally sensitive engagement booster program for parent training. Symposium Presentation at the American Psychological Association Convention in Honolulu, HI.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

National Association of Social Workers (NASW) (Member ID: 886889174)

International Association of Special Education

Minnesota Society for Clinical Social Work

RESEARCH STUDIES COORDINATED

Wilder Incredible Years with Hmong American Families.

Cognitive Remediation in the Schizophrenia Trials Network (CRSTN).

Metformin in treating Antipsychotic-Induced Weight Gain in Schizophrenia (METS).

Smoking Cessation and Relapse Prevention (SCRP).

A 24-Week, Multicenter, Double-Blind, Randomized, Parallel-Group, Dose-Ranging Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Oral Doses of AVE1625 5, 10, and 30 mg and Placebo on Top of an Established Treatment Regimen of Either Olanzapine, Risperidone/Paliperidone or Quetiapine, or Aripiprazole Monotherapy in the Treatment of Cognitive Impairment in Schizophrenia.

A Multicenter, Open-label, Flexible-dose, Parallel-group Evaluation of the Cataractogenic Potential of Quetiapine Fumarate (Seroquel) and Risperidone (Risperdal) in the Long-term Treatment of Patients with Schizophrenia or Schizoaffective Disorder.

Comparison of Antipsychotics for Metabolic Problems (CAMP).

A Multi-center, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled 16-week Study of Aripiprazole Used as Dual Therapy in the Treatment of Patients with Chronic Stable Schizophrenia or Schizoaffective Disorder.

Effectiveness of Switching From Antipsychotic Polypharmacy to Monotherapy (Stay or Switch).

Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Bifeprunox in the Treatment of Schizophrenia and Long-Term, Open-Label Flexible Dose Study of Bifeprunox in the Treatment of Schizophrenia.

A Multicenter, Double-Blind, Flexible-Dose, 6 Month Trial Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of Asenapine with Olanzapine in Stable Subjects with Predominant, Persistent Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Our Code of Ethics: Dignity and Worth of a Person and Self-Determination, September 2022

NIGMS Grant Writing Webinar Series for Institution Building Research and Research Training Capacity, August 2022

Ongoing research faculty and staff training and seminars, Minneapolis, University of Minnesota, March 2007 – Present

Person-Centered Thinking Training, St. Paul, Institute on Community Integration (ICI), September 2021

Institute on Community Integration (ICI), Department of Psychiatry, and CEHD training topics include neurocognitive assessments, suicide risk management, developmental life stages, privacy and security, legal and ethical issues, biohazard safety and biosecurity, etc.

Weekly seminars covering a range of topics in person center thinking (PTC), descriptive psychopathology, behavior genetics, neuroscience, and neuroimaging

Person-Centered Thinking Training, St. Paul, Institute on Community Integration (ICI),

CPR, First Aid, Roseville, Minnesota, Minneapolis, April 2017

HIPAA Training, since 2011-on going

Information & Security Awareness Training, since 2011-on going

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