Ph.D. Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
Human Development and Family Studies (Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy), August, 2005
COAMFT accredited program
Dissertation: Asian international students' ethnic identity, spirituality, acculturation, and experience of racism: Relationship with attitude toward seeking professional therapeutic help
Defended: May, 2005

M.S. Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas
Psychology, May 1997
APA accredited program
Thesis: Effects of ethnicity, gender, and acculturation on willingness to use mental health services among Asian international students
Defended: May, 1997

M.MFT. Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas
Marriage and Family Therapy, August 1996
COAMFT Accredited program
A 60 hour clinical training and academic research Masters degree program. Students are required to complete a clinical internship sequence involving a minimum of 500 hours of direct clinical experience and 100 hours of supervision.

B.A. Austin Graduate School of Theology, Austin, Texas
Ministry and Christian Studies, May, 1994

DIPLOMA South Pacific Bible College, Tauranga, New Zealand
Advanced Biblical Studies, December, 1990
A 2 Year Level 5 accredited program by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority

CERTIFICATE University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Preparatory Commerce, December 1988

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Teaching Experience

Aug 2004-present
Iowa State University Extension-Institute for Partnering with Parents, Ames, Iowa
Position: Co-Instructor-WebCT Course
Supervisor: Dr. Kim Greder

Designing and maintaining WebCT online course for parenting educators. Facilitating online chat discussion, monitoring and evaluating discussion board activities, and providing overall assessment of student performance.

May 2002-present
Iowa State University Extension-Institute for Partnering with Parents, Ames, Iowa
Position: Co-Instructor
Supervisor: Dr. Kim Greder

Program development for parenting educators. Co-facilitating face-to-face course content presentation. Providing direct feedback and assessment of students' assignments. Consulting, writing and designing modules for course. Helping conduct focus groups and qualitative analysis using qualitative analytical software (NUD*IST) as well as conducting quantitative analysis using SPSS.

Jan 1998-Present
Iowa State University Extension-Family Development Certification Training, Program
Position: Co-Instructor/Co-Facilitator
Supervisor: Jeanne Warning

Teaching and facilitating the following training segments:
1: Family Development: A Sustainable Route to Healthy Self- Reliance and Worker Self-Empowerment
2: Building Mutually Respectful Relationships with Families, Communicating with Skill and Soul, and Home Visiting
3: Ongoing Assessment and Helping Families Access Specialized Services
4: Cultural Competence
5: Facilitating Family Conferences, Support Groups, Community Meetings, and Collaboration
Grading homework and assignments. Providing on-going support and mentoring.

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Aug 1998- May 2000
Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
Position: Graduate Teaching Assistant
Supervisor: Dr. Corley Brooks

Helped in teaching and lecturing a Human Development and Family Studies class on Human Sexuality. Graded workbooks and in-class written activities. Administered in-class activities, and monitored of class periods. Proctored examinations. Dealt with students' grievances and other issues relating to class attendance and performance.

May 1999- Aug 1999
Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
Position: Graduate Teaching Assistant -
Supervisor: Dr. Bill Rice

Took lecture notes. Designed and wrote test questionnaire. Proctored examinations. Dealt with student grievances and concerns.

Jan. 1999- May 1999
Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
Position: Teaching Intern- Human Sexuality
Supervisor: Dr. Corley Brooks

Taught five classes of a Human Development and Family Studies course under the supervision of a professor. Prepared class lecture notes. Used audiovisual materials such as video projections, power point, and overhead transparencies. Facilitated in-class activities such as group discussions and responding to anecdotes.

Jan. 1999- May 1999
Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
Position: Co-Instructor/Co-Facilitator of an Honors Class
Supervisor: Dr. Corley Brooks

Designed and prepared a curriculum for an honors class on human sexuality. Facilitated group discussions. Lectured class materials.

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Research Experience

Aug 2002-May 2005
Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa State University
Dissertation research Project

Title of Dissertation: Asian international students' ethnic identity, spirituality, acculturation, and experience of racism: Relationship with attitude toward seeking professional therapeutic help.

Nov 2003-May 2004
Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa State University
Supervisor. Dr. Kim Greder

Partnering with Parents Qualitative and Quantitative Data Analysis
Conducted focus groups of parenting educators followed by creation of data files, data entry, and data analysis utilizing qualitative analysis using qualitative analytical software (NUD*IST) as well as quantitative analysis using SPSS.

Aug 1996- May 1997
Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas
Independent Research Study
Supervisor: Dr. Scott Perkins

Title of Research: Effects of ethnicity, gender, and acculturation on willingness to use mental health services among Asian Students.

Jan 1995- Oct 1995
Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas
Research Component Project

Title of Research: Collaboration between Marriage and Family Therapists and other mental health practitioners: Assessing therapeutic influences.

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Aug 1997- May 1988
Iowa State University, Ames
Position: Graduate Research Assistant
Supervisor: Dr. Camillo Garcia

Assisted in a cross-cultural research study, which involved library research and extensive literature review on the subject of family support networks and how they affect family well being. Wrote summaries and outlines of pertinent articles relating to family support networks. Recruited subjects for a controlled experiment. Facilitated an experiment of cooperative behavior versus competitive behavior of subjects using a simulated computer game.

Aug 1995-Aug 1996
Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas
Position: Graduate Assistant

Helped in grading student assignments, monitored class periods, helped in faculty research projects, attended seminars and local collaborative efforts meetings on behalf of faculty.

Clinical Experience

June 2002-Present
Central Iowa Psychological Services Ames, Iowa
Position: Associate Psychotherapist
Providing individual and family counseling for children, adolescent, and adults with a variety of issues: adjustment issues, identity issues, mood disturbances, anxiety, grief, past physical and emotional abuse, marital, divorce and other family issues.

May 2002-Nov 2005
Mary Greeley Medical Center Behavioral Health Unit, Ames, Iowa
Position: Mental Health Therapist (PRN)
Supervisors: Jodi Kaputska and Judy Rabinowitz
Conducted triaging, psychosocial evaluation, staffing, and interdisciplinary team consultations for inpatient adult and adolescent patients. Assisted with treatment planning and discharge processes. When appropriate attended court hearings for committal and discharge processes. Provided individual and group psychotherapy using brief and eclectic models for patients with varied diagnoses: substance abuse issues, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and psychosis, scoring and interpreting MMPI reports. Collaborating with local agencies for funding and referral.

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June 2002- May 2004
Press On Counseling L.L.C, Ames, Iowa
Position: Owner/Managing Therapist

Sole private practice. Contracted with Iowa Department of Human Services for Rehabilitative Treatment Services and Permanency Planning. Provided counseling and skill development services for children, adolescents, and families in homes and schools for a variety of issues: parenting skills, ADHD, Conduct Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Grief, and other family problems. Participated and collaborated with principles and school teachers in creating Individualized Education Programs (IEP). Also provided family therapy supervision to interns, consulting services and staff development workshops to agencies.

June 1999- May 2002
Iowa State University Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic, & Lutheran Social Service of Iowa, Ames, Iowa
Position: On-Site Supervisor
Supervisor: Dr. Harvey Joanning
Supervised other MFT intern therapists.

Jan. 1998- May 2002
Lutheran Social Service/Beloit Residential Treatment Center, Ames, Iowa
Position: Therapist
Supervisor: Anne Mccrae

Provided in home and school based counseling. Participated and collaborated with principles and school teachers in creating Individualized Education Programs (IEP) for students. Assisted with interviews, hiring, training, or supervising Resident Counselors. Developing, implementing, and evaluating treatment programs. Worked with Leadership Team to oversee milieu programming. Kept required statistics, case reports, progress reports, and correspondence, written or dictated, regarding services. Provided consultation and supervision to residential staff Leadership Team regarding behavioral management and treatment planning for assigned residents. Worked with leadership team in preparing budgets and evaluating operating costs.

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Sept.1997- Dec 2000
Iowa State University Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic, Ames, Iowa
Position: Therapist
Supervisor: Dr. Harvey Joanning

Provided marriage and family therapy for individuals, couples, and families. Among the clients were Iowa State University students. Attend weekly supervision and consultation meetings.
Aug 1995-Aug1996 Abilene Christian University Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic, Abilene, Texas
Position: Therapist
Supervisor: Dr. Waymon Hinson

Provided marriage and family therapy for individuals, couples, and families as part of Master's degree practicum requirements. Accrued more that 500 face to face client contact hours and 100 hundred hours of supervision during this period.

Administration Experience

June 2002- May 2004
Press On Counseling L.L.C, Ames, Iowa
Position: Owner/Managing Therapist

Managed all aspects of sole private practice such as advertising, bookkeeping, managing intakes and scheduling of clients, securing counseling and rehabilitative services contracts with Department of Human Services, networking with potential referral sources, collaborating with other agencies through referrals and staffing cases, and providing services and maintaining timely and accurate reports.

May 1998- Aug 1998
Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
Position: Clinic Administrator
Supervisor: Dr. Harvey Joanning

Managed Iowa State University Family Therapy Clinic. Handled client intakes. Kept accounts. Assigned clients to resident therapists.

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May 1998-Aug 1998
Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
Position: Recruiting and Retention Assistant
Supervisor: Dr. Mary Yearns

Called prospective students for the Department of Human Development and Family Studies. Sent out information and letters to prospective students. Organized orientation for high school seniors who were interested in pursuing Family Studies degree. Followed-up on students who attended orientation. Made confirmation calls for students who have enrolled at ISU.

Jan 1993-July 1997
Disability Resources, Inc, Abilene, Texas
Position: Relief House Manager
Supervisor: Buzzy Andreas

Managed a residential care for eight mentally and physically challenged individuals. Planned social activities, prepared meals, monitored medication, negotiated disputes, and monitored overall emotional and behavioral well-being in home. Maintained appropriate progress, activities, and incidents reports.

Aug 1992-May 1993
Austin Graduate School of Theology, Austin, Texas
Position: Book Store Manager
Supervisor: Dr. Gary Holloway

Purchased orders, sales, and shipping, pricing, accounts keeping, keeping inventory, updating database, accounts payable, general ledger and customer relations.

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Presentation Experience

Greder, K., Santiago, A., & Sarour, E. (June, 2005). Parenting Across Cultures. Annual Professional Day Development for Iowa State University Extension and Professional and Scientific Staff, Ames, Iowa.

Santiago, A. (April, 2005). (Invited) Multi-Cultural Competence. Take Care of Yourself Retreat. Coordinated by Hawkeye Area Community Action Program Child Care and Referral , Inc, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Santiago, A. (March, 2005). (Invited) Cultural Perspective on Parenting. Partnering with Parents, Iowa State University Woodbury County Extension, Souix City, Iowa.

Allen, B., Greder, K., & Santiago, A. (November, 2004). Engaging Families of Color in Parenting and Family Education Programs. National Council on Family Relations Annual Conference, Orlando, Florida.

Santiago, A. D & Banther, K. (2004). (Invited)Cultural Perspectives on Parenting. Iowa State University Extension for Families, Creston, Iowa.

Santiago, A. D & Cooper, K. (2004). (Invited)Working with Families with Special Challenges. Iowa State University Extension for Families, Marion, Iowa.

Santiago, A & Crooks, M (2004). (Invited)Cultural Perspectives on Parenting, Iowa State University Extension for Families, Marion, Iowa.

Beran, J., Santiago, A., Xiong, C., Hoang, V., & Dempsey, N. (2004). Asian Diversity - Who cares and does it matter? Enrichment and Understanding of Asians through Dialogue. Youth and Shelter Services, Ames, Iowa.

Greder, K. & Santiago, A. (2004). Parenting across cultures: Implications for working with families. Parent-Educator Connection Conference XX, Ames, Iowa.

Santiago, A. D. (2003). (Invited). Parenting from a strength based perspective. (Mothers with young children support group), Ames, Iowa.

Santiago, A. D. (2003). (Invited). Parenting Practices and Strategies: Integrating Faith Perspectives. Gilbert Lutheran Church, Gilbert, Iowa.

Santiago, A.D. & Warning, J. (2003). (Invited). Valuing Diversity: A Path to Cultural Competence. Iowa State University Extension Office Professionals Annual Conference, Ames, Iowa.

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Greder, K. & Santiago, A. D. (2002). Developing Advocacy Skills: A Path to Strengthening Families. National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Scientist Annual Conference, Kansas City, MO.

Santiago, A. D. (2002). (Invited). Focusing on Family Resiliency. Staff Development Workshop. Coordinated by Youth and Shelter Services, Inc., Ames, Iowa.

Greder, K. & Santiago, A. D. (2002). Cultural Perspectives on Parenting. 22nd Annual Conference on Child Abuse. Coordinated by Prevent Child Abuse of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa.

Santiago, A. D. (2001). (Invited). Empowering Families. Coordinated by Iowa State University and Lutheran Social Service of Iowa. Ames, Iowa.

Santiago, A. D., Winslow, A. & Meek, J. (2001). (Invited) Strength Based Training for Mental Health Volunteers and Paraprofessionals. Coordinated by Sharing Help Awareness United Network (SHAUN), Newton, Iowa.

Santiago, A. D. (2000). (Invited). Enriching Relationships: A Focus on Solutions, Communication, and Strengths. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Santiago, A. D. (2000). (Invited). Relationships in Balance: Balancing Problem versus Solution Focus, Independence versus Dependence, and Deficit versus Strength based approach. Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.
Santiago, A. D. (1999) (Invited). Integration of Systemic and Biblical Perspectives on Family Functioning and Well Being: An Emerging Framework for Theory and Practice of Christian Counseling. Ames Area wide Pastoral Forum, Ames, Iowa.

Santiago, A. D. (1999) Understanding Marriage and Family Therapy Issues From a 'Non- Majority' perspective: A Personal Journey. Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.

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Professional Training and Certifications

2004 Mandatory Basic Life Support Training, Mary Greeley Medical Center, Ames, Iowa

2002 Rehabilitative Treatment and Supportive Services Certification (RTSS)

2002 Nonviolent Crisis Intervention - Crisis Prevention Institute, Inc. (Expiration: 6/2003) (Renewed: 10/03)

2001 Equine Assisted Experiential Growth & Learning-Julie Johnson Family Therapist, Inc.

2001 Critical Incident Stress Management - American Red Cross, Central Iowa Chapter

2001 Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse, Iowa Department of Human Services Child protective Training Academy

1999 Treatment Plan Development, Review and Documentation: Meeting the Requirement of Rehabilitative Treatment Services and Permanency Planning

Other Experiences

Dec 9, 2005 On-Site Facilitator- National Satellite series (Part II). Healthy Couples, Healthy Kids: Programmatic Approaches to Strengthening Couple Relationships for Better Child Outcomes by Dr. Francesca Adler-Baeder and Dr. Karen Shirer,
Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa

Managed local site by welcoming participants, briefing program agenda, coordinated and facilitated activities and facilitated group discussion, and administered evaluation of program by participants, and brought closure to program for the day.

Dec 2, 2005 On-Site Facilitator- National Satellite series (Part I). The Relationship between Marriage and Parenting by Dr. William Doherty AND Supporting Unmarried New Parent Couples in Forming Healthy Marriages and Stable Families by Dr. William Allen and Dr. William Doherty. Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa

Managed local site by welcoming participants, briefing program agenda, coordinated and facilitated activities and facilitated group discussion, and administered evaluation of program by participants, and brought closure to program for the day.

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September 2005 Pilot Training Program, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
Developed a pilot one day training program for cultural competence on behalf of Iowa State University Extension for Families.

Feb 2004 Crisis Intervention and Debriefing, Des Monies, Iowa
Provided paid on site crisis intervention and debriefing services to a group of employees in a large company following a suicide incident of a fellow employee.

Jan 2004-May 2005 Coordinator of Ames Monthly Pastors Forum. Ames, Iowa The forum involves the gathering of clergy from in and surrounding communities of Ames. As a coordinator of the forum I was responsible for maintaining email mailing list, arranging for speakers and facilitating each forum.

Dec 2004 On-Site Facilitator- National Satellite series (Part II). Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
What's a Parent to Do? Helping families deal with bullying and with kids who are out of control. Managed local site by welcoming participants, briefing program agenda, coordinated and facilitated activities and facilitated group discussion, and administered evaluation of program by participants, and brought closure to program for the day.

Nov 2004 On-Site Facilitator- National Satellite series (Part I). Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
What's a Parent to Do? Helping families deal with bullying and with kids who are out of control. Managed local site by welcoming participants, briefing program agenda, coordinated and facilitated activities and facilitated group discussion, and administered evaluation of program by participants, and brought closure to program for the day.

July 2004 Partnering with parents (Summer Workshop). Co-Facilitating the workshop. Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa

April 2004 Pilot Group Teleconference Facilitation of Family Theories: Behaviorism and Psychoanalysis. Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
Wrote papers on behaviorism and psychoanalysis and presented summaries of them, and responded to questions from participants.

Feb and April 2004 Iowa State University Extension New Programs and Services Task-Force Meeting, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
Recorder and participant

Nov 2003 Pilot Training Module, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
Developed and facilitated a pilot training module for Iowa State University Family Life Specialists on family forms and systems, Ames, Iowa.

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Nov 2003 On-Site Facilitator-National Satellite Series (Part II). Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Cultural Perspectives on Parenting. Managed local site by welcoming participants, briefing program agenda, coordinated and facilitated activities and facilitated group discussion, and administered evaluation of program by participants, and brought closure to program for the day.

Oct 2003 On-Site Facilitator-National Satellite Series (Part I). Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Cultural Perspectives on Parenting. Managed local site by welcoming participants, briefing program agenda, coordinated and facilitated activities and facilitated group discussion, and administered evaluation of program by participants, and brought closure to program for the day.

June 2003-Aug 2003 Video production moderator
Video production of Culturally Diverse families and their perspectives on parenting issues. Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.

May 2003 Facilitator-Partnering with parents Focus Group.
Conducted focus group interviews to gather qualitative information. Compiled information and analyzed data using qualitative research methods.

May 2003-Dec 2004 Attended WebCTWorkshops- Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
Orientation to WebCT for Online Learning
Teaching, WebCT Course Content Delivery
WebCT Communication Tools

May 2002 - June 2002 Grant Writing
For Youth and Shelter Services, Inc (Youth Violence Prevention Cooperative Agreements application of Youth and Shelter Services, Inc. to the Center for Mental Health Services of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services).

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Academic/Research Interests

Efficacy of mental health services and education
Attitudes toward mental health services and education
Collaboration among mental health practitioners and educators
Cross-cultural issues and impact of larger systems
Family resiliency and impact of "empowerment" models versus "deficit" models among mental health services recipients
Parenting perspectives and practices
Cultural competence and diversity issues
Family Life Eductaion

Foreign Language Abilities

Malay
Indonesia
Tamil

Volunteer Work

Oct 2004 Emergency response-Ames High School, Ames, Iowa
Provided onsite counseling and supportive services to students during the aftermath of a student suicide incident

July 1998 Camp Teacher - Midwest Bible Camp, Iowa
Taught pre-teen boys' Bible class and prepared class materials and coordinated learning activities

Membership in Committees

2002-present Ames Critical Incident Stress Management and Emergency Response -Team Member

2002-present Diversity Taskforce Committee member - Youth and Shelter Services, Ames, IA

Jan 2001-May 2002 Member of the Utilization Review Committee - Lutheran Social Services

Sept. 2001-May 2002 Member of the Operations Committee - Lutheran Social Services

Scholarships, Recognition, and Awards

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2005 National Internet Technology Team Award from the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS)

2004 Mary W. Wells Diversity Award, Central Region Finalist from National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS).

2002 Featured Father on ME AND MY DAD Website-an Iowa State University for Extension for Families project.

2000 Academic Excellence Award, Iowa State University

1999 Academic Excellence Award, Iowa State University

1998 Outstanding Scholastic Achievements Award - College of Family and Consumer Sciences, Iowa State University

Professional Qualifications

2001 Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - License No: 00216

2004 Approved Supervisor (AAMFT)

Membership in Professional and Academic Organization

2003 Phi Kappa Phi

2001 American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (Member)

2001 Iowa Association of Marriage and Family Therapy
(Member)