Anthony
Santiago, Ph.D.
Education
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)
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