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Genevieve Chandler, PhD, RN

University of Massachusetts Amherst

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Chandler, Genevieve Elizabeth

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH


NAME
Genevieve E. Chandler, RN, PhD
Professor
EDUCATION/TRAINING
BS D’Youville College Buffalo, NY
M.S. Boston University, Boston, MA
Harvard School of Public Health Executive program
Ph.D. University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
1999 Research Fellow, UPENN Summer Institute
2000 Research fellow UPENN Summer Institute

A. Positions and Honors.
2020 2Trees, owner, CEO, Resilience Training
2018 Professor
2005-present Coordinator
Junior Year Writing Program, UMASS
2005-present Director
Second Bachelor’s Program
2004 Faculty president
School of Nursing
2003- Consultant
Fairview Hospital, Great Barrington, MA
2000 Evaluator
Youth Reach Grant, National Endowment for the Arts
1998 Group leader
Writing Group, Amherst Teen Shelter, Amherst, MA
1998 Interim Director of Collaborative PhD Program, Amherst
1998 Consultant
Berkshire Medical Center
1998 Editorial Board: American College of Health Executives
1997 Consultant
Jewish Health Care Center, Worcester, MA
1996 Consultant
Nurse Practice Model Grant, Case Western Reserve University, Robert Wood Johnson and Pew Charitable Trusts
1994-1998 Director of Center for Nursing Advancement
School of Nursing, University of Massachusetts
1993-Present Associate Professor
School of Nursing, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
Honors and Awards

Trauma Informed Care competencies, Invited as a national expert to develop TIC  competencies for graduate and undergraduate nursing students, (2018).Presidents Research Showcase, National Association of Academic and Student Athlete Development Professionals (2018)
Innovation in Mental Health Nursing award nomination, American Psychiatric Nurses Association. (2018)
Community Salute Award, MA Lottery, UMASS Amherst, (2018)
Health Care Heroes Award, Innovation in Health/Wellness. Health Care News/ Business West, Springfield MA. (2017)
Teaching Excellence and Faculty Development PMYR award, University of Massachusetts, Amherst MA. (2016)
National APNA Award for Excellence in Research, American Psychiatric Nurses Association (2013)
2012 Nancy Valentine Excellence in Leadership Award, APNA New England Chapter
2009 Sharing the Light Award, Fairview Hospital, Great Barrington, MA

2009 Distinguished University Teaching Award nominee, UMASS
2008 National Education Award, American Psychiatric Nursing Association
2008 Outstanding Graduate Faculty Member Centennial Award, UMASS
2006 Distinguished University Teaching Award nominee, UMASS
2006 Sigma Theta Tau, Beta Zeta Chapter Research Award
1999 Distinguished College Teaching Award, UMASS
1999-2000 UPENN Summer Institute Research Fellow
Memberships: Current
2012 Chair Recovery Council undergrad eduaction task force
2012 Member Recovery Council
2010 Member Recovery to Practice task force
2010 Co Chair APNA Graduate Ed Council
2009 Member
RWJ New Careers in Nursing Summit Planning Committee
2009 Reviewer
APNA Research Grants
2008 Member
CAN DO Collaborating for the Advancement of Nursing: Developing Opportunities
2008 Member
ENRS Conference Planning Committee
2007 Member
MONE, Academic Practice Integration Committee
2007 Reviewer
American Psychiatric Nursing Association Conference
B. Selected peer-reviewed publications

Rocklein, K., Paun, O., Hamilton, R., Chandler, G. Shatell, M. & Held, P. (2021). No sky too high, no sea too rough: Resilience and suicide on Special Operations Forces. Military Behavioral Health. Under review
Helling, J. & Chandler, G. (2020) The social ecology of athlete mental health: Culture, identity, context    and resilience. Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics. Under review. 
Helling, J. & Chandler, G. (2019). Meeting the psychological growth and health needs of Black college    students and athletes: Culture, resonance and resilience. Journal of College Student  Psychotherapy. DOI: 10.1080/87568225.2019.1660291
Chandler, G., Kalmakis, K.,  Chiodo, L.&  Helling, J (2019). Changing minds, changing lives: A  resilience intervention with  student athletes.  Journal of American Psychiatric Nurses Association. https://doi.org/10.1177/1078390319886923
Poudel-Tandukar K, Chandler GE, Jacelon CS, Gautam B, Bertone-Johnson ER, Hollon SD.  (2019).Resilience and anxiety or depression among resettled Bhutanese adults in the United States. International Journal of Social Psychiatry. 65(6):496-506. doi: 10.1177/0020764019862312.
Chandler, G, Kalmakis, K., Murtha, T. (2018).  Screening adults with substance abuse disorder for adverse childhood experiences.  Journal of Addictions Nursing, 29(3), 172-178.
Chandler, G. (2018). An interview with Khadijah Tuitt and Jennifer Caraballo in the Behavioral Resource Nurse role. Journal of Addictions Nursing, 29(3), 211-213.
Poudel-Tandukar, K., Jacelon, C. Chandler, G., Gautam, B & Palmer, P. (2018). Sociocultural perceptions and enablers to seeking mental health among Bhutanese refuges in Western    Massachusetts. International Quarterly of Community Health Education. 0(0), 1-11. DOI:10.1177/0272684X18819962
Zucker, D., Chandler, G., Rataj, S., Dundon, E., Heffernan, D., DiFulvio, G….Linowski, S. (2018). Uncovering sigma. Journal of Addictions Nursing, 29(3), 203.
Roberts, S. Chandler, G. & Kalmakis, K. (2018). A model for trauma informed primary care. Journal of American Association of Nurse Practitioners. (Epub ahead of print). doi: 10.1097/JXX.0000000000000116.
Kalmakis, K., Shafer, M. Chandler, G., Aponte, E., Roberts, S.  (2018) Screening for childhood    adversity among adult primary care patients. Journal of American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 30(4), 193-200. doi:#10.1097/JXX.0000000000000033.
Kalmakis, K., Chandler, G., Roberts, S., Leung, K. (2017).  Nurse practitioner screening for adverse childhood experiences among primary care patients: A mixed-method study. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 29(1),35-45.  doi:10.1002/2327-6924.12378
Kalmakis, K, Chandler, G. & Roberts, S. (2016). Screening for childhood abuse among adult primary care patients. Journal of American Association of Nurse Practitioners,  doi: 10.1002/2327-6924.1237
Chandler, G. & Wilson, D. (2016). Treating the whole patient, the body and the mind, saves lives: Solution focused nursing in a crisis situation. Nursing 2016, 46(12), 15-18.
Chandler, G., Robert, S., & Chiodo, L. (2015). Resilience intervention for young adults with adverse childhood experiences. Journal of American Psychiatric Nursing Association, 21(6), 406-416.
Kalmakis, K. & Chandler, G (2015). Health consequences of adverse childhood experiences: A    systematic review. Journal of American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 27 (8), 458-465. doi: 10.1002-2327-6924.12215
Kalmakis, K. & Chandler, G. (2014). Adverse childhood experiences: Towards a clear conceptual meaning, Journal of Advanced Nursing, 70(7), 1489-1501. doi:          10.111/jan.12329
Chandler, G. (2013). Build tomorrow’s problem solvers: Develop positive deviants! New England Faculty Development Consortium, EXCHANGE, 26(6) 6-8.
Chandler, G. (2012). Motivating underrepresented students to pursue faculty roles, Nurse Educator, accepted.

Chandler, G. (2012). Reducing restraints and seclusion to create a culture of safety. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Serives accepted.
Barton-Burke, M., Garofalo, J., Zucker, D. Chandler, G., Jacelon, C. (2012). Mutual mentoring: A report of a successful project. Journal of Professional Nursing, accepted.
Chandler, G. (2012). Succeeding in the first year of practice: Heed the wisdom of novice nurses. Journal for Nurses in Staff Development. 28(3), 103-107.
Roche, J., Morsi, D., & Chandler, G. (2009). Testing a work environment- work relationship model to explain expertise in experienced acute care nurses. Journal of Nursing Administration. 39(3), 115-122.
Gazarian, P. Henneman, E, Chandler, G. (2008). Nurse decision making in the pre arrest period. Clinical Nursing Research. Submitted.
Chandler, G. (2008). From traditional inpatient to trauma-informed treatment: Transferring control from staff to patient. American Journal of Psychiatric Nursing. 14(5), 363-371.
Chandler, G (2006). Evolution from a traditional role course to a second bachelor’s best practice. First International Symposium on Excellence in Second-entry Baccalaureate Nursing Education: Best Practices Locally and Globally. 32-36. Canada: University of Toronto.
DeMarco, R., Roberts, S.J., & Chandler, G. (2005) The use of a writing group to enhance voice and connection among staff nurses, Journal for Nurses in Staff Development. , 21(3), 85-90.
Chandler, G. (2005). Undergraduate TA program: growing nurse leaders. Journal of Nursing Education. 44(12) 569-572.
Chandler, G., Roberts, S. J. & DeMarco, R (2004) The development of nursing voice: writing as an empowerment strategy. In M. Oermann & K. Heinrich (Eds.) Annual Review for Nursing Education (pp.359-374). N.Y.: Springer Publishing.
Chandler, G. (2004). Writing from the shelter of the storm, chapter in How Writing Groups Can Heal, Amhersts Writers and Artists Press.
Chandler, G (2002) College and low income youth writing together: self discovery and connection. Comprehensive Issues in Pediatric Nursing. 25, 255-269.
Baldwin, C., & Chandler, C. (2002) Coaching faculty to write for publication. Journal of Professional Nursing 18(1), p.8-15.
Hayes, E., Chandler, G. & Merriman, D. (2002) The master’s portfolio: validating the advanced practice nurse. Journal of Academy of Nurse Practitioners. 14(3) 119-125.
Hunter, A., Lusardi, P., Zucker, D., Jacelon, C. & Chandler, G (2002) Making meaning: Creativity in qualitative research, Journal of Qualitative Research, 12(3), p. 388-398.
Hunter, A. & Chandler, G. (1999) Adolescent Resilience. Image: Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 31(3), 243-247.
Chandler, G. (1999) A creative writing intervention to enhance self esteem and self efficacy in adolescents. Journal of Child and Psychiatric Nursing, 12(2) 70-78.
Books: Chandler, G (2009). Survival guide for new nurses. NY: McGraw-Hill.
Chandler, G. (2007). The ultimate guide to getting into nursing school. NY: McGraw-Hill.
Chandler, G. & Schneider, P. (2007). Creation and response: From well-spring to evaluation. Kaufmann & Kaufmann, (eds) The psychology or creative writing. NY: Cambridge University Press.

C. Research Support
Chandler, G (2008) New nursing careers award, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, ($80,000)
Barton-Burke, M. Chandler, G. Jacelon, C. & Zucker, D. (2007). The Mellon Mutual Mentoring Model grant Program. ($14,605).
Chandler, G. (2005). Chandler, G. (2006) The experience of staff in symptom reduction under a traditional patient program and a trauma-informed treatment program ($1,556.00).
Chandler, G. (2004) The web of collaborative mentoring, UMASS Graduate School grant ($9,939.91).
Chandler, G, (2001) Evaluation of voices from the ‘Hood leadership and arts experience, Community Foundation of Western Mass ($2000) Amherst, MA
D.Presentations

Chandler, G (2009) New nursing careers award, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, ($120,000)
Barton-Burke, M ., Zucker, D. Chandler, G & Jacelon, C (Realtional research: An area for qualitative inquiry. International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry.
Chandler, G (2009) From life saver to life preserver. Teaching on-line an hybrid course series, UMASS, Center for Teaching.
Barton Burke, M., Chandler, G., Jacelon, C. & Zucker, D. (2009 Relational research in vulnerable populations, ENRS Scientific Sessions, Boston, MA.
Chandler, G. (2008). Looking of meaning in our life’s work, New England American Psychiatric Association, Brattleboro, VT.
Chandler, G. (2008). From eating our young to taking them under our wing. Connecticut Nurses Association Annual Meeting, Farmington, CT.
Chandler, G., Blood, P. (2008). Next generation: Learning built on evidence and outcomes. American Psychiatric Nurses Association 21st Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN.
Chandler, G., Buckley, L, Craig-Williams, N., King, J. & Kowal, R. (2008). The first year of practice,
16th Annual Conference for Educators, poster, St Anslems College, NH
Chandler, G., Buckley, L, Craig-Williams, N., King, J. & Kowal R. (2008). The New Graduate’s Experience of the First Year of Practice, poster. Sigma Theta Tau: Beta Zeta Scholarship Day, MA
Chandler, G (2008). Evidenced-based innovation from restraints to a culture of safety. Eastern Nurses Research Society 20th Annual Scientific Sessions. Philadelphia, PA.
Chandler, G (2008). Evidenced-based innovation from restraints to a culture of safety. American Psychiatric Nurses Association 21st Annual Conference, Orlando, FL.
Chandler, G. (2007) The experience of staff in symptom reduction in a traditional psychiatric program and a trauma informed treatment program. Sigma Theta Tau: Beta Zeta Spring Research Day.
Chandler, G. (2006) Teaching writing without lecturing, UMASS Junior Year Writing Workshop.
Chandler, G. (2006). Evolution from a traditional role course to a Second Bachelor’s best practice, First International Symposium on Excellence in Second Entry Baccalaureate Nursing Education, Toronto, Canada.

Expert Knowledge Areas

  • Crisis/Trauma
  • Culture
  • Leadership
  • Prevention/Health Promotion
  • Recovery