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Curriculum Vitae (Abridged)
Justin “Jay” Miller, Ph.D., MSW, CSW
Associate Dean for Research & Associate Professor
Doris Y. Wilkinson Distinguished Professor in Social Work Education
EDUCATION
Ph.D., Social Work, University of Louisville Kent School of Social Work, 2013
o Doris Duke Fellow (Doris Duke Foundation & Chapin Hall, University of Chicago)
o Dissertation Title: Success on Their Own Terms: Youth Perspectives on What It Means to
Be Successful In Foster Care
Master of Social Work, Spalding University, 2007
o Honors Graduate
Bachelor of Science, Social Work, Western Kentucky University, 2003
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
Administrative Roles
Associate Dean for Research, College of Social Work, University of Kentucky
AY2018 – Current
Oversee College of Social Work (CoSW) research enterprise. Primary duties and responsibilities
include developing a creative and strategic vision for research activities; promulgating resources
and infrastructure to support doctoral students, faculty, and post-doctoral fellows in actualizing
this vision; develop mechanisms for internal/external support and collaboration (including
international opportunities); and, track/monitor, evaluate, assess, and report metrics of interest to
CoSW and University personnel.
Director, Self-Care Lab, College of Social Work, University of Kentucky
AY2018 – Current
Responsible for overseeing all programmatic, training, and research initiatives related to the
CoSW’s Self-Care Lab. Primary duties include supervising all program/training/research staff;
procuring external funding to support Lab activities; developing and managing strategic
partnerships with partner agencies/organizations; promulgating and overseeing research related to
Lab activities; and, disseminating, through formal academic scholarship, technical reports, and
other means, research findings that are both translational and consumable for academicians,
service practitioners, and policy makers, alike.
Faculty Roles
Associate Professor and Doris Y. Wilkinson Distinguished Professor in Social Work
Education – College of Social Work, University of Kentucky – Lexington, KY
AY2018 – Current
AY2014 -18 (Rank: Assistant Professor)
Responsible for instruction primarily in graduate (MSW and PhD) programs. Overarching areas
include policy, Human Behavior in the Social Environment, research practicums, and self-care,
among others.
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Assistant Professor - Spalding University - Louisville, KY
July 2012 – June 2014
AY2010-12 (Rank: Full-time Instructor)
AY2010-11 (Rank: Proportionate-Time Instructor)
Responsible for 24.0 (plus overload) hours of instruction (per AY) across undergraduate and
graduate social work curriculum.
Lecturer – University of Louisville – Louisville, KY
Summer 2011
Responsible for lecturing (emphasis on research design) and developing SPSS/PASW lab series
for doctoral students (SW 766).
Adjunct Instructor - Spalding University - Louisville, KY
August 2008 – June 2010
Responsible for nine (9) hours of instruction, each year, in areas of social work practice (SW630,
etc.).
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
Certified Social Worker- Licensed at the Graduate Level (Licensed by State of Kentucky- #5250)
Certified Concept Systems® Research Facilitator
SELECTED RESEARCH ACTIVITY (Including Grants and Contracts)
Total Funded Activity as of March 2019: $7,077,718
Principal Investigator - KSTEP & START Community Process Assessment
Funder: Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Amount: $45,566
Status: Current
Co-Investigator - Fostering Futures – Kentucky Foster and Adoptive Care Association
(KFACA) Partnership
Funder: Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Amount: $8,887
Status: Current
Principal Investigator - Tracking Transitions: Efficient Data Monitoring for Foster Youth
Funder: Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Amount: $691,904.00
Status: Current, Ongoing since FY 2018
Co-Investigator – Child Welfare Credit For Learning Project
Funder: Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (via IV-B)
Amount: $384,507
Status: Current, Ongoing since FY 2018
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Co-Investigator – Foster Parent Mentor Program
Funder: Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Amount: $456,093
Status: Current, Ongoing since FY 2018
Co-Investigator – Adoption Support Kentucky
Funder: Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Amount: $379,981
Status: Current, Ongoing since FY 2018
Principal Investigator – Foster Youth Employment Training Initiative
Funder: Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Amount: $184,226
Status: Current, Ongoing since FY 2017
Principal Investigator – Fostering Success Employment Evaluation
Funder: Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Amount: $13,000
Status: Completed, FY 2017
Principal Investigator – Self-Care Initiative
Funder: Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Amount: $236,456
Status: Current, Ongoing since FY 2017
Principal Investigator – Children’s Justice Act Taskforce
Funder: Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, via the Child Abuse Prevention and
Treatment Act Funds
Amount: $383,056
Status: Current, Ongoing since FY 2017
Co-Investigator - Public Child Welfare Certification Program
Funder: Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Amount: $58,248
Status: Current, Ongoing since FY 2017
Co-Investigator – AAHRT Substance Misuse Peer Support Initiative
Funder: Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Behavioral Health
Amount: $191,000
Status: Current, Ongoing since FY 2017
Co-Investigator – A Multidisciplinary Program to Train Health Professionals in the SBIRT
Model
Funder: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Amount: $942,150
Status: Current, Ongoing since FY 2016
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Co-Investigator - Adolescent Health and Recovery Treatment and Training Peer Support
Funder: Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department for Behavioral Health
Amount: $465,640
Status: Completed
Principal Investigator - Children’s Justice Act Task Force
Funder: Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, via the Child Abuse Prevention and
Treatment Act State Funds
Amount: $143,400
Status: Completed
Co-Investigator – Child Welfare Citizens Review Panel
Funder: Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, via the Child Abuse Prevention and
Treatment Act State Funds
Amount: $264,502
Status: Current, Ongoing since FY 2016
Co-Principal Investigator – Training Resource Center Office of Technology and Outcome
Support
Funder: Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Amount: $1,937,091 (total)
Status: Current, Ongoing since FY 2015
Co-Investigator - Project TRREE (Teacher Recruitment and Retention for Educational
Excellence)
Funder: Kentucky Department of Education
Amount: $199,136
Status: Completed
Principal Investigator – Child Welfare Research Workgroup Initiative
Funder: UK CoSW (INTERNAL)
Amount: $9,875
Status: Completed
Principal Investigator - Developing Mobile Technologies for Foster Youth: A Participatory
Mixed-Method Approach
Funder: UK CoSW (INTERNAL)
Amount: $10,000
Status: Completed
Principal Investigator – Conceptualizing On-Campus Support Programs for Collegiate Foster
Youth: A Plan for Student Well-being
Funder: IDEA Foundation
Amount: $2,500
Status: Awarded, On-going
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Principal Investigator – Student Perceptions About Social Work Licensure: A National
Perspective
Funder: American Foundation for Research and Consumer Education in Social Work Regulation
Amount: $10,000
Status: Completed
Principal Investigator - Success on Their Own Terms: Youth Perspectives on What It Means to
Be Successful In Foster Care
Funder: Doris Duke Charitable Foundation
Amount: $50,000
Status: Completed
Principal Investigator – Student Perceptions About Social Work Licensure: An Exploratory
Study
Funder: SU Exploratory Pilot Grant
Amount: $500
Status: Completed
Co-Principal Investigator – Community Health Needs Assessment
Funder: Lincoln Trail Health Department
Amount: $8,000
Status: Completed
Community Researcher – Planning a Multi-County Diabetes Coalition
Funder: Kentuckiana Regional Planning and Development Agency (KIPDA), via CDC
Amount: $2,000
Status: Completed
SELECTED PROPOSALS SUBMITTED (Including Grants/Contracts Currently Under Review)
Total Potential Funding Currently Under Review: $3,914,649
Principal Researcher - Supporting Collegiate Foster Youth & Alumni: The Educational Liaison
Initiative
Funder: Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, via the Chafe Independent Living
Program
Amount: $305,954
Status: In Review
Co-Investigator - Adoption Support for Kentucky (ASK)
Funder: Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Amount: $409,804
Status: In Review
Co-Investigator – Child Welfare Credit for Learning
Funder: Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Amount: $401,574
Status: In Review
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Co-Investigator – Foster Parent Mentor Program
Funder: Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Amount: $474,454
Status: In Review
Co-Investigator – Foster Parent Training Program
Funder: Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Amount: $234,179
Status: In Review
Co-Investigator – Medically Complex Training Program
Funder: Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Amount: $125,831
Status: In Review
Co-Investigator – Public Child Welfare Certification Program (PCWCP)
Funder: Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Amount: $36,140
Status: In Review
Co-Investigator – Office of Child Welfare, Evaluation, Support, & Technology
Funder: Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Amount: $593,653
Status: In Review
Principal Investigator – Self Care Initiative
Funder: Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Amount: $205,766
Status: In Review
Principal Investigator – Citizens Review Panels
Funder: Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Amount: $106,830
Status: In Review
Principal Investigator – Children's Justice Act (CJA) Task Force
Funder: Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Amount: $165,100
Status: In Review
Principal Investigator – Tracking Transitions
Funder: Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Amount: $345,952
Status: In Review
Principal Investigator – Fostering Success
Funder: Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Amount: $175,564
Status: In Review
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Principal Investigator – KY Kinship Information, Navigation, & Support
Funder: Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Amount: $199,707
Status: In Review
Co-Investigator - Fostering Futures – Kentucky Foster and Adoptive Care Association
(KFACA) Partnership
Funder: Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Amount: $134,141
Status: In Review
SELECTED PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE EXPERIENCE
Pediatric Social Work C Manager - United States Government, Ireland Hospital - Ft. Knox,
KY
May 2009 – August 2010
Designed and developed comprehensive case management/care coordination plans for patients
seen in the pediatric clinic, on both an in and out-patient basis. Conducted psycho-social
evaluation and counseling to individuals, groups, and families to facilitate care and optimize care
management. Evaluated diagnoses, and unexplained chronic symptoms, and identified areas of
need and resources to assist with treatment. Trained medical personnel on child maltreatment
indicators, assessment measures, and appropriate steps to deal with child abuse/neglect.
Social Service Clinician - Cabinet for Health and Family Services- Crimes Against Children
Unit - Louisville, KY
May 2007 – April 2009
Worked directly with Louisville Metro Police Detectives in investigating serious cases of child
abuse/neglect including, but not limited to, extreme physical abuse and child fatalities/near
fatalities. Coordinated service interventions and worked directly with families to develop and
evaluate case plans and progress of said plans. Initiated court action in Jefferson County Family
Court and provided written and oral testimony in both Family and Circuit courts. Routinely
covered supervisory duties in the absence of supervisor.
Social Service Worker - Cabinet for Health and Family Services - Louisville, KY
August 2004 – May 2007
Provided family/community based services, which included child protective services.
Investigated complaints of abuse/neglect of children, spouses, and other adults. Made home visits,
assessed the need for services, and provided initial intervention to families in need. Ensured
unified service provision among paraprofessionals, developed service objectives and case plans,
and placed children in adoptive/foster/family care homes or juvenile facilities.
Behavior Health Specialist - Lifeskills, Inc. - Bowling Green, KY
January – July 2004
Worked with primary therapist in creating, implementing, and presenting individual
treatment/behavior programs in order to strengthen the clients’ overall well-being. Administered
comprehensive psychological, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral interventions under the
supervision of primary therapist. Assisted in the development and continuation of parent support
groups.
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SELECTED AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS
Children’s Bureau Champion - Reshaping Foster Care as a Support for Families Award – 2019
Sunny Andrews Award for Outstanding Commitment to Regulatory Board Service, Association
of Social Work Board – 2018
Dedicated Social Worker Award, Social Work Today – 2018
Casey Excellence for Children Award (Casey Family Programs) – 2017 Nominee
Wethington Research Award, University of Kentucky – 2016, 2017
Self-Care Essay Award – 2017
Journal of Baccalaureate Social Work Best Research Article Award, 2016
Children’s Justice Act Taskforce, Member of the Year, 2016
Child Welfare Citizen Review Panel, Member of the Year, 2016
WKU College of Health and Human Services Hall of Fame Inductee – August 2014
University Graduate Dean Citation, University of Louisville – November 2013
Featured DD Research Fellow, Chapin Hall Brief – April 2013
Featured Social Worker, NASW – KY – March 2013
Spalding University Teaching Initiative Grant Award – 2013
Doris Duke Fellowship Award – 2012
Metroversity Faculty Adult Learner Award Nominee – 2012
International Graduate Scholar Award, Global Sustainability Conference, University of Waikato,
Hamilton, New Zealand - 2011
United States Army Commander’s Coin for Excellence in Civilian Service, Ft. Knox, 2010
Cabinet for Health and Family Services- Paul T. Grannis Award- 2007
Cabinet for Health and Family Services- ACE Award- 2007
Kentuckiana Metroversity Outstanding Graduate Student Award- 2007
Spalding University Egan Graduate Student Award- 2007
Spalding University School of Social Work Outstanding Learner as Teacher Award- 2007
Cabinet for Health and Family Services Commendation- 2007
PUBLICATIONS
Books
Grise-Owens, E., Miller, J., & Owens, L. (2018). Activating a teaching-learning philosophy: A
practical guide for educators. Washington, D.C.: CSWE Press.
Grise-Owens, E., Miller, J., & Eaves, M**. (Eds.). (2016). Self-Care Handbook, A – Z. Harrisburg,
PA: White Hat Communications.
Book Chapter
Finno-Velasquez, M., Shuey, E., Kotake, C., & Miller, J. (2015). Cultural considerations in refining
intervention designs. In D. Daro, A. Donnelly, L. Huang, & B. Powell (Eds.), Advances in child
abuse prevention knowledge: The perspective of new leadership (pp. 93 – 108). New York, NY:
Springer Publishing Company.
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Book Contributor
Miller, J. (2019). Curricular guide for licensing and regulation. Alexandria, VA: Council on Social
Work Education.
Peer-Reviewed Manuscripts1 2
PUBLISHED/ACCEPTED/IN PRESS
Miller, J. Lee, J. Niu, C., Grise-Owens, E., Bode, M., & Poklembova, Z. (accepted). Self-compassion
as a predictor of self-care: A study of social work clinicians. Clinical Social Work Journal.
Loeffler, D., Miller, J., & Pachner, T**. (accepted). Self-care among social workers employed in
rural settings: A cross-sectional investigation. Contemporary Rural Social Work Journal.
Miller, J., Cooley, M., Segress, M., Niu, C., Bowman, K., Fletcher, J., & Littrell, L**. (2019).
Support, information seeking, and homophily in a virtual support group for adoptive parents: Impact
on perceived empathy. Child and Youth Services Review, 101, 151 – 156.
Lianekhammy, J., Miller, J., Koh, E., & Kurzynske, J. (accepted). Exploring the public’s knowledge
about kinship care: A cross-sectional study. Journal of Public Child Welfare.
https://doi.org/10.1080/15548732.2019.1596194
Miller, J., Balogová, B. & Poklembová, Z. (2019). The global self-care initiative: Exploring the self-
care practices of social workers in Slovakia. Czech and Slovak Social Work, 1(19), 143-144.
Miller, J., Koh, E., Niu, C., Bode, M., & Moody, S. (2019). Examining child trauma knowledge
among kin caregivers: Implications for practice, policy, and research. Children and Youth Services
Review, 100. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2019.02.026
Miller, J., Donohue-Dioh, J.**, Niu, C., Grise-Owens, E., & Poklembova, Z. (2019). Examining the
self-care practices of social workers in child welfare: A national perspective. Child and Youth
Services Review, 99. DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2019.02.009
Miller, J., Cooley, M., Owens, L., Fletcher, J. & Moody, S. (2019). Self-care practices among foster
parents: An exploratory study. Child and Youth Services Review, 98, 206 – 212.
Miller, J., Niu, C., & Moody, S.** (2019). Investigating the child trauma knowledge of adoptive
parents. An exploratory study. Adoption Quarterly. https://doi.org/10.1080/10926755.2019.1579134
Miller, J., Lianekhammy, J., & Grise-Owens, E. (2018). Examining social worker self-care practices:
Implications for practice. Advances in Social Work, 18(4), 1250–1266.
Miller, J., Lee, J., Shalash, N.*, & Poklembova, Z. (2019). Self-compassion among social workers:
An exploratory study. Journal of Social Work. https://doi.org/10.1177/1468017319829404.
1 Five (5) Year Publication Average = 11.2 articles, per calendar year 2 Approximately 75% first/sole authored
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Balogová, B., Miller, J., & Poklembová, Z. (2018). PREDSTAVENIE SPOLUPRÁCE S
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY NA MEDZINÁRODNOM VÝSKUME: SELF-CARE
PRACTICES OF SOCIAL WORK. KVALITA ŽIVOTA 2017, ZBORNÍK ODBORNÝCH
PRÍSPEVKOV.
Miller, J., Benner, K., Donohue-Dioh, J.**, & Segress, M. (2018). Supporting collegiate foster youth
and alumni: A mixed-method planning approach for higher education. Evaluation and Program
Planning: The International Journal. DOI: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2018.10.005 .
Miller, J., Donohue-Dioh, J.**, Larkin, S.**, Niu, C., & Womack, R.** (2018). Exploring the self-
care practices of practicum supervisors: Implications for field education. The Field Educator, 8(2), 1 -
20.
Miller, J., Duron, J., Donohue-Dioh, J**., & Geiger, J. (2018). Conceptualizing effective legal
representation for foster youth: An exploratory study. Child and Youth Services Review, 91(C), 271 -
278.
Balogová, B., Miller, J., & Poklembová, Z. (2018). Starostlivosť o seba v sociálnej práci v
podmienkach Slovenska – participácia na medzinárodnom výskume Univerzity Kentucky.
Pomáhajúce profesie a starostlivosť o seba z pohľadu psychológie a sociálnej práce.
Lianekhammy, J., Miller, J., Lee, J., Pope, N., Barnhart, S., & Grise-Owens, E. (2018). Exploring the
self-compassion of healthcare social workers: How do they fare? Social Work in Healthcare. DOI:
10.1080/00981389.2018.1471017
Miller, J., Grise-Owens, E., & Shalash, N.* (2018). Investigating the self-care practices of social
work faculty: An exploratory study. Social Work Education: The International Journal, 37(8), 1044 –
1059.
Best Article Nominee, Empirical Article
Miller, J., Lee, J., Benner K., Shalash, N*., Barnhart, S., & Grise-Owens, E. (2018). Self-compassion
among child welfare workers: An exploratory study. Children and Youth Services Review, 89, 205 –
211.
Miller, J., Grise-Owens, E., Niu, C., & Shalash, N.** (in press). Examining self-care practices of
bachelor prepared social workers: Implications for undergraduate education. Journal of
Baccalaureate Social Work.
Miller, J., Poklembova, Z., Grise-Owens, E., & Bowman, A.** (2018). Exploring the self-care
practices of social workers in Slovakia: How do they fare? International Social Work. DOI:
10.1177/0020872818773150
Miller, J., Donohue-Dioh, J.**, & Brown, A.** (2018). Using concept mapping to develop a
statewide kinship care coalition: A case study. Journal of Community Practice, 26(2), 1 – 22.
Miller, J., Niu, C., Sauer, C., Bowman, K., Segress, M., & Benner, K. (2018). Foster parents’
knowledge of child trauma: An exploratory study. Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment, and Trauma,
DOI: 10.1080/10926771.2017.1422839.
Miller, J. &Vaughn, L. (2018). Training child welfare Citizen Review Panel members: A promising
approach? Child and Youth Services Review, 86, 94 – 97.
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Balogová, B., Miller, J., & Poklembová, Z. (2018). ABSENCIA SOCIOTERAPIE AKO
PRIMÁRNEJ OBLASTI NÁPLNE PRÁCE SOCIÁLNYCH PRACOVNÍKOV A PRACOVNÍČOK.
Journal Socioterapie, 3(1,2), 28.
Miller, J., Sauer, C., Bowman, K., Thrasher, S.**, Benner, K., Segress, M., & Niu, C. (2018).
Conceptualizing adoptive parent support groups: A mixed-method process. Adoption Quarterly, 1,
41-57.
Miller, J., Donohue-Dioh, J.**, Niu, C., & Shalash, N.** (2018). Self-care among child welfare
workers: A research brief. Child and Youth Services Review, 84, 137 - 142.
Miller, J., Benner, K, Kheibari, A.**, & Washington, E. (2017). Conceptualizing on-campus support
programs for collegiate foster youth and alumni: A plan for action. Child and Youth Services Review,
83, 57-67.
Miller, J., & Donohue, J.**. (2017). Mapping the needs of kinship providers: A mixed-method
examination. Grandfamilies: The Contemporary Journal of Research, Practice, and Policy, 4(2), 1 –
23.
Miller, J., Lianekhammy, J., Pope, N., Lee, J., & Grise-Owens, E. (2017). Self-care among
healthcare social workers: An exploratory study. Social Work in Health Care, 56(10), 865-883.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00981389.2017.1371100.
Miller, J., Collins-Camargo, C., Niu, C, & Jones, B. (2017). Exploring member perspectives on
participation on child welfare Citizen Review Panels: A national study. Child Abuse and Neglect: The
International Journal, 72, 352 – 359.
Miller, J., Grise-Owens, E., Drury, W., Rickman, C. (2018). Developing a professional writing
course using a holistic view of competence. Journal of Social Work Education. Advanced online
publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/10437797.2018.1474152
Miller, J., Collins-Camargo, C., & Jones, B. (2017). Exploring the university partnership model for
child welfare Citizen Review Panels: A research brief. Child and Youth Services Review, 81, 1-4.
Article available at http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S019074091730405X.
Miller, J., Duron, J., Washington, E., & Donohue, J.**. (2017). Exploring the legal representation of
individuals in foster care: What say youth and alumni? Child and Youth Services Review, 78, 142-
149. Article available at http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0190740917302505.
Miller, J., Benner, K., Pope, N., Dumas, T., Damron, J., Segress, M., & Thrasher, S**, & Niu, C.
(2017). Planning a foster parent mentor program: Does gender matter? Evaluation and Program
Planning: The International Journal, 64, 78-84. Article available at
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28551273.
Miller, J., Deck, S., Conley, C., & Bode, M.** (2017). Field practicum supervisor perspectives about
social work licensing: An exploratory study. The Field Educator, 7(1). Article available at
http://fieldeducator.simmons.edu/article/field-practicum-supervisor-perspectives-about-social-work-
licensing-an-exploratory-study/.
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Miller, J., Benner, K., Pope, N., Dumas, T., Damron, J., Segress, M., Sloan, M., Thrasher, S**, &
Niu, C. (2017). Conceptualizing effective foster parent mentor programs: A participatory planning
process. Child and Family Services Review, 73, 411-418.
Conley, C., Deck, S., Miller, J., & Borders, K. (2017). Improving the cultural competency of social
work students with a social privilege activity. Journal of Teaching in Social Work.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08841233.2017.1313804.
Deck, S., & Miller, J. (2017). From MSW to J-O-B: Using field seminar to prepare students for
employment. Journal of Social Work Education, 53(4), 771-776. Article available at
http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10437797.2017.1284630?journalCode=uswe20.
Grise-Owens, E., Miller, J., Escobar-Ratliff, L., George, N. (2018). Teaching self-care/wellness as a
professional practice skill: A curricular case example. Journal of Social Work Education, 54(1), 180-
186.
Grise-Owens, E., Miller, J., Addison, D.**, Escobar-Ratliff, L., Marshall, M.**, & Trabue, D.
(2016). A field practicum experience in designing and developing a wellness initiative: An agency
and university partnership. The Field Educator, 6(2), 1 - 9.
Miller, J., Grise-Owens, E., Addison, D.**, Marshall, M.**, Trabue, D., & Escobar-Ratliff, L.
(accepted, pending minor revisions). Conceptualizing organizational wellness at a social service
agency: Do perspectives of direct-service employees and administrators differ? Human Service
Organizations: Management, Leadership, & Governance.
Miller, J. (2016). Concept mapping methodology. The International Journal of Health and Wellness,
6(4), 51 - 68.
Owens, L., Miller, J., & Grise-Owens, E. (2016). Recasting licensing in social work: “Something
more” for professionalism. Journal of Social Work Education.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10437797.2016.1174641.
Miller, J., Bosk, E., Duron, J., Finno, M., & Abner, K. (2016). The role and impact of peer-learning
networks in social work doctoral training. Journal of Social Work Education
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10437797.2016.1174632.
Miller, J., Chih, M., & Washington, E. (2016). Conceptualizing a mobile app for foster youth
transitioning to adulthood: A mixed-method approach. Journal of Technology in Human Services,
34(2), 145 – 170.
Miller, J., Grise-Owens, E., Addison, D.**, Marshall, M.**, Trabue, D., & Escobar-Ratliff, E.
(2016). Planning an organizational wellness initiative at a multi-state social service agency.
Evaluation and Planning: The International Journal, 15, 1 – 10.
Grise-Owens, E., Miller, J., & Owens, L. (2016). Conceptualizing scholarship of teaching and
learning (SoTL) for social work education. Journal of Social Work Education, 52(1), 6 – 17.
Miller, J., Deck, S., Grise-Owens, E., & Borders, K. (2015). Exploring graduate students’
perceptions about social work licensing. Social Work Education: The International Journal, 34(8),
986 – 1004.
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Miller, J., Deck, S., Grise-Owens, E., & Borders, K. (2015). Undergraduate student perceptions
about social work licensure: An exploratory study. Journal of Baccalaureate Social Work, 20(1), 43 -
61.
This paper received the JBSW 2016 Best Research Article Award
Miller, J., & Collins-Camargo, C. (2015). Success on their own terms: Youths’ perspectives on
successful foster care. Journal of Public Child Welfare. 10(1), 59 – 78.
Miller, J., & Jones, B. (2015). Using concept mapping as a planning tool: Child welfare Citizen
Review Panels. Evaluation and Planning: The International Journal, 53, 99 – 106.
Miller, J., Grise-Owens, E., & Escobar-Ratliff, L. (2015). Preparing students for social work
licensure: A curricular case example. Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 35(3), 296 – 316.
Miller, J., & Owens, L. (2014). Leveraging the experiences of foster care alumni: A mixed-method
approach to organizing. Child Welfare, 93(2), 47 – 74
Owens, L., Miller, J., & Grise-Owens, E. (2014). Activating a teaching philosophy in social Work
education: Articulation, implementation, and evaluation. Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 34(3),
332 – 345.
Grise-Owens, E., Miller, J., & Owens, L. (2014). Responding to global shifts: Meta-Practice as a
relevant social work practice paradigm. Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 34(1), 46 – 59.
Miller, J., Rhema, S., Faul, A., D’Ambrosio, J., Yankeelov, P., Amer, R., & Clark, R. (2012).
Strength in process: Using concept mapping to inform community coalition development. Journal of
Community Practice, 20(4), 432-456.
Miller, J. (2009). I was in foster care too: From promise to practice. Inside Out: Reflections on
Personal and Professional Intersections, 15(2), 90-94.
Manuscripts in Revision
Miller, J., Niu, C., Shalash, N., & Womack, R. (in revision). Supporting adoptive parents: A study on
personal self-care.
Miller, J., Grise-Owens, E., Owens, L., Shalash, N. & Bode, M. (in revision). Self-care practices of
self-identified social workers: Findings from a national study.
Miller, J. (in revision). Building competency in self-care for social work students: A course-based
case study.
Miller, J., Donohue-Dioh, J.**, Larkin, S.**, Gibson, A., & Niu, C. (in revision). Examining the self-
care practices of social work administrators: A cross-sectional investigation.
Manuscripts in Review
Miller, J., Grise-Owens, E., Pachner, T**. (in review). Self-care among field practicum supervisors:
Assessing The Self-Care Wellshop.
Miller, CV (Abridged – 25pg) 14
Miller, J., Poklembova, Z., Podkowińska, M., Grise-Owens, E., Balogová, B., Pachner, T**. (in
review). Exploring the self-care practices of social workers in Poland.
Miller, J., Cooley, M., Segress, M., Niu, C., Bowman, K., Fletcher, J., & Littrell, L**. (in review).
Assessing the impact of a virtual support group on adoptive parent stress and competence: Results
from an urban/rural pilot study.
Miller, J., Cooley, M., Segress, M., Niu, C., Bowman, K., Fletcher, J., & Littrell, L**. (in review).
Virtual support groups among adoptive parents: Ideal for information seeking?
Manuscripts in Process ^
^Please note that manuscripts listed in this section are within four (4) weeks of submission to a
peer reviewed journal.
Miller, J. (in process). Self-compassion as a predictor of self-care: Verifying anecdotal links.
Miller, J. (in process). Developing self-care competency among child welfare workers: A healthy
workforce necessity.
*Abstract accepted for special issue
Miller, J., & Sherr, J. (in process). Self-care and public defense: An empirical examination.
Miller, J., Donahue-Dioh, J., & Duron, J. (in process). Examining legal representation for foster
youth involved in dependency court proceedings: Perspectives of foster parents.
Miller, J., Donohue-Dioh, J.**, Segress, M., Fletcher, J., Benner, K., Niu, C., Thrasher, S.**, &
Larkin, S**. (in process). Examining the challenges of medically complex foster parents: A mixed-
method examination.
SELECTED PRESENTATIONS
Accepted Presentation Proposals
Segress, M., & Miller, J. (accepted). Foster/adoptive parents’ knowledge about child trauma:
Implications for training and support. Paper submitted to the North American Council on Adoptable
Children Annual Meeting to be held in Las Vegas, NV.
Miller, J., Duron, J., Donohue-Dioh, J.**, & Geiger, J. (accepted). Effective legal representation for
maltreated youth: Perspectives of foster youth and alumni. Paper submitted to the 21st National
Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect to be held in Washington, D.C.
Owens, L. Grise-Owens, E., & Miller, J. (accepted). Activating a teaching-learning philosophy:
Articulating, implementing, evaluating, and sustaining. Paper submitted to the Teaching Professor
Annual Conference to be held in New Orleans, LA.
Miller, J., Grise-Owens, E., & Owens, L. (accepted). Self-care. Paper submitted to the Sixteenth
International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic & Social Sustainability to be held at
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, in Chile.
Miller, CV (Abridged – 25pg) 15
Presentation Proposals Under Review
Donohue-Dioh, J. & Miller, J. (in review) Mapping human trafficking prevention: Survivors’
conceptualizations. Paper submitted to the International Human Trafficking & Social Justice
Conference to be held in Toledo, OH.
Miller, J., Cooley, M., & Segress, M. (in review). A quantitative examination of stress and
competency following participation in an online support group for adoptive parents. Paper submitted
to the annual conference of the National Council on Family Relations to be held in Fort Worth, TX.
Miller, J. (discussant)(in review). Peer support/mentors impacting substance use and mental health
care in adolescents and young adults. Paper submitted to the American Academy of Child and
Adolescent Psychiatry to be held in Chicago, IL.
Miller, J., Segress, M., & Rice, C. (in review). Closing the feedback loop: A mixed-method approach
to conceptualizing Kentucky’s title IV-E strategic dissemination plan. Paper proposal presented to the
2019 National Child Welfare Evaluation Summit to be held in Washington, D.C.
Segress, M., Miller, J., & Rice, C. (in review). Strengthening ties and empowering families: Initial
impacts of Kentucky’s title IV-E programming. Paper proposal presented to the 2019 National Child
Welfare Evaluation Summit to be held in Washington, D.C.
Bode, M*., Miller, J., Niu, C. (in review). Are we ready, yet? Preparing public child welfare
stakeholders for title IV-E waiver implementation. Paper proposal presented to the 2019 National
Child Welfare Evaluation Summit to be held in Washington, D.C.
Miller, J., Donahue-Dioh, J., Segress, M., & Moody, S. (in review). Examining the legal
representation of youth in foster care: Perspectives of foster parents. Paper proposal submitted to the
2019 Council on Social Work Education APM to be held in Denver, CO.
Segress, M., Womack, R., Miller, J., & Moody, S. (in review). Virtual support groups among
adoptive parents: Ideal for information seeking? Paper proposal submitted to the 2019 Council on
Social Work Education APM to be held in Denver, CO.
Womack, R., Miller, J., Grise-Owens, E., & Bode, M. (in review). Exploring the self-care practices
of social workers: Implications for education. Paper proposal submitted to the 2019 Council on
Social Work Education APM to be held in Denver, CO.
Thrasher, S., Barnhart, S., & Miller, J. (in review). Peer bullying victimization and behaviors among
children living with single mothers. Poster presentation submitted to the Society for Social Work and
Research Annual Conference to be held in Washington, D.C.
Cooley, M. E., Miller, J., & Mihalec-Adkins, B. P. (in review). A qualitative examination of how
single foster parents perceive their experiences with fostering. Presentation at the annual conference
of the Society for Social Work Research Annual Conference to be held in Washington, D.C.
Segress, M., Miller, J., Barnhart, S., & Benner, K. (in review). Are we ready, yet? Preparing
community child welfare stakeholders for collaboration. Paper submitted to the Society for Social
Work Research Annual Conference to be held in Washington, D.C.
Miller, CV (Abridged – 25pg) 16
Duron, J., Miller, J., Donahue-Dioh, J., & Segress, M. (in review). Examining the legal
representation of youth in foster care: Perspectives of foster parents. Paper submitted to the Society
for Social Work Research Annual Conference to be held in Washington, D.C.
Miller, J., Barnhart, S., Benner, K., & Bode, M. (in review). Cross-national comparisons of social
worker self-care: The global self-care initiative. Paper submitted to the Society for Social Work
Research Annual Conference to be held in Washington, D.C.
Segress, M., Miller, J., Cooley, M., & Pachner, T. (in review). Virtual support groups among
adoptive parents: Ideal for information seeking? Paper submitted to the Society for Social Work
Research Annual Conference to be held in Washington, D.C.
Miller, J., Barnhart, S., Bode, M., & Segress, M. (in review). Exploring the self-care practices of
social workers: A nationwide study. Paper submitted to the Society for Social Work Research Annual
Conference to be held in Washington, D.C.
Pope, N.D., Miller, J., Benner, K. & Moody, S. (in review). Fostering resilience in new foster
parents through mentoring: A dyadic analysis. Paper submitted to the Society for Social Work
Research Annual Conference to be held in Washington, D.C.
Donohue-Dioh, J. & Miller, J. (in review). How survivors view human trafficking prevention:
Exploring a conceptual framework. Paper submitted to the Society for Social Work Research Annual
Conference to be held in Washington, D.C.
Selected Juried Presentations
Miller, J., Poklembova, Z., & Balogova, B. (2019, April). The Global Self Care Project:
Perspectives of European practitioners. Paper submitted to the European Conference on Social Work
Research to be held in Brussels, Belgium.
Barnhart, S., Yoon, S., Cage, J., & Miller, J. (2019, January). Single mothers’ economic hardships
and symptoms of depression and anxiety among their teenage children. Poster presented to the
Society for Social Work Research Annual Conference held in San Francisco, CA.
Miller, J., Duron, J., Donohue, J.**., & Geiger, J. (2019, January). Exploring the legal representation
of foster youth and alumni: A cross-sectional study. Poster presented to the Society for Social Work
Research Annual Conference held in San Francisco, CA.
Lianekhammy, J., Kurzynske, J., & Miller, J. (2019, January). Examining public perceptions about
kinship care: An exploratory study. Paper presented to the Society for Social Work Research Annual
Conference held in San Francisco, CA.
Miller, J., Lee., J., Segress, M., & Shalash, N.** (2019, January). Self-compassion as a means to
improve self-care: A study of social workers. Poster presented to the Society for Social Work
Research Annual Conference held in San Francisco, CA.
Miller, J., Duron, J., Donohue-Dioh, J.**, & Shalash, N.** (2019, January). Exploring foster youth
perspectives on effective legal representation: An integrated, mixed-method approach. Poster
presented to the Society for Social Work Research Annual Conference held in San Francisco, CA.
Miller, CV (Abridged – 25pg) 17
Miller, J., Donohue-Dioh, J.**, Larkin, S.**, & Gibson, A. (2019, January). Examining the self-care
practices of social work administrators: A cross-sectional investigation. Poster presented to the
Society for Social Work Research Annual Conference held in San Francisco, CA.
Miller, J., Benner, K., Donohue-Dioh, J.**, Segress, M., & Larkin, S.** (2019, January). Examining
the mentorship needs of medically fragile foster parents: A mixed-method approach. Poster presented
to the Society for Social Work Research Annual Conference held in San Francisco, CA.
Miller, J., Grise-Owens, E., Shalash, N.**, & Barnhart, S. (accepted but unable to present).
Exploring the self-care practices of social work faculty: Implications for administrators. Paper
presented to the 2018 Council on Social Work Education APM held in Orlando, FL.
Benner, K., Miller, J., Barnhart, S., & Shalash, N.** (accepted but unable to present). Self-
compassion as a predictor of self-care: A study of child welfare workers. Paper presented to the 2018
Council on Social Work Education APM held in Orlando, FL.
Duron, J., Miller, J., Donohue, J.**., & Shalash, N.** (accepted but unable to present).
Conceptualizing effective legal representation of youth in foster care: A mixed-method approach.
Paper presented to the 2018 Council on Social Work Education APM held in Orlando, FL.
Miller, J., & Duron, J. (2018, September). Conceptualizing effective legal representation:
Perspectives of foster youth and alumni. Paper presented to the ISPCAN International Congress 2018
held in Prague, Czech Republic.
Miller, J., & Duron, J. (2018, September). Examining the legal representation of foster youth and
alumni: An exploratory study. Paper presented to the ISPCAN International Congress 2018 held in
Prague, Czech Republic.
Miller, J. (2018, September). Exploring the self-care practices of child welfare workers: An ethical
imperative. Paper presented to the ISPCAN International Congress 2018 held in Prague, Czech
Republic.
Miller, J., Rosen, B., & Goodwin, T. (accepted, unable to present). Self-care among social workers:
The impact of membership in professional organizations. Paper submitted to the National Association
of Social Workers National Conference held in Washington, D.C.
Miller, J., Poklembova, Z., & Grise-Owens, E. (2018, July). An international study exploring self-
care practices of social workers: Implications for practice, education, and research. Paper presented
to the 2018 Social Work, Education, and Social Development Conference held in Dublin, Ireland.
Miller, J. (2018, July). Conceptualizing a mobile app for foster youth transitioning to adulthood: A
participatory, mixed-method approach. Paper presented to the 2018 Social Work, Education, and
Social Development Conference held in Dublin, Ireland.
Miller, J., & Grise-Owens, E. (2018, July). A model for sustaining the profession through
organizational wellness. Paper presented to the 2018 Social Work, Education, and Social
Development Conference held in Dublin, Ireland.
Benner, K., Curl, A., Miller, J., & Aurand, S*. (2018, July). The adviser’s role in creating
community for academically vulnerable students. Poster presented to the 2018 Social Work,
Education, and Social Development Conference held in Dublin, Ireland.
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Miller, J., & Jones, B. (2018, May). Exploring member perspectives on participation in Citizen
Review Panels: Findings from a national study. Paper submitted to the 2018 Citizen Review Panel
National Conference held in Detroit, MI.
Miller, J. (2017). Conceptualizing support programs for collegiate foster careleavers: Perspectives
of youth and alumni. Paper presented at the 2017 International Foster Care Organization held in
Valetta, Malta.*
Collins-Camargo, Miller, J., & Jones, B. (2017, October). Examining the University-Community
Partnership Model: The Citizen Review Panel Experience. Poster presented at the 2017 Council on
Social Work Education APM held in Dallas, TX.
Miller, J., Duron, J. & Donohue, J.**. (2017, October). Examining the legal representation of foster
youth and alumni: An exploratory study. Poster presented at the 2017 Council on Social Work
Education APM eld in Dallas, TX.
Pope, N., Miller, J., Lee, J., & Grise-Owens, E. (2017, October). Exploring self-care practices of
clinical social workers: Implications for social work education. Poster presented at the 2017 Council
on Social Work Education APM held in Dallas, TX.
Balogová, B., Miller, J., Poklembová, Z. (accepted, unable to attend). STAROSTLIVOSŤ O SEBA
V SOCIÁLNEJ PRÁCI V PODMIENKACH SLOVENSKA – PARTICIPÁCIA NA
MEDZINÁRODNOM VÝSKUME UNIVERZITY KENTUCKY. Paper presented at the 2017
meeting of the Slovak Research and Development Agency held in Slovakia, E.U.
Miller, J., Moody, S., & Cooper, L. (accepted, unable to present). Developing statewide kinship
coalitions: A participatory approach. Paper submitted to the 2017 Generations United Annual
Conference held in Minneapolis, MN.
Miller, J., Grise-Owens, E., & McMinn, J. (2017, July). Planning an organizational wellness
initiative: Lessons learned. Paper presented at the 2017 Volunteers of America National Meeting held
in Dallas, TX.
Miller, J., Hancock, J., & Grise-Owens, E. (2017, June). Organizational wellness: Mission, morals,
morale, and money. Paper presented at the 2017 Network for Social Work Management Annual
Conference held in New York, NY.
Miller, J., Niu, C., Damron, J., & Thrasher, S.* (2017, June). Conceptualizing effective foster parent
mentor initiatives: A framework for ACTION! Paper presented to the 2017 National Foster Parent
Association Annual Conference held in Houston, TX.
Niu, C., Damron, J., Segress, M., & Miller, J. (2017, June). Program evaluation for foster parents
mentor programs: Finding the right yardstick. Paper presented to the 2017 National Foster Parent
Association Annual Conference held in Houston, TX.
Miller, J., Collins-Camargo, C., & Jones, B. (2017, May). Member perceptions of CRP efficacy:
Does structure matter? Paper presented to the 2017 Citizens Review Panel Annual Meeting held in
Anchorage, AK.
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Addison, D., Miller, J., & Grise-Owens, E. (2017, March). Conceptualizing an organizational
wellness initiative at a multi-state social service agency. Paper presented to the 2017 conference of
the Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Director held in New Orleans, LA.
Miller, J. (2017, March). Conceptualizing mobile apps for foster youth transitioning to adulthood: A
participatory approach. Paper presented to the 2017 conference of the Association of Baccalaureate
Social Work Program Directors held in New Orleans, LA.
Benner, K., & Miller, J. (2017, March). Identifying collegiate supports for foster youth and alumni:
A plan for action. Paper presented to the 2017 conference of the Association of Baccalaureate Social
Work Program Directors held in New Orleans, LA.
Miller, J., & Grise-Owens, E. (2017, January). Conceptualizing an organizational wellness initiative:
A participatory approach. Poster presented to the Society for Social Work Research Annual
Conference held in New Orleans, LA.
Miller, J., & Donohue, J.** (2017, January). Mapping the needs of kinship providers: A mixed-
method examination. Poster presented to the Society for Social Work Research Annual Conference
held in New Orleans, LA.
Miller, J…..Clark, L. (2016, November). Supporting the supporters: A therapeutic intervention.
Paper presented at the 27th Annual National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
conference held in Phoenix, AZ.
Miller, J. (2016, November). Planning and evaluating organizational wellness initiatives: A
participatory approach for employee involvement. Paper presented at the International Health,
Wellness, and Society Conference held in Washington, D.C.
Miller, J., Benner, K., & Kheibari, A.** (2016, November). Conceptualizing support programs for
collegiate foster youth: A plan for academic administrators. Paper presented at the Council on Social
Work Education (CSWE) Annual Planning Meeting (APM) held in Atlanta, GA.
Miller, J., Grise-Owens, E., Addison, D.**, & Escobar-Ratliff, E. (2016, November).
Conceptualizing an organizational wellness initiative: The Volunteers of America Mid-States
collaborative project. Paper presented at the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Annual
Planning Meeting (APM) held in Atlanta, GA.
Miller, J. (2016, August). Mapping the needs of kinship providers: A participatory approach. Paper
proposal submitted to the ISPCAN International Congress on Child Abuse and Neglect held in
Calgary, Canada.
Miller, J. (2016, August). Conceptualizing a mobile app for foster youth transitioning to adulthood:
A mixed-method approach. Paper proposal presented at the ISPCAN International Congress on Child
Abuse and Neglect held in Calgary, Canada.
Miller, J. (2016, August). Using concept mapping as a planning tool: Child welfare citizen review
panels. Paper proposal presented at the ISPCAN International Congress on Child Abuse and Neglect
held in Calgary, Canada.
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Grise-Owens, E., Miller, J., & Owens, L. (2016, June). Activating a teaching philosophy statement:
Articulation, implementation, and evaluation. Invited workshop for the 2016 Joint World Conference
on Social Work, Education and Social Development held in Seoul, Korea.
Miller, J., Owens, L., & Grise-Owens, E. (2016, June). Exploring professional regulation in social
work practice: Implications for social work education. Paper accepted for presentation at the 2016
Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development held in Seoul, Korea.
Addison, D**., & Miller, J. (2016, April). Conceptualizing organizational wellness: The VOA
project. Paper presented at the 2016 Kentucky Association of Social Work Educators Spring
Conference held in Murray, KY.
Miller, J. (2015, October). Developing mobile technologies for foster youth: A participatory mixed-
method approach. Paper presented at the 2015 Council on Social Work Education – APM held in
Denver, CO.
Jones, B., & Miller, J. (2015, October). Concept mapping as a planning and evaluation tool for
citizen review panels. Poster presented at the 2015 Council on Social Work Education – APM held in
Denver, CO.
Owens, L., Grise-Owens, E., & Miller, J. (2015, October). Social work education and the
scholarship of teaching-learning (SoTL) movement: New frontiers. Poster presented at the 2015
Council on Social Work Education – APM held in Denver, CO.
Miller, J., & Jones, B. (2015, May). Using concept mapping as a planning and evaluation tool for
citizen review panels. Paper presented at the National Citizen Review Panel Conference held in
Portland, OR.
Miller, J., & Owens, L. (2014, October). Leveraging the experiences of foster care alumni: A mixed-
method model for organizing. Poster presented at the Council on Social Work Education- APM held
in Tampa, FL.
Escobar-Ratliff, E., Miller, J., & Grise-Owens, E. (2014, October). Advancing social work
education: Preparing students for social work licensure. Poster presented at the Council on Social
Work Education- APM held in Tampa, FL.
Eaves, M., Grise-Owens, E., & Miller, J. (2014, October). Advancing social work education:
Promoting professionalism through linking implicit and explicit curricula. Paper presented at the
Council on Social Work Education- APM held in Tampa, FL.
Miller, J., & Collins-Camargo, C. (2013, October). Success on their own terms: Youth perspectives
on successful foster care. Paper presented at the Council on Social Work Education- APM held in
Dallas, TX.
Bosk, E., Miller, J., & Finno, M. (2013, October). The use of PLNs in doctoral education. Paper
presented at the Council on Social Work Education- APM held in Dallas, TX.
Faul, A.C., Gordon, B., D'Ambrosio, J.G., Ferrell, G., Tucker, M., Schapmire, T.J., Morgan, F.,
Thompson, J., Rhema, S., Miller, J., Boamah, D.A., Brown, L., Boes, R.C., Zheng, Y., Lawson, T.R.
(2013, July). Academia and the Aging Network. Paper presented at the 38th Annual N4A Conference
and Tradeshow held in Louisville, KY.
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Owens, L., Miller, J., & Grise-Owens, E. (2013, March). Meta-practice: A new paradigm in social
work practice. Paper presented at the 2013 conference of the Association of Baccalaureate Social
Work Program Directors held in Myrtle Beach, SC.
Lewis, J., & Miller, J. (2012, November). Examining social workers’ attitudes towards sex
offenders: A social justice imperative. Poster session presented at the 2012 Council on Social Work
Education APM held in Washington, D.C.
Miller, J., Rhema, S., Faul, A., & D’Ambrosio, J. (2012, November). The promise of social work in
coalition development: A pragmatic approach. Poster session presented at the 2012 Council on Social
Work Education APM held in Washington, D.C.
Lewis, J., & Miller, J. (2012, August). Examining social workers’ attitudes towards sex offenders: A
social justice imperative. Paper presented at the 2012 Society for the Study of Social Problems
Annual Meeting held in Denver, CO.
Owens, L., Miller, J., & Grise-Owens, E. (2012, July). Meta-practice: Incorporating sustainability
into the social work curriculum. Paper presented at the Social Work Social Development –
International Social Work Conference held in Stockholm, Sweden.
Faul, A., D'Ambrosio, J., Yankeelov, P., Collins, L., Miller, J., & Rhema, S. (2012, July). The use of
concept mapping to create a coalition logic model and evaluation tool. Paper presented at the
Concept Mapping Colloquium held in Chicago, IL.
D'Ambrosio, J., Faul, A., Yankeelov, P., Amer, R., Miller, J., Rhema, S., & Clark, R. (2012,
February). Moving from theory to practice: A participatory action concept mapping exercise. Paper
presented at the AGHE Annual Meeting and Educational Leadership Conference held in Arlington,
VA.
Faul, A., Yankeelov, P., D’Ambrosio, J., Miller, J., Amer, R., Rhema, S., & Clark, R. (2012,
January). The use of concept mapping to create a coalition logic model and evaluation tool. Paper
presented at the Society for Social Work Research Annual Conference held in Washington, D.C.
Grise-Owens, E., Owens, L., & Miller, J. (2011, October). Using a teaching philosophy statement to
promote practice competencies for social work educators. Poster session presented at the Council on
Social Work Education – APM held in Atlanta, GA.
Grise-Owens, E., Owens, L., & Miller, J. (2011, January). Sustainability through “meta”-practice.
Paper presented at the Global Sustainability Conference held at the University of Waikato, Hamilton,
New Zealand.
Miller, J. & Grise-Owens, E. (2010, October). What would the wombat do: Sustainability through
“meta-practice.” Paper presented at the Council on Social Work Education- APM held in Portland,
OR.
Miller, J., & Grise-Owens, E. (2009, November). The impact of consumerism on learning: Education
or entitlement? Paper presented at the Lilly International Conference on College Teaching held at
Miami University, Oxford, OH.*
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Miller, J., & Grise-Owens, E. (2008, November). Teaching – Learning empowerment in a
consumerist culture. Paper presented at the Council on Social Work Education- APM, held in
Philadelphia, PA.
Grise-Owens, E., Platt, P., Miller, J., Owens, L., (2008, October). Meta-Practice: Toward a new
dimension of social work practice and policy. Paper presented at the Council on Social Work
Education- APM held in Philadelphia, PA.
Grise-Owens, E., & Miller, J. (2008, March). Let them eat pie: Just cutting up about democracy.
Paper presented at The Rouge Forum – Education: Reform or Revolution National Conference held in
Louisville, KY.
Miller, J., Grise-Owens, E., & White, J. (2008, March). Toward a democratic classroom: A
liberatory approach. Paper presented at The Rouge Forum – Education: Reform or Revolution
National Conference held in Louisville, KY.
Grise-Owens, E., Miller, J., & White, J. (2007, November). Liberatory pedagogy: A blue-print for
teacher-student learning. Paper presented at the Lilly International Conference on College Teaching
held at Miami University, Oxford, OH.
Grise-Owens, E., Miller, J., & White, J. (2007, October). Choppin’ it up about liberatory learning:
Next generation’s pedagogical possibilities. Paper presented at the Council on Social Work
Education- APM held in San Francisco, CA.
Grise-Owens, E., Miller, J., & White, J. (2007, April). Liberatory learning: Give p’s a chance. Paper
presented at the Kentucky Association of Social Work Educators Spring Conference held in Murray,
KY.
SELECTED JOURNAL REVIEWERSHIPS & EDITORIAL CREDITS
Journal of Human Rights and Social Work – Reviewer – Current
Social Work (special issue on self-care), Co-Editor – Current
Journal of Teaching in Social Work – Editorial Board Member & Reviewer – Current
Adoption Quarterly- Reviewer
Child and Youth Services Review – Reviewer
Journal of Public Child Welfare – Reviewer
Evaluation and Planning: The International Journal – Reviewer – Current
Journal of Technology in Human Services – Reviewer – Current
Journal of Family Social Work – Reviewer – Current
The International Journal of Health, Wellness, and Society – Reviewer – Current
o Associate Editor for previous of The International Journal of Health, Wellness and
Society.
GRANT/FUNDING REVIEWERSHIPS
Grant Reviewer – Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act CJA – Current
Grant Reviewer – OJJDP/JJAB Title II (Fed) Prevention Grants – Current
Grant Reviewer – KY Department for Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant Program – Current
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SELECTED ELECTED LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
Kentucky Juvenile Justice Act Advisory Board^^
o Chair, Current
Kentucky Board of Social Work^^
o Chair, Current
o Vice-Chair, 2015-2016
Foster Care Alumni of America – KY
o President, 2014 – 2017
^^Appointed to Boards by KY Governors Steven Beshear and Matt Bevin
SELECTED PROFESSIONAL/COMMUNITY SERVICE
Joint ASWB/CSWE Licensing and Regulation National Taskforce – Current
Kentucky Interstate Compact for Juveniles – Current
Kentucky Coalition Against Domestic Violence Board of Directors – Current
National Citizen Review Panel Advisory Board – Chair- Current
Federal Advisory Committee on Juvenile Justice (Appointed by OJJDP Administrator Robert
Listenbee) – 2016-2017
Foster Care Alumni of America – Kentucky (President) – 2011-2016
Kentucky Children’s Justice Task Force (Appointed by the Commissioner of the Department for
Community Based Services) – 2012-2016
Kentucky Board Member Advocacy Council, Children’s Alliance – Current
VOA Wellness Initiative Group – Current
Child Welfare Advisory Board, Kentucky Youth Advocates – Current
Kentucky Kinship Care Advisory Committee – Current
Emerging Workforce Initiative Board Member – Current
Jefferson County Citizen’s Review Panel (Chair) – Current
Board of Trustees (Vice-President & Program Chairperson) – St. Joseph’s Children’s Home –
Current
Kinship Families Coalition of Kentucky – Executive Committee Advisor - Current
Project Hope Planning Committee – 2013-2014
Jefferson County Foster Care Peer Support Group- (Founder & Facilitator) - 2007-2008
Louisville Association of Black Social Workers - (Co-Founder/Past President) - 2004-2008
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. (Community Service Chairperson) - 2004
Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Inc.- (Community Mentor) - 2008-2009
ACADEMIC SERVICE
College of Social Work Committee Service:
o Diversity Committee (AY2015-2019)
o Doctoral Committee (AY2018-19)
o Curriculum Committee (AY2015-19)
o Research (AY2018-19)
o Strategic Planning (AY2018-19)
o Admissions Committee (AY2015-16)
o Faculty Search Committee (AY2015-16),
o Training Resource Center Research Workgroup, Chair (AY2015-19)
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o Research Committee (AY2015-19)
Dissertation Committee Service:
o Shelah Larkin, College of Social Work, University of Kentucky (Current)
o Austin Griffiths, College of Social Work, University of Kentucky (2017)
o Jessica Donohue-Dioh, College of Social Work, University of Kentucky (Co-Chair,
2018)
o Lynn Squicciarini, College of Social Work, University of Kentucky (Current)
o Jamie Thomas, Kent School of Social Work, University of Louisville (Current)
o Athena Kheibari, College of Social Work, University of Kentucky (Current)
o Daya Thrasher, College of Social Work, University of Kentucky (Chair, Current)
o Jacinda Lewis, Union College (Current)
o Mark Lentz, Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, College of Education, University of
Kentucky (Current)
o Minnah Farook, Counseling Psychology, University of Kentucky (Current)
University Service:
o College Diversity Officer (Alternate) (AY 16-18)
o Embrace Advisory Board (AY 15-16; 16-17)
o Center for Research on Violence Against Women (AY 18-19)
o Center for Graduate and Professional Diversity Initiatives (CGPDI) (AY 18-19)
o OSPA Advisory Board (AY 18-19)
SELECTED ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS
National Council on Measurement in Education – Current
International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect – Current
The Network for Social Work Management – Current
Foster Care Alumni of America – Kentucky – Current President
Alliance for the Study of Adoption and Culture – Current
Foster Care Organization International – Current
National Association of Social Workers – Current
Kentucky Association of Social Work Educators – Current
Council on Social Work Education – Current
Society for Social Work and Research – Current
Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors - Current
American Academy of Case Management - Current
Foster Care Alumni of America- Current
SELECTED MULTI-MEDIA/INTERVIEWS/EDITORIALS
Rising Child Abuse Numbers in Kentucky. ABC News. Story forthcoming.
UK's Justin Miller Receives Children's Bureau Champion Award for Supporting the Workforce.
Article accessible via: http://uknow.uky.edu/professional-news/uks-justin-miller-receives-
childrens-bureau-champion-award-supporting-workforce.
Elevating Self-Care in Our Social Work Profession: How Are We Doing? Article accessible via:
https://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/self-care/elevating-self-care-in-our-social-work-
profession-how-are-we-doing/
Miller, CV (Abridged – 25pg) 25
College of Social Work Report Shows Employment Training Program Proves Beneficial. Article
accessible via: http://uknow.uky.edu/campus-news/college-social-work-employment-program-
proves-beneficial-foster-
youth?j=102613&sfmc_sub=122677928&l=18505_HTML&u=3084161&mid=10966798&jb=0.
Dr. Jay Miller co-authors new book to help educators develop, evaluate teaching philosophies.
Article accessible via: https://socialwork.uky.edu/dr-jay-miller-co-authors-new-
book/?j=79230&sfmc_sub=122677928&l=18017_HTML&u=2204827&mid=10966798&jb=0.
Jay Miller named recipient of 2018 Sunny Andrews Award for Outstanding Commitment to
Social Work Regulatory Board Service: Article accessible via https://socialwork.uky.edu/jay-
miller-2018-sunny-andrews-
award/?j=71478&sfmc_sub=122677983&l=17878_HTML&u=1856714&mid=10966798&jb=0
Connecting Kentucky Families: New Initiative Offers Virtual Support for Adoptive/Foster
Parents. Article accessible via http://uknow.uky.edu/research/connecting-kentucky-families-new-
initiative-offers-virtual-support-adoptivefoster-
parents?j=69899&sfmc_sub=122677983&l=17878_HTML&u=1788454&mid=10966798&jb=0.
Social Worker Self-Care from an International Perspective. Article accessible via
http://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/self-care/self-care-a-z-social-worker-self-care-
from-international-perspective/.
College of Social Work Launches Self-Care Lab. Article accessible via
https://uknow.uky.edu/research/college-social-work-launches-self-care-lab.
Self-Compassion as the Heart of Self-Care. Article accessible via
http://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/self-care/self-compassion-heart-of-self-care/.
Self-Care A-Z: 4 Financial Self-Care Critical Considerations. Article accessible via
http://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/self-care/self-care-a-z-four-financial-self-care-
critical-considerations/.
Foster Care Journey Inspires UK Professor to Become Voice for Youth – UK Now Feature.
Available via https://uknow.uky.edu/campus-news/foster-care-journey-inspires-uk-professor-
become-voice-youth.
Perhaps more than ever, Kentucky needs social workers to help the most vulnerable among us.
Courier Journal. Accessible via https://www.courier-
journal.com/story/opinion/contributors/2018/03/17/perhaps-more-than-ever-kentucky-needs-
social-workers-help-most-vulnerable-among-us/424005002/.
Self-care and Social Work. Radio interview for The Social Workers Radio Talk Show (WCDB
90.9FM). Accessible via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltBbtp1TiNo&feature
UK At the Half Feature. Accessible via: http://ukpr-srp001546srs.net.uky.edu/content/uk-half-
features-social-work-assistant-professor-jay-miller.
Social Work Professor Turns Foster Care Journey Into Life of Research, Education, Advocacy.
Accessible via: http://uknow.uky.edu/content/social-work-professor-turns-foster-care-journey-
life-research-education-advocacy.
Care needed for kinship care families. Accessible via: http://www.courier-
journal.com/story/opinion/2016/04/14/care-needed-kinship-care-families/82998338/.
The Plight of Youth Aging Out of Foster Care - WAVE 3 News (NBC Affiliate) – Feature Story
– March, 2012
Training for Foster Parents – An instructional video produced by the Eastern Kentucky
University Training Consortium – February, 2011
Supporting Youth in Foster Care - Kentuckiana Sunrise Morning Show – December, 2007