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CURRICULUM VITAE (updated June, 2017)REVEREND DR. KIMORAIGENERAL INFORMATIONKimora, Ph.D.John Jay College of Criminal JusticeDepartment of Law, Police Science and Criminal Justice Administration ANDInterdisciplinary Studies Department (ISP) (2004-2013);Anthropology Department;CUNY’s Macaulay Honors College;Graduate School, Criminal Justice;University Faculty Senate (three-year elected terms: 2011-2014; 2014-2017; 2017-2020.Learning Communities, John Jay College of Criminal Justice (2008-2012)Faculty Advisor, John Jay College of Criminal Justice Debate Society (2011-2015)Faculty Advisor, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, ABADA-Capoeira (2014-2016)Faculty Advisor, Corrections in Law, Police Science and Criminal Justice Administration Department(2016-present)Room 422T524 West 59th StreetNew York, NY 10019e-mail mora@osborneny.orgphone number: (718) 707-2626 (office) The Osborne Association.PRESENT POSITIONS: (1) Adjunct Full Professor, as of May, 2016, approved by Provost JaneBowers of John Jay College of Criminal Justice; Associate Adjunct Professor, as of May 20, 2011,approved by Provost Jane Bowers of John Jay College of Criminal Justice (formerly SubstituteAssistant Professor from 2003-2005 in Law, Police Science and Criminal Justice) at John Jay Collegeof Criminal Justice, NYC. Professor.Kimora has taught COR 395 (Educating behind bars: PolicyImplications, Programs and Issues in Correctional Education), Summer, 2016, Fall, 2017 (Kimorawrote and implemented the course); Honors 202: Leadership and the Common Good, Spring, 2014,2015, 2016, 2017; Anthropology 101 (Spring, 2013, Spring, 2014-each semester to present);Anthropology 230 (Crime and Culture), Spring, 2015; Anthropology 330 (American Pluralism and theLaw); CRJ 101 (Introduction to Criminal Justice), CRJ 425 (Seminar on Major Works in CriminalJustice), CRJ 711 (Issues in Criminal Justice), COR 201 (The Law and Institutional Treatment), COR202 (Juvenile Justice Administration), COR 282 (Principles of Correctional Operations), COR 303(Comparative Corrections Systems) COR 397 “Corrections and the Media” (Course designed byProfessor Kimora);CRJT 511-Thematic Studies (Going/Bad/Going Straight: Criminals in Film,Theatre, and the Real World); B-14-The Drama of Sexual Addiction; B-11-The Psychopath next Door;ISP-Crime and Punishment; B9-Women and Crime; Femmes Fatales; Psychopathy and the Theatre; A6-Violence or Nonviolence and COR 397 (Corrections and the Media). Dr. Kimora designedcurriculum for new courses COR 397; CRJ PSC (Psychopathy and Crime in Law and Literature) Dr.Kimora designed and taught the LPS and ISP courses during Fall, 2006, Spring, 2007, Fall, 2007,Spring, 2008, Summer, 2008, Fall, 2008, Spring, 2009, Summer, 2009, Fall, 2009, Spring, 2010,Summer, 2010, Fall, 2010, Spring, 2011 Summer, 2011, Fall, 2011, Winter, 2012, Spring, 2012Summer, 2012, Fall, 2012, Winter, 2013, Spring, 2013. Appointed to position, September 1, 2005.(2) Education Director for Treatment and Prevention Services at the Osborne Association in the El Rioprogram in the Bronx, NY. Appointed January, 2003. (Dr. Kimora was promoted to Senior EducationalFacilitator in May, 2007). Dr. Kimora was promoted to Education Director for Treatment andPrevention Services in July, 2011. Dr. Kimora teaches 8 cognitive skills groups twice a week toparolees and probationers. As of September, 2006, she was also appointed to teach misdemeanor
Page 2 (Curriculum Vitae for Kimora)clients as part of a new therapeutic program at El Rio. As of September, 2007, Dr. Kimora waspromoted to Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Evaluator.Supervisor is Mr. Michael Cannaday, The Osborne Association, 809 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, NY10455. Dr. Kimora was hired by Elizabeth Gaynes, Executive Director/CEO of the OsborneAssociation in 2003. Dr. Kimora received CERTIFICATION in Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) onJune 1, 2012. Since July, 2012, Dr. Kimora has been on the research team and the mentor for theRikers Island Jail (ABLE) grant from Mayor Bloomberg. Her title was Assessment Officer.This grantwas from 2012-2015. This was a 10 million social impact bond, which Dr. Kimora endorsed. Sheoversaw 23 facilitators of Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) at Rikers Island.(3) Adjunct Full Professor, Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) since fall, 2016.Professor Kimora has taught at BMCC since fall, 2014. Program Coordinator is Professor Michelle A.Ronda of the Criminal Justice Program in Social Sciences, Human Services and Criminal JusticeDepartment at BMCC. Professor Kimora has taught the following courses: 1) CRJ 101: Introduction toCriminal Justice; 2) CRJ 102: Criminology; 3) CRJ 202: Corrections; and 4) CRJ 200: ConstitutionalLaw.(4) Senior Educational Facilitator of “A Framework for Breaking Barriers”, a cognitive skills programwritten by Gordon Graham, at Sing Sing Prison, Ossining, NY and other prisons, per discretion of theOsborne Association. Kimora is licensed by Gordon Graham to teach “Breaking Barriers” and “Seedsof Success”. Appointed August, 2004. Supervisor from 2004-2008 was Tina Reynolds, The OsborneAssociation. (Grant for Sing Sing expired, March, 2008). Contact Gordon Graham at 1-800-875-3530.(5) Prison Reformer/Researcher. Main areas of research: Psychopathy and Cognitive skills education.Currently, Dr. Kimora is heading a research team reviewing “Breaking Barriers”, a cognitive skillseducation program for inmates in the United States. As a prison reformer, she is on the Board ofDirectors of Going in by Going Out (GOGI), an educational program for incarcerated men and womenin California and Utah. Contact Coach Mara Leigh Taylor, the Director of GOGI, at 1-310-800-7084(cell). Kimora is also on the Board of Directors of Reality House, Inc., a non-profit advocacyorganization that aids addicts and war veterans.(6) Head Researcher, Danbury Prison Project in Danbury, CT: “Connecting through Literacy:Incarcerated Parents, their Children, and Caregivers”. Funded by United States Department of Justiceand Reading is Fundamental (RIF). President Travis of John Jay College of Criminal Justice and theCollege’s Criminal Justice Research Evaluation Center conceived the literacy project. Researchcontinues once funding from the Second Chance Act is confirmed. As of fall, 2011, project had beenstalled due to lack of funding.(7) Adjunct Full Professor, University of Wisconsin-Platteville (Desire2Learn in Criminal JusticeDepartment since spring 2017). Professor Kimora has taught CRIMLJUS 3900-Research Methods inCriminal Justice ONLINE.A. SUMMARY STATEMENT OF ASSIGNMENT AT CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY (July, 1998July, 2002)Dr. Kimora was Director of the Master of Arts in Organizational Management Concordia School ofAccelerated Learning (CSAL) program. She has taught in the program since 1990. Kimora has taughtthe following courses in the Master of Arts in Organizational Management: Management Modelsand Systems: Foundations Course; Management and Leadership; Productivity and Quality; ManagerialResearch Methods and Design, Managing in an Information Age, Organizational Theory and Behavior,and Synthesis Seminar. She has taught the following undergraduate courses in the OrganizationalManagement and Communication Major: Dynamics of Group and Organizational Behavior;Effective Interpersonal Communication; Institutional Change and Corporate Environment;Multicultural Dimensions; Interpersonal Relations; Managerial Communication; Statistical Methodsand Research; Personal Resources: Assessment and Application; Systems Management; Principles ofManagement and Supervision; Fundamentals of Marketing; and Philosophy of Values and Ethics.Kimora has taught the following undergraduate courses in the Marketing Management Major:
Page 3 (Curriculum Vitae for Kimora)Quality and Customer Service, Personal Resources: Assessment and Application; Fundamentals ofMarketing; Consumer Behavior; Marketing Research; Promotion Strategy; Systems Management; andMarketing Strategy. She has taught the following undergraduate courses in the Marketing Certificateprogram: Consumer Behavior; Marketing Research; Promotion Strategy; and Marketing Strategy.Finally, she has taught the following courses in the Information Technology Management Major:Personal Resources: Assessment and Application; Information Support Functions; Organization andManagement Concepts; Computer Business Operations; Information and Technology Support;Principles of Project Management; and Applied Research or Software Development Projects I and II.In addition to teaching assignments, Kimora has aided in curriculum writing and systems development.Presently, she is advising graduate students on their Synthesis Activity in Organizational Management.She is also advising fifteen students in the Information Technology Management (ITM) major. Dr.Kimora is author of all curricula for the proposed Criminal Justice Major. The Master of Arts andBachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice has passed the Faculty Senate at Concordia University as of thiswriting. The Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice was instigated on line in April 2000. The Master ofArts in Criminal Justice was approved by the Board of Regents of Concordia University, St. Paul onJanuary 5, 2002. Kimora supervised the writing of the curriculum. Finally, Kimora initiated and wrotethe entire Master of Arts in Organizational Management (MAOM) with an emphasis inResources (HR) for Concordia University. Human The program was approved by ConcordiaUniversity in December, 2001. The first cohort was initiated in June, 2002.B. EDUCATIONInterfaith MinisterClass Co-PresidentThe New SeminaryNew York CityDate of Ordination at Riverside Church, New York City: Sunday, June 13, 2010Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)EducationBusiness and Marketing Education (Work, Community and Family Education)University of Minnesota, 1995Title of Dissertation: “The need for cognitive skills training in correctional vocational educationprogramming at Minnesota Correctional Facility-Lino Lakes at Lino Lakes, Minnesota”Master of ArtsTheatre and DramaUniversity of Wisconsin, 1982Title of Thesis: “Elements of Marxism in Three of Bertolt Brecht’s Plays”Bachelor of ArtsCommunication ArtsRhetoric and Communication TheoryUniversity of Wisconsin, 1979Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)Fashion MerchandisingLowthian College (defunct), 1985Minneapolis, MNC. PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCEAdjunct Full Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Platteville, Wisconsin (January,2017 to present)
Page 4 (Curriculum Vitae for Kimora)Adjunct Full Professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, NYC(May, 2016-present)Associate Adjunct Professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, NYC(May, 2011-May, 2016)Associate Adjunct Professor at Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC), NYC(August, 2014-present)Senior EducatorNew York City Justice CorpsPrison Re-entry InstituteJohn Jay College of Criminal JusticePhipps Center site1409 Fulton AvenueBronx, NY(2012-present)Assistant Adjunct Professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, NYC(September, 2005-present)Assistant Professor at John Jay College of Criminal JusticeNY, NYSubstitute Line(September 2003-September, 2005)Education Director for Treatment and Prevention ServicesThe Osborne AssociationEl RioBronx, New York(July, 2011-present)Senior Educational Facilitator/EducatorThe Osborne AssociationSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)“Cognitive Skills Building” and “Breaking Barriers”(September, 2007-July, 2011)EducatorAddiction Institute of New YorkSt. Luke’s/Roosevelt HospitalsNew York, NY 10019(2007-present)Senior EducatorSing Sing PrisonPrison Reentry ServicesThe Osborne Association“Breaking the barriers to employment”Brooklyn, NYOctober, 2004-March, 2008 (Grant expired March, 2008)Senior Educational Facilitator/EducatorThe Osborne AssociationEl Rio809 Westchester Avenue
Page 5 (Curriculum Vitae for Kimora)Bronx, NY 10455January, 2003-PresentCourses taught: Rethinking Anger; Basic Cognitive Skills; Institutionalization; Self and Others, andCoping Skills, “Breaking Barriers” by Gordon Graham, and “Seeds of Success” by Gordon Graham.EducatorAnoka Ramsey Community College/Anoka County JailSeptember 2000-July, 2002Courses taught: Job Skills for Inmates; GED PreparationAnoka, MNAssistant ProfessorUniversity of MinnesotaJanuary, 1988-August, 1994Business and Marketing EducationCourses taught: Sales Training; Customer Service Training; Professional Sales Education, andTeaching Sales Display; Independent StudyEducatorMinnesota Department of CorrectionsFebruary, 1991-April, 1991MCF-StillwaterCourse taught: Understanding Human RelationsEducatorMCF-Lino LakesDecember, 1992-September, 1995Courses taught: Introduction to Human Relations; Introduction to Intimacy; Intermediate Study ofIntimacy; Advanced Study of Intimacy; Basic Sexuality; Sexuality for Sex Offenders; Reasoning andRehabilitation (Correctional Service of Canada); Advanced Cognitive Rehabilitation. All courses onintimacy and sexuality were designed and taught by Dr. Kimora.EducatorAdult Corrections Facility-Plymouth, MNNovember, 1992-1999Courses taught: Introduction to Self-Esteem; Introduction to Intimacy; Human Relations;National Issues Forum; Meditation and You. All courses were designed and taught by Dr. Kimora.EducatorJuvenile Detention Center-Minneapolis, MNJune, 1992-July, 1993Courses taught: Music Therapy; Art TherapyBoth courses were designed and taught by Dr. Kimora.Educator/Facilitator in TrainingCorrectional Service of Canada-Ottawa, OntarioCourse taught: Reasoning and Rehabilitation (cognitive rehabilitation for inmates)January, 1994-January, 1995Licensed to teach Reasoning and RehabilitationJanuary, 1994Associate ProfessorLowthian College (defunct) Minneapolis, MNJuly, 1987-March, 1992Courses taught: Fashion Merchandising curriculum: Advanced Management, BusinessCommunications, Business Writing, Career Preparation, Fashion Promotion and Fashion Show,
Page 6 (Curriculum Vitae for Kimora)Fashion Writing, Human Relations, Management and Supervision, Marketing, Merchandising Math,Non-Textiles, Oral Communications, Principles of Retailing, Psychology of Management, SalesPromotion, Selling Principles and Practices, Textiles, and Visual Merchandising.D. OTHER PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCENew York City Justice Corps(Coordinated with John Jay College of Criminal Justice)Phipps Community Development (PCDC)Bronx, New YorkSenior EducatorTeaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)(October, 2012-present)Covenant House-New York City346 West 17th StreetNew York, NY 10011-5002EducatorCourses taught: Introduction to Self-esteem; GED EnhancementInternship from August-October, 1996Kimora ConsultingMarch, 1995-presentConsultant in human resource managementLowthian CollegeDean of Instruction & Assistant to the PresidentChair of Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)-Fashion MerchandisingOctober, 1988-March, 1992Lowthian CollegeAssistant to Dean of InstructionChair of Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)-Fashion MerchandisingJune, 1988-October, 1988Lowthian CollegeAssistant Academic DeanJuly, 1987-June, 1988Young QuinlanAssistant Buyer; Sales AssociateJuly, 1984-May, 1985United Council, Inc.President (elected position)June, 1980-June, 1981United Council, Inc.Legislative Affairs Director (appointed position)June, 1979-June, 1980Madison Community Cooperative (MCC)Executive Director (appointed position)January, 1976-May, 1979
Page 7 (Curriculum Vitae for Kimora)University of Wisconsin Botany DepartmentGreenhouse and GardenGardenerSeptember, 1975-December, 1975II. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTA. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPSAmerican Correctional Association (ACA)2012Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS)Member2012Society for the Study of Social Problems (SSSP)MemberJanuary, 2011- January, 2013Midwestern Criminal Justice Association (MCJA)Professional MemberSeptember, 2010-2012Southern Rural Sociological Association (SRSA)Professional MemberOctober, 2008-2011Phi Eta SigmaHonorary member of honorary societyInducted March, 2009Keynote speaker at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, NYC during induction“Knowledge is Power”National Communication Association (NCA)PatronJuly, 1998-July, 1999Correctional Education Association (CEA)Professional MemberJanuary, 1997-January, 2001Family and Corrections NetworkMemberJanuary, 1998-January, 2001Omicron Tau Theta (OTT)President, September, 1991-1992Fashion Group InternationalExecutive Board MemberJanuary, 1989-March, 1992University of Wisconsin Board of RegentsStudent ex-officio memberJune, 1980-June, 1981
Page 8 (Curriculum Vitae for Kimora)Wisconsin Student CaucusFounder, ChairJune, 1980-June, 1981University of Wisconsin Governance BoardUniversity Relations CommitteeAdvisor to UW System PresidentJune, 1980-June, 1981University of Wisconsin Health Care Advisory CommitteeStudent voting memberApril, 1977-May, 1979Wisconsin Student AssociationVice-President (elected position)April, 1977-April, 1978National Honor SocietyFebruary, 1973-presentB. CLASSES/SEMINARS TAUGHT BY DR. KIMORAOne Day University“Criminological theories; Psychopathy”October, 2015FIT AuditoriumNew York CityStuyvesant Equality CoalitionInaugural ConferenceStuyvesant High School345 Chambers StreetNew York, NY 10282Dr. Kimora spoke on the panel in session #2: Racial Inequality in New York City High Schools10:30-11:20 am in AuditoriumApril 25, 2015Justice Talks: a TEDCUNY John Jay College Salon EventJohn Jay College of Criminal JusticeBlack Box Theater in the New Building524 West 59th StreetNew York, NY 10019Topic: Mass Incarceration and Social InequityApril 30, 2015Monthly Educational Seminars for ALL staff of the Osborne Association in New York since July,2012. Topics include assessment, pedagogy, critical thinking, and current research in criminal justice.Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)Speaker to patients: September 20, 2013Contact person: David Quinn, Substance Abuse ClinicianAddiction Institute of New YorkSt. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital1000 10th AvenueNew York, NY 10019
Page 9 (Curriculum Vitae for Kimora)University Faculty Senate (UFS)Education in the Prisons (subcommittee)Resource Fair (Employment and Re-entry Opportunities after Incarceration)Queensboro Correctional Facility47-04 Van Dam StreetQueens, New York 11101March 15, 2013Rounds: The Importance of Cognitive Skills Education for Drug CounselorsSpeaker: Dr. KimoraThe Addiction InstituteNew York, NY2:00-3:00March 15, 2013Grand Rounds: Psychiatry Grand Rounds in November, 2012” Utilization of Cognitive SkillsEducation for Patients”. Dr. Kimora presented a one-hour seminar for psychiatrists and medicalstudents in psychiatry at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center on November 28, 2012.Seminar: Professional Development Day: New York City Probation: Strength through Experience,Collaboration, and Continued Learning: “The Importance of Cognitive Behavioral Interventionsfor Probation Clients”. Dr. Kimora was introduced by Ann Jacobs, Director of the Prison Re-entryInstitute, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, June 21, 2012 from 9:15-10:15 am. Dr. Kimora spokeon a panel with David Thigpen, a formerly incarcerated individual.Roundtable: “Transporting inmates in the Tri-State: Should New York State Close Prisons?” Kimora,Lior Gideon, Nik Ignaffo and Martin Horn at the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) inNew York City at the Marriott Marquis Times Square, March 17, 2012 at 9:30-10:45 am in Lyceum,5th floor.“Cognitive Skills Education for Incarcerated Folks”Dr. Kimora taught a 3.5 hour session to incarcerated folks, as well as John Jay College studentsenrolled in Prison to College Pipeline ProgramJohn Jay College of Criminal Justice, the Prison Re-entry Institute and Prison to College PipelineProgramFederal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Otisville, New YorkDecember 9, 2011Hunter College Common Day“Racism in the Criminal Justice System”Panel discussion with Dr. Kimora, Education Director, El Rio, the Osborne AssociationThe Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College, 2180 Third Avenue, NYC.Wednesday, November 16, 2011“Employment Options for Parole Violators”Edgecombe Correctional FacilityNew York, NYFebruary 18, 2011“The role of Correctional Education for Students”Martin Luther King, Jr. Educational Campus“Arts, Imagination and Inquiry”New York, NYFebruary 11, 2011
Page 10 (Curriculum Vitae for Kimora)“Going out by Going In: Achieving Sustainability through Education in Rural Communities”Southern Rural Sociological Association (SRSA)Corpus Christi, TX (PowerPoint presentation)February 7, 2011“Psychopathy and the Revised Psychopathy Checklist”75th Session of he New York City Police Department-Homicide Investigators’ CourseOffice of the Chief Medical ExaminerNew York, NYJanuary 17, 2011 (also 2010-2013)“Addiction issues”Staff seminarOptions Recovery ServicesCalifornia Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse CounselorsBerkeley, CAJanuary 5, 2011“Prison Re-entry issues for Women”Bayview Correctional FacilityNew York, NYDecember 20, 2010“FYE Showcase 2010”John Jay College of Criminal JusticeLearning Communities/First Year ExperienceDecember 2, 2010“What is a Correctional Educator?”Public Administration 240 at John Jay College of Criminal JusticeNew York, NYGuest speaker in Professor Allen’s classDecember 1, 2010“Cognitive Skills Enhancement for Re-entry”Lincoln Correctional FacilityNew York, NY(Learning Communities CRJ 101 class watches Dr. Kimora teach 80 inmates at the facility)November 22, 2010“Prison Re-entry issues for staff”Argus Community, Inc.New York, NYNovember 19, 2010“Transcending Addictions after Release”Eva’s VillagePaterson, New JerseyOctober 27, 2010“Cognitive Skills will aid you”Davis County, Summit County and Wasatch County JailsNear Salt Lake City, UtahOctober 8 and 9, 2010
Page 11 (Curriculum Vitae for Kimora)“Justice for the next Ten Years: Assessment of the Impact of ASPD”Category theme: “The Relevance of the Psychopathy Checklist for Police Officers”Midwestern Criminal Justice Association (MCJA)Inn of ChicagoChicago, ILSeptember 25, 2010“Positive Re-entry Tactics”Speakers BureauEdgecombe PrisonNew York City2009-present“Cognitive Skills Education for Staff”Annual seminar presented by Dr. KimoraLincoln Correctional FacilityNew York City2006-present“How is the Criminal Justice System impacting our Community?”Reality HouseGuest speaker, requested by Board of Directors of Reality HouseNew York, NYSeptember 24, 2009“Educational Transformation”The Century Regional Detention CenterGoing Out by Going In (GOGI)Requested to speak by Dr. Mara Leigh Taylor, founder of GOGILos Angeles County Sheriff’s DepartmentApril 17-19, 2009“Educational Transformation”Vital Intervention Directional Alternative (V.I.D.A.)Los Angeles County Sheriff’s DepartmentLennox Station, Watts, CAApril 18, 2009“Methamphetamine Abuse and Treatment in Rural America”Paper presented at the 2009 annual meeting of the Southern Rural Sociological Association (SRSA)Atlanta, GAJanuary 31-February 3, 2009“Effective Facilitation Techniques for Counselors and other Staff”The Osborne AssociationBronx, NYTraining SessionMarch 24, 2009“Connecting through Literacy: incarcerated parents, their children and caregivers”Guest speakerCrimCast, monthly podcast that highlights criminal justice issuesModerator: Professor Staci Strobl, John Jay College of Criminal Justice andProfessor Nickie D. Phillips, St. Francis College, Brooklyn, NYMarch 1, 2009
Page 12 (Curriculum Vitae for Kimora)Cognitive Skills Education; Self-Esteem Building for Alcoholics and Drug AddictsRoosevelt HospitalAddiction Department, Director, Kevin HeaneyTwo sessions each month (2008 and 2009; one session per month 2010-present)June, 2008-presentNY, NYParenting classShawangunk Correctional FacilityJanuary 24, 2007Dr. Kimora was keynote speakerCaribbean Unity GroupSing Sing Correctional FacilityJanuary 17, 2007Dr. Kimora was keynote speakerNew York Theological SeminaryMaster of Arts in Theological Studies, opening classSponsored by NY Thelogical Seminary and Sing SingAugust 21, 2006Dr. Kimora was keynote speakerNew York UniversitySchool of Social WorkDivision of Lifelong Learning and Professional DevelopmentCo-sponsored by NeATTC“Understanding and Engaging clients with Co-occurring Disorders”Dr. Kimora: “Using Cognitive Behavioral Strategies with Substance Abusing Clients with Narcissisticand Anti-social Personality Disorders”NYU Kimmel CenterMay 23, 2006New Horizons in Reentry ConferenceSponsored by Ready4WorkVillanova Conference Center, PAJune, 2005Dr. Kimora was the keynote speakerSeventh Biennial Conference: International Perspectives on Crime, Justice, and Public OrderJohn Jay College of Criminal Justice, Scotland Yard, FBI, and the Government of Romania“The link between terrorism and mental illness”Bucharest, RomaniaJune 6-10, 2004Concordia University“Detecting Sociopathic Behavior in Business”Continuing EducationSt. Paul, MNJune, 2001; November, 2001; February, 2002; and June, 2002Concordia University“Customer Service Improvements for the Service Industries in the Twin Cities”Continuing EducationSt. Paul, MNJune 8, 2002
Page 13 (Curriculum Vitae for Kimora)American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management(AAHAM)Keynote address: “We are all Leaders”Seminar on stress managementGull Lake, MNMay 9-10, 2002Concordia University“Film Theory”Continuing EducationSt. Paul, MNMay 4, 2002Concordia University“Rethinking Emotions”Continuing EducationSt. Paul, MNApril 27, 2002Concordia UniversityAnnual Child Care Professionals Convention“Communication with Child Care Professionals”St. Paul, MNApril 6, 2002Concordia UniversityChild Care Design“Stress Busters: Managing Stress”Andover, MNMarch 19, 2002Concordia University“Detecting and Analyzing Cognitive Distortions”St. Paul, MNMarch 9, 2002Orion and AssociatesKeynote speaker: “We are all Leaders”Building Community through LeadershipBrooklyn Park, MNFebruary 21, 2002Concordia University“Positive Aloneness”Men and Women’s SymposiumSt. Paul, MNJune 29-30, 2001Concordia University“Film Theory”Continuing EducationSt. Paul, MNMarch 16-17, 2001
Page 14 (Curriculum Vitae for Kimora)Concordia UniversitySchool-Age Care (SCA)St. Paul, MN“Stress Management”White Bear Lake, MN(August 28, 2000)Burnsville, MNSeptember 1, 2000Fall Retreat 2000Concordia UniversityResearch Roundtable“The Importance of Cohort Learning”Dr. KimoraAugust 24, 2000American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management(AAHAM)“Is our work Challenging, Productive, and Community based?”Dr. KimoraDoubletree HotelBloomington, MNMay 11, 2000Minnesota Valley Adult Education Association Annual Meeting(MVAEA)Gateway to Learning“Self-directed Learning at the University”Dr. KimoraDr. Chuck NucklesApril 28, 2000The Collaboration for the Advancement of College Teaching and LearningSeminar: “Breaking out of our own prison: Opening our Minds with Creativity”Joint presenters: Dr. Kimora and Dr. Richard BryntesonConcordia UniversitySt. Paul, MNMinneapolis, MNMay 11, 2000United States Postal ServiceRegional Meeting“Team building training activity for USPS Regional Manager and Associates”Presenters: Dr. Kimora, Dr. Richard Brynteson, and Dr. Chuck NucklesRiverwood Inn and Conference CenterMonticello, MNFebruary 10, 2000International Self-directed Learning Symposium“Cohort Learning at Concordia University”Presenters: Dr. Kimora and Dr. Jane Pilling-CormickBoynton Beach, FLFebruary 3-5, 2000
Page 15 (Curriculum Vitae for Kimora)Concordia UniversityNuts ‘n Bolts“Rethinking Anger”Presenter: Dr. KimoraSt. Paul, MNOctober 22, 23, 1999St. John’s Lutheran Middle SchoolSeminar: Faculty Development Day“Gifts of Lutheran Secondary Teachers”Presenter: Dr. KimoraNorwood-Young America, MNAugust 24, 1999Viking Middle SchoolSeminar: Career Day“My Life as a University Professor”Presenter: Dr. KimoraWoodville, WIMay 20, 1999Concordia UniversitySchool Age Care (SAC)Summer Care ProgramSt. Paul, MN“Rethinking Anger”May 20, 1999; September 1, 1999: July 7-8, 2000; September 15-16, 2000Twin Cities Human Resources Association (TCHRA)“Human Resources Management in the Millennium”University of St. ThomasMinneapolis, MNKeynote Speaker: Dr. Kimora“Future HR Management Strategies”May 6, 1999Concordia UniversityResearch RoundtableScholarship CenterSt. Paul, MNPresenter: Dr. Kimora, with Dr. Nuckles“Self-directed Learning”April 27, 1999Concordia UniversityNuts ‘n Bolts SeriesRochester Chamber of CommerceRochester, MN“Change in a Turbulent World”April 8, 1999
Page 16 (Curriculum Vitae for Kimora)“13th International Self-Directed Learning Symposium”Holiday Inn Old TownScottsdale, AZPresenter: Dr. Kimora, on behalf of research team“A Validity Study of the Self-directed Learning Perception Scale”February 25-28, 199953rd Annual International Conference“Toward Solutions”Correctional Education AssociationPresenter: Dr. Kimora, workshop leader“Understanding the role of Anti-social Personality Disorder (ASPD) in Personal and Social Violence”Salt Lake City, UtahJuly 12-15, 1998Viking Middle SchoolSeminar: “Preparing for your future”Woodville, WIMay 14, 1998Continuing Education ProgramMandel School of Applied Social SciencesCase Western Reserve UniversityCleveland, OHPresenter: Dr. Kimora with Keith Davis, M.A.“Diagnosis and Treatment of Personality Disorders”February 13, 1998Institute of Agronomy and Veterinary MedicineRabat, Morocco and the University of Minnesota“American Management Principles”July 25-29, 1991American Theatre Association (ATA)Mid-America Theatre ConferenceMinneapolis, MN“Brecht’s Epic Theatre and Nuclear Madness: A call for Social Change from theStage”March 14, 1986St. Croix Electric Cooperative1974 Youth CongressUniversity of Wisconsin-River FallsDelegate representing St. Croix CountyJuly 9-12, 1974C. CONFERENCES ATTENDED AND PRESENTEDBlackboard on Tour!La
Courses taught: Rethinking Anger; Basic Cognitive Skills; Institutionalization; Self and Others, and Coping Skills, "Breaking Barriers" by Gordon Graham, and "Seeds of Success" by Gordon Graham. Educator Anoka Ramsey Community College/Anoka County Jail September 2000-July, 2002 Courses taught: Job Skills for Inmates; GED Preparation
