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J. Njeri Kagotho, MSW PHDEmail: kagotho.1@osu.eduWebsite: www.njerikagotho.comEDUCATION2009PhD Social Work. George Warren Brown School of Social Work Washington University inSt. Louis, St. Louis, MODissertation: Examining the longitudinal impact of assets and income on immigrant healthbehaviors2003Master of Social Work. George Warren Brown School of Social Work, WashingtonUniversity in St. LouisThesis: Remittances: An alternative source of funding2000Bachelor of Arts in Social Work. The University of Nairobi, Kenya1997Diploma in Information Systems. Institute for the Management of Information Systems,KenyaACADEMIC POSITIONS2015-to dateAssistant Professor, The Ohio State University College of Social Work, Columbus OH.2009-2015Assistant Professor, (promoted to Associate Professor 2015), Adelphi University School ofSocial Work, Garden City NY.HONORS AND AWARDS2014-to date Research ScholarHIV Intervention Science Training Program for Promising New Investigators fromUnderrepresented Groups (HISTP). Columbia University School of Social Work, NY2016Principal InvestigatorOhio State University College of Social Work. Seed Grant Program, 29,588.00Urithi: Testing an Assets Protection Curriculum with Low-Income Kenyan Households2012Principal InvestigatorAdelphi University Faculty Development Grant, 4,500Umbele: Long Term Planning for Families Impacted by HIV/AIDS2010Principal InvestigatorCenter for Social Development Research Grant, 5,000Tumaini: A Youth Asset Development Program Pilot Study2008Principal InvestigatorFahs-Beck Fund for Research and Experimentation, Doctoral Dissertation Grant, 5,000Examining the longitudinal impact of assets and income on immigrant health behaviorsJ. Njeri Kagotho Page 1 of 6
2005-2009FellowCenter for New Institutional Social Sciences (CNISS). Washington University in St. Louis,St. Louis, MOPUBLICATIONSPeer Reviewed PublicationsKagotho, N. & Vaughn, M. (in press) Women’s Agency in Household Economic Decision Making inKenya. International Social WorkKagotho, N., Bunger, A., & Wagner, K. (2016). “They make money off of us”: a phenomenological analysisof consumer perceptions of corruption in Kenya’s HIV response system. BMC Health ServicesResearch, 16(1), 1-11. doi: 10.1186/s12913-016-1721-yMcClendon J, Kagotho, N., & Lane, S. (2016). Preparing Social Work Students for Leadership inHuman Service Organizations through Student Philanthropy. Human Service Organizations:Management, Leadership, & Governance. DOI: 10.1080/23303131.2016.1173159Kagotho, N. (2016) Targeting the reach of educational support interventions in Kenya. Children andYouth Services Review 61, 211-215Kagotho, N. & Kyriakakis, S. (2015). Disclosure of HIV Sero-status to community service providers andhousehold well-being in Kenya. Journal of HIV/AIDS & Social Services, 14(3) 294-307Kagotho, N. (2015). Protecting assets for the most vulnerable: The potential for asset-based interventions.Global Social Welfare, 2(2) 43-51Kyriakakis, S., Waller, B., Kagotho, N., & Edmond, T. (2015). Conducting safe research with at riskpopulations: Design strategies from a study with unauthorized immigrant women experiencingintimate abuse. Qualitative Social Work, 14(2) 259–274Kagotho, N. (2014). Inheritance in Kenya: The intersectionality of HIV sero-status, poverty, and gender.Affilia: Journal of Women and Social Work, 29(4) 434-446Salas-Wright, C. P., Kagotho, N., & Vaughn, M. G. (2014). Mood, anxiety, and personality disordersamong first and second-generation immigrants to the United States. Psychiatry Research. 220(3), 10281036Kagotho, N., Nabunya, P., Ssewamala, S., & Ilic, V. (2013). The potential of Youth Savings Accounts inthree East African countries: Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare 40(2),21-40Kagotho, N. (2012). A future of possibilities: Educating children living in HIV impacted households.International Journal of Educational Development, 32(3), 394-400.Kagotho, N. & Ssewamala, F. (2012). Correlates of depression among caregivers of children affected byHIV/AIDS in Uganda: findings from the Suubi-Maka Family Study. AIDS Care 24 (9-10), 12261232Lane, S.R., Altman, J.C., Goldberg, G.S., Kagotho, N., Palley, E., & Paul, M. (2012). Inspiring and trainingstudents for social action: Renewing a needed tradition. Journal of Teaching in Social Work 32:532–549Kagotho, N. (2011). A longitudinal analysis of physical activity among foreign-born individuals. Journal ofHuman Behavior in the Social Environment 21(5), 540-554Kohl, P., Kagotho, N., & Dixon, D. (2011). Parenting practices among depressed mothers in the childwelfare system. Social Work Research 35(4), 215-225Kagotho, N. & Pandey, S. (2010). Predictors of Pap Test utilization among legal permanent residentwomen. Journal of Immigrant and Refugee Studies 8(2), 193-211J. Njeri Kagotho Page 2 of 6
Pandey, S., & Kagotho, N. (2010). Health insurance disparities among recent immigrants: Arediversity immigrants more vulnerable than other classes of immigrants? Health and SocialWork 35(4), 267-279Fedoravicius, N., McMillen, J. C., Rowe, J., Kagotho, N., Ware, N.C. (2008) Funneling child welfareconsumers into and through the mental health system: Assessment, referral, and quality issues. SocialService Review 82 (2), 273-90.Kagotho, N. & Tan, J. (2008). Predictors of prostate cancer screening among older immigrant men. Journalof the National Medical Association 100(10), 1168-1174Non-Peer Reviewed PublicationsKagotho, N. & Kyriakakis, S. (2012). Aspiring to greatness: Financing education for children orphaned ormade vulnerable by HIV/AIDS in Kenya. St. Louis, MO: Center for Social DevelopmentBailey, J., Curley, J., Edwards, K., Gunn, G., Henson, E., Kagotho, N., Lee, A., et al. (2006). Wealthbuilding in rural America: Programs, policies, research (CSD Report 06-21). St. Louis, MO:Washington University, Center for Social Development.Kagotho, N. & Gunn, G. (2005). The Missouri-Kansas asset-building coalition and policy project: Aninitiative in cross-state policy making for wealth building (CSD Report 05-15). St. Louis: WashingtonUniversity, Center for Social Development.CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONSKagotho, N (2016, July) Validating the 10 Item Child Depression Inventory: Findings from YouthSaveKenya. First Annual Conference on Child Behavioral Health in sub-Saharan Africa Kampala UgandaJuly 12-13th 2016Kagotho, N (2016, May) Validating the Beck Hopelessness Scale: Findings from YouthSave Kenya 2ndGlobal Perspectives on Adolescent Health and Economic Strengthening Conference, New York,NYKagotho, N., Bunger, A. (2016, October) “They make money off of our backs”: Consumer self-advocacyin Kenya’s HIV response system. Poster presented at the American Academy of Health BehaviorScientific Meeting 16th Annual Scientific Meeting, Ponte Vedra Beach, FLFisher, C. M. & Kagotho, N. (2015, January) “I’m alright, I can raise my children”. The evolving struggle ofmotherhood in the context of HIV. Paper presented at the Society for Social Work and Research19th Annual Research Meeting, New Orleans, LAKagotho, N. Salas-Wright, C. & Vaughn, M. (2015, January) Mental disorders among first and secondgeneration immigrant to the United States: Extending the immigrant paradox. Paper presented at theSociety for Social Work and Research 19th Annual Research Meeting, New Orleans, LAKagotho, N. (2014, May). Asset retention for the most vulnerable: What can we learn from asset-basedinterventions? Paper presented at the Global Perspectives on Adolescent Health and EconomicStrengthening Conference: Lessons from Sub-Saharan Africa, Chicago ILKagotho, N. (2014, January). Inheritance in Kenya: the intersectionality of HIV sero-status, poverty, andgender. Paper presented at the Society for Social Work and Research 18th Annual Research Meeting,San Antonio, TXKagotho, N. (2013, June). The asset-development paradigm: Exploring the potential of youth savingsaccounts in Kenya. Paper presented at the Second Annual International Conference on Challengesof Development in Africa, Nairobi, Kenya.J. Njeri Kagotho Page 3 of 6
Biswas, B. & Kagotho, N. (2013, January). Women's agency and contraception use: A cross-nationalcomparison of nationally representative survey data in India and Kenya. Paper presented at theSociety for Social Work and Research 17th Annual Research Meeting, San Diego, CAKagotho, N. (2012, October). Self-Disclosure of HIV Seropositivity to Community Service Providers as aPath to Household Well-Being. Paper presented at 140th APHA Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CAKagotho, N. Tan, J. & (2011, November). Educational predictors of children living in older-adult headedhouseholds in Kenya. Poster presented at 64th Annual Scientific Meeting of the GerontologicalSociety of America, Boston, MA.Kagotho, N. & Ssewamala F.M. (2011, January). Correlates of depression among caregivers ofchildren orphaned by HIV/AIDS. Paper presented at 15th Annual Conference of the Society forSocial Work and Research (SSWR) Tampa, FL.Kohl, P. L., & Kagotho, N. (2010, January). Parenting behaviors among depressed mothers in the childwelfare system. Paper presented at the Society for Social Work and Research 14th Annual ResearchMeeting, San Francisco, CA.Kagotho, N. & Tan, J. (2008, February). Predictors of prostate cancer screening among older immigrantmen. Poster Presentation at the 6th World Congress on the Aging Male, Tampa FL.Tan, J. & Kagotho, N. (2008, October). Pathways to legal immigration among older adults. Posterpresentation at the Council for Social Work Education 54th Annual Program Meeting, Philadelphia,PA.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCETeaching2015-to date The Ohio State University, College of Social WorkCourses taught:- Community Practice and Development- Social and Economic Justice (online)2009-to 2015 Adelphi University, School of Social WorkCourses taught:- Advanced Social Work Practice with Communities and Community Organizations- Contemporary Social Work: An Integrative Approach- Issues in Social Welfare I: History and Philosophy of Social Welfare- Issues in Social Welfare II: Inequality Inequity and Social Justice- The World In Motion: Immigrants, Migrants & Other Populations- Social Work Research- Faculty advisor Philanthropic Action in Challenging Times (PACT)2007-2009-Teaching Fellow. Washington University in St. Louis, George Warren Brown School ofSocial WorkCourses taught:The AIDS Epidemic: Inequalities, Ethnography, and EthicsDisasters and Vulnerable PopulationsSocial Welfare Policies and ServicesSocial Economic and Political EnvironmentsJ. Njeri Kagotho Page 4 of 6
- MSW Research SeminarResearch2014Data Analyst, HIV, Gender, and Social Development in KenyaPrincipal Investigator Dr. Colleen Fisher2012Principal Investigator, Umbele: Long Term Planning for Families Impacted by HIV andAIDS, Kenya.Funded by Adelphi University Faculty Development Grant Program.2010Principal Investigator, Tumaini: A Youth Asset Development Program, Baseline Study,Kenya.Funded by Center for Social Development, Washington University2010Consultant, Suubi-Maka: A Family-Based Economic Empowerment Model for OrphanedChildren in Uganda.Funded by National Institute of Mental HealthPrincipal Investigator Dr. Fred Ssewamala.2001-2009Research Assistant, Center for Social Development at Washington University in St. LouisDirector Dr. Michael Sherraden2006Research Assistant, Center for Mental Health Services Research, Washington University inSt. LouisDirector Dr. Enola Proctor2001-2003Research Assistant, Alcoholism: Epidemiologic High Risk Family Study-MOFAM.Funded by National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and AlcoholismPrincipal Investigator Dr. Kathleen Bucholz1999Social Work Research Intern. Eradication of Poverty in Kenya, University of Nairobi.Funded by the United Nations Organization for Education, Science and Culture (UNESCO)Principal Investigator Dr. Judith BahemukaCommunity Practice2007-2009Community Volunteer Coordinator. Restore St. Louis, St. Louis MOCoordinated the activities of volunteer communities hoping to resettle refugees and otherimmigrant groups in St. Louis. Tasks included providing cultural sensitivity trainings andfostering healthy community relationships.2003-2005Project Co-Coordinator. MOKANSave, Center for Social Development , St. Louis MOMOKANSave—a bi-state asset-building coalition comprised of financial institutions,community agencies, and other non for profits—was active across Missouri and Kansas, andadvocated for the passage of policies that would enable underserved populations buildassets.J. Njeri Kagotho Page 5 of 6
2003-2004Refugee Resettlement Case Manager. Catholic Charities Refugee Services, St. Louis, MOConducted needs-assessments and provided links to services for incoming and previouslyresettled refugee populations. I was also involved in the development of culturally specificand sensitive resettlement material.1999-2001Consultant. Government of Kenya, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources,Nairobi KenyaFacilitated community meetings around policies and cultural practices that adversely affectwomen’s economic, social and political positions. Meetings and presentations were tailoredto meet the cultural and economic needs of different communities throughout the country.J. Njeri Kagotho Page 6 of 6
- MSW Research Seminar Research 2014 Data Analyst, HIV, Gender, and Social Development in Kenya Principal Investigator Dr. Colleen Fisher 2012 Principal Investigator, Umbele: Long Term Planning for Families Impacted by HIV and AIDS, Kenya. Funded by Adelphi University Faculty Development Grant Program.
