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Judith Leitch, PhD, LICSW20310 Acre StLos Angeles, CA 91306judithleitch@gmail.com(302) 545-7280EDUCATIONPhD University of Maryland, BaltimoreSchool of Social WorkA comparison of social work practice and determinants ofpractice with sexual and gender minority clients by clienttype and measure, Chairperson: Bethany LeeMSW University of Maryland, BaltimoreSchool of Social WorkConcentration: Macro/ClinicalSpecialization: Behavioral HealthBA Johns Hopkins UniversityMajor: Psychology201720102002RESEARCHSUPPORTThe Government of the District of Columbia, Department ofHealth (DOH) HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, STD and TBAdministration (HAHSTA): Whitman Walker Health IMPACTDMV HIV ProgramExamination of the Effects of a Psychosocial GroupIntervention on PrEP Interest, Uptake, and Perceptions WithTrans Women of ColorLead ResearcherUniversity of Maryland School of Social Work DissertationGrantFY20172018 125,000FY20162017 4,000Project: Social Work Practice With Sexual and GenderMinority Clients: A Comparison of Client Types and MeasuresPrincipal InvestigatorPEER-REVIEWEDPUBLICATIONSLeitch, J., Gandy-Guedes, M., & Messinger, L. (2020).Psychometric properties of the Competency AssessmentLeitch CVPage 1 of 11

Tool for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Clients.Journal of Homosexuality. 10.1080/00918369.2020.1712138Greif, G. L., Leitch, J. & Wooley, M. (2019). A preliminarylook at relationships between married gays and lesbians andtheir parents-in-law: Five case studies. Journal of Gay andLesbian Social Services, 31, 290-313.10.1080/10538720.2019.1615591Rose, T., Leitch, J., Collins, K.S., Frey, J.J., & Osteen, P.(2017). Youth Mental Health First Aid Training for socialwork students: Findings from a quasi-experimental study.Research on Social Work Practice, 29, 291-302.10.1177/1049731517729039West, A, Miller, S. & Leitch, J. (2016). Professionalsocialization and attitudes towards interprofessionalcollaboration among graduate social work and healthprofessions students. Advances in Social Work, 17.10.18060/19809Leitch, J., Oktay, J., & Meehan, B. (2015). A new model forCAQDAS instruction integrating faculty member andspecialized instructor: Description, recommendations, andreflection. Qualitative Social Work, 15, 392-406.10.1177/1473325015618773Leitch, J. (2014). Exploring psychometric properties of theinterdisciplinary education perception scale in healthgraduate students. Journal of Interprofessional Care, 28, 5257. 10.3109/13561820.2013.820691BOOKCHAPTERSLeitch, J. & Greif, G. Married Lesbians and Gays: How TheyGet Along with Their In-laws In Hoy, A. *Ed.) The SocialScience of Same-Sex Marriage: LGBTQ People and TheirRelationships in the Era of Marriage Equality. (Accepted,draft in review)Leitch, J. (2019) Trying to conceive. In Argüello, T.M (Ed.).Queer social work: Case for LGBTQ affirmative practice.New York, NY: Columbia University PressLeitch CVPage 2 of 11

ADDITIONALPUBLICATIONSLeitch, J. (2017, June 14). Being an ally means sometimeshaving to say you’re sorry: Guidelines to being a modern ally.Huffington Post.Leitch, J. (2013). Repressed memories. In J.L. Postmus (Ed.),Encyclopedia of sexual violence and abuse. Santa Barbara,CA: ABC-CLIO.Linsenmeyer, D., Greeno, E., Moore, J., & Leitch, J. (2013).Title IV-E annual report fiscal year 2013. School of SocialWork, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MarylandLinsenmeyer, D., Greeno, E., Moore, J., & Leitch, J. (2012).Title IV-E annual report fiscal year 2012. School of SocialWork, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MarylandPEER-REVIEWEDPRESENTATIONSLeitch, J., Gandy-Guedes, M., & Messigner, L. (2019,November). An examination of a competency assessmenttool for measuring affirmative practice with transgenderclients. Paper presented at the American Public HealthAssociation Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.Leitch, J. & Schuler, B. (2018, November). Adolescent andyoung adult interest in and perceptions of STI screening andPrEP. Poster presented at the American Public HealthAssociation Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.Leitch, J. & Krautwurst, A. (2018, August). Exploring barriersto PrEP initiation and adherence for MSM POC. Paperpresented at the Social Work and Sexuality Conference,Montreal, QC Canada.Krautwurst, A. & Leitch, J. (2018, August). PrEP School: Agroup intervention to educate and support people on PrEP.Paper presented at the Social Work and SexualityConference, Montreal, QC Canada.Leitch, J., Argüello, T.M., Kattari, S.K., Kupferman, E., &Krautwurst, A. (2018, August). When the personal isprofessional: Navigating professional and personal identityLeitch CVPage 3 of 11

in LGBTQIA focused social work research and practice.Workshop presented at the Social Work and SexualityConference, Montreal, QC Canada.Leitch, J. (2018, January). A comparison of how socialworkers' positive practice and determinants of practice varytowards lesbian and gay, bisexual, and gender minorityclients. Paper presented at the meeting of the Society forSocial Work and Research, Washington, DC.Krautwurst, A. & Leitch, J. (2017, July). PrEParing to Live:Using the power of groups to educate and support people onPrEP. Poster presented at the National Sexual HealthConference, Denver, CO.Leitch, J. (2017, April). Differences in practice determinantsand clinical practice among lesbian and gay, bisexual, andgender minority clients. Poster presented at the NationalLGBTQ Conference, Chicago, IL.Rose, T., Leitch, J., & Williams, A. (2017, January). Youthperspectives of mental health and being mentally healthy:"Everybody's mind is different.” Poster presented at themeeting of the Society for Social Work and Research, NewOrleans, LA.Rose, T., Leitch, J., Collins, K.S., & Frey, J.J. (2016, January).Youth Mental Health First Aid Training for social workstudents: Preliminary findings from a quasi-experimentalstudy. Paper presented at the meeting of the Society forSocial Work and Research, Washington, DC.Frey, J.J., Rose, T., Collins, K.S., Bloom, L., & Leitch, J. (2016,January). Youth Mental Health First Aid: Potentialcollaboration with social work to reduce stigma and increaseaccess to treatment for youth with mental health problems.Poster session presented at the meeting of the Society forSocial Work and Research, Washington, DC.Leitch, J. (2014, May). The impact of family support ondepression and depressive symptoms in lesbians: A review.Paper presented at the meeting of the LGBT ResearchSymposium, Urbana-Champaign, IL.Leitch CVPage 4 of 11

Leitch, J., Oktay, J., Meehan, B. (2014, May) Faculty, trainer,and student perspectives on a blended teaching model forCAQDAS qualitative research. Paper presented at themeeting of the International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry,Urbana-Champaign, IL.Leitch, J. (2013, November). An examination of thepsychometric properties of the Interprofessional EducationPerception Scale. Poster session presented at the meeting ofthe Council on Social Work Education, Dallas, TX.West, A. Miller, S., & Leitch, J. (2013, November).Professional socialization and attitudes towardsinterprofessional collaboration among graduate social workstudents. Poster session presented at the meeting of theCouncil on Social Work Education, Dallas, TX.Leitch, J. (2012, April). Exploring attraction between couplesand their “couple friends.” Poster session presented at themeeting of the University of Maryland Graduate ResearchCouncil, Baltimore MDRESEARCHEXPERIENCELeitch CVSocial Work Practice With Sexual and Gender MinorityClients: A Comparison of Client Types and MeasuresUniversity of Maryland, BaltimoreLead ResearcherPI Judith Leitch2016-2017Measurement and Conceptualization of Adolescent MentalHealth and WellnessUniversity of Maryland, BaltimoreGraduate Research AssistantPI Theda Rose2016-2017Evaluation of Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA)Training in Field Instructors and MSW StudentsUniversity of Maryland, BaltimoreGraduate Research AssistantPI Theda Rose2015-2016Open Table: Study of a New Volunteer Management SystemUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore2014-2015Page 5 of 11

Graduate Research AssistantPI Theda RoseTitle IV-E EvaluationUniversity of Maryland, BaltimoreGraduate Research AssistantPI Elizabeth Greeno2012-2014Increasing Parauersis AwarenessUniversity of Maryland, BaltimoreResearch AssistantPI Steven Soifer2009-2010Utilization Review of Addiction CasesFranklin Square HospitalResearcherSupervisor Rose Hebermehl-Gosnell2008-2009TEACHINGWidener University2017presentAdjunct InstructorFoundation Generalist Social Work Practice (SW 505)Foundation Generalist Social Work Practice with Individuals,Families, and Small Groups (SW 506)Clinical Social Work Practice with Individuals, Families, andGroups (SW 630)Advanced Clinical Seminar (SW 639)George Mason UniversityAdjunct InstructorSocial Work Intervention Methods (SOCW 361)2017University of MarylandTeaching FellowHuman Behavior in the Social Environment (SOWK 645)Research Practicum I (SOWK 810)2014-2016Using Qualtrics for survey development and implementationPhD ProgramUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore2017, 2019PROFESSIONALPRESENTATIONSLeitch CVPage 6 of 11

Field instructor practice with sexual and gender minorityclients: What we know and room for growthOffice of Field EducationUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore2017Research with the sexual and gender minority communityClinical Social Work with Gay and Lesbian Clients (SWCL 749)University of Maryland, Baltimore2016Special concerns in clinical practice with lesbiansClinical Social Work with Gay and Lesbian Clients (SWCL 749)University of Maryland, Baltimore2013Intimate partner violence in the LGBTQ communityWhitman-Walker HealthWashington, D.C.2013Partner violence in the sexual and gender minoritycommunity: Highlighting lesbian relationshipsClinical Social Work with Gay and Lesbian Clients (SWCL 749)University of Maryland, BaltimoreCommencement AddressSchool of Social Work GraduationUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore20122010CLINICALLICENSURELicensed Independent Clinical Social Worker2016presentWashington, DCLC50080794Licensed Graduate Social WorkerWashington, DCLG500793702010-2016Licensed Master Social WorkerMaryland161162010-2016PROFESSIONAL& PRACTICEEXPERIENCELeitch CVPage 7 of 11

FREED BODYWORKSWashington, DCNon-cisgenderSexual and gender minorityPeople living with or at-risk for HIV Autism SpectrumDisordersDisordered eatingAddictionsFertilitySerious Mental IllnessesA Fresh Start TherapyWashington, DCChildren and families2015-2018Whitman-Walker HealthWashington, DCPeople living with or at-risk for HIVSexual and gender minorityNon-cisgenderAutism Spectrum DisordersDisordered eatingAddictionsSerious Mental Illnesses2013-2015Child and Family Services Agency: Child Protective ServicesWashington, DCAt-risk youth and familiesLeitch CV2018-20192010Americorps: Public AlliesBaltimore, MDNon-profit provider mentoring2009-2010Resource Mentoring ProjectBaltimore, MDNon-profit organizational program evaluation2009-2010Franklin Square HospitalRosedale, MDHealthResource connection2008-2009Planned Parenthood of MarylandBaltimore, MD2006-2009Page 8 of 11