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McKenzie Tabor Wilkes
Curriculum Vita
Employment Address:
Center for the Study of Addiction and Recovery
Texas Tech University
1309 Akron / P.O. Box 41160
Lubbock, TX 79409-1160
Phone (806) 742-2891 ext. 258
Fax (806) 742-1070
Email: mckenzie.t.wilkes@ttu.edu
EDUCATION
2014 Doctor of Philosophy, Human Development & Family Studies (Expected graduation date
August 2014)
Concentration Area: Eating Disorders, Addictive Disorders and Recovery Studies,
Marriage and Family Therapy
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
2008 Master of Science, Human Development & Family Studies (December 2008)
Concentration Area: Addictive Disorders and Recovery Studies
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
Thesis Title: Parental and Personal Correlates of Disordered Eating among
College Women.
Thesis Chair: Dr. Judith L. Fischer, PhD
2005 Bachelor of Science, Human Development & Family Studies (Cum Laude)
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Assistant Director for Eating Disorders and Special Projects, Center for the Study of Addiction
and Recovery, Texas Tech University (2013- present)
Supervisor: Dr. Thomas Kimball, PhD
Research Associate for Eating Disorders, Center for the Study of Addiction and Recovery,
Texas Tech University (2011-2013)
Supervisor: Dr. Thomas Kimball, PhD
Instructor, Community, Family and Addiction Services Department,
Texas Tech University (2013-present)
Supervisor: Dr. Sterling Shumway, PhD
Course: ADRS 4329 Introduction to Eating Disorders
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Research Associate, Center for Prevention and Resiliency, Texas Tech University
(2011-2012)
Supervisor: Linn Walker, RN, CWPC
Instructor, Applied and Professional Studies Department, Texas Tech University
(2009-2011)
Supervisor: Dr. Kitty S. Harris, PhD
Course: ADRS 4329 Introduction to Eating Disorders
Research Assistant, Center for the Study of Addiction and Recovery, Texas Tech
University (2007-2011)
Supervisor: Dr. Kitty S. Harris, PhD
Project: Eating disorders curriculum development
Research Assistant, Covenant BodyMind Initiative, Center for Prevention and
Resiliency, Texas Tech University (2008-2011)
Supervisor: Linn Walker, RN, CWPC
Group Facilitator, Supportive Adolescent Services (SAS), Center for Prevention and
Resiliency, Texas Tech University (2007-2009)
Supervisor: George Comiskey, MS
Site Director, United Future Leaders, Center for Prevention and Resiliency, Texas
Tech University (2007-2008)
Supervisor: Gloria Gonzales, MEd
Teaching and Research Assistant, Department of Human Development and Family
Studies, Texas Tech University (2006-2007) Courses: Gender Roles
Supervisor: Dr. Elizabeth A. Sharp, PhD
PUBLICATIONS
Refereed Articles
Harris, K. S., Smock, S. A., & Tabor Wilkes, M. (2011). Relapse resilience: A process model of
addiction and recovery. Journal of Family Psychotherapy, 22(3), 265-274.
Tabor, M.L. (2009). Review of Smart Marriages Website. Journal of Couple and Relationship
Therapy, 8, 205-206.
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Curriculum
Wilkes, M.T. (Oct 2011). Balanced eating helps build strong recovery. Created for Texas
Tech University and permissions for use given to Duke University, the University of
Alabama and the University of Georgia.
PRESENTATIONS
Refereed Conference Proceedings
Forthun, L., Fischer, J. L., Pidcock, B., Dowd, D., Diehl, D. & Wilkes, M.T. (November,
2012). Parenting, Psychosocial Development, and Dietary Restraint among Emerging
Adults. Paper presented at the National Council on Family Relations Conference,
Phoenix, AZ.
Harris, K.S., Walker, L., Johnston, G., & Wilkes, M.T. (July, 2011). BodyMind Initiative, workshop
at the National Wellness Conference, Stevens Point, WI.
Harris, K. S., Walker, L., Smock, S. A., Rushing, S., & Tabor, M. (March, 2010).
Bodymind initiative. Poster at the National Youth-At-Risk Conference, Savannah, GA.
Tabor, M.L., Fischer, J.L., Sharp, E.A., Trejos, E., Forthum, L., Pidcock, B., & Dowd, D.
(2009, October). Parental and Personal Correlates of Disordered Eating among College
Women. Poster session will be presented at the Society for the Study of Emerging
Adulthood Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Guest Lectures
Wilkes, M.T. (2012, September). Eating disorders and intervention. Lecture presented for the
Center for Campus Life Greek communities, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX.
Wilkes, M.T. (2012, January). Dieting, body image, cultural influences & attitudes. Lecture
presented for ADRS 6329, Eating Disorders: An Overview of advances
topics, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX.
Wilkes, M.T. (2012, February). History of eating disorders. Lecture presented for ADRS 6329,
Eating Disorders: An Overview of advances topics, Texas Tech University,
Lubbock, TX.
Wilkes, M.T. (2012, February). Medical complications of eating disorders. Lecture presented for
ADRS 6329, Eating Disorders: An Overview of advances topics, Texas Tech University,
Lubbock, TX.
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Wilkes, M.T. (2012, March). Personal and parental correlates for disordered eating among
college men and women. Lecture presented for ADRS 3325, Family Dynamics of
Addiction, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX.
Tabor, M.L. (2010, March). Medical complications of eating disorders. Lecture presented for
ADRS 6329, Eating Disorders: An overview of advanced topics, Texas Tech University,
Lubbock, TX.
Tabor, M.L. & Rushing, S.D. (2008, November). Eating disorder risk factors and overview.
Lecture presented for Tough Topics, Girls Scouts of America,
Lubbock, TX.
Tabor, M.L. (2008, November). Family systems in Marriage and Family Therapy. Lecture
presented in HDFS 3301 Theories of Human Development, Texas Tech University,
Lubbock, TX.
Tabor, M.L. (2008, April). Eating disorders overview and treatment. Lecture presented in ADRS
4325.001 Treatment of Addictive Disorders, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX.
Tabor, M.L. (2008, February). Family systems and addiction. Lecture presented in ADRS
4325.001 Treatment of Addictive Disorders, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX.
Tabor, M.L. (2007, December). Eating disorder risk factors and overview. Lecture presented for
Tough Topics, Girls Scouts of America, Lubbock, TX.
Tabor, M.L. (2007, October). Eating disorders overview and treatment. Lecture
presented in ADRS 2310.002, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX.
Tabor, M.L. (2007, August). Eating disorders and society. Lecture presented in HDFS 2300.001
Gender Roles, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX.
Tabor, M.L. (2007, February). Eating disorders and society. Lecture presented in HDFS 2300.001
& 2300.004 Gender Roles, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX.
Tabor, M.L. (2006, March). Nonverbal communication. Lecture presented in HDFS 2320.002
Basic Interpersonal Skills, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX.
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SERVICE
Community
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (2007-2013)
Texas Tech University Feed Your Body and Soul Week Committee
Supportive Adolescent Services (SAS) volunteer mentor
St. Mary’s Gala Volunteer (2002-2005)
Lubbock Boys and Girls Club Volunteer (2002-2003)
Amateur Athletic Union (2002-2003)
Coach for 12-13 year old girls
ORGANIZATIONS
Honor Societies
Omicron Delta Kappa- The National Leadership Honor Society (2005-present)
Community Involvement
Kappa Delta Sorority (2002-2013)
Alumni organization Lubbock Chapter, Chapter Advisory Board Member- Standards Advisor,
Vice President of Standards, Vice President New Member Education, Intramurals Chair,
Sisterhood Enrichment Team, See-Saw/Children’s Advocacy Center Committee
Greek Wide Student Ministries (2004-2005)
Leadership Team, Outreach, Intramurals
Greek Women’s Bible Study (2004-2005)
Discussion Leader
Texas Tech Triathlon Club (2007-2008)
USA Triathlon (2007-2009)