Brittany L. Rhoades
Prevention Research Center ~ Pennsylvania State University
206 Towers Building ~ University Park, PA 16802
phone: 814-863-2280
blr162@psu.edu
Education
2003-2009
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
M.S., Human Development and Family Studies, August 2005
Ph.D., Human Development and Family Studies, August 2009
1998-2002
The University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
B.A. Psychology, Summa Cum Laude with Honors, May 2002
Honors & Awards
2008-2009
Kligman Dissertation Fellowship
2007
NIMH/NIDA Travel Award
$500 to attend 2007 meeting of the Society for Prevention Research and the preconference workshop, “Underlying Mechanisms in Liability for Dysregulatory
Behaviors”
2005-2007
NIDA Prevention and Methodology Pre-doctoral Fellowship
External traineeship for pre-doctoral research integrating prevention science and
methodology funded through the National Institute on Drug Abuse
2002
University of Arizona Robie Medal
$1000 award for achievements in academics and community service
1999-2000
University of Arizona Undergraduate Mentor Program in Research
Education Award
$1000 grant to conduct original research on risk behaviors of college students
1998-2002
University of Arizona Provost Scholarship
Academic Scholarship
1998-2002
University of Arizona Spirit of Discovery Scholarship
Academic Scholarship
Research Experience
2009-present
Evaluation Research Specialist, Evidence-based Prevention &
Intervention Support Center (EPISCenter)
The EPISCenter aims to promote the greater use and support of evidence-based
programs throughout Pennsylvania and its primary goal is to advance high quality
implementation, impact assessment, and sustainability of programs to maximize
the positive impact of prevention science on outcomes for youth.
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Manage and analyze implementation and sustainability data collected
annually from evidence-based program state-grantees.
Publish in scientific, peer-reviewed journals, briefs, reports, and
newsletters to the Pennsylvania community to disseminate information
on implementation and sustainability of evidence-based programs
Create and disseminate trainings on relevant research and evaluation
topics to evidence-based program state-grantees (e.g., the use of
logic/theory of change models in program evaluation).
2007-2009
Research Assistant, Stephanie Lanza, Ph.D.
Risk Profiles Project: use Latent Class Analysis to identify multi-ecological risk
profiles and link them to substance use and co-morbid health problems in
national and community samples
Conduct ongoing literature review on person-centered methodologies
Compile datasets, create codebooks and conduct analyses
Write and publish manuscripts based on these analyses
2007-2008
Research Assistant, Mark Greenberg, Ph.D.
Family Life Project: multi-site, longitudinal study following 1292 families from
birth through childhood to understand how community, employment, family
economic resources, family contexts, parent-child relationships and individual
differences in children interact over time to shape children's cognitive, emotional
and physical development
Conduct child and parent interviews/assessments in the home
Score children’s performance on Executive Function tasks
2007
Public/Private Ventures Research Intern, Carla Herrera, Ph.D.
Higher Achievement Program Randomized Control Evaluation: longitudinal
evaluation of an afterschool, academic enrichment program for disadvantaged
middle school students
Conducted youth focus groups & staff interviews
Transcribed interviews and conducted qualitative analyses in Nvivo
Wrote site-visit feedback memos summarizing program strengths &
weaknesses
Created database & conducted analyses for staff surveys
Wrote mentor survey feedback memos & presented results to program
staff
2003-2007
Research Assistant, Mark Greenberg, Ph.D. & Celene Domitrovich, Ph.D.
Reaching Early Achievement in Harrisburg (REACH) Project: collaborative effort
between the Harrisburg School District and the Penn State Prevention Center in
longitudinal evaluation of early childhood initiative aimed at improving the
school readiness and long-term achievement of urban, disadvantaged
preschoolers.
Assisted in data preparation, entry, and analysis for professional
presentations and annual reports to the Kellogg Foundation and
Harrisburg School District
Created and maintained measurement documentation for entire project
Designed first, second and third grade follow-up child interview batteries
Trained child interviewers
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2004-2005
Research Assistant, Doug Teti, Ph.D.
Parenting Transitions Project
Videotaped mother-child interactions in the home
Coded videotaped interactions using Emotion Availability Scales
2001-2002
Undergraduate Honors Research, Jennifer Maggs Ph.D.
University Life Transitions Project
Collected daily diary data on college students’ alcohol use and risk
behaviors using Computer Assisted Telephone Interview (CATI)
Conducted literature review on personal goals and college student
alcohol use
Analyzed data and wrote Undergraduate Honors Thesis based on these
analyses
Teaching Experience
Summer 2008
Instructor
HDFS 129: Introduction to Human Development & Family Studies
Planned, organized, and executed all aspects of class including lectures,
class activities, writing assignments, and exams
Summer 2007
Instructor
HDFS 229: Infancy and Child Development
Planned, organized, and executed all aspects of class including lectures,
class activities, writing assignments, and exams
Spring 2007
Teaching Assistant
Dr. Sarah Kollat, HDFS 229: Infancy and Child Development
Graded exams/papers and maintained grade sheet
Lectured on the impact of poverty on child development, the
interventions aimed at ameliorating its effects and its public policy
implications
Summer 2005
Teaching Assistant
Dr. Jacinda Dariotis, HDFS 129: Introduction to Human Development & Family
Studies
Actively involved in developing and grading short answer/essay tests and
paper assignments
Lectured on early childhood physical, social and emotional development
and early childhood education
Fall 2004
Teaching Assistant
Dr. Doug Coatsworth, HDFS 411: The Helping Relationship
Facilitated discussion section of twenty upper-level undergraduate
students
Observed and provided students with constructive feedback on use of
dyadic helping skills in practice interactions
Evaluated students’ practice interactions, graded interaction write-ups
and maintained grade spreadsheet
Professional Service & Committees
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2009-present
Early Career Prevention Network Committee Member
Society for Prevention Research
2006-2007
Faculty Representative
Pennsylvania State University
Human Development & Family Studies Graduate Student Steering Committee
Represented the HDFS graduate students at monthly Faculty meetings
Served as primary liaison between graduate students and faculty members
2005-2006
Steering Committee Co-chair
Pennsylvania State University
Human Development & Family Studies Graduate Student Steering Committee
Coordinated monthly meetings of graduate Steering Committee, kept
meeting minutes and distributed to graduate students
Met with department PIC once a semester to review departmental issues
and relayed information about graduate opinions and concerns
Designed and maintained budget for all graduate student committees
2004-2005
Community Outreach Co-chair
Pennsylvania State University
Human Development & Family Studies Graduate Student Steering Committee
Attended monthly Steering Committee meetings
Coordinated community outreach opportunities for fellow graduate
students
Other Professional Experience
2005-present
Big Brother/Big Sister Volunteer
Centre County Youth Service Bureau, State College, PA
Provide long-term, one-to-one mentoring for an at-risk child
2007
Real-World Evaluation Workshop
American Evaluation Association Conference, Baltimore, MD
Workshop facilitated by Drs. Jim Rugh and Michael Bamberger to learn
strategies for conducting program evaluation with budget, time, data
and/or political constraints.
2005-2006
Parent Intervention Group Facilitator
Staying Connected with Your Teen, St. Andrew’s Epsicopal Church, State College,
PA
Facilitated 10 one-hour sessions for parents of adolescents using
evidence-based program aimed at reducing adolescents’ involvement in
negative behaviors (e.g. substance use) by increasing parent
communication and bonding
Designed process evaluation and data collection in coordination with
church and research stakeholders using survey and focus groups
2002-2003
After-School/Summer Camp Program Assistant
AmeriCorps Volunteer, Mt. Hope Family Center, University of Rochester,
Rochester, NY
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Group leader for after school program and summer camp of low-income
children (ages 5-12) referred because of maltreatment
Collected parent demographics interviews, teacher assessments, intake
interviews, genetics samples, and saliva samples for research project
assessing the development of maltreated children under the supervision
of Dr. Dante Cicchetti
2001-2002
Counselor Internship
Providence Corporation, Tucson, AZ
Assisted with school and home-based therapy sessions
Facilitated children’s anger management groups
2001-2002
Children of Divorce Support Group Leader
Divorce Recovery, Tucson, AZ
Completed 22 hours of Group Leader Training
Planned and lead weekly children of divorce support group
2001-2002
Social Work Internship
Girls Ranch, Tucson, AZ
Tutored adolescent girls in group home
Conducted intake interviews, parent conferences and prepared case
histories
Publications
Peer-Reviewed Journals
Rhoades, B. L., Greenberg, M. T., Lanza, S. T., & Blair, C. (in press). Demographic and familial predictors
of early executive function development: Contribution of a person-centered perspective.
Journal of Experimental Child Psychology.
Rhoades, B. L., Warren, H. K., Domitrovich, C. E., Greenberg, M. T. (in press). Unpacking the relationship
between preschool social-emotional skills and first grade academic competence. Early
Childhood Research Quarterly.
Mendelson, T. Greenberg, M. T., Dariotis, J. K., Feagans Gould, L., Rhoades, B. L., & Leaf, P. J. (in press).
Feasibility and preliminary outcomes of a school-based mindfulness intervention for urban
youth. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology.
Lanza, S. T., Rhoades, B. L., Nix, R., & Greenberg, M. T. (2010). Modeling the interplay of multilevel risk
factors for future academic and behavior problems: A person-centered approach. Development
and Psychopathology, 22, 313-335.
Rhoades, B. L., Greenberg, M. T., & Domitrovich, C. E. (2009). The contribution of inhibitory control to
preschoolers’ social-emotional competence. Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 30,
310-320.
Patrick, M. E., Rhoades, B. L., Small, M., & Coatsworth, J. D. (2008). Faith-placed parenting intervention.
Journal of Community Psychology, 36, 74-80.
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Coffman, D. L., Patrick, M. E., Palen, L., Rhoades, B. L., & Ventura, A. K. (2007). Why do high school
seniors drink? Implications for a targeted approach to intervention. Prevention Science, 8, 241248.
Rhoades, B. L. & Maggs, J. L. (2006). Do academic and social goals predict planned alcohol use among
college-bound high school graduates? Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 35 (6), 913-923.
Manuscripts Under Review
Lanza, S. T., Rhoades, B. L., Greenberg, M. T. & Cox, M. (under review). Modeling multiple risks for child
development: Variable-oriented and person-oriented approaches.
Warren, H. K., Kalb, S. C., Way, E., Rhoades, B. L., & Denham, S. (under review) Emotion-related and
social-cognitive problem solving in preschoolers: Indicator of early school readiness?
Lanza, S. T. & Rhoades, B. L. (under review). Latent class analysis: An alternative perspective on
subgroup analysis in prevention and treatment.
Riggs, N., Greenberg, M. T., & Rhoades, B. L. (under review). Early risk for problem behavior and
substance use: Targeted interventions for the promotion of inhibitory control. In M. T. Bardo, D.
H. Fishbein, & R. Milich (Eds.). Inhibitory Control and Drug Abuse Prevention: From Research to
Translation. New York: Springer.
Chapters
Greenberg, M. T. & Rhoades, B. L. (2008). State-of-Science Review: Self Regulation and Executive
Function-What can teachers and schools do? Foresight project: Mental Capital and Mental
Wellbeing, United Kingdom: Office of Science and Innovation.
Invited Presentations
Lanza, S. T., & Rhoades, B L. (2008). Modeling multiple risks for child development: Variable-oriented
and person-oriented approaches. Paper presented at the Prevention and Methodology Centers'
Seminar, March 6, 2008, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.
Organized Conference Symposia
Chairs: Rhoades, B. L. & Domitrovich, C. E. (2010). The Impact of Three Preschool Interventions on
Children?s Early Social-Emotional Development (organized paper symposium). Presented at the
18th Annual Meeting of the Society for Prevention Research, June 1 - 4, 2010, Denver, CO.
Chairs: Rhoades, B. L. & Lanza, S. T. (2009). Modeling multiple risks to inform prevention: Contributions
of a person-centered approach (organized paper symposium). Presented at the 17th Annual
Meeting of the Society for Prevention Research, May 27- 29, 2009, Washington, D.C.
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Chairs: Rhoades, B. L. & Shah, H. (2009). The impact of preschool interventions on children’s early
academic skills: Is more always better? (organized paper symposium). Presented at the Biennial
Meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, April 2-4, 2009, Denver, CO.
Chairs: Bray B. C., Rhoades, B. L. (2007) Modeling risky behaviors with latent class and latent transition
analysis: New applications and innovative approaches (organized poster forum). Presented at
the 15th Annual Meeting of the Society for Prevention Research, May 31, 2007, Washington,
D.C.
Conference Presentations
Rhoades, B. L. & Lanza, S. T. (2010). Identifying Subgroups of Adolescents at Risk for Substance Use: An
Application of Latent Class Analysis. Paper presented at the 18th Annual Meeting of the Society
for Prevention Research, June 1 - 4, 2010, Denver, CO.
Moore, J. E., Rhoades, B. L., Cleveland, M., Domitrovich, C. E., & Greenbger, M. T. (2010). The number of
years in preschool and growth in social emotional competence: Using propensity scores to
control for selection bias. Paper presented at the 18th Annual Meeting of the Society for
Prevention Research, June 1 - 4, 2010, Denver, CO.
Bumbarger, B. K., & Rhoades, B. L. (2010). Dissemination of evidence-based programs to improve public
health: Developing capacity through a state-level prevention support system. Paper presented
at the 18th Annual Meeting of the Society for Prevention Research, June 1 - 4, 2010, Denver, CO.
Lanza, S. T., & Rhoades, B. L. (2010). Subgroup analysis from a latent variable perspective: Identifying
latent classes of children at risk for adverse outcomes. Paper presented at the 18th Annual
Meeting of the Society for Prevention Research, June 1 - 4, 2010, Denver, CO.
Rhoades, B. L., Bumbarger, B. K., Tibbits, M. (2009). Promoting sustainability among evidence-based
programs. Paper presented at the 22nd Annual National Prevention Network Research
Conference, Anaheim, CA.
Rhoades, B. L., & Lanza, S. T. (2009). Latent classes of demographic and familial risk for early executive
function deficits. Paper presented at the 17th Annual Meeting of the Society for Prevention
Research, May 27- 29, 2009, Washington, D.C.
Rhoades, B. L., Greenberg, M. T., & Lanza, S. T. (2009). Demographic and familial risks for early
executive function: Contributions of a person-centered approach. Paper presented at the
Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, April 2-4, 2009, Denver, CO.
Morgan, Nicole, Rhoades, B. L., Jacabson, L., Domitrovich, C. E., & Greenberg, M. T. (2009). Two years of
preschool vs. one or some vs. none: Does it matter now? Paper presented at the Biennial
Meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, April 2-4, 2009, Denver, CO.
Blair, C. & Rhoades, B. L. (2008). Executive functions and school readiness. Paper presented at the 20th
Annual Association for Psychological Sciences Convention, May 22-25, 2008, Chicago, IL.
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Warren, H. W., Rhoades, B. L., Domitrovich, C. E., Freeman, N. R., & Jacobson, L. (2006). Exploring the
linkages between emotional and academic competence. Paper presented at the 8th Annual Head
Start Research Conference, June 26-28 2006, Washington, D.C.
Coffman, D. L., Patrick, M. E., Palen, L., Rhoades, B. L., & Ventura, A. K. (2006). Why do high school
seniors drink? Implications for a targeted approach to intervention. Paper presented at the 14th
Annual Meeting of the Society for Prevention Research, May 31- June 2, 2006, San Antonio, TX.
Rhoades, B. L., Domitrovich, C. E. & Greenberg, M. T. (2005). Executive function and social-emotional
competence. Paper presented at the Biennial Meeting of the Annual Meeting of the Society for
Research in Child Development, April 7-10, 2005, Atlanta, GA.
Conference Posters
Rhoades, B. L., Cleveland, M., Powers, C., & Greenberg, M. T. (2010). A subgroups approach to
understanding how early reading and social skills jointly contribute to future academic success.
Poster presented at the 18th Annual Meeting of the Society for Prevention Research, June 1 - 4,
2010, Denver, CO.
Rhoades, B. L., & Bumbarger, B. K. (2010). Moving towards public health impact: What predicts
sustainability of evidence-based programs? Poster presented at the 18th Annual Meeting of the
Society for Prevention Research, June 1 - 4, 2010, Denver, CO.
Rhoades, B. L., Bumbarger, B. K., & Moore, J. E. (2010). Are all community coalitions created equal?:
Characteristics of an effective coalition model. Poster accepted to be presented at the 3rd
Annual NIH Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation, January 28-29,
2009, Bethesda, MD.
Small, M., Prabhu, V., Domitrovich, C. E., Bumbarger, B. K., Rhoades, B. L., & Kyler, S. (2010). Using
technology to engage stakeholders in Evidence-based Programs: The INSPIRE Project. Poster
accepted to be presented at the 3rd Annual NIH Conference on the Science of Dissemination and
Implementation, March 15-16, 2010, Bethesda, MD.
Rhoades, B. L. & Bumbarger, B. K. (2009). Taking evidence-based programs to scale: Correlates of
program adherence & sustainability in a statewide dissemination initiative. Poster presented at
the 2nd Annual NIH Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation, March 1516, 2010, Bethesda, MD.
Cleveland, M. J., Rhoades, B. L., Domitrovich, C., & Greenberg, M. T. (2009). Multidimensional profiles of
early school readiness: A person-centered approach. Poster presented at the 17th Annual
Meeting of the Society for Prevention Research, May 27- 29, 2009, Washington, D.C.
Shah, H. K., Rhoades, B. L., Greenberg, M. T., & Domitrovich, C., (2009). Predicting academic readiness in
a low-income, urban sample: Contributions from multiple domains. Poster presented at the 17th
Annual Meeting of the Society for Prevention Research, May 27- 29, 2009, Washington, D.C.
Warren, H. K., Rhoades, B. L., Way, E., Kalb, S., Denham, S., & Domitrovich, C. (2009). Do preschoolers’
social cognitions predict their actual behavior?: Preliminary findings from two large samples.
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Poster presented at the 17th Annual Meeting of the Society for Prevention Research, May 27- 29,
2009, Washington, D.C.
Rhoades, B. L., Herrera, C., McMaken, J. (2008). Factors predicting tutors' success and retention in an
academic enrichment program for middle school students. Poster presented at the 16th Annual
Meeting of the Society for Prevention Research, May 28-30, 2008, San Francisco, CA.
Rhoades, B. L., Warren, H. K., Domitrovich, C. E., & Greenberg, M. T. (2008). Unpacking the relationship
between preschool social-emotional skills and first grade academic competence. Poster
presented at the 9th Annual Head Start Research Conference, June 23-25 2008, Washington, D.C.
Rhoades, B. L., Lanza, S. T., Nix, R. L., Greenberg, M. T., & Conduct Problems Prevention Research Group
(2007). Identifying early risk profiles for behavior and academic problems in late childhood: An
application of latent class analysis. Poster presented at the 15th Annual Meeting of the Society
for Prevention Research, May 30-June 1, 2007, Washington, D.C.
Rhoades, B. L., Lanza, S. T., Nix, R. L., Greenberg, M. T., & Conduct Problems Prevention Research Group
(2007). Profiles of early risk for externalizing problems and social competence in late childhood.
Poster presented at the Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development,
March 29-April 1, 2007, Boston, MA.
Rhoades, B. L., Warren, H. K., Domitrovich, C. E., & Greenberg, M. T. (2007). Gender and language
difference in early childhood social-emotional development. Poster presented at the Biennial
Meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, March 29-April 1, 2007, Boston, MA.
Rhoades, B. L., Domitrovich, C. E., Greenberg, M. T., & Warren, H. W. (2006). Predicting academic
readiness in a low-income, urban sample: The relative influence of academic and social
competence at age 3. Poster presented at the 19th Biennial Meeting of the International Society
for the Study of Behavioral Development, July 2-6, 2006, Melbourne, Australia.
Teti D., Towe-Goodman N. R., Rhoades, B. L., Wray, L. D., Killeen, L. A., & Reitz, E. B. (2006). Maternal
emotional availability during infancy and toddlerhood predicts sleep and behavior problems one
year later. Poster presented at the International Conference for Infant Studies, June 19-23, 2006,
Kyoto, Japan.
Towe-Goodman N. R., Rhoades, B. L., Wray, L. D., Killeen, L. A., Reitz, E. B., & Teti D. (2006). Powerassertive discipline and child adjustment: Emotional availability as a moderator. Poster
presented at the International Conference for Infant Studies, June 19-23, 2006, Kyoto, Japan.
Warren, H. K., Rhoades, B. L. & Domitrovich, C. E. (2005). The impacts of a comprehensive preschool
program on emotion skill. Poster presented at the 13th Annual Meeting of the Society for
Prevention Research, May 25-27, 2005, Washington, D.C.
Patrick, M. E., Blair, C. & Rhoades, B. L. (2005). Executive function and social competence in Head Start:
An analysis of school readiness. Poster presented at the Biennial Meeting of the Annual Meeting
of the Society for Research in Child Development, April 7-10, 2005, Atlanta, GA.
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Rhoades, B. L. (2004). The role of executive function in the prediction of social-emotional competence in
preschoolers. Poster presented at the Pennsylvania State University Graduate Student
Exhibition, March 20, 2005.
Domitrovich, C. E., Freeman, N., Jacobson, L., Seacrist, J., & Rhoades, B. L. (2004). The impacts of a
comprehensive preschool program on the school readiness of urban children. Poster presented
at the 12th Annual Meeting of the Society for Prevention Research, May 26-28, 2004, Quebec
City, Quebec.
Professional & Honor Societies
2004-present
2003-present
2000-2002
2000-present
Society for Research in Child Development
Society for Prevention Research
Psi Chi (Chapter President, 2001-2002)
Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society
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