Caitlin Canfield
Curriculum Vitae
Spring 2015
Department of Sociology
The University of Texas at Austin
305 E. 23rd St A1700
Austin, TX 78712
Population Research Center
The University of Texas at Austin
305 E. 23rd St G1800
Austin, Texas 78712
Email: ccanfield@prc.utexas.edu
Phone: 206.962.1909
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Demography, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Health Policy, Disparities in Health Access & Outcomes,
Mixed Methods, Community-Engaged Research.
EDUCATION
Anticipated 2021
Ph.D., Sociology, The University of Texas at Austin
Anticipated 2018
M.A., Sociology, The University of Texas at Austin
2011
M.P.H., International Health and Development, Tulane University SPHTM
2007
B.A., International Relations and Political Science, Carleton College
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
2015-Present
Graduate Research Assistant to Dr. Joseph Potter at the University of Texas at Austin,
“Texas Policy Evaluation Project.”
2010-2014
Graduate Research Assistant to Dr. Mark Vanlandingham at Tulane University SPHTM.
Displaced New Orleans Residents Qualitative Survey – Collaborated on study design,
development of instruments, data collection and analysis. KATIVA-NOLA study –
Assisted with data collection and IRB submission, co-authored book chapter.
2009-2011
Graduate Research Assistant to Dr. Pierre Buekens, Center for Evidence-Based Public
Health at Tulane University SPHTM, working on studies related to MTCT of Chagas
Disease in Honduras, Mexico, Argentina. Assisted with IRB preparation including
translation (English-Spanish) of protocols and consent forms. Co-authored paper on low
birth weight among Hispanics in the United States.
PUBLICATIONS
Nicolas Padilla, Rosalina Diaz Guerrero, Laura Ruiz Paloalto, Caitlin M Canfield, Alejandro A. Avecilla
Hernandez. 2013. Hipertensión inducida por el embarazo y el peso de los productos al nacer. Revista Acta
Universitaria
Pierre Buekens, Caitlin Canfield, Nicolas Padilla, Elia Lara Lona and Rafael Lozano. 2012. Low Birthweight
in Mexico: A Systematic Review. Maternal and Child Health Journal
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Carlin, Kathleen, Alex Priebe, Caitlin Canfield, and Mark VanLandingham. 2011. Uống Nước Nhớ Nguồn
(When you drink from the spring, remember the source). In, Mendenhall, Emily (Ed): Environmental Health
Narratives: A Reader for Youth.
Canfield, Caitlin. "Traditional Practices and Governmental Responsibilities: An Investigation Into the
Evolving Partnership Between Indigenous Brazilian Midwives and State-Provided Maternal Healthcare
Services" (2006). Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection. Paper 278.
http://digitalcollections.sit.edu/isp_collection/278
MANUSCRIPTS IN PROGRESS
“HIV Prevention Interventions Targeting African American Adolescent Women: An Integrative Review”
with Emily Hendrick.
“Contraceptive Counseling in the Post-Abortion Context” with Vinita Goyal, Abigail Aiken, Joseph Potter.
PRESENTATIONS AT PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS
Caitlin Canfield, “Contraception Counseling in the Abortion Context: A Texas Study.” To be presented at
the Population Association of America’s Psychosocial Workshop on March 29, 2016.
Rebekah Angove, Caitlin Canfield, Lisanne Brown, Joseph Boselovic, Maggie Gustafson. “Public Health
Institutes as Trusted Conveners in Community-Based Participatory Research? Findings from the
Implementation of an Applied CBPR Curriculum.” Presented at the American Public Health Association’s
2015 conference in Chicago, IL
Caitlin Canfield, Rebekah Angove, Lisanne Brown. “Developing an Applied Community Based
Participatory Research Curriculum Tailored to Gulf Cost Communities in Louisiana.” Presented on February
18, 2015 at the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill & Ecosystem Science Conference, Houston, TX
Joseph Olsen and Caitlin Canfield. “Patient Navigation for Clients Testing HIV+: Streamlining the Linkage
to Care Process and Reaching the National HIV/AIDS Strategy Goals.” Presented on November 18, 2014 at
the American Public Health Association annual conference, New Orleans, LA
Joseph Olsen and Caitlin Canfield. “Patient Navigation: Streamlining the Linkage to Care Process and
Reaching the National HIV/AIDS Strategy Goals.” Presented on October 3, 2014 at the United States
Conference on AIDS, San Diego, CA
POSTERS AT PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS
Joseph E. Potter, Emily Hendrick, Caitlin Canfield, Celia Hubert, Amanda Stevenson, Kari White, Kristine
Hopkins, Daniel Grossman. “Barriers to Family Planning Access in Texas: Evidence from a State
Representative Survey.” Presented in November 2015 at the Society of Family Planning, Chicago, IL
OTHER PRESENTATIONS
Caitlin Canfield. “CBPR Dissemination & Translation in Action.” Presented on February 5, 2015 to the
Community Outreach and Dissemination Core of Tulane University’s Gulf Resilience on Women’s Health
study, New Orleans, LA
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Caitlin Canfield. “The Nuts & Bolts of Dissemination within CBPR Projects & Partnerships.” Presented on
January 8, 2015 to the Community Outreach and Dissemination Core of Tulane University’s Gulf Resilience
on Women’s Health study, New Orleans, LA
Caitlin Canfield and Rebekah Angove. “Evaluation in Participatory Research & Introduction to
Dissemination and Translation in CBPR Partnerships.” Presented on December 11, 2014 to the Community
Outreach and Dissemination Core of Tulane University’s Gulf Resilience on Women’s Health study, New
Orleans, LA
Caitlin Canfield and Rebekah Angove. “Formalizing & Sustaining CBPR Partnerships.” Presented on
November 21, 2014 to the Community Outreach and Dissemination Core of Tulane University’s Gulf
Resilience on Women’s Health study, New Orleans, LA
Caitlin Canfield and Rebekah Angove. “Introduction to the CBPR Process & Community-Academic
Partnerships.” Presented on October 17, 2014 to the Community Outreach and Dissemination Core of
Tulane University’s Gulf Resilience on Women’s Health study, New Orleans, LA
Caitlin Canfield. “Introduction to Community Engaged Research.” Presented on September 11, 2014 to the
Community Outreach and Dissemination Core of Tulane University’s Gulf Resilience on Women’s Health
study, New Orleans, LA
Caitlin Canfield. “Latinos in New Orleans.” Guest lecture presented on April 14, 2011 to the Introduction
to Population Studies graduate class (INHL 680) at Tulane University SPHTM in New Orleans, LA.
PROFESSIONAL, SERVICE & TRAINING AFFILIATIONS
Population Research Center at the University of Texas at Austin, Graduate Student Trainee
Society of Family Planning, Junior Fellow
Population Association of America, Member
American Public Health Association, Member
HONORS/AWARDS/FELLOWSHIPS
2016 & 2017
Sociology Department Summer Fellowship ($5,000/year), University of Texas at Austin
2012
James P. Grant Child Survival Award, Tulane University SPHTM
2009
Dean’s Grant ($5,000), Tulane University SPHTM
2007
Magna Cum Laude, Carleton College
2006
Mortar Board, Carleton College
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2011
Teaching Assistant to Dr. Mark Vanlandingham, Introduction to Population Studies
(INHL 680). Tutored graduate students on demographic theory & quantitative methods
during office hours. Researched & presented a formal lecture on “Latinos in New Orleans.”
2007
Teaching Assistant to Dr. Jorge Brioso, Spanish III. Taught a bi-weekly supplementary
course to Spanish III students & tutored students during office hours.
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SELECT PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS
2014-2015
Evaluation and Research Coordinator at the Louisiana Public Health Institute in New
Orleans, LA. Coordinated the evaluation of several Community-Engaged and CBPR
projects. Led the development, piloting and evaluation of an applied CBPR curriculum for
community organizations and academic partners working in environmental health research.
Assisted the Louisiana Office of Public Health in a state-wide health assessment and the
writing of a State Health Improvement Plan.
2013-2014
Bilingual (Spanish-English) Patient Navigator at the NO/AIDS Task Force in New Orleans,
LA. Delivered confirmatory HIV results, provided 1:1 counseling, linkage to medical care
and other services. Established and developed professional relationships between NO/AIDS
and outside organizations and providers.
2011-2015
Program & Fundraising Director, Panama Service Learning Trip. Created & led a summer
study abroad program for public school students in New Orleans in rural & urban Panama
(Central America) during the summers of 2011, 2013 and 2015. Developed & implemented
an experiential learning trip itinerary and curriculum, oversaw all fundraising activities
($25,000 yearly fundraising goals).
2011-2013
Bilingual (Spanish-English) Case Manager at the NO/AIDS Task Force in New Orleans,
LA. Counseled HIV infected patients on ARV & medical appointment adherence. Linked
clients to medical, psychosocial, financial, nutrition, housing, transportation, education,
insurance services. Coordinated NO/AIDS Latino Support Group for HIV+ Latinos and
their families.
2008-2009
General Manager at The Spitting Llama Bookstore and Outfitter in Copacabana, Bolivia.
Coordinated local and international public relations, managed 4 employees and business
finances. Promoted youth literacy within the community through a lending-library.
2005 & 2007
Patient Services Representative at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, WA. Transcribed
doctor’s orders from patient charts to computerized delivery systems. Coordinated in-patient
appointments, procedures and surgeries on General Medicine and Geriatric floor. Managed
interactions between nurses, doctors, and patients in an in-patient medical setting.
2005-2006
Campus Representative for NARAL-Minnesota at Carleton College. Supervised and directed
campus NARAL group, organized campus events and educational campaigns on
reproductive rights issues
STATISTICAL PACKAGES
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), REDCap, NVivo, ATLAS.ti, SPSS, STATA, SAS
LANGUAGES
English fluent (native speaker), Spanish fluent, Portuguese conversational
SELECT VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
2013-2015
NO/AIDS Task Force, New Orleans, LA
2009-2011
Sojourner Truth Academy, New Orleans, LA
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2010
Louisiana Bucket Brigade, New Orleans, LA
2009-2010
Baobob Leadership Initiative, New Orleans, LA
2008-2009
Hospital Regional Copacabana, Copacabana, Bolivia
2008-2009
La Cúpula, Copacabana, Bolivia
2006
ACORN, Northfield, MN
2006
AHA!, Carleton College, Northfield, MN
2006
Share Committee, Carleton College, Northfield, MN
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
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