Susan M. Russell
Center for Community Inclusion & Disability Studies
University of Maine
5717 Corbett Hall
Orono, ME 04469-5717
Office (207) 581-1381
[email protected]
EDUCATION
University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469: Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Candidate, 2011.
University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469: Master of Science in Accounting, May 2004.
University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469: Bachelor of Science in Child Development/Family Relations with a concentration in Individual and Family Studies, magna cum laude, December 1997.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2011-Present Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies, University of Maine, Orono, ME
Associate Director
• Serve as CCIDS data coordinator and oversee all data collection and reporting
• Serve as primary advisor to the director across all administrative aspects of CCIDS including policy and planning, financial management, organizational operations, personnel actions, data and grants management and implementation of five-year plan.
• Provide leadership on the day-to-day oversight and management of CCIDS.
2012-Present Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies, University of Maine, Orono, ME
UMaine Interdisciplinary NH-ME LEND Training Director
2004-2011 Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies, University of Maine, Orono, ME
Assistant Director for Administration and Finance
2000-2004 Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies, University of Maine, Orono, ME
Administrative and Fiscal Manager
1998-2000 Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies, University of Maine, Orono, ME
Coordinator of Operations
1990-1998 College of Education and Human Development, University of Maine, Orono, ME
Administrative Assistant I; Secretary
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2017 MCHB 2017 Diversity and Health Equity Peer Learning Collaborative. Participated on the DHEP Core Team for the NH-ME LEND.
2013 UCEDD Leadership Development Institute. National Leadership Consortium on Developmental Disabilities (NLCDD), University of Delaware, June 2013.
2012 MCHB-AUCD Inter-professional Leadership Learning Collaborative, 2012-2013. Participated in the ILLC as a travel team member for the NH/Maine Team.
2011 Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) Training Program, 2011-2012 Trainee, NH LEND Program Partnership with University of Maine.
2008 Developing Communication Skills and Insights for a Multicultural World, June 9-11, 2008, sponsored by University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Participated in the core and advanced training.
2007 Supervisor Development Institute. University of Maine (Cohort 2). A 32-hour curriculum (12 modules) to understand and manage human and capital resources.
2004 University of Maine Diversity Leadership Institute (Cohort 1 2004). University of Maine diversity training institute designed to foster awareness of all facets of diversity and provide leadership skills and ongoing support.
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Humphreys, B., Portrie, C., Antal, P., Russell, S., Sonnenmeier, R., Kurtz, A. (2016 December). NH-ME LEND Program Analyses of the MCH Leadership Competencies Self-Assessment over Five Cohort Years. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD), Washington, DC.
Russell, S., Kurtz, A., Humphreys, B., Sonnenmeier, R. (2016 December). Navigating Distance and Technology: Successfully Engaging LEND Trainees from New Hampshire and Maine in a Synchronous Online Team-Based Learning Environment. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD), Washington, DC.
Sonnenmeier, R., Kurtz, A., Humphreys, B., Russell, S. (2016 December). Improving Effective Interdisciplinary Teamwork Using Team-Based Learning within the NH LEND Curriculum: Evaluation from Year 2. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD), Washington, DC.
Humphreys, B., Russell, S., Ellis, C., Elerbusch, K., Reimschisel, T., & Haworth, S. (2015 November). Implementation of LEND Trainee Diversity Quality Improvement Projects. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD), Washington, DC.
Sonnenmeier, R., Humphreys, B., Russell, S., & Kurtz, A. (2015 November). Effective Interdisciplinary Teamwork: Integrating Team-Based Learning Methodology in the New Hampshire LEND Curriculum. Poster presentation at the annual meeting of University Centers of Disabilities (AUCD), Washington, DC.
Humphreys, B., Russell, S., Margolis, L., Pearson, D., & McHugh, M. (2013 November). Intentional Leadership: Incorporating leadership training in MCH training programs. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD), Washington, DC.
Humphreys, B., Russell, S., Couse, L., Kurtz, A., & Sonnenmeier, R. (2013 November). Developing Interdisciplinary Leadership Training at the NH LEND through the MCH/AUCD Interprofessional Leadership Learning Collaborative. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD), Washington, DC.
Humphreys, B, Moeschler, J., Zeph, L., Russell, S., & Antal, P. (2012, December). The New Hampshire LEND Partnership with Maine in Year One. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD), Washington, DC.
Russell, S., Horne, S., and Kurtz, A. (2011, November). A UCEDD's Activities Supporting Individuals with ASD and Their Families Across the Age Span. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD), Washington, DC.
PUBLICATIONS
Humphreys, B., Couse, L., Sonnenmeier, R., Kurtz, A., Russell, S., & Antal, P. (2015). Transforming LEND Leadership Training Curriculum through the Maternal and Child Health Leadership Competencies. Maternal & Child Health Journal, 19(2). http://link.springer.com/journal/10995/19/2/page/1
Kurtz, A., Schickle, A., Carr, M., Bragdon-Morneault, M., Russell, S., Rainey, D., Downs, J., & Cronin, N. (2014). Accessing healthcare: The experience of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Maine. Orono: University of Maine Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Data Coordinators; Council for Interdisciplinary Services; National Training Directors Council; LEND Family Faculty; Biz Managers. Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD), Silver Spring, MD
UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
2015-Present Penquis Public Health District Coordinating Council Member
2011-Present Maine Developmental Disabilities Council Member
2010-Present University of Maine Associate Deans & Directors (AD&D)
2006-Present University of Maine Protection of Human Subjects Review Board
2004-Present University of Maine Diversity Leadership Institute Alumni and Planning Committee Member
2007-2010 University of Maine OEO Diversity Initiatives Review Committee
2004-2006 University of Maine Diversity Leadership Institute Member
2002-2004 University of Maine President's Council on Women
HONORS AND RECOGNITION
December 1997 Recipient of the 3.5 Academic Achievement Pin, College of Education and Human Development, University of Maine
October 1997 Recipient of the University Continuing Education Association 1997 Region One Outstanding Student Award presented at the UCEA Conference, Scarborough, Maine
April 1997 1997 Recipient of the University of Maine Division of Lifelong Learning Outstanding Achievement Award presented at the 1997 Honors Convocation
