ABIGAIL M WROBLE

CURRICULUM VITAE
wrobleab@gmail.com (231)690-6440 http://weebly.com/abbywroble

EDUCATION
Grand Valley State University
Master in Social Work (MSW)
Expected Graduation: May. 2016
Michigan State University
B.A. in Psychology B.A. in Criminal Justice
Degree obtained: May 4, 2013
Member of Alpha Phi Sigma: National Criminal Justice Honors Society, and Psychology Club

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Tandem 365 Grand Rapids, MI
MSW Intern: December 2015-Present
Michigan Works! Muskegon-Oceana Muskegon, MI
Career Developer: April 2014-January 2015
Ottawa County Juvenile Detention Center West Olive, MI
Youth Specialist: June 2013-June 2014
Women in Probation and Parole Michigan State University
Undergraduate Research Assistant: September 2012-May 2013
Worked under Dr. Merry Morash

Mason County Juvenile Probate Office

Intern: May 2012-September 2012

304 E Ludington Ave, Ludington MI 49431

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Galway Hospice (Ireland): May 2015
Crossroads Program at Peckham Inc. - Youth Tutor for at-risk teens: November 2011-May 2012
Participated in Alternative Spartan Break working at AIDs Alabama: March 2011
Lansing Area AIDs Network: March 2011-December 2011

AWARDS
Scholarship Award: Grand Valley State University, 2015-2016 Academic Year
First Place Award: Undergraduate Arts and Research Forum (UURAF) Michigan State University

Abigail M Wroble

o Completed an individual research project titled Probation/Parole Officers Role in Recovery:

The Importance of Communication.
o Transcribed interviews with women offenders, coded data, and analyzed data to assess the
likelihood of offenders remaining drug and alcohol free as part of probation process.
o Summary:
Found that Probation officers who provide validation, are willing to help, and
complement offenders led to higher rates of sobriety in supervision.
Strict monitoring, and warning women of consequences led to lower rates of sobriety
in supervision.

STUDENT RESEARCH, PRESENTATIONS & PROJECTS

Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Among Refugees with Post-Traumatic Stress

Disorder
o Social Research 1 (SW690)
o Summary: Despite improvement over time, people from refugee backgrounds still remain
vulnerable to a number of different mental health problems, specifically Post-Traumatic
Stress Disorder. Social workers play an integral role in developing treatment strategies for
refugees. After review, there is not a concise answer as to the effectiveness of Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (CBT) among the US refugee population. This research project sought
to determine the effectiveness of CBT with a vulnerable population. Presented all findings to
class.
Tri-Cities Ministry Agency Audit
o Human Service Administration (SW 678)
o Summary: Completed an Agency Audit to determine strengths and weaknesses throughout
the organization. Provided suggestions to address any determined weaknesses. Presented all
findings to class.
A look into the Anti-Drug Abuse Policy
o Social Work and Public Policy (SW 610)
o Summary: Analyzed history while also addressing strengths and challenges of policy.
Discussed new proposal and ways to implement.
Bio-Psycho-Social Assessment
o Psychopathology (SW 622)
Substance Abuse Assessment
o Substance Abuse (SW 662)