Curriculum Vitae
Education
PhD in Medical Psychology
University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark: 2022
MA in Biopsychology
Humboldt State University (now Cal Poly Humboldt), Arcata, CA, USA: 2010
Minor: Creative Writing
BA in Psychology
Humboldt State University (now Cal Poly Humboldt), Arcata, CA, USA: 2008
Honours: Summa Cum Laude (Top 5%)
Professional Appointments
Worcester College, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK: 2023 – Present
Junior Research Fellow in the Social Sciences
University of Oxford, Oxford, UK: 2022 – Present
University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark: 2019 – 2022
Doctoral Research Fellow
Humboldt State University (now Cal Poly Humboldt), Arcata, CA, USA: 2011 – 2018
Adjunct Professor
College of the Redwoods, Eureka, CA, USA: 2016 – 2017
Adjunct Professor
Publications
Journal Articles
Matlock, K.A., Pérez-Escamilla, R. & Wagner, J. (2024). Depression and anxiety mediate the relationship between discrimination and well-being in a sample of Latinx adults with type 2 diabetes: Results from a dual mediation analysis. Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, 26, 453-460. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-024-01582-w
Matlock, K. A., Broadley, M., Hendrieckx, C., Clowes, M., Sutton, A., Heller, S. R., de Galan, B. E., Pouwer, F., & Speight, J. (2022). Changes in quality of life following hypoglycaemia in adults with type 2 diabetes: a systematic review of longitudinal studies. Diabetic Medicine, 39(1), Article e14706. https://doi.org/10.1111/dme.14706
Matlock, K. A., Broadley, M., Speight, J., & Pouwer, F. (2024). Hypoglycaemia severity, frequency, and change as predictors of outcomes related to quality of life in adults with type 2 diabetes: a mega-analysis of 23 clinical trials. Manuscript in preparation.
Matlock, K. A., Broadley, M., Speight, J., & Pouwer, F. (2024). How does hypoglycaemia impact quality of life in adults with type 2 diabetes? Results from a multi-national online qualitative survey. Manuscript in preparation.
Monographs
Matlock, K. A. (2022). Quality of life in adults with type 2 diabetes: a mixed-methods exploration of the psychosocial impacts of hypoglycaemia [Doctoral dissertation, University of Southern Denmark]. SDU Repository. https://doi.org/10.21996/b3ce-8244 Direct Link
Matlock, K. A. (2010). Does spatial information bias how we perceive time? [Master's thesis, Humboldt State University]. California State University ScholarWorks Repository. http://humboldt-dspace.calstate.edu/handle/2148/675
Awards & Honours
Best Presenter Award
4th International Conference on Future of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rome, Italy: 2022
https://www.fshconf.org/achievers
Twice Nominated for Excellence in Teaching Award
Humboldt State University (now Cal Poly Humboldt), Arcata, CA, USA: 2015 & 2017
Nominated by students and department faculty for the 2015 and 2017 “Excellence in Teaching” award, a university-wide prize given to one adjunct and one tenured professor each year.
Presidential Bronze Volunteer Service Award
AmeriCorps, USA: 2006
Completed over 150 hours of volunteerism supervising student helpers in a lockdown mental health facility.
Grants & Fellowships
Adolescence, Mental Health, and the Developing Mind Early Career Researcher Award, £11,250
UK Research and Innovation, UK: 2024
Broadening Horizons Travel Grant, £821
University of Oxford, Oxford, UK: 2024
PhD Research Fellowship, $210,000
University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark: 2019 – 2022
Vera K Woolford Scholarship, $1000
Humboldt State University (now Cal Poly Humboldt), Arcata, CA, USA: 2009
State University Grant, $6150
Humboldt State University (now Cal Poly Humboldt), Arcata, CA, USA: 2009
Conferences
Lead Organiser
Mental Health in Emerging Adulthood National Early Career Researcher Conference, Oxford, UK: 2024 https://www.nurtureuniversity.co.uk/conferences/mental-health-in-emerging-adulthood
Committee Member
International Conference on Future of Social Sciences and Humanities: 2023 – Present https://www.fshconf.org/committee
Presenter
Matlock, K. A. (2024, October 23). Collaborative breadth and depth: Lessons from a national research project on university student wellbeing [Conference presentation]. Speaking Across Lines: An ECR Symposium on Diverse Ways of Collaborative Working in Interdisciplinary Adolescent Mental Health Research, London, UK.
Matlock, K. A. (2024, June 10-12). Mental health profiles among university students who seek peer support [Conference presentation]. SMaRteN Student Mental Health Conference, London, UK. https://www.smarten.org.uk
Matlock, K. A. (2023, October 20-22). The role of mood in type 2 diabetes: Socioeconomic pathway analyses in a sample of Latinxs adults [Conference presentation]. 5th International Conference on Future of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rome, Italy. https://www.fshconf.org/fifth-round-rome
Matlock, K. A. & Saunders, K. (2023, October 6). Trends in student mental health: Results from the U-Flourish Survey [Conference presentation]. Knowledge Exchange Forum: Evaluating The Impact Of Diverse Students’ Experiences on Their Learning at Oxford, Centre for Teaching and Learning, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK. https://www.ctl.ox.ac.uk/programme
Matlock, K. A. (2022, May 20-22). Exploring mental health, quality of life, and hypoglycaemia as lived experiences: themes from a multi-national qualitative survey of adults with type 2 diabetes [Conference presentation]. 4th International Conference on Future of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rome, Italy. https://www.fshconf.org/fourth-round
Matlock, K. A. (2021, October 4-5). Impact of Hypoglycaemia on Quality of Life in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: Evidence from a Review of Longitudinal Studies [Conference presentation]. Hypo-RESOLVE Annual Meeting 2021, Germany.
Matlock, K. A. (2019, September 5-6). Discrimination, depression, and anxiety as predictors of well-Being in a sample of Latinx patients with type 2 diabetes [Conference presentation]. Coexisting Diabetes and Mental Illness, Korsør, Denmark. https://portal.findresearcher.sdu.dk/en/publications/discrimination-depression-and-anxiety-as-predictors-of-well-being Poster Link
Matlock, K. A. (2016, April 22). The ethics and limitations of animal research in psychology [Conference presentation]. Symposium: Seeing Our Relationships to Animals in a New Light, Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA, USA. http://now.humboldt.edu/news/symposium-seeing-our-relationships-to-animals-in-a-new-light
Talks
Matlock, K. A. & Saunders, K. (2023, June 21). Trends and barriers in student mental health: Longitudinal data from the U-Flourish Survey [Workshop presentation]. Student Welfare and Support Services, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.
Matlock, K. A. & Saunders, K. (2023, April 18). U-Flourish Student Well-Being Survey: Trends and barriers to better mental health [Workshop presentation]. Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.
Matlock, K. A. & Saunders, K. (2023, January 20). U-Flourish Student Well-Being Survey: Descriptive analysis of four cohorts: 2019 – 2022 [Committee presentation]. Joint Student Mental Health Committee, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.
Media
Matlock, K. A. (2024, March 14). University mental health day [Radio broadcast]. BBC Radio Berkshire. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0hcsmjm
Matlock, K. A. (2021, November 30). How does hypoglycemia change quality of life in patients with type 2 diabetes? [Video presentation]. MEDtalk, Best Practice Nordic. https://bpno.dk/medtalks/how-do-hypoglycemia-change-quality-of-life-in-patients-with-type-2-diabetes
Teaching & Student Development
Guest Lecturer
University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark: 2019
Guest lecturer for 40 university students. Designed and facilitated lectures and activities in following psychology courses:
Medical Psychology
eHealth
Adjunct Professor of Psychology
Humboldt State University (now Cal Poly Humboldt), Arcata, CA, USA: 2011 – 2018
Sole instructor of psychology for 200 university students each semester. Provided academic support to students in online forums and during weekly office hours. Designed course curricula, lectures, activities, assignments, and exams for the following psychology courses:
Introduction to Psychology
Learning and Motivation
Introductory Statistics
Intermediate Statistics (Factorial ANOVA)
Human Development Discussion
Understanding Research
Dynamics of Abnormal Behaviour
Research Design and Methodology
Evolutionary Psychology
Programming in R
Social Psychology
Academic Advisor
Humboldt State University (now Cal Poly Humboldt), Arcata, CA, USA: 2011 – 2018
Offered academic and career advising to 80 students each semester. Provided resources for admittance to graduate school and trade school. Also mentored, trained, and supervised 20 undergraduate and graduate teaching assistants each year.
Adjunct Professor of Psychology
College of the Redwoods, Eureka, CA, USA: 2016 – 2017
Sole instructor of psychology for 100 community college students each semester. Designed curricula, lectures, activities, assignments, and exams for the following psychology courses:
General Psychology
Growth and Adjustment
Lecturer in English and Psychology
Gordon College, Olongapo, Philippines: 2011 – 2012
Co-taught courses in English and psychology for 80 university students. Designed course curricula, lectures, and activities. Also provided weekly academic tutoring and English lessons.
Reading and Math Tutor
Cutten Elementary School, Eureka, CA, USA: 2007 – 2011
Provided elementary and secondary school students with age appropriate instruction in reading and maths twice a week. Mentored, played educational games, and monitored progress.
Career and Internship Counsellor
Humboldt State University (now Cal Poly Humboldt), Arcata, CA, USA: 2007
Counselled 10 university students each week on how to find and apply for grants and career-related experience. Also developed and presented instructional workshops in university classes, and coordinated publicity events for the university Career Centre.
Research & Lab Experience
Researcher
Nurture-U research consortium, UK: 2022 – Present
Funded by the Medical Research Council, the Arts and Humanities Research Council, and the Economic and Social Research Council to collaborate with six Higher Education Institutions across the United Kingdom to better understand the determinants of student well-being, evaluate students’ mental health support needs, and develop and deliver university specific mental health programs.
Researcher
HypoRESOLVE research consortium, EU: 2019 – 2022
Funded by the EU Innovative Medicines Initiative 2 (IMI2) and Joint Undertaking (JU) under grant agreement no. 777460 to collaborate with an international team of researchers across the European Union to investigate how hypoglycaemia affects quality of life in persons with diabetes using a mixed-method approach.
Data Analyst
Pathways Crisis Response, Arcata, CA, USA: 2017 – 2018
Transcribed and analysed demographic data and calling habits for 60 children and adults with developmental disabilities. Designed and implemented statistical models to target clients with the greatest outreach needs. Also delivered organization-wide presentations 3 times a year.
Research Supervisor
Humboldt State University (now Cal Poly Humboldt), Arcata, CA, USA: 2014 – 2015
Managed a team of 4 undergraduate students in developing research projects and analysing data related to anxiety disorders. Supervised the creation of 2 poster presentations for the Western Psychological Association (WPA) conference.
Service to Profession
Manuscript Peer Review
International Journal of Nursing Practice
Japan Journal of Nursing Science
Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health
Patient Education and Counseling
Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
Clinical Experience
Non-Profit Program Director in Mental Health
Crestwood Behavioral Health, Eureka, CA, USA: 2006
Directed the non-profit program “Mental Health Education and Volunteering”. Created and led 30 lectures on mental health, guided 40 students in volunteering at a mental health facility, and conducted 40 interviews. Filed service reports and successfully obtained two government grants.
Certificates
Equality and Diversity Briefing
University of Oxford, Oxford, UK: 2023
Challenging Behaviour: Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace
University of Oxford, Oxford, UK: 2023
Micro-behaviour & Bystander Training
University of Oxford, Oxford, UK: 2023
Implicit Bias in the Workplace
University of Oxford, Oxford, UK: 2022
Research Integrity Core Course
University of Oxford, Oxford, UK: 2022
Grant Writing
University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark: 2021
Phenomenology and Qualitative Methods
University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark: 2021
G Method Estimation of Causal Effects
University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark: 2021
Advanced Biostatistics
University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark: 2020
Directed Acyclic Graphs
University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark: 2020
STATA
University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark: 2020
Bayesian Statistics
Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark: 2019
Meta-Analysis and Meta-Synthesis
Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark: 2019
Responsible Conduct in Research
University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark: 2019
Advanced Usage of R
University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark: 2019
Registries, Databases, and Electronic Data Sources in Clinical Research
Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark: 2019
Online Instruction
College of the Redwoods, Eureka, CA, USA: 2016
Completed 40 hours of online trainings on best practices for maintaining a digital classroom. Studied how to use Canvas to administer video lectures, manage online forums, and craft digital assignments and exams. Also discussed common tech support problems and strategies.
Adults and Children Together Against Violence (ACT)
Humboldt State University (now Cal Poly Humboldt), Arcata, CA, USA: 2008
Completed 14 hours of family violence prevention workshops. Studied developmental milestones, parenting techniques, and violence intervention strategies.
