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

Postdoctoral Researcher

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

Matlock, K.A., Albright-Pierce, M.R., Bermúdez-Millán, A., Pérez-Escamilla, R., Segura-Pérez, S. & Wagner, J. (2024), Urban environmental threat moderates the relationship between depression and insulin resistance among Latinxs with type 2 diabetes. Stress and Health, Article e3504. https://doi.org/10.1002/smi.3504

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. (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.