Education
B.S. in Psychology Honors, Summa cum Laude, 1999, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
M.A. in Psychology, 2003, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI- Concentration: Clinical
- Thesis: Maternal Depression and Children's Internalizing and Externalizing Behaviors: A Meta-Analysis
- Chair: Ty Partridge, Ph.D.
Ph.D. in Psychology, 2006, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
- Concentrations: Developmental, Developmental Psychopathology; Quantitative (minor)
- Dissertation: Parental Problem Recognition, Help-Seeking and Service Utilization for Adolescent Mental Health: Do Age, Gender and the Presence of School Problems Affect Parental Decisions?
- Co-Chairs: Ty Partridge, Ph.D. & Bonita Stanton, M.D.
Professional Experience
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Psychology, Wayne State University, 2000-2002
Part-time Instructor, Department of Psychology, Wayne State University, 2001
Graduate Research Assistant, Integrative Developmental Systems Lab, Wayne State University, 2002-2006
Research Technician, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Wayne State University, 2004-2006
Post Doctoral Research Fellow, Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, Communication and Behavioral Oncology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, 2006-present
Professional Activities
Interdisciplinary Research Committe on Health Disparities (IRCHD), Founder and Chair
American Psychological Association, Member
Association for Psychological Science, Member
Honors & Awards
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Career Opportunities in Research Education & Training Fellowship, 1997-1999
Phi Beta Kappa, 1999
Thomas G. Rumble Fellowship, 1999-2000
King-Chavez Future Faculty Fellowship, 2001-2004
Initiative for Maximizing Student Diversity (IMSD) Fellowship, National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), 2002-2006
Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities (CRCHD) Comprehensive Minority Biomedical Branch (CMBB) Professional Development Workshop, May 2007
Research Supplement to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research Award, National Cancer Institute, 2007-2010
Research Interests
- Health disparities (cancer)
- Barriers to help-seeking and service use by minorities for cancer
Grant Support
Ongoing Research Support
Research Supplement to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research
- 3U01CA114583-03S1 (Albrecht, PI)
- 08/01/07 – 04/30/10
- NCI
- Role: Co-Investigator/Post Doctoral Trainee
CNP for Older Underserved African American Adults
- 1U01 CA114583-01 (Albrecht, PI)
- 04/01/05 – 04/30/10
- NCI
- The purpose is to propose an active and comprehensive community-based research program to reduce cancer disparities cancers affecting older, underserved, African American adults in the Detroit area.
- Role: Co-Investigator
Pending
Small Grants for Behavioral Research in Cancer Control (R03)
- Project Title: Sources of Variance in Qualitative Ratings of Trust in Oncology Interactions
- Submission Date: April 2008
- Role: Principal Investigator
Supplement to 1U01 CA114583-01; Detroit CNP: Social Network Analysis for CNP Partnerships
- 5U01CA114583 (Albrecht, PI)
- NCI
- The study seeks to determine the extent to which network analysis can assist in monitoring and tracking the natural development (or potential sustainability) of the overlapping partnerships in the CNP.
- Role: Co-Investigator/Post Doctoral Fellow
Publications
Coleman, D. K., & Stanton, B. (under review). Parental preferences for help-seeking and service utilization for adolescent mental health: What factors influence their decisions?
Penner, L., Albrecht, T., Coleman, D. K & Norton, W. E. (in press). Interpersonal perspectives on health disparities: Social policy implications. Social Issues and Policy Review.
Penner, L. A., Albrecht, T. L., Orom, H. A., Coleman, D. K., & Underwood, W. U. (in press). An examination of the role of prejudice, stereotyping, and discrimination in Black-White health disparities in the United States. In J. Dovidio, M. Hewstone, & P. Glick, (Eds.), Handbook of prejudice, stereotyping, and discrimination. London: Sage.
Coleman, D. K. (2006). Parental problem recognition, help-seeking and service utilization for adolescent mental health: Do age, gender and the presence of school problems affect parental decisions? Dissertation Abstracts International, 67(5), 2857. (UMI No. AAT 3218276).
Weisfeld, G. E., & Coleman, D. K. (2004). Further thoughts on adolescence. In R. L. Burgess & K. MacDonald (Eds.), Evolutionary Perspectives on Human Development. London: Sage Publications.
Major Poster and Paper Presentations
Coleman, D. K., Stanton, B., & Partridge, T. (2007, May). Adolescent age and gender affects parental decisions about adolescent alcohol use. Association for Psychological Science, Washington, D.C.
Coleman, D. K. (2006, November). The effects of adolescent age and gender on parental decisions about adolescent mental health. Poster presented at the 10th Annual Joint Fellows Conference, Lisle, IL.
Coleman, D. K. (2003, November). Maternal depression and children's internalizing and externalizing behaviors: A meta-analysis. Paper presented at the 7th Annual Joint Fellows Conference, East Lansing, MI.
Coleman, D. K. (2003, May). Maternal depression and children's internalizing and externalizing behaviors: A meta-analysis. Poster presented at American Psychological Society Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Coleman, D. K. (2001, November). The relationship between maternal depression and children?s behavior. Poster presented at the 5th Annual Joint Fellows Conference, Grand Rapids, MI.
Coleman, D. K. and Moberg, P.J. (1999, November). Do stress, well-being and conflict resolution skill interact to influence managers' performance? Poster presented at NIMH Career Opportunities in Research Education and Training Colloquium, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Coleman, D. K. and Young, R. F. (1998, October). The relationship between nursing home search criteria, satisfaction and quality. Poster presented at NIMH Career Opportunities in Research Education & Training Colloquium, Washington DC.
Courses I am Prepared to Teach
Lifespan Development, Child Development, Adolescent Development, Adult Development and Aging, Personality, Research Methods, Developmental Psychopathology, Psychology of Adjustment, and Psychology of Racism, Introductory Psychology, and related courses
Clinical Experience
Therapy Practicum, Spring/Summer 2001 - Winter 2002
- Maintained a caseload of up to three clients; conducted therapy for a wide range of clients, including adults, couples and families; used various therapy techniques, e.g. CBT, MET, parent training; treated clients with a variety of problems including depression, alcohol dependence, marital difficulty and conduct problems
Assessment Practicum, Spring/Summer 2000 - Winter 2001
- Performed assessments for a wide range of clients, including children and adults; acquired experience with a large variety of assessment instruments including intellectual measures, academic measures and personality measures; evaluated cases for learning disabilities, ADHD, CD, and giftedness
Special Computer Skills
- HTML, CSS, PHP
- Familiar with various software programs, such as Microsoft Office Suite, FrontPage, SPSS, SAS, etc.
Community Service
Mentor, Comerica Scholars Program at Wayne State University, Fall 2006 - 2007
Tutor, Initiative for Maximizing Student Diversity (IMSD) Summer Program for Incoming College Freshmen, Summer 2003, 2004, & 2005