Ashley J. Harrill, ma, ms, crc march 2015 Curriculum Vitae

Ashley J. Harrill, MA, MS, CRC

Atlanta VA Medical Center

1670 Clairmont Road

Decatur, GA 30033

Telephone: 404-321-6111 ext. 1194 Fax: 404-728-4837

Email Address:

Ashley.Harrill@va.gov

Ashley.Harrill@coa.gatech.edu

Current Titles and Affiliations:

Primary appointments:

Research Health Specialist

Veteran Caregiving Support Studies Lab

Center of Excellence for Visual and Neurocognitive Rehabilitation (CVNR)

Atlanta VA Medical Center

1670 Clairmont Rd, Decatur, GA 30033

(2014-Present)

(2012-Present)

Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access

College of Architecture

Georgia Institute of Technology

490 10th Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

(2012-Present)

Assistive Work Technology

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation

3586 Riverside Drive, Suite B, Macon, GA 31210

(2012)

Graduate Research Assistant

Interactive Media Technology Center

Georgia Institute of Technology

(2011)

Project Healthy Grandparents

Georgia State University

(2010-2012)

BS, Georgia Institute of Technology, College of Arts and Sciences

Psychology (2006-2010)

MS, Georgia State University, College of Education

Rehabilitation Counseling (2010-2012)

MS, Georgia State University, College of Arts and Sciences

Gerontology, Research Track (2012-2014)

Certification and Licensure:

Certified Rehabilitation Counselor

(May 2012-Present)

Committee Memberships:

Atlanta Department of Veterans Affairs

Outreach and Education Committee

Center of Excellence for Visual and Neurocognitive Rehabilitation

Member (2012-Present)

Dementia Committee

Student Representative (2013-2014)

Member (2015)

Honors and Awards:

Gerontology Institute Travel Award

Gerontology Society of America 67^th Meeting

New Orleans, LA (2013)

Gerontology Institute Conference Award

LeadingAge / Georgia Gerontology Society, Making the Connection

Atlanta, GA (2013)

Allen and Eleanor Hollingsworth Scholarship, Gerontology Institute

Atlanta, GA (2013)

Rehabilitation Services Administration Scholarship

(2011-2012)

Society Memberships:

Gerontological Society of America

Emerging Scholars and Professionals Organization, Division of Basic and Applied Social Sciences

Member (2013-Present)

Abstract Reviewer (2014)

International Honors Society in Psychology

Member (2008-Present)

Sigma Phi Omega

Honors Society in Gerontology

Member (2012-2014)

American Psychological Association

Division 12, Section II: Clinical Geropsychology

Member (2012-2014)

Alpha Phi Omega

National Co-ed Service Fraternity

Member (2007-2010)

Secretary - Elect (2009)

Pledge Trainer - Elect (2008)

Presentations:

1. 
   Harrill, A.J., “The Impact of Assistive Technology on Caregiver Perception: A Look at the CG ASSIST Program,” Design and Technology for Health Aging, Invited Speaker, January 27, 2015.
   
2. 
   Harrill, A.J., Sanford, J. A., & Griffiths, P.C., “Use and Disuse of Assistive Technology Devices in Older Caregiving Dyads,” Gerontological Society of America’s 68th Scientific Meeting, Washington, D.C., November 8, 2014.
   
3. 
   Griffiths, P.C., Harrill, A.J., & Whitney, M.K., “Sleep Hygiene and Sleep Quality in Older Veteran Caregiving Dyads: The Sleep Evaluation & Enhancement Psycho-Educational Intervention for Dyads: Sleep-E Dyads Phase 1 of 3,” poster Gerontological Society of America’s 68th Scientific Meeting, Washington, D.C., November 6, 2014.
   
4. 
   Griffiths, P.C., Paul, S., Harrill, A.J., & Liu, D., “Sleep Hygiene and Sleep Quality in Veteran Caregiving Dyads: The Sleep Evaluation & Enhancement: Psycho-Educational Intervention for Dyads: SLEEP-E Dyads Phase 1 or 3,” Emory University School of Medicine Research Day, October 3, 2014.
   
5. 
   Lobb, M., Harrill, A.J., Whitney, M.K., & Griffiths, P.C., “Sleep Hygiene and Sleep Quality in Veteran Caregiving Dyads,” Atlanta VAMC Nursing Research Day Poster, Atlanta, GA, September, 2014.
   
6. 
   Griffiths, P.C., Harrill, A.J., & Sanford, J. A., “The CG ASSIST Program for Caregiving Dyads: Description of a Pilot Study and Preliminary Results,” Gerontological Society of America’s 67th Scientific Meeting, New Orleans, LA, November 22, 2013.
   
7. 
   Harrill, A.J., Griffiths, P.C., “Dyads, Devices, and Disuse: Assistive Technology Use and Disuse by Older Caregiving Dyads in the CG ASSIST Pilot,” LeadingAge and Georgia Gerontological Society, Late Breaking Student Poster, November7, 2013.
   
8. 
   Griffiths, P.C., Sanford, J.A., Harrill, A.J., Im, K.Y., “Evaluating the CG ASSIST Program for Caregiving Dyads,” Atlanta VAMC Research Day, April 2013.
   

1. 
   Harrill, A.J. “Instrumental Support: Caregivers of Veterans,” Emory University, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Health in Aging.
   

2. 
   Harrill, A.J & Towler, C.A. “Rehab R&D CVNR Atlanta VAMC Veteran Caregiving Support Studies Lab,” Emory University, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
   

Harrill, A.J. “The Impact of Environmental Factors on Caregiver Perception for Caregiving Dyads” Gerontology Institute, College of Arts and Sciences, Georgia State University, Masters of Arts Thesis, December 17, 2014.

Masters of Arts Thesis conferring completion of Master’s degree in Gerontology. This thesis contributes to the body of knowledge on caregiver perception and how this perception influences the assistance provided to care recipients.

Civic Activities:

Carter Center Presidential Library

Assist landscape crew to maintain gardens and volunteer at other Center events as needed.

(2013-present)

Georgia STEM Accessibility Alliance (BreakThru)

“Meet” weekly with students with disabilities and learning challenges through a virtual mentoring program t.

(2011-present)

Project Open Hand

Package and deliver meals for metro-Atlanta residents with various dietary restrictions including low income individuals with critical, chronic, or terminal diseases and senior citizens.