Ashley J. Harrill, MA, MS, CRC March 2015
Curriculum Vitae
Ashley J. Harrill, MA, MS, CRC
Office Address:
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)
Research Coordinator
(2012-Present)
Research Scientist I
Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access
College of Architecture
Georgia Institute of Technology
490 10th Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
(2012-Present)
Previous Professional Appointments:
Rehabilitation Technologist
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)
Graduate Research Assistant
Project Healthy Grandparents
Georgia State University
(2010-2012)
Education:
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 67th 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)
Psi Chi
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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Invited Lectures for Academic Courses:
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Harrill, A.J. “Instrumental Support: Caregivers of Veterans,” Emory University, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Health in Aging.
April 10, 2014
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Harrill, A.J & Towler, C.A. “Rehab R&D CVNR Atlanta VAMC Veteran Caregiving Support Studies Lab,” Emory University, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
May 13, 2014
Publications:
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
Garden Volunteer
Assist landscape crew to maintain gardens and volunteer at other Center events as needed.
(2013-present)
Georgia STEM Accessibility Alliance (BreakThru)
Mentor
“Meet” weekly with students with disabilities and learning challenges through a virtual mentoring program t.
(2011-present)
Project Open Hand
Volunteer
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.
(2008-2010)
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