Curriculum Vitae

Melanie Sage, PhD, MSW

Contact School of Social Work msage@buffalo.edu

621 Baldy Hall 716/645-1228

Buffalo, NY 14260-1050

EDUCATION 2010 PhD Social Work, Portland State University

Dissertation: Child Welfare Workforce Turnover: Frontline

workers experience with culture and climate, and implications for

organizational practice (Joan Shireman, Chair)

doi:10.15760/etd.365

2002 MSW East Carolina University, Greenville, NC

2001 BSW University of North Carolina Pembroke, Pembroke, NC

EMPLOYMENT 2017-present Assistant Professor, School of Social Work, University at Buffalo

2018-present Director, Institute for Healthy Engagement and Resilience with

Technology (iHeartTech), Buffalo Center for Social Research

2017-present Affiliated Faculty, College of Nursing, University of North Dakota

2011-2017 Assistant Professor, Social Work Dept, University of North Dakota

(promotion and tenure 2017)

2013-2017 BSW Program Director, University of North Dakota

2006-2010 Graduate Assistant, School of Social Work, Portland State

2006-2007 Adjunct Instructor, Human Services Department, Mount Hood

Community College

PUBLICATIONS

Peer-reviewed

1. Samuels, K., Hitchcock, L., & Sage, M. (2020). Selection of field management

software in social work. The Field Educator. 10(1). link: Publisher

2. Chan, C., & Sage, M. (2019). A narrative review of digital storytelling for social

work practice. Journal of Social Work Practice, 1-15.

doi:10.1080/02650533.2019.1692804

3. Jones, N. P., Sage, M., & Hitchcock, L. (2019). Infographics as an assignment to

build digital skills in the social work classroom. Journal of Technology in Human

Services, 37(2-3), 203-225. doi: 10.1080/15228835.2018.1552904

4. Sage, M, Wells, M. Sage, T, & Devlin, M. (2017). Supervisor and policy roles in

social media use as a new technology in child welfare. Children and Youth

Services Review 8(78), 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2017.04.018

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5. Berzin, S., Coulton, C., George, R., Hitchcock, L., Putnam-Hornstein, E., Sage,

M., & Singer, J. (2016). Policy recommendations for meeting the Grand

Challenge: Harness technology for social good. American Academy of Social

Work & Social Welfare. https://csd.wustl.edu/Publications/Documents/PB8.pdf

6. Sage, M., & Sage, T. (2016). Social media use in child welfare practice. Advances

in Social Work, 17(1), 93-112. doi: 10.18060/20880

7. Sage, M., & Sage, T. (2016). Social media and e-professionalism in child

welfare: Policy and practice. Journal of Public Child Welfare, 10(1), 79-95.

doi:10.1080/15548732.2015.1099589

8. Sage, M., & Sele, P. (2016). Reflective journaling as a Flipped Classroom

technique to increase reading and participation with Social Work students.

Journal of Social Work Education, 51(4), 668-681.

doi:10.1080/10437797.2015.1076274

9. Sage, M., & Quinn, A. (2014). Editorial: Use of technology in human services

training and education. Journal of Technology in Human Services, 32(1-2), 1-3.

doi: 10.1080/15228835.2014.885404

10. Sage, M. (2014). Use of Web 2.0 to train facilitators in treatment and research

fidelity: A case study. Journal of Technology in Human Services, 32(1-2), 108-

118. doi: 10.1080/15228835.2014.886982

11. Sage, M. (2013). Distance guest speakers in online synchronous classrooms:

Practical and legal considerations. Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 33(4-5),

385-392. doi: 10.1080/08841233.2013.831802

12. Kenyon, G., Chong, K. A., Enkoff-Sage, M., Hill, C., Mays, C., & Rochelle, L.

(2003). Public adoption by gay and lesbian parents in North Carolina: Policy and

practice. Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social

Services, 84(4), 571-575. doi: 10.1606/1044-3894.138

Invited Sage, M. & Eaton, M. (2019, April) Social Services Innovations: Evaluating Health

Apps. Social Work Today. 19(2), 8.

https://www.socialworktoday.com/archive/MA19p8.shtml

Guillen, R., Sage, M., Goldkind, L., & Wallach, N. (2018) Technology trends –

Hackathons for social Workers. Social Work Today, 18(6), 6.

https://www.socialworktoday.com/archive/ND18p6.shtml

Iverson Hitchcock, L & Sage, M. Professional Learning Networks. Social Work

Today, 18(2), 22. http://www.socialworktoday.com/archive/MA18p22.shtml

Walker, J. S., & Sage, M. (2006). Strengthening social support: Research implications

for interventions in children’s mental health. Focal point: Research, Policy, and

Practice in Children’s Mental Health, 20(1), 3-9.

https://www.pathwaysrtc.pdx.edu/pdf/fpW0601.pdf

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Sage, M. (2006). A shortage of mental health services drives inappropriate placements

in juvenile detention. Focal Point: Research, Policy, and Practice in Children’s

Mental Health, 20(2), 28-30. https://www.pathwaysrtc.pdx.edu/pdf/fpS0609.pdf

Books Iverson Hitchcock, L., Sage, M. & Smyth, N. (2019). Teaching Social Work with

Digital Technology. Alexandria, VA: CSWE Press. ISBN: 978-0-87293-195-4

Book Chapters Sage, M., Anthony, B., & Hitchcock, L.I. (2019). Navigating social and digital media

for ethical and professional social work practice. In S.M. Marson & R. A.

McKinney, (Eds.), Handbook of Social Work Ethics and Values. Routledge

Press. doi:10.4324/9780429438813-34

Sage, M. & Barkdull, C. (2018). The role of data in Indian Child Welfare. In J.D. Ned,

& C.J. Frost, (Eds.), Contemporary Issues in Child Welfare: American Indian

and Canadian Aboriginal Contexts. JCharlton Publishing, Ltd.

Sage, M., Singer, J. B., LaMarre, A., & Rice, C. (2018). Digital storytelling: Tools,

techniques, and traditions. In L. Goldkind, L. Wolf, &

P.P. Freddolino (Eds.), Digital Social Work: Tools for Practice with

Individuals, Organizations, and Communities (pp. 90–108). Oxford University

Press. ISBN: 9780190871116

Singer, J., & Sage, M. (2015). Technology and Social Work Practice: Micro, Mezzo,

and Macro Applications. In K. Corcoran & A.R. Roberts, (Eds.), Social

Workers' Desk Reference (pp. 176-188) (3rd ed.). Oxford University Press.

ISBN: 9780199329649

Reports Sage, M. & Iverson Hitchcock, L. (2020, March). Remote casework for child welfare

stakeholders in the time of COVID-19. Institute for Healthy Engagement and

Resilience with Technology.

doi:https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.12156156.v3

Sage, M. (2014). Evaluation of North Dakota Supreme Court Compliance with the

Indian Child Welfare Act, 2009-10. North Dakota Supreme Court, published at

the North Dakota Supreme Court Law Library, Bismarck, ND.

https://www.ndcourts.gov/lawlib/www6.htm.

Sage, M. (2014). Family Engagement for Native American Youth final evaluation

report. Children's Bureau, Administration for Children & Families.

Sage, M. (2014, November). How to find free and low-cost legal assistance for ICWA

support. An infographic commissioned by the National Indian Child Welfare

Association, Portland, OR. Available at http://issuu.com/nicwa

PRESENTATIONS

Refereed

Sage, M., Sage, T., & Sage, R. (202, June). Authentic audiences in higher education:

Using the SAMR model to improve student engagement. [Oral Presentation] The

Future of Education, Edition 10, Florence, Italy. (Conference Cancelled)

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Samuels, K., Hitchcock, L., & Sage, M. (2020, March). Field placement software -

Evaluating fit and programmatic priorities. [Oral Presentation] Social Work

Distance Education, San Antonio, TX, United States. (Conference Cancelled)

Bakk, L., Sperlich, M., Sage, M., & Sturman, S. (2020, March). Using virtual reality

in an online DSW program: An exploratory study to increase social presence.

[Oral Presentation] Social Work Distance Education, San Antonio, TX, United

States. (Conference Cancelled)

Singh, R. & Sage, M. (2020, March). Learning and teaching artificial intelligence:

Strategies for social work educators. [Oral Presentation] Social Work Distance

Education, San Antonio, TX, United States. (Conference Cancelled)

Sage, M., Hitchock, L., & Smyth, N. (2020, March). Expanding learning across

borders through professional collaboration networks. [Oral Presentation] Social

Work Distance Education, San Antonio, TX, United States. (Conference

Cancelled)

Bercier, H., Leneaugh, J, & Sage, M. (2019, April). Strategies for assessing ICWA

compliance using technology. [Conference workshop]. Protecting Our Children

National American Indian Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect. (NICWA)

Albuquerque, NM, United States.

Sage, M., Goldkind, L., & Wallach, N. (2018, November). "#Hacking #childwelfare:

Building interprofessional partnership events to leverage technology for social

change". [Conference panel]. Council on Social Work Education Annual Program

Meeting (APM). Orlando, FL, United States.

Jones N., Sage, M., Sage, T., & Rembold, E. (2018, November). Evaluating client

technology use: Social work’s role in assessment and interprofessional teams.

[Conference workshop]. Council on Social Work Education Annual Program

Meeting (APM). Orlando, FL, United States.

Iverson Hitchcock, L., Sage, M., & Smyth, N. (2018, November). Using an

Interprofessional Perspective for NASW’s Technology Standard for Social Work

Education. [Conference workshop]. Council on Social Work Education Annual

Program Meeting (APM). Orlando, FL, United States.

Smyth, N., Hitchcock, L., Sage, M., Singer, J. (2018, July). Sustaining lifelong

learning through the use of technology-mediated professional learning networks.

[Conference poster]. Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education, and

Social Development. Dublin, Ireland.

Sage, M. & Sage, T. (2018, July). Ensuring the sustainable and ethical use of

technology in human services. [Conference paper]. Joint World Conference on

Social Work, Education, and Social Development. Dublin, Ireland.

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Jones, N., Iverson Hitchcock, L., Sage, M., & Sage, T. (2018, July). Visualizing data:

Infographics for teaching and learning about social welfare. [Conference

workshop]. Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education, and Social

Development. Dublin, Ireland.

Day, P., Sage, M., Herskowitz, C. (2018, April). Closing the circle: State/Tribal

ICWA Partnerships to improve ICWA implementation. [Conference workshop].

Protecting Our Children National American Indian Conference on Child Abuse

and Neglect. (NICWA) Anchorage, AK, United States.

Iverson Hitchcock, L., Smyth, N, & Sage, M. (2018, April). Social work educators’

perspectives on NASW’s technology standard for education, training, and

supervision [Oral paper]. Social Work Distance Education Conference. San

Antonio, TX, United States.

Jones, N. Hitchcock, L., & Sage, M. (2018, April). Visualizing data: Infographic

assignments across the social work curriculum. [Oral paper]. Social Work

Distance Education Conference. San Antonio, TX, United States.

Sage, M., Hitchcock, L., Singer, J., & Sage, T. (2018, January). Social media as a tool

for scholarship. [Conference workshop]. Society for Social Work and Research

(SSWR) Annual Conference. Washington, DC, United States.

Grinnel-Davis, C., Sage, M., & King, B. (2018, January). Toward a research and

practice model for empowering child welfare-involved native families: Moving

beyond ICWA. [Conference panel]. Society for Social Work and Research

(SSWR) Annual Conference. Washington, DC, United States.

Smyth, N. Hitchcock, L, Sage, M., Singer, J. (2017, November). Harnessing

technology for our own good: Professional learning networks in social work.

[Conference panel]. Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting

(APM). Dallas, TX, United States.

Sage, M., Singer, J., Zgoda, K. (2017, November). Technology tools and assignments

to support digital literacy. [Conference panel]. Council on Social Work

Education Annual Program Meeting (APM). Dallas, TX, United States.

Sage, M., & Quinn, C. (2017, March). Cutting edge technology and BSW education:

What is next? [Conference workshop]. presented at The Association of

Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors (BPD) Annual Program Meeting.

New Orleans, LA, United States.

Iverson Hitchcock, L., Sage, M., & Jones, N. (2017, March). Visualizing data: Using

infographic assignments across the Social Work curriculum. [Conference

workshop]. The Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors

(BPD) Annual Program Meeting. New Orleans, LA, United States.

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Sage, M. (2017, January). State Court compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act

of 1978 and its impact on placement. [Oral paper]. Society for Social Work and

Research (SSWR) Annual Conference. New Orleans, LA, United States.

Sage, M., Wells, M., & Sage, T. (2016, November). Social media policies from

classroom to field. [Conference panel]. Council on Social Work Education

Annual Program Meeting (APM). Atlanta, GA, United States.

Hitchcock, L., Sage, M., Smyth, N., & Singer, J. (2016, November). Incorporating

digital and social technologies into Social Work education. [Conference panel].

Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting (APM). Atlanta,

GA, United States.

Invited (from 2017) Sage, M. (2020, May). Using social media and technology to engage children, youth,

and families. [Webinar]. Series: Supporting the virtual child welfare workforce.

National Child Welfare Workforce Institute.

https://ncwwi.org/index.php/webinar/national-webinar-series

Sage, M. (2020, March). Artificial intelligence and machine learning for

interprofessional education: An infoblast. [Webinar]. The National Academies of

Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Health and Medicine Division, Global

Forum on Innovation in Health Professional Education.

Sage, M. (2019, June). Use of predictive analytics in child welfare: Addressing

potential sources of bias. [Institute speaker]. Summer Institute in Computational

Social Science. Hunter College. New York, NY, United States.

Sage, T. & Sage, M. (2019, July). Motivational Interviewing Summer Institute. [16-

hour workshop]. University at Buffalo School of Social Work Continuing

Education. Buffalo, NY, United States.

Sage, M. (2019, April). Social media in the child welfare agency. [Symposium].

University at Alabama Birmingham. Birmingham, AL, United States.

Sage, M. (2019, April). Social media and adolescent development. [Agency

presentation]. Department of Social Services, Birmingham, AL, United States.

Iverson Hitchcock, L., Sage, M., & Smyth, N. (2019, April). What role will social

workers choose in shaping the digital future? [Conference Keynote]. Social Work

Distance Education Conference. San Antonio, TX, United States.

Iverson Hitchcock, L. & Sage, M. (2019, January). Professional Learning Networks

for Social Workers. [Webinar]. NASW-WI. Madison, WI, United States.

Iverson Hitchcock, L., Sage, M., & Smyth, N. (2018, November). Digital tools for

teaching social work. [Preconference workshop]. CSWE New Faculty Teaching

Academy Preconference. Orlando, FL, United States.

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Sage, M. (Discussant). (2018, November). Innovative partnerships for

Interprofessional Education. [Postconference Interprofessional Education

Symposium]. Orlando, FL, United States.

Sage, T. & Sage, M. (2018, November). Motivational Interviewing: Beyond the

basics. [Workshop]. University at Buffalo School of Social Work Continuing

Education. Buffalo, NY, United States.

Sage, M. (2018, October). Social media as a tool for faculty research. [Workshop].

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Social Work. Richmond, VA,

United States.

Sage, M. (2018, October). Social media in child welfare: Policy and practice.

[Webinar]. University of Missouri Department of Social Work. Columbia, MO,

United States.

Sage, M. (2018, October). Adolescent use of social media. [Presentation]. The Power

of Media Interdisciplinary Policy Conference, Millersville University.

Millersville, PA, United States.

Sage, M. (2018, October). We’re all friends here? Social media for field educators.

[Workshop].University at Buffalo School of Social Work Continuing Education.

Buffalo, NY, United States.

Sage, M. (2018, May). College student use of social media. [Presentation]. University

at Buffalo Counseling Center. Buffalo, NY, United States.

Sage, M., & (2018, Feb). Motivational Interviewing with Native Families.[Workshop].

North Dakota Children's Justice Conference, Child and Family Services Training

Center. Spirit Lake, ND, United States.

Iverson Hitchcock, L., & Sage, M. (2017, August). Harnessing technology for social

work scholarship. [Workshop]. The Ohio State University School of Social Work

Research Day. Cleveland, OH, United States.

Editorial Sage, M. (2016, October 22). Viewpoint Op-Ed: Protest response puts North Dakota

on the wrong side of history. Grand Forks Herald.

https://www.grandforksherald.com/users/melanie-sage

Podcasts Sage, M. (Interviewer). (2018, September 10). Frequency and engagement: Analyses

of Emerging adults' social media use. inSocialWork® Podcast Series. [Audio

Podcast] http://www.insocialwork.org/episode.asp?ep=247

Sage, M. (Host). (2014, September). Shared trauma: Interview with Carol Tosone.

The Social Work Podcast.

http://socialworkpodcast.blogspot.com/2014/09/shared-trauma.html

Select blog posts Sage, M. (2020, April). A love letter to social workers on the front lines of COVID.

LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/melaniesage_covid19-socialwork-

unsungheroes-activity-6654144644617682944-kMps

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Sage, M. (2010, January 30). List of podcasts for social work. [Blog post].

https://www.laureliversonhitchcock.org/2019/01/30/podcasts4socialwork/.

Hitchcock, L., Smyth, N.J. & Sage, M. (2018, January 17). Social Work Distance

Education Assessment of Readiness Checklist (SW-DEAR). Teaching &

Learning in Social Work.

http://www.laureliversonhitchcock.org/2018/01/17/social-work-distance-

education-assessment-of-readiness-checklist-sw-dear/

Hitchcock, L. I., Sage, M., & Smyth, N. J. (Eds.). (2017, November 30). Technology

in social work education: Educators’ perspectives on the NASW Technology

Standards for Social Work Education and Supervision. Teaching & Learning in

Social Work. http://www.laureliversonhitchcock.org/2017/11/30/technology-in-

social-work-education-educators-perspectives-on-the-nasw-technology-standards-

for-social-work-education-and-supervision

Sage, M. (2014, August). Ethical use of social media: The responsibility of human

service providers. husITa. http://www.husita.org/ethical-use-of-social-media-the-

responsibility-of-human-services-providers/

Honors 2013 Recipient, Stone Soup Engaged Scholar

University of North Dakota

2007 Recipient, President’s Outstanding Service to University

Portland State University

2007 Recipient, Commission on Status of Women Essay Award

Portland State University

2002 Recipient, North Carolina Clinical Society Paper

East Carolina University

2000 Recipient, Heart of the Warrior Military Volunteer

Fort Bragg, NC 2000

GRANTS 2020-2022 Co-Investigator (with Joseph), Building a Fair Recommender

System for Foster Care Services within the Constraints of a

Sociotechnical System, National Science Foundation

($800,000)

2019-2024 Co-Investigator (with Semanchin Jones), Erie County Child

Welfare Leadership Partners, National Child Welfare

Workforce Institute. ($500,000)

2018-2020 Principal Investigator, Foster Youth Experiences with Digital

Relationships and Resilience, Les Brun Pilot Study Program

($3,777)

2018-2020 Co-Investigator, Examining How Foster Youth Define Social

Support and Connections, Les Brun Pilot Study Program

($3,795)

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2016-2021 Principal Investigator, North Dakota Indian Child Welfare

Partnership. Administration of Children and Families

($2,500,000)

2014-2019 Co-Investigator (with Barkdull), Recruitment and Retention of

Child Welfare Scholars in the Oil Patch, National Child

Welfare Workforce Institute. ($735,000)

2015 Principal Investigator. A Multidisciplinary Curriculum for

Motivational Interviewing in the Health Professions,

University of North Dakota. ($2,140)

2014-2015 Principal Investigator. Faith-Based Foster Parent Recruitment.

University of North Dakota. (25,000)

2015 Principal Investigator. ICWA Study of Compliance and

Training. Annie E. Casey Family Programs. ($29,000)

2014-2015 Principal Investigator. Family Team Decision Making

Evaluation, North Dakota Department of Social Services.

($14,000)

2011-2014 Evaluator. Fostering Connections for Native American Youth,

Administration for Children and Families.

($2,000,000/evaluation $120,000).

TEACHING University at Buffalo

SW 526: Interventions with Families MSW, Seated

SW 540: Advanced Standing Seminar MSW, Online

SW 620, Technology, Human Behavior, and Social Change DSW, Online

University of North Dakota

SWK 327, Social Work Research BSW, Online

SWK 424, Generalist Social Work with Individuals & Families BSW, Seated/Online

SWK 482, Field Education Seminar BSW, Seated

SWK 530, Advanced Practice with Individuals MSW, Seated

SWK 533, Advanced Practice with Families MSW, Seated/Online

SWK Elective, Motivational Interviewing BSW, Seated

SWK Elective, Motivational Interviewing MSW, Online

SWK Elective, Children’s Mental Health MSW, Seated/Online

Portland State University

SW 401, Introduction to Social Work BSW, Seated

SW 540, Human Behavior in the Social Environment, Micro MSW, Seated

Special Topics in Child Welfare Research MSW, Hybrid

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Doctoral

Committee

2018-2019 DSW Outside Member, Jennifer Spitz

New York University School of Social Work

Undergraduate

Research

Supervision

2013-2014 Faculty Mentor, Nichole Nelson

University of North Dakota

SERVICE

University 2017-2018 Faculty IT Ad-Hoc Committee, University at Buffalo

2016-2017 Senate Compensation Committee, University of North

Dakota

2015-2016 University Senate College Representative, University at

North Dakota

2011-2017 Associate Member of the Graduate School, University of

North Dakota

2014-2017 Northern Plains Behavioral Health Space Use Committee,

University of North Dakota

2014 Dean Search Committee, University of North Dakota

2014 McNair Scholar Annual Review Committee, University of

North Dakota

School 2019-Present Strategic Planning Committee

2020-Present Field Workgroup Strategic Planning

2017-Present Faculty Teaching Consultant, University at Buffalo

2017-Present Research Committee, University at Buffalo

2018 CAST Child Welfare Certificate, University at Buffalo

2017-2018 Ad-hoc Orientation Redesign Committee, University at

Buffalo

2018 Reviewer, Nochajeski Award, PhD Student Paper Award,

University at Buffalo

2017-Present Faculty Advisor, University at Buffalo

2015-2016 Chair, College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines

Associate Dean for Research Hiring Committee, University

of North Dakota

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2015 Chair, Ad-hoc Interprofessional Appointment Faculty

Hiring Committee, University of North Dakota

2012-2015 College of Nursing Research Committee (Chair, 2014-15) ,

University of North Dakota

2014-2015 Dean’s Technology Committee, University of North Dakota

2011-2012 Anti-Racism Committee, University of North Dakota

Department 2013-2017 BSSW Director, University at North Dakota

2017 Chair, BSSW Committee

2016 Faculty Hiring Committee

2012-2015 Strategic Planning Committee

2012-2014 Reaffirmation for CSWE Accreditation Writing Committee

2012-2013 Faculty Hiring Committee

2011-2013 MSW Committee

Profession &

Community

2020-present Research consultant, SAMHSA Native Connections Grant,

New Town, North Dakota

2019-2020 Motivational Interviewing Training Series, Pinnacle Family

Services, Niagara Falls, NY.

2019 Motivational Interviewing Training Series, Seneca Strong

Program, Seneca Nation.

2017-present Co-Chair, Co-Chair, AASWSW Grand Challenges

Harnessing Technology for Social Good

2015-present Chair, husITa International non-profit for ethical use of

technology in human services. (Chair, 2019-present)

2017-present Research consultant, Stitch Buffalo

2016-2019 Councilor, CSWE Council on Conferences and Faculty

Development

2015-2018 Co-Chair, Technology Track, CSWE Annual Program

Meeting

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2016-2017 Co-Chair, BPD Technology Committee

2013-2017 Coordinating Committee and Coalition, Spirit Lake Tribal

Children’s Services, St. Michaels, North Dakota

2011-2014 Community Violence Grant Steering Committee,

Community Violence Intervention Center, North Dakota

2012-2013 Coordinating Committee and Coalition, Spirit Lake Tribal

Children’s Services, St. Michaels, North Dakota

Manuscript,

Abstract, &

Grant Review

Regular:

Occasional:

Journal of Technology in Human

Services

NHSA Dialogue: Research to Practice

Joint World Conference on Social

Work

Social Work Distance Education

husITa Conference Special Track Children’s Bureau Grant Reviewer

Council on Social Work Education Erie County RFP Funding

Professional Memberships

Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)

National Indian Child Welfare Association

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, North Dakota

MEDIA Gambini, B. (2020, Feb. 4). UB receives $800,000 NSF/Amazon grant to improve AI fairness

in foster care. University at Buffalo Research News:

http://www.buffalo.edu/ubnow/stories/2020/02/grant-ai-foster-care.html

Gambini, B. (2017, Nov. 15). Researcher receives major grant to help unify Native American

families. University at Buffalo Research News:

http://www.buffalo.edu/ubnow/stories/2017/11/sage-tribal-state-child-welfare.html

Pedraza, J. & Pedrazam D. (2017, Mar. 12). Collecting dreams. University of North Dakota

Discovery Research Magazine.

https://issuu.com/unduniversityrelations/docs/und_discovery_magazine_small

UND. (2016, Oct. 5). Federal grant supports UND and partners in work to improve services to

Native American children. University of North Dakota: http://blogs.und.edu/und-

today/2016/10/indian-child-welfare/

Tooley, A. (2014, Aug.) Interview with Dr. Melanie Sage on Social Media in social work and

social work education. In Focus: Social Work Blog. https://www.onlinemswprograms.com/in-

focus/interview-with-dr-melanie-sage.html

Smyth, N. (2016, September 12). Episode 199 - Karen Zgoda, Dr. Melanie Sage, Dr. Jonathan

Singer, and Dr. Lauri Goldkind: Technology-Mediated Assignments for Real World Learning.

inSocialWork® Podcast Series. http://www.insocialwork.org/episode.asp?ep=199

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Children’s Bureau Express (2015, Feb.). Site Visit: Technology promotes project knowledge,

implementation. Cbx.

Springer, P. (2011, Oct. 19). $1.5 million federal grant aims to reduce foster care placement.

InForum.

WEB LINKS Academia.edu Profile https://buffalo.academia.edu/MelanieSage

Google Scholar Profile https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=FpXfcWMAAAAJ&hl

LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniesage/

Research Gate Profile https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Melanie_Sage

Publons Reviews Profile https://publons.com/researcher/1500960/melanie-sage/

ORC-ID Scholarly Profile https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3385-9650

Twitter Profile https://twitter.com/melaniesage

PRACTICE 2011 Social Work Coordinator, HUD VASH, Veterans’

Administration, Salem, OR

2008-2010 Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Supervisor, Private

Practice, Portland, OR

2008-2009 Field Supervisor, Contract, Portland State University

School of Social Work

2008-2010 Acute Care Coordinator, Providence Hospital, Portland, OR

2006-2008 Child Welfare Worker, Portland, OR

2004-2005 Child Welfare Trainer, San Bernardino, CA

2003-2005 Forensic Interviewer (on call), San Bernardino, CA

PROFESSIONAL

DEVELOPMENT

2019 National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity

Faculty Bootcamp

2018 Gamification Level 1: Sentential Games

2017 Quality by Design Online Teaching Assessment Course

2016 National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect

Summer Research Institute

2011 Clinical Supervision Certification, Portland, OR

2003-2006 Clinical Supervision for Clinical Social Work License, CA

2003 Forensic Interviewer Certification, Level 1, Tri-County

Assessment Center