June 2018 (expected), University of Chicago, School of Social Service Administration, Chicago, IL

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1 Mary E. Bunn 1258 W. Rosedale Avenue,, 60660, EDUCATION Ph.D. June 2018 (expected), University of Chicago, School of Social Service Administration, Chicago, IL Proposed Dissertation Title: Restoring social bonds and social connection: a randomized control trial of trauma-focused, group therapy for refugee survivors of torture and severe violence in Kenya A.M B.A. Certificate June 2003, University of Chicago, School of Social Service Administration, Chicago, IL Concentration: Clinical social work and trauma-focused care May 1996, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN Major: French and English Literature May, 2016, Harvard University Global Mental Health Trauma and Recovery Certificate Program RESEARCH INTERESTS Survivors of torture and severe violence Trauma and resilience Mental health intervention and implementation research Lay counselors and community based workers in mental health service delivery Social bonds and social connection Common factors in treatment RESEARCH EXPERIENCE 2015 present Co-Principal Investigator Evaluating the longterm consequences of torture and detention for survivors in Southern Thailand

2 Principal Investigator: David Engstrom, PhD San Diego Status University Mixed methods study of 92 cases of torture survivors to identify psychological and functional consequences of torture experiences and culturally-specific idioms of distress present Graduate Research Assistant Principal Investigator: Miwa Yasui Mental health treatment engagement among Asian immigrant and refugee communities GRANTS AND FELLOWSHIPS Conduct focus group with Asian American immigrant and refugee communities. Work with a research team to develop a code book, code focus group data, and identify survey items. Additional responsibilities include extension review of the literature and development of clinical case vignettes Pozen Research Grant $3900 award for pre-dissertation research and activities including participation in the Harvard Global Mental Health Trauma and Recovery Certificate Program 2015 University of Chicago, International Programs $1000 Pre-dissertation research 2003 David Boren Graduate Fellowship, Cambodia Fellow $25,000 for travel, housing and living costs to support 12 months of independent research in Cambodia on model of trauma-focused care in post-genocide Cambodia 2003 Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship, Khmer language fellow University of Wisconsin-Madison $10,000 Tuition, housing and fees for participation in the Southeast Asian Studies Summer Institute PUBLICATIONS Bass, J., Murray, S., Mohamad, T., Bunn, M., Gorman, G., Ahmed, A., Murray, M., Bolton, P. (2016 anticipated). A randomized controlled trial of a trauma informed support, skills and psychoeducation intervention for survivors of torture and related trauma in Kurdistan, Northern Iraq. Global Health: Science and Practice

3 Catlett, B. & Bunn, M. (in press). Yoga as Embodied Feminist Praxis: Trauma, Healing, and Community Based Responses to Violence. In Berila, B & Klein, M. (Eds). Yoga and the Body: An Intersectional Analysis of Contemporary Body Politics, Mindfulness, and Embodied Social Change. Rowman and Littlefield. Bunn, M., Goesel, C., Kinet, M. & Ray, F. (2016). Group based treatment for survivors of torture severe violence: a literature review. Torture, 26 (1). Joyce, M., Bunn, M. & Engstrom, D (2012). Clinical practice with survivors of torture. In Congress, E and Gonzalez, M (Eds), Multicultural perspectives in social work practice with families (pp ). New York, NY; Springer Publishing Company Heartland Alliance (2007). Introduction to Mental Health and the Role of the Community Mental Health Worker (intervention manual). Chicago: Iraq Torture Treatment Project Heartland Alliance (2007). Introduction to Family Violence (intervention manual). Chicago: Iraq Torture Treatment Project. Heartland Alliance (2006). Understanding and Addressing Alcohol and Other Substance Use (intervention manual). Chicago: Torture Treatment Project Heartland Alliance (2006). Integrating Family into Services and Treatment Planning (intervention manual). Chicago: Iraq Torture Treatment Project. Arensen, L., Bunn, M. & Knight, K. (2004) Caring for children from sexually exploitation situations: current practices in Cambodia and recommendations for a model of care. Phnom Penh, Cambodia. U.S State Department PEER REVIEWED CONFERENCE PRESENTATION March, 2015 November, 2014 October 2013 July 2013 Group treatment models for survivors of torture National Consortium of Torture Treatment Programs Research Symposium, Washington, DC Trauma, healing and social justice National Women s Studies Association Annual Conference San Juan, Puerto Rico Child Survivors of Torture: Presenting an Integrative Intervention Model National Immigrant and Refugee Conference Perspectives on Trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Vicarious Traumatization University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration, Professional Development Program

4 June 2012 September 2011 Addressing Mental Health Needs and Services for Survivors of Torture and Trauma International Rescue Committee, Project SOAR Conference Understanding the impact of trauma and violence on resettled refugee communities Refugee and Immigrant Community Services TEACHING EXPERIENCE present Adjunct Faculty University of Chicago, School of Social Service Administration Design and instruct a clinical practice course on trauma and resilience in cross cultural practice for graduate social work students (SSA627) Design and co-teach a blended clinical-administrative-policy course entitled Global Perspectives on Resilience: Trauma Healing and Reconciliation in Post-genocide Rwanda (SSA445) 2005 Visiting Lecturer Thamasat University, Bangkok Thailand Delivered lectures on the psychosocial impact of natural disasters CLINICAL AND PRACTICE EXPERIENCE June present Mental health technical advisor Heartland Alliance International (HAI) Serve as the mental health technical expert for HAI s trauma informed mental health programming globally. This includes design, implementation, clinical consultation and evaluation of program serving communities impacted by violence, trauma and chronic adversity in Sub-Saharan African, the Middle East and Latin America. September present Clinical Cross Cultural Foundation Bangkok, Thailand

5 Provide clinical expertise on the development and implementation of a Center for Excellence model of integrated torture rehabilitation in the Deep South of Thailand for violence and torture affected communities. May October 2014 International Rescue Committee (IRC), Women s Protection and Empowerment Team Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Adapted an existing group based intervention for family s to reduce domestic violence and increase girls enrollment in school. Reviewed and synthesized data from baseline evaluation from four provinces in the DRC. Articulated a theory of change and developed new curriculum modules and developed program evaluation tools to measure changes in family behavior January March 2014 International Rescue Committee (IRC) Women s Protection and Empowerment Team Amman, Jordan Facilitated Caring for Child Survivors curriculum for staff at international humanitarian aid organization and UN agencies working with Syrian refugee children and families October 2013 March 2014 Center for Victims of Torture National Capacity Building Project Facilitated an on-line, blended learning course for new staff at U.S-based torture treatment centers on the fundamentals of delivering integrated services to torture survivors. October January 2013 International Rescue Committee (IRC) Women s Protection and Empowerment Team New York City Managed assessment phase for the development of a gender based violence program for refugee and immigrant women within IRC s U.S programs. Analyzed and interpreted data from a mixed methods study, compared findings against national studies and best practice models Facilitated focus groups of family violence service.providers in New York City to gather information and compare initial data findings. Presented findings via teleconference to IRC technical units to disseminate research findings and made recommendation for program design.

6 April October 2012 Associate Director Heartland Alliance Marjorie Kovler Center (MKC) Core member of the leadership team at torture treatment center responsible for program and partnership development, fundraising and donor relations, program monitoring and evaluation, communications and strategic planning; Conducted intake assessments, developed individual treatment plans and provided culturally appropriate psychotherapy for torture survivors and their family members (adults, youth and children); Led efforts to design and implement an integrated mental health program for children and families impacted by torture and exile; Developed curricula and facilitated clinical trainings to diverse audiences on torture treatment, complex trauma, global mental health, child and family and multidisciplinary treatment; Supervised clinical students and provided consultation to pro bono clinicians; Prepared documentation for immigration court and served as expert witness on behalf of torture survivors. January October 2012 Center for Victims of Torture National Capacity Building Project Chaired an national conference on child, youth and family-focused services in torture treatment programs; Facilitated a monthly webinar series for torture treatment clinicians working with child and youth across the U.S; Developed resources for the healtorture.org website specific to the needs of families, children and youth impacted by torture. April August 2008 Center for Victims of Torture, Partners in Trauma Healing Initiative Phnom Penh, Cambodia Developed a psychosocial rehabilitation mental health service providers working with survivors of human rights violations in Cambodia; Facilitated 2-week training to Cambodian mental health practitioners; Assessed and evaluated trainees competencies and prepared recommendation for future training, supervision and overall program direction. April 2005 July 2007 Associate Director Heartland Alliance International Programs Iraqi Kurdistan

7 Directed an integrated mental health program in Iraqi Kurdistan and southern Iraq in support of survivors of violence, human rights abuses and gender based violence; Supervised a team of 8 Iraqi technical staff providing oversight to 60+ field staff; Led development of a comprehensive mental health curriculum and intervention model for primary health care doctors and mental health workers throughout Iraq; Monitored and evaluated program and treatment outcomes and technical and field staff competency; Oversaw process of translating psychological measures for assessing PTSD, depression and anxiety. August November 2004 Technical Advisor Social Services of Cambodia Phnom Penh, Kampong Speu, Oddar Meanchey, Cambodia Supervised two teams of social workers in rural Cambodia providing mental health services to individuals and families Designed and delivered professional trainings to local social workers on basic counseling skills, assessment and trauma disorders June September 2004 Hagar International Developed research methodology for a qualitative study on rehabilitative services for formerly sex-trafficked children in Cambodia; Created data collection instruments, constructed screeners and instructions, conducted interviews and analyzed and interpreted data; Designed program for a model of residential care and community reintegration. SELECTED CLINICAL TRAINING July 2008 May 2007 November 2005 Psychosocial support for survivors of human rights violations TPO Cambodia, Phnom Penh Cambodia Collaborative Torture Treatment--- Mutual Aid Associations and Torture Treatment Centers Strengthening Illinois Families Conference Module III: Advanced Skills and Interventions for Community Mental Health Workers

8 Heartland Alliance Torture Treatment Project Istanbul, Turkey September 2005 April 2005 Module II: Trauma Theory and Application Heartland Alliance Torture Treatment Project Sulemaniya, Iraq Module I: The Role of the Community Mental Health Worker and Basic Skills Overview Heartland Alliance Torture Treatment Project Dohok, Iraq CLINICAL TRAINING Trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy, Anthony Mannarino, Ph.D. and Judith Cohen, M.D, International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies Cognitive Processing Therapy, Online course Dialectical behavioral therapy, Dr. Paul Holmes, University of Chicago Child-parent psychotherapy, Dr. Laura Bennett Murphy, National Consortium of Torture Treatment Programs, Annual Symposium Motivational interviewing, Dr. Stanley McCracken, University of Chicago EMDR, Level 1, Dr. Gary Quinn, Hong Kong, China Narrative Exposure Therapy, Dr. Edna Foa LANGUAGES French reading, writing and speaking proficiency Khmer speaking proficiency Working knowledge of Italian