Curriculum Vitae MICHELLE BEYERS, PhD, MSW 3932 E Santa Barbara Ave Tucson, AZ 85711 520 900 3148 mick.beyers@asu.edu EDUCATION 2007 Doctor of Philosophy School of Social Work, University of Washington Research interests: social justice, human rights, critical pedagogy 2002 Master of Social Work School of Social Work, Arizona State University 1989 Bachelor of Arts Rosemont College, Philadelphia TEACHING AND SEMINAR EXPERIENCE 2017/18 Arizona State University School of Social Work (Tucson) Spring: SWG 511: Foundations of Practice II SWG 519: Research Methods in Social Work (TBC) SWG 519: Research Methods in Social Work (Master Instructor) (TBC) Fall: SWU 410: Social Work Practice II SWG 533: Diversity & Oppression in a Social Work Context SWG 519: Research Methods in Social Work (Master Instructor) 2016/17 Arizona State University School of Social Work (Tucson) Spring: SWG 511: Foundations of Practice II SWU 411: Social Work Practice III SWG 531: Social Policy and Services (online) SWG 632: Social Policy and Services II (online) Fall: SWU 410: Social Work Practice II SWG 533: Diversity & Oppression in a Social Work Context 2016 Queen s University Belfast, School of Law Abortion Reform: A Human Rights & Public Health Issue Spring semester seminar series
2011 Queen s University Belfast, Department of Sociology, Social Policy & Social Work Police Reform: Community Perspectives on the Accountability Gap Spring semester seminar series 2010 Queen s University Belfast, Department of Sociology, Social Policy & Social Work Police Reform: The Patten Recommendations 10 Years On Fall semester seminar series 2002 Rosemont College, Political Science Department Politics and Peacemaking in Northern Ireland Hybrid course, co-taught with Dr Robert Mulvihill RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS 2014 Immigrants and those displaced by conflict: A Review of host community attitudes in Co Louth. Dundalk: Louth Meath Educational Training Board. 2013 Human Rights Toolkit: A manual for homelessness advocacy. Dundalk: Dundalk Simon Community. 2012 The Policing You Don t See: Counter-insurgency and the policing accountability gap: Five years on from the transfer of national security powers to MI5. Belfast: Committee on the Administration of Justice. 2011 Human Rights and Dealing with Historic Cases: A Review of the Office of the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland. Belfast: Committee on the Administration of Justice. 2009 Pandora s Box? Engaging with our pasts: Initial explorations from the Victims Sector and Republican Community. Shared Space 8:49-65. 2008 A Needs Analysis of the Greater Shankill Community. Belfast: Shankill Stress and Trauma Group. 2007 The Legacy Report: Accessing the potential for network building between republican ex-prisoner groups and victim/survivor groups. Belfast: Coiste na niarchimí. PRESENTATIONS 2012 The European Union - Kyrgyz Republic Civil Society Seminar on the Rule of Law and Human Rights, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan Policing Reform in Northern Ireland: A case study and the role of CAJ, a human rights NGO, in political change
2011 The Scottish Parliament, Cross Party Group on Human Rights, Edinburgh, Scotland Police reform and Human Rights in Northern Ireland: A Case Study 2010 Université Rennes 2, France, Ireland & Victims: Recognition, Reparation, Reconciliation The Future of Policing and our Past: Policing and Working-class communities 2010 University of Ulster, 6 th North/South Criminology Conference, Belfast Us and Them? Policing and police reform post-devolution 2009 Institute of Irish Studies, Seminar Programme - Autumn Semester 2009: Contemporary Issues in Peace, Queen s University Belfast Police Reform in Northern Ireland: Policing with the Community? 2009 Committee on the Administration of Justice, Radisson Hotel, Belfast Policing with the Community?: Patten s New Beginning 10 Years On The Current State of Policing: Official Versions & Community Perspectives 2007 Coiste na niarchimí, Queen s University Belfast Whither Now After the War? Future Directions for Former Pro- & Anti-State Activists Republicans as Anti-State Agents: Characteristics, Practices and Future Directions 2007 Coiste na niarchimí, Dunadry Hotel The Legacy Conference: Possibilities and Perceptions The Legacy Report: Findings and Possible Ways Forward PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2017 Arizona State University School of Social Work, Tucson 01/17-current Lecturer 08/16-12/16 Faculty Associate 2016 Amnesty International 01/16-07/16 Campaigner Develop and manage Amnesty International UK s My Body My Rights campaign in Northern Ireland. Contribute to the longer term campaign strategy to maximize impact and monitor the achievement of agreed objectives. Design and develop materials and products to support the campaign and educational initiatives. Write policy briefings, press briefings, organize specific events such as seminars and conferences in support of campaign priorities. Participate in tactical alliances with other organizations locally and internationally. Ensure volunteers and Amnesty members contribute effectively to the work of Amnesty by establishing and maintaining appropriate working relationships.
2015 Research Action Ireland 01/15 Coordinator Develop, coordinate and undertake research for a not-for-profit charitable body that promotes social justice and welfare through community-based research and informed action. Identify and develop grant applications for funding for projects to enhance the social welfare of marginalized groups. Through collaborative partnerships work with local groups to identify issues relevant to the community, design research and action initiatives, advocate for changes to policy, and promote durable solutions. 2013-2014 Aftermath Project 01/13-12/14 Lead Researcher Conduct qualitative research utilizing semi-structured interviews and archival data for a cross border, cross-community initiative (funded under the EU Peace III program 2012-14) which utilised creative, artistic approaches to capture 87 life stories in order to highlight the issues and needs of the participants. www.aftermath-ireland.com 2009 Committee on the Administration of Justice 01/09-06/12 Policing Programme Researcher Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to analyze the extent to which the change envisaged by the 1998 Agreement in relation to policing has become a reality. Also, respond to instances where policing policies appear to behave in a way which is contrary to human rights by responding to policing policy consultations; providing technical information and advice to key stakeholders; promoting public awareness concerning accountability mechanisms in relation to the policing system; developing a strategy to engage with policing and the legacy of the past; engaging in ongoing oversight and monitoring via international human rights mechanisms; and, ensuring effective communication of CAJ s work in this area. 2008 Queen s University Belfast 01/08-12/08 Research Fellow, Institute of Irish Studies Conduct extensive research utilizing semi-structured interviews and data from the multiple deprivation index to conduct a needs analysis of the Greater Shankill Community. Also, undertake an expanded piece of research into the potential for engagement between the victims sector and republican ex-prisoner groups. 2004-2007 Coiste na niarchimí 04/04-12/07 Research Affiliate
The Processes of Nation Building (PNB) Program Conduct research into engagements between republican ex-prisoners and other sectors of Irish society including Unionists, women s groups, Catholic and Protestant Churches, trade unions, with particular responsibility for the victims sector. Undertake an extensive piece of research into the potential for engagement between republican groupings and the victims sector. 1994-2002 The University of Arizona 01/99-08/02 Program Coordinator Coordinate and develop the Gerontological Studies Program including responsibility for recruiting students, monitoring and advising on their progress, tutoring a weekly colloquium, and coordinating internship placements. Collaborate with colleagues working in student recruitment to make presentations to schools about the Program with a specific focus on recruiting minority students and those from disenfranchised communities. Develop a mentorship program for these students which included a 'peer advisor' (volunteer students in later years of the program) to help with the first year transition. In consultation with the Program Chair develop a program of work which included responsibility for the program budget involving the monitoring and reconciling of the program accounts, and reviewing and monitoring program outcomes. 02/94-01/99 Program Coordinator Program coordinator for the Arizona State Museum Archaeological Permitting Program. Create, maintain, manage and monitor state mandated archaeological permit processes (400+) including permittee qualifications; ensure compliance in submittal of required documentation, fees, and site cards. Coordinate curation of documentation received under the Arizona Antiquities Act. Assist in inventory, date entry, documentation, retrieval, use of and access to documents and collections. Support Archaeology division administratively, manage office, and supervise students.