Dr. Burke is a Professor of Psychology at Carlow University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where she is faculty in the Doctoral Program in Counseling Psychology, the Master of Psychology Program and the Undergraduate Criminology. Her scholarly interests include minority mental health in the context of oppressive systems, gender-based violence, trauma and human trafficking. In 2004 she founded the Project to End Human Trafficking through which she collaborated regionally, nationally, and internationally to raise awareness about the enslavement and economic exploitation of people. In this role, Dr. Burke lectured extensively and facilitated trainings about human trafficking both in the United States and abroad. She began anti-trafficking coalitions in Pennsylvania and Virginia and consulted on the development of coalitions in other regions. In addition, she has spoken to various state and regional elected officials in Pennsylvania and Virginia regarding this issue and has worked on legislation in these states in support of strengthening human trafficking laws.
Current international efforts are focused in Uganda where she and her team work collaboratively with citizens to prevent trafficking through school and community based programming. Access to education and therapeutic services for women and child sex trafficking survivors is also part of the effort in the Soroti and Lira areas of northern Uganda, a region traumatically impacted by armed conflict for over twenty years.
Dr. Burke was a member of the American Psychological Association Task Force on the Trafficking of Women and Girls and is working to advance knowledge about current best practices regarding therapeutic work with survivors. She is often called upon to assist news media outlets on the issue of trafficking.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy, Counseling Psychology (APA Accredited)
The University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee
August, 2002
State University of New York – Buffalo
Pre-doctoral Psychology Internship (APA Accredited)
August 2001 – August 2002
Master of Science in Education, Community Agency Counseling (CACREP Accredited)
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia
August, 1998
Bachelor of Science
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia
Major: Human Services Counseling; Minor: Psychology
May, 1997
Current Positions
Carlow University
Professor of Psychology
Department of Psychology, Counseling and Criminology
Doctoral Program in Counseling Psychology (APA Accredited)
Private Practice
Licensed Psychologist
PA License: PS017511
December 2013 – Present
Squirrel Hill, PA 15217
Social Impact Institute (Formerly Project to End Human Trafficking)
Founding Director
August 2004 – Present
Program Development and Program Development Consultation
Doctoral Program in Counseling Psychology, Carlow University (APA Accredited)
Primary Architect with Dr. Robert Reed
Doctoral and Undergraduate Program Development Consultant
Invited to serve as a program consultant by three universities interested in beginning doctoral or undergraduate programs in psychology.
Institution: College of Saint Elizabeth, Morristown, New Jersey
Institution: Saint Joseph College, West Hartford, Connecticut
Institution: Tubman University, Liberia, Africa
Current International Projects
Uganda (March 2013- Present)
Gender-Based Violence Prevention Program, Bukedea Region
This program is in collaboration with colleagues at Advocacy for Vulnerable Children’s Rights in Uganda as well as with other community members in the Bukedea region. Graduate students from Carlow University are also participating.
Human Trafficking Prevention, Intervention and Remediation Programs, Mukono and Soroti Districts
These efforts are being done in collaboration with the government of Uganda and various citizen groups in the Teso Region, in particular in the Mukono District and Soroti Districts. Graduate students from Carlow University are also participating.
Village in Soroti: The overarching goal of this program is to increase human security and decrease risk of human trafficking by addressing the structural and gender-based deficits that contribute to vulnerability in a single village in Soroti District. This program is in collaboration with colleagues at Advocacy for Vulnerable Children’s Rights in Uganda as well as with other community members in the village of Soroti.
Mukono District: The goal in this regionis to raise awareness about the risks of human trafficking, in particular the sex trafficking of girls and women. Our primary collaborators are volunteer staff with the Project to End Human Trafficking – Uganda Division and efforts to date focus on outreach to schools.
Teso Region: This program is in support of young women who are sex trafficking survivors
following abduction by the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA). Program goals are developed by the young women themselves and include self-sufficiency through education. Doctoral students from Carlow University are involved in this work.
Trauma Education and Counseling Skills Program, Kisubi University College, Entebbe
This project is in collaboration with faculty at Ksiubi University College and includes teaching weekend seminars to master’s level students in psychology and counseling. Faculty at Kisubi indicated great need in the areas noted above. Doctoral students from Carlow University have been involved in teaching the seminars.
Ireland (2009- Present)
Special Needs Study Abroad – Sligo, Ireland
Co-facilitate annual 3-week study abroad to Ireland where participating students (undergraduate, master’s and doctoral) work with individuals with special needs.
Costa Rica (2009-2010; 2013-2015)
Gender Based Violence/Human Trafficking Project
This project was initiated in 2009 and involved social service agencies, hotel managers and local police in the Tamarindo region of Costa Rica where sex trafficking of women and girls and sex tourism are especially problematic.
Peer Reviewed/Invited Publications
Burke, M. (anticipated 2025). Working with the Human Trafficking Survivor: What Counselors, Psychologists, Social Workers and Medical Professionals Need to Know, 2ndedition. New York: Routledge/Taylor Francis.
Burke, M., White, S. Krolikowski, T. & O’Rourke, S. (2023). Sex Trafficking: Understanding the Issue.
Invited chapter in Best Practices in Sexual Offender Assessment and Management. New York: Springer Publishing.
Burke, M., White, S., Seamans, R. & Mehlburger, M. (2022). Human Trafficking: The Psychological
Dynamics of Trafficking as a Predatory Crime. Invited chapter in Best Practices in Sexual Offender Assessment and Management. New York: Springer Publishing.
Burke, M. (2022). Human trafficking: Interdisciplinary perspectives. New York: Routledge/Taylor Francis. Third Edition.
Burke, M., Krolikowski, T., White, S., & Alabase, N. (2022). Introduction to Human Trafficking:
Definitions and Prevalence. In Burke, M. Human trafficking: Interdisciplinary perspectives, 3rd Edition. New York: Routledge/Taylor Francis.
Burke, M., White, S., Krolikowski, T., & Alabase, N. (2022). Mental Health Care: Human
Trafficking and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. In Burke, M. Human trafficking: Interdisciplinary perspectives, 3rd Edition. New York: Routledge/Taylor Francis.
Burke, M., Amaya, B. & Dillon, K. (2019). Sex Trafficking as Structural Gender-Based Violence: Overview and Trauma Implications. Invited chapter in the Palgrave International Handbook of Human Trafficking. Springer International.
Burke, M. (2019). Working with the Human Trafficking Survivor: What Counselors, Psychologists, Social Workers and Medical Professionals Need to Know. New York: Routledge/Taylor Francis.
Burke, M. (2019). Human Trafficking: Human Rights and an Introduction to the Issue.In
Working with the Human Trafficking Survivor: What Counselors, Psychologists, Social Workers and Medical Professionals Need to Know (M. Burke, Ed). New York: Routledge/Taylor Francis.
Lugris, V., Burke, M. & Russell Flaherty, L. (2019). The Adult Trafficking Survivor and Post-Traumatic
Stress Disorder. In Working with the Human Trafficking Survivor: What Counselors, Psychologists, Social Workers and Medical Professionals Need to Know. New York: Routledge/Taylor Francis.
Burke, M. (2018). Sex Trafficking, Structural Violence and the Systemic Oppression of Women and Girls. New York: Routledge/Taylor Francis.
Burke, M. (2017). Human trafficking: Interdisciplinary perspectives. New York: Routledge/Taylor Francis. Second Edition.
Burke, M. & Bruijn, B. (2017). Introduction to Human Trafficking: Definitions and Prevalence. In Burke, M. Human trafficking: Interdisciplinary perspectives. New York: Routledge/Taylor Francis.
Lugris, V., Flagherty, L. & Burke, M. (2017). Mental Health Care: Human Trafficking and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. In Burke, M. Human trafficking: Interdisciplinary perspectives. New York: Routledge/Taylor Francis.
Burke, M., Orsini, B., Simunovic, B., McCauley, H. & Miller, E. (2015). Implementing a Collaborative
Care Model for Sex Trafficked Minors in Smaller Cities. Paper accepted for publication in
Journal of Applied Research on Children: Informing Policy for Children at Risk, 6(1).
American Psychological Association, Task Force on Trafficking of Women and Girls. (2014). Report of
the Task Force on Trafficking of Women and Girls. (Task Force member.)
Burke, M. (June 2014). Human trafficking overview and suggestions for psychologist
involvement. Invited article, National Psychologist.
Burke, M. (April 2013). Introduction to human trafficking: Definitions and prevalence. In Burke, M. (Ed.), Human trafficking: Interdisciplinary perspectives. New York:Routledge/Taylor Francis.
Burke, M. (2013). Human trafficking: Interdisciplinary perspectives. New York: Routledge/Taylor Francis.
Burke, M. (2013). Trauma and human trafficking: Psychological implications and treatment considerations. Invited article, ASTRA, Belgrade, Serbia.
Burke, M. (2012). Human Trafficking: An Overview for Law Enforcement. Invited journal article. Law Enforcement Executive Forum, 12(1).
Burke, M. & Pilecki, A. (2010). The Effects of Trauma on Self-Esteem. In Guindon, M., (Ed.), Self-Esteem Across the Lifespan. New York: Routledge/Taylor & Francis.
Burke, M. (2007). The Anti-Slavery Movement: Facilitating Change in Your Local Community. Invited
article published by the World Association of Nongovernmental Organizations. Tarrytown, NY: WANGO.
Burke, M. (2006). Child Sex Trafficking: An International Threat to the Wellness of Children. Invited
chapter published in The NGO Revolution: Healing a Hurting World. Tarrytown, NY: World Association of Nongovernmental Organizations.
Lightsey, O., Burke, M., Ervin, A., Henderson, D. & Yee, C. (2006). Generalized self-efficacy,
self-esteem and negative affect. Canadian Journal of Behavioral Science, 38 (1), 1-91.
Israel, T., Guttierez, V., D’Agruma, H., Min, S., Sia, A., Fisher, E., Burnes, T., & Burke, M. (2004). Evaluating Therapists’ knowledge about LGB issues: Development and validation of the LGB Counseling Assessment – Knowledge (LGBCA-K). Manuscript accepted for publication.
Israel, T., Ketz, K., Detrie, P. M., Burke, M. C., & Shulman, J. L. (2003). Identifying counselor competencies for working with lesbian, gay, and bisexual clients. Journal of Gay and Lesbian Psychotherapy, 7 (4), 3-22.
Horne, S., Mathews, S., Detrie, P., Burke, M., & Cook, B. (2001). Look it up under “F”:
Dialogues of emerging and experienced feminists. Women & Therapy, 23 (2).
Ancis, J.R., & Burke, M.C. (1997). Human service students’ attitudes toward working with
an inner-city gang member. Human Service Education.
Published Book Reviews
Burke, M. (2007). The ultimate guide to diversity in psychology. Review of the book Encyclopedia of
multicultural psychology. Contemporary Psychology: APA Review of Books.
Burke, M. (2007). More on cultural competence. Review of the book Clinical manual of cultural
psychiatry. Contemporary Psychology: APA Review of Books.
Shulman, J. & Burke, M. (2007). Exacting patriarchy’s toll: Listening to the voices of women who strip
for a living. Review of the book Stripped: Inside the lives of exotic dancers. Psychology of Women Quarterly.
Burke, M. (2006). Promoting wellness in the face of oppression: Competence in multiracial counseling.
Review of the film Mixed-Race Identities with Maria P. P. Root. Contemporary Psychology: APA Review of Books.
Burke, M., (2006). Review of the book Brief Coaching for Lasting Solutions. Contemporary Psychology:
APA Review of Books.
Burke, M., (2005). Review of the book Attachment processes in couples and family therapy. Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy, 31 (3), 265-266.
Burke, M., (2005). Review of the book Reworking gender: A feminist communicology of organization.
Sex Roles: A journal of research.
Burke, M., (2005). Service provision for today’s immigrants and refugees [Review of the book
Culturally competent practice with immigrant and refugee children and families].Contemporary
Psychology: APA Review of Books.
Select Invited and Refereed Professional Presentations
Burke, M., (2021). Racism and Human Trafficking. Invited Presentation, Gwen’s Girls, Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania.
Burke, M., (2021). Human Trafficking in the US: What You Should Know. Invited Presentation, Davis and
Elkins College, West Virginia.
Burke, M., (2019). What You Should Know About Human Trafficking. Invited Presentation, Davis and
Elkins College, West Virginia.
Burke, M., (2019). Psychologists and Human Trafficking. Invited Keynote Presentation, Michigan
Psychological Association, Annual Conference, Michigan.
Burke, M., (2018). First Responders and Human Trafficking: Considerations for Crisis Response
Professionals. Invited Keynote Presentation, Crisis Intervention Association of Pennsylvania, Annual Conference.
Burke, M., (2018). Human Trafficking: Deepening Understanding and Efforts to Eradicate. Invited
Keynote Presentation, McGinley-Rice Symposium, Duquesne University.
Burke, M., (2018). Human Trafficking: Overview and Clinical Considerations for Medical Professionals. Invited Keynote Presentation, Domestic Violence Conference, Domestic Violence Council,
Passavant Hospital.
Burke, M., (2017). Human Trafficking: Human Rights. Invited presentation,
Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA.
Burke, M., (2016). Human rights and human trafficking: The status of women and girls. Invited
Keynote Presentation, Equity Summit, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
Burke, M., (2016). Human Trafficking: Human Rights and Clinical Concerns. Invited presentation,
Spalding University, Louisville, KY.
Burke, M., (2016). Human Rights and the Family: Working across International Borders. Invited
Keynote Presentation, National Council on Family Relations, Minneapolis, MN.
Burke, M., (2016). Human Trafficking as Gender Based Violence and Vulnerable Populations. Invited
Keynote Presentation, Counselor Education Diversity Conference, Plymouth State University, New Hampshire.
Burke, M., (2014). Eyes on Human Trafficking: Overview of the Issue and how to get Involved. Invited
presentation, Slippery Rock University.
Burke, M., Sidun, N., Alejano-Steele, A.J., Contreras, P.M., & Liss, M. (2014). What psychologists need
to know about human trafficking—Identification, tools and resources.Presentation given at the American Psychological Association Annual Conference, Washington, DC.
Burke, M. (March 2014). Prostitution, Sex Trafficking and the Status of Women and Girls. Pre-conference
workshop given at the International Counseling Psychology Conference, Atlanta, Georgia.
Burke, M. (March 2014). Human trafficking: What Counseling Psychologists need to know. Presentation
given at the International Counseling Psychology Conference, Atlanta, Georgia.
Burke, M. (March 2014). Human trafficking in Uganda: A community-based multi-faceted approach to
prevention and victim identification. Presentation given at the Association for Women in Psychology Annual Conference, Columbus, Ohio.
Burke, M. (November 2013). Human trafficking in the United States. Invited presentation, Sonoma State
University.
Burke, M. (November 2013). The world of human trafficking: A Question & Answer session with Dr.
Mary Burke. Invited presentation, Center for Ethics, Law and Society, Sonoma State University.
Burke, M. (November 2013). The ultimate exploitation: Human trafficking in a global context. Invited
presentation, Saint Vincent College.
Burke, M. (October, 2013). Human trafficking and the risks of migration. Invited presentation for the
Education without Borders Conference, Pennsylvania Department of Education Migrant Education Program.
Burke, M. (October 2013). Human Trafficking: United States and International Perspectives. Invited
presentation, Villanova University School of Law.
Burke, M. (November 2013). Exploitation and Violence: Human trafficking as an assault on basic human
rights. Invited Keynote Speaker for the Community College of Allegheny County Human Trafficking Program.
Burke, M. (March 2013). Complex trauma and human trafficking. Invited presentation, Belgrade, Serbia.
Burke, M. (October 2012). Human trafficking: What young adults worldwide can do about human
trafficking. Invited presentation for One Young World conference 2012.
Burke, M. & McHugh, M. (June 2012). Social Class and why it Matters. Invited presentation for the
Association for Women in Psychology Annual Board Meeting.
Burke, M. (March, 2012). Human Trafficking: Global and Local Issues. Invited Speaker, World Affairs
Council, as part of the commemoration of International Women’s Day.
Burke, M. (March, 2012). Human Trafficking: Overview and Coalition Building. Invited Speaker, in
support of forming the Beaver County Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition.
Burke, M. (June, 2011). The negative impact of conflict on the psychological well-being of children in
conflict zones. Invited Speaker, United Nations, high level panel discussion as part of the International Day of the African Child’s celebration.
Burke, M. (June, 2011). Human trafficking and human rights. Invited presentation for the Pennsylvania
Inter-branch Commission for Gender, Racial and Ethnic Fairness.
Burke, M. (April, 2011). Identifying and supporting child victims of human trafficking. Invited Speaker,
Pennsylvania Child Welfare Training Program.
Burke, M. (March, 2011). Slavery today. Invited Speaker, Office of Academic Affairs, Pennsylvania State
University.
Burke, M. (March, 2011). Child Trafficking. Invited Speaker, United Nations, United Nations Women’s
Guild, New York, New York.
Burke, M. (November 2010). The Millennium Development Goals: Human Trafficking in the Global
Context. Invited presentation given at the Global Solutions Annual Conference. LaRoche College, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Burke, M. (October, 2010). Human Trafficking: Overview and Action. Invited Speaker for the
American Association of University Women, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. .
Burke, M. (October, 2010). Human Trafficking: An Issue of Human Rights. Invited
Speaker, School of International Affairs, Pennsylvania State University, State College, Pennsylvania.
Burke, M. (October, 2010). Human Right and Responsibility: The Issue of Modern Slavery. Invited
Keynote Speaker for the Annual United Nations Day Program at Pennsylvania State University, State College, Pennsylvania.
Burke, M. (Spring 2010). Human Trafficking & the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Invited
Keynote Speaker for the Annual Human Rights Day Program at Indiana State University, Terra Haute, Indiana.
Burke, M. (Spring 2010). Human Trafficking: Global Overview and United States-Based Action. Invited
presentation Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia.
Burke, M. (Spring 2010). Sexism & Human Trafficking: The Exploitation of Women & Girls. Invited
presentation for the Department of Women’s Studies in support of Women’s History Month, Pennsylvania State University, Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Burke, M. (Spring 2010). Human Trafficking: Global Overview and United States-Based Action. Invited
presentation for the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Commission on the Status of Women and the Department of Psychology, Indiana, Pennsylvania.
Burke, M. (Spring 2010). Social Justice in the Doctoral Level Curriculum in Psychology & Counseling.
Invited presentation for the American Counseling Association Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Burke, M. (Spring 2010). Slavery Today: Problems & Solutions. Invited presentation given at Carnegie
Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Burke, M. (Fall 2009). Human Trafficking: Global Issues and Local Action. Invited presentation given at
the Global Solutions Annual Conference. Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Burke, M. (2009). Child Labor: Issues and Strategies for Change in Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, &
Kyrgyzstan. Invited presentation given at the Adolescent Health Symposium hosted by Magee Womencare International and sponsored by the United States Department of State, Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
Burke, M. (2009). Human Trafficking: Issues and Strategies for Change in Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, &
Kyrgyzstan. Invited presentation given at the Adolescent Health Symposium hosted by Magee Womencare International and sponsored by the United States Department of State, Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
Burke, M., Boyer, K., Fowkes, A. & Salmon-Davis, S. (2009). Social Justice in Action: From the
Classroom to the Community. Symposium presented at the Association for Women in Psychology Annual Conference, Newport, RI.
Burke, M., & Mchugh, M. (2009). Teaching the Class about Class: Infusing Class into
Graduate Level Clinical Training. Symposium presented at the Association for Women in Psychology Annual Conference, Newport, RI.
Burke, M., Ervin, A., Nickmeyer, N., & Shulman, J. (2009). Not Preaching to the Choir: How to Engage
in Feminist Consciousness Raising with Resistant and/or Conservative College Students. Symposium presented at the Association for Women in Psychology Annual Conference, Newport, Rhode Island.
Burke, M. (2009). Counseling Psychologists: Actualizing Social Justice Beyond the Counseling
session. Invited presentation for the Annual Diversity Conference hosted by the Doctoral Program in Counseling Psychology, State University of New York at Albany, Albany, New York.
Burke, M. & McHugh, M. (2009). A Matter of Class: Addressing Social Class and Classism in
Psychology Curricula. Workshop presentation given at the National Multicultural Conference and Summit. New Orleans, Louisiana.
Burke, M. (2008). Women’s Issues in an International Context: Human Trafficking and a Model
for Activism. Invited presentation for the National Association for Women in Catholic Education, New York, New York.
Burke, M. (2008). Human Trafficking and Leadership through Activism. Invited presentation for the
Conference for Mercy Higher Education: Power of One Conference, Chicago, Illinois.
Burke, M. (2008). Human Trafficking: What it is and How Nurses Can Help. Invited Keynote Speaker for
the Pennsylvania State Nursing Association, Cranberry, Pennsylvania.
Burke, M. & Ervine, A. (2008). Getting Students Excited About Activism: Strategies for the
Classroom. Presentation given at the Association for Women in Psychology Annual Conference, San Diego, California.
Burke, M. & Pilecki, A. (2008) Think globally, act locally: Working against human trafficking.
Presentation given at the Association for Women in Psychology Annual Conference, San Diego, California.
Burke, M. & Shulman, J. (2007). Women and the selling of sex: Breaking the dichotomies.
Presentation given at the Association for Women in Psychology Annual Conference, San Francisco, California.
Burke, M., Shulman, J. Ervin, A., & Pilecki, A. (2007). When the line isn’t so black & white:
Feminist approaches to negotiating boundaries in academia. Presentation given at the
Association for Women in Psychology Annual Conference, San Francisco, California.
Burke, M. (2007). Human trafficking: Regional and national perspectives. Invited
presentation given at Great Decisions 2007: The World’s Children panel hosted by the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh, PA.
Burke, M. (2006). Comprehensive healthcare: On the lookout for victims of human trafficking. Invited
presentation given at the American Medical Student Association Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.
Burke, M. & Kelly, J. (2006). Prevention education in sex trafficking: Increasing awareness as part of
the solution. Presentation given at the Annual Global Problems, Global Solutions: Health, Dignity, and Human Rights Conference, University of Pittsburgh.
Burke, M. & Kelly, J. (2006). Social justice and human trafficking: A model for change. Invited
presentation given at the Pennsylvania Governor’s Conference for Women, Pittsburgh, PA.
Burke, M., Hoyser, C., Hendler, G., Weisbeck, E., Lunin, P., Rioux, E., Ford, F., & Wagner, P.
(2006). Tolerated or Banned: The Vagina Monologues at Catholic Colleges and Universities. National Association of Women in Catholic Higher Education Biannual Conference, Georgetown University.
Burke, M. (2006). Prevention education in sex trafficking: Counselors and psychologists as
agents of change. Presentation accepted for the Counselors for Social Justice Conference, Fairfax, Virginia.
Burke, M., Shulman, J. & Ervin, A. (2006). Do as I do and as I Say: Feminist Pedagogy in the 21st
Century. Presentation given at the Association for Women in Psychology Annual
Conference, Ypsilanti, Michigan.
Burke, M., & Sill, C., Pilecki, A., Ditrich, S., Gable, S. & Fogle, K. (2006). Human Trafficking: A
model for feminist activism. Presentation given at the Association for Women in
Psychology Annual Conference, Ypsilanti, Michigan.
Burke, M. & McHugh, M. (2006). Social Class: AWP Special Interest Group. Roundtable
discussion facilitated at the Association for Women in Psychology Annual Conference, Ypsilanti, Michigan.
Burke, M. & Hallak, M. (2006). Women Activists at the United Nations. Presentation given at
the Association for Women in Psychology Annual Conference, Ypsilanti, Michigan.
Burke, M., & Sill, C. (2005). Activism against human trafficking: Toward a safe world for children.
Presentation given at the World Association of Nongovernmental Organizations Conference 2005, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Burke, M., & Chrisler, J. (2005). Current issues in feminist psychology. Presentation given at the
9th International Interdisciplinary Congress on Women, Seoul, South Korea.
Burke, M. (2005). Women’s international activism to eradicate human trafficking. Roundtable
presentation given at the 9th International Interdisciplinary Congress on Women, Seoul,
South Korea.
Burke, M., Shulman, J. & Ervin, A. (2005). Trafficking in persons: Issues and advocacy. Presentation given at the Association for Women in Psychology Annual Conference, Tampa, Florida.
Israel, T., Gutierrez, V., D’Agruma, H.D., Min, S. Y., Sia, A. B., Fisher, E., Burnes, T., & Burke, M. (2004, July). Development and Validation of the LGB Counseling Assessment Knowledge (LGBCA-K). Poster presented at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Burke, M. & Kelly, J. (2004, April). Ethical Framework for Advocacy in Clinical Settings. Presentation given at Carlow University Social Work Conference, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Burke, M. & Lugris, V. (2004, March). The dynamics of gender violence: A psychosocial approach. Presentation given at 2004 Yale Domestic Violence Symposium, New Haven, Connecticut.
Burke, M., Shulman, J. L., Ervin, A. M., Knickmeyer, N., & Noffsinger-Frazier, N. A. (2004, February). Managing the transition: Struggles and support for new feminist professionals. Symposium presented at the Association for Women in Psychology Conference, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Israel, T., Burke, M., Ketz, K., Detrie, P., & Shulman, J. Evaluating counselors’ knowledge of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered clients. Symposium presented for the 2003 American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Washington D.C.
Burke, M., Mathews, S.S., Eades, B., Cook, B., Detrie, P., & Shulman, J. (2001). Breaking the waves: A conversation with 2nd and 3rd wave feminists. Structured discussion at the Association for Women in Psychology Conference, Los Angeles, California.
Israel, T., Ketz, K., Detrie, P., Burke, M. & Shulman, J. (2000, August). Developing an
empirical definition of counselor competence with lesbian, gay, and bisexual clients. Paper and symposium presented at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Washington, DC.
Burke, M. (2000, March). An examination of women’s feminist identity development and mutuality in
close relationships. Poster presented at the Association for Women in Psychology Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Horne, S., Brown, A., Johnston, S.S., Burke, M., Detrie, P., & Ketz, K. (1998, February). The power politics of identity categories. Paper and panel discussion presented at the Women and Power Women’s Studies Conference, Murfreesboro, TN.
Additional Teaching Experience
Johns Hopkins University
Graduate Counseling Program
Faculty Affiliate, Summer 2005-2010 (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010)
Teach two graduate level counseling courses yearly: Research Methods and Introduction to Counseling.
Southern Connecticut State University
Department of Women’s Studies
Adjunct Professor, Summer 2004
Taught a single section of The Dynamics of Race, Class, & Gender.
The University of Memphis
Counseling, Educational Psychology & Research Department
Instructor, August 1999 – July 2001
Taught undergraduate courses including Substance Abuse and Addiction, Introductory Statistics, Human Interaction, and Introduction to Counseling.
The University of Memphis
Office of Leadership and Greek Affairs
Instructor, August 1998 – December 1998
Co-taught undergraduate Leadership Theory and Introduction to College for Emerging Leader Scholars.
Old Dominion University
Educational Leadership & Counseling Department
Graduate Teaching Assistant, July 1997 – August 1998
Assisted two undergraduate Human Services Counseling distance learning instructors with the
organization of their classes, each of which consisted of between 125 and 180 students. Responsible for several three-hour lectures on issues related to the psychology of women, ethnic minority groups, and sexual orientation. Substitute instructor for several professors within the department.
Syracuse University, The University of Memphis, & Old Dominion University
Guest Lecturer
July 1997 – August 2003
Guest lecturer on topics such as Relational Theory and Personality Disordered Clients, Multicultural Considerations in Therapy, Culture and Mental Health, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues in Counseling, the Social Construction of Gender, and Feminist Psychotherapy.
Clinical Experience
licensed Psychologist
PA – PS017511
Private Practice
Work primarily with adults struggling with a wide range of psychological difficulties. Specialize in work with women, trauma and human trafficking survivors.
Syracuse University
Counseling Center
Staff Psychologist
August 2002 – August 2003
Conducted client intakes that included comprehensive diagnostic interviews and psychological report writing. Provided individual, dynamic, short-term therapy for clients. Provided extensive crisis intervention services. Served as a consultant to the campus community and in particular to the Offices of Residence Life. Provided outreach services to various university departments and student organizations; outreach includes presentations, training, and clinical service on topics such as grief, depression, mental health, crisis intervention, and Safe Zone Training.
State University of New York at Buffalo
Counseling Center (APA Accredited Internship Site)
Doctoral Intern
August 2001 – July 2002
Training Director: Veronica Lugris, Ph.D.
Conducted client intakes that included comprehensive diagnostic interviews and psychological report writing. Provided both long and short-term therapy for individuals and couples. Co-facilitated two (12 month; 6 month) process oriented psychodynamic therapy groups with up to 12 clients. Provided clinical supervision for doctoral level psychologists in training. Provided crisis intervention services. Served as a consultant to Resident Advisors of university dormitories. Provided outreach services to various university departments and student organizations; outreach included presentations on topics such as self-esteem, crisis intervention training, and Safe Zone Training.
Rhodes College Career Services
Doctoral Practicum Student
January 2001 – May 2001
Site Supervisor: Sandi George Tracey, M.S.
University Supervisor: Richard O. Lightsey, Ph.D.
Conducted individual vocational counseling for students at a private liberal arts college.
Assisted in the coordination of various career-related programs and assumed primary
responsibility for the coordination of two major programs. Assisted students with orientation to
career services, choosing a major, summer internship placement, graduate school preparation, interviewing skills, and resume writing. Conducted mock interviews and wrote articles for the career newsletter. Gained experience with the Career Library and the Career Quest Program, including the Strong Interest Inventory and SIGI Plus.
Department of Preventive Medicine
University of Tennessee
Doctoral Practicum Student
May 2000 – December 2000
Site Supervisor: Matilda Coday, Ph.D.
University Supervisor: Jeanmarie Keim, Ph.D.
The RENEW project, funded by NIDA and part of the Women’s Health Initiative, examines the
effectiveness of nicotine replacement therapy in pregnant women who are participating in a cognitive-behavioral smoking cessation program at the recommendation of their obstetrician.
Responsibilities included conducting cognitive-behavioral smoking cessation intervention with
pregnant women, utilizing face-to-face and telephone sessions, and maintaining and encouraging
participant’s compliance with the program protocol.
The University of Memphis
Counseling, Educational Psychology & Research Department
Group Facilitator
May 2000 – July 2000; August 1999 – December 1999; January 1999 – May 1999
Supervisor: Jeanmarie Keim, Ph.D.
Supervisor: Richard O. Lightsey, Ph.D.
Facilitated (2) and co-facilitated (1) intensive interpersonal growth groups for master level
counseling students as a part of their training experience. Groups met weekly for 1-1/2 hours each session. Received weekly individual supervision.
Community Counseling Services
Sexual Assault Perpetrators’ Therapy Group
Volunteer Co-Group Facilitator
January 1999 – August 1999
Co-facilitated group therapy for convicted sexual assault perpetrators. Client diagnoses included schizophrenia, depression, and antisocial personality disorder.
Domestic Violence Assessment Center
Exchange Club Family Services
Doctoral Practicum Student
August 1999 – December 1999
Site Supervisor: Charlotte Freeman, Ph.D.
University Supervisor: Suzanne H. Lease, Ph.D.
Forensic intake, interview, and assessment of individuals convicted of perpetrating domestic violence. Assessment consisted of a one-hour interview as well as a battery of self-administered tests. Responsible for analysis of results and formulation of treatment plans as well as a formal report which included specific recommendations to the court for counseling and other interventions.
Women and Children’s Domestic Violence Counseling Program
Exchange Club Family Services
Doctoral Practicum Student
May 1999 – December 1999
Supervisor: Charlotte Freeman, Ph.D.
University Supervisor: Jeanmarie Keim, Ph.D.
Facilitated counseling groups for child and adolescent survivors of domestic violence. Provided individual and family counseling with child, adolescent, and women survivors of domestic violence. Worked with clients on issues of physical, sexual, psychological, and emotional abuse within the cycle of violence, safety planning, communication skills, conflict resolution, anger management, and stress reduction. Maintained client progress notes.
Youth Crisis Network
Volunteer/Intern/Employee
October 1996 – August 1998
Supervisor: Frederick Hodges, Ed.D.
Provided individual, group, and family counseling services in a residential facility to adolescents and their families. Counseled clients with issues of childhood sexual, emotional, and physical abuse. Led groups on communication skills, conflict resolution, self-esteem, drug and alcohol awareness, and anger management. Maintained complete and accurate client contact and progress notes. Responded to crisis calls and assessed for needed intervention. Provided training for volunteers and staff. Participated in shelter fundraising.
International Professional Service Activities
World association of nongovernmental ORGANIZATIONS (wango)
Member
January 2005 – Present
Conference of NGOs in Consultative Status with the United Nations
NGO committee on Mental Health
Association for Women in Psychology, United Nations Liaison
Member of the Human Rights Working Group and the Gender Issues Working Group
April 2004 – 2010
Professional & community Service Activities
International Psychotherapy Institute
Member Board of Trustees
Peer Nomination and Peer-Reviewed Selection Process
October 2018-January 2023
American Psychological Association
Task Force on the Trafficking of Women and Girls
Peer Nomination and Peer-Reviewed Selection Process
December 2011-approximately December 2013
Senate Resolution 253 – Pennsylvania Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking
Joint State Government commission
Invited Member
Fall 2010 – 2013
American Psychological Association
PsycCRITIQUES – Contemporary Psychology: APA Review of Books
Editorial Board Member
Spring 2007 – 2017
Association for Women in Psychology
Board Member
Summer 2006 – Summer 2009 (3 year term)
association for WOMEN in Psychology
Conference Proposal Reviewer
2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
American Psychological Association
Division 17, Society for Counseling Psychology
Section for the Advancement of Women
Conference Proposal Reviewer (Intermittent)
Women and Therapy
Manuscript Reviewer
August 2003 – 2005; Intermittent
University Service Activities
Carlow University Rural and Underserved Program (CURE)
Assistant Director
Term: 2020-Present
Carlow University Assessment of Learning Committee
Term: 2023-2026
American Association of University Professors (AAUP)
Carlow University Chapter, Co-President
Term: 2020-Present
Carlow University Promotion, Tenure and Evaluation Committee
Term: 2017-2021
Carlow University Faculty Senate
Term: 2013-2016
Carlow University Faculty Senate
Graduate Faculty UFA Co-Chair
Term: 2012-2013
Carlow University Middle States initiative
Co-Chair, Leadership and Governance Committee
Term: Fall 2012-Spring 2015
Carlow University Faculty Evaluation Manual committee
Term: 2010-spring 2012
Carlow University Faculty Senate
Term: 2008-2011
Co-Chair Academic Year 2008-2009
Graduate Curriculum committee
Carlow University
August 2004 – Present
Co-Chair, 2006- Spring 2009
Advisory Board Member
Graduate Professional Counseling Program
Carlow University
Committee Member
December 2003 – 2010
Gay Straight Alliance (Student Organization)
Carlow University
Co-Founding Faculty Advisor
September 2004 – 2015
Graduate Assessment & Portfolio committee
Carlow University
Committee Member
October 2003 – August 2005
Women’s Studies Committee
Carlow University
Committee Member
October 2003 – December 2007
Graduate Counseling Student Organization
Carlow University
Founding Faculty Advisor
September 2003 – February 2007
Crisis Response Team
Carlow University
Spring 2004 – ?
Consultation/Special Projects
Consultant to the Producer: Human Trafficking: Pittsburgh Fights Back
WQED Released January 2014
Consultant to the Producer: Trucker
This film is under development and will depict the trafficking of women and girls as it occurs in truck stops in the United States. Completion expected in 2015.
Executive producer: Amexica
This film depicts the perils of human trafficking and premiered in the Hollywood Film Festival, October 2009. The film will also be entered into other noteworthy film festivals (e.g., Cannes, Sundance, etc.) and is expected to have a viewership of 4 million people worldwide.
consultant to the Producer: Gaia
This film brings attention to the widespread problem of child abuse and in particular the sexual abuse of girls. It premiered at the International Toronto Film Festival in September 2009. All proceeds benefit social service agencies that support victims.
Invited Expert : Escaped: Investigation Discovery Channel Series
Episode 4: Sex Slave in the Heartland
This episode in the Escaped series brings attention to the issue of sex trafficking, in particular of young women, by highlighting the story of Kataya, a young woman trafficked from Ukraine. First aired in April 2009 on the Investigation Discovery Channel.
Professional Affiliations
American Psychological Association
∞ Division 17: Society of Counseling Psychology
∞ Division 35: Society for the Psychology of Women
Association for Women in psychology
Grants Secured/awarded
HRSA Grant – CURE
Grant Writing Team Member
(Primary Investigator, Dr. Ken Smythe-Leistico) $1.9 million
Geibel Institute for JUSTICE & Social Responsibility
Uganda Project $10,000.00
Geibel Institute for JUSTICE & Social Responsibility
Uganda Project $4,500.00
Geibel Institute for JUSTICE & Social Responsibility
Campus & Community Social Class Workshop $1,500.00
Geibel Institute for JUSTICE & Social Responsibility
Project to End Human Trafficking
Secured Fall 2008
Awarded spring 2009 $2,000.00
Awarded Fall 2009 $2,000.00
Awarded spring 2010 $2,000.00
United States Department of Health & Human Services
Project to end Human Trafficking
$17,000.00 (2010)
$17,000.00 (2009)
$17,000.00 (2008)
Google AdWords
Project to End Human Trafficking $127,750 yearly (2007-2013)
Institute for JUSTICE & Social Responsibility
Funding for Immigration Panel
Secured Spring 2008/Awarded Fall 2008 $1,500.00
Institute for JUSTICE & Social Responsibility
Project to End Human Trafficking
Secured Spring 2008/Awarded Fall 2008 $1,500.00
Institute for JUSTICE & Social Responsibility
Project to End Human Trafficking
Secured Fall 2007/Awarded spring 2008 $1,500.00
Institute for JUSTICE & Social Responsibility
Gay Straight Alliance (Student Group)
Secured Fall 2007/Awarded Spring 2008 $1,500.00
Institute for JUSTICE & Social Responsibility
Project to End Human Trafficking
Secured Spring2007/Awarded Fall 2007 $1,500.00
Faculty Development Award
Carlow University
Spring 2010 $1,000.00
Spring 2009 $1,000.00
Spring 2008 $1,000.00
Spring 2007 $1,000.00
Spring 2006 $1,000.00
Spring 2005 $1,000.00
Mercy Fund
Project to End Human Trafficking
November 2006 $3,000.00
NIMH Mini Grant
Project to End Human Trafficking
October 2005 $6,000.00
Carlow University Faculty Scholarship Grant
Spring 2005 $3,000.00
Awards
Pittsburgh magazine
Best Professors
September 2014
United States Federal Bureau of Investigation
Director’s Community Leadership Award
March 2014
American Association of University Women
Public Policy Impact Award
May 2013
Center for Victims of Violence and Crime
2013 Peace Award
Darden School of Education Fellow
Old Dominion University
2012
Dorothy Weber Cochran Award for Excellence in Faculty Scholarship
Carlow University
2012
Excellence in Service Award
Carlow University
2011
Excellence in Teaching Award
Carlow University
2010
Allegheny County Council, Pennsylvania
County Council Proclamation in Recognition of Anti-Human Trafficking Work
2010
Pittsburgh’s 40 Under 40
Pittsburgh Magazine, PUMP & the City of Pittsburgh
2009
Woman of the year award
Zonta International
2008
Vagina Warrior
Chatham University
2007